Legality of Transporting Firearms in Plainview in Car?

[shainiac]

So, whenever I go to the range or go shooting at a fields house, I always worry about getting pulled over with a rifle behind my seat. I drive 2 seater sports car (older RX7) and There is literally nowhere a firearm can be stored that isnt in plain view from outside. Since it is a hatchback, there is nothing to seperate the cabin of the car from where I'd store the gun. Is there anything illegal about having the rifle (in a gun sock or soft case) behind my seat unloaded?

Thank,
Alex

 

[Bigum1969]

IANAL

But I'm pretty sure that is not illegal. I transport rifles all the time like that.

 

[Rookie]

Nope - although I would suggest you not carry it in your lap...

 

[singlestacksig]

if it is a long arm, no problem.
if it is a handgun & you have a LTCH, no problem..

if it is a handgun & you don't have LTCH , does not matter if in sight or not- you have problem.

 

[shainiac]

Sounds good then. I always felt a bit leary with the scopt resting on the arm rest lol.

 

[Scutter01]

You can even transport it loaded if you choose.

 

[jeremy]

Carried a rifle and shotgun in the back window of my truck for years. Never had a problem.

 

[Mr.Hoppes]

Or you could disassemble it until it has no parts connected at all, and then put each part in a different part of the car including under the hood and in the spare tire well. But I would just leave it together in the case and not sweat it.

Humor attempt... Please don't take it seriously.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Going shooting? No, nothing illegal with loaded or unloaded shoulder weapon.

Going hunting (especially on your ATV)? Problems there.

 

[Mr.Hoppes]

Seriously what if you took the bus to the range...


No Wait that was a joke too..

 

[Soundslikejosh]

In Communist Bloomington the signs inside the bus specifically say that no weapons of any kind are allowed, including firearms.


Riiiight. Uh huh.

 

[BloodEclipse]

What about a minor? Is there any law prohibiting someone under the age of 18 from driving around with a loaded shotgun in the trunk?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

In Communist Bloomington the signs inside the bus specifically say that no weapons of any kind are allowed, including firearms.


Riiiight. Uh huh.

Indy Metro busses...it's against the law to carry weapons aboard. :-(

-J-

 

[cosermann]

Indy Metro busses...it's against the law to carry weapons aboard. :-(

-J-

Apparently one only has a right to defend oneself if one lives in the suburbs or has adequate wealth to own one's own transportation. But, I thought libs were FOR the little guy.

 

[Soundslikejosh]

Indy Metro busses...it's against the law to carry weapons aboard. :-(

-J-

Are you sure its a law and not a rule?

 

[quiggly]

Are you sure its a law and not a rule?

+1

 

[7mmRM]

You can even transport it loaded if you choose.

+1. It amazes me how many people think that is illegal.

 

[Soundslikejosh]

+1. It amazes me how many people think that is a bad idea.

Fixed it for ya!

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...0729-do_you_carry_with_a_round_chambered.html