Transporting Firearms

[DWB]

I live in California. I have been told that it is illegal if while transporting any firearm in your vehicle, you have ammunition in the vehicle with you. I went to the California Attorney General Firearms Division website, and it said that this applies to "concealable firearms". Im assuming they are refering to handguns. The only time that I transport firearms is when I take my shotgun to the range. I put the ammunition in the tool box just to be on the safe side, and the range is close. However If I wanted to go out to the desert to shoot, I wouldnt want to put the ammo back there because it might got too hot during the long drive down there.

[txinvestigator1]

I However If I wanted to go out to the desert to shoot, I wouldnt want to put the ammo back there because it might got too hot during the long drive down there.

And what would happen if the ammo got "too hot"?

[Jay7376]

I was put on the J.O.I.N program (Juvenile Offender Intercention Network) 6 months ago, after I was arrested for running over a pigeon with my pickup. One of the terms of the J.O.I.N program is that I cant be in possesion of a weapon, or be with someone with a weapon.

The only time that I transport firearms is when I take my shotgun to the range.

I certainly hope that you are out of the JOIN program, otherwise you would be in violation.

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[Cat_Doc]

OMG! He ran over a pigeon?

[TPDHellhound]

I live in California. I have been told that it is illegal if while transporting any firearm in your vehicle, you have ammunition in the vehicle with you. I went to the California Attorney General Firearms Division website, and it said that this applies to "concealable firearms". Im assuming they are refering to handguns. The only time that I transport firearms is when I take my shotgun to the range. I put the ammunition in the tool box just to be on the safe side, and the range is close. However If I wanted to go out to the desert to shoot, I wouldnt want to put the ammo back there because it might got too hot during the long drive down there.

I see you're point! Overheating ammunition is very dangerous. I'd recommend staying clear of California, Nevada, and Arizona too. (Especially Arizona!)

I have to travel in Cali sometimes too, so I carry a meat thermometer in my truck to prevent those embarrassing accidental overheating discharges! Try that...

[Mike Romeo]

I live in California. I have been told that it is illegal if while transporting any firearm in your vehicle, you have ammunition in the vehicle with you. I went to the California Attorney General Firearms Division website, and it said that this applies to "concealable firearms". Im assuming they are refering to handguns. The only time that I transport firearms is when I take my shotgun to the range. I put the ammunition in the tool box just to be on the safe side, and the range is close. However If I wanted to go out to the desert to shoot, I wouldnt want to put the ammo back there because it might got too hot during the long drive down there.

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[DWB]

I contacted the District attorneys office, and talked to the hearing officer, and he said that as long as the firearms are being transported legally, for a legitimate purpose, then it is ok with the j.o.i.n program.

[Mike Romeo]

I contacted the District attorneys office, and talked to the hearing officer, and he said that as long as the firearms are being transported legally, for a legitimate purpose, then it is ok with the j.o.i.n program.

I am sooooo happy for you!!!

[chris2001]

See you answered your own question I am so proud of you.

[Creeker]

I see you're point! Overheating ammunition is very dangerous. I'd recommend staying clear of California, Nevada, and Arizona too. (Especially Arizona!)

I have to travel in Cali sometimes too, so I carry a meat thermometer in my truck to prevent those embarrassing accidental overheating discharges! Try that...

When I drove out to Death Valley, I stopped every 4 hours to buy ice to keep it on my ammo.

It got a little chilly in my fanny pack, though and I have to admit there was a little bit of "shrinkage" involved.

You can't be too careful when it comes to gunpowder encapsulated inside of leakproof containers, NO SIR EEE.

[DWB]

So is it legal for me to have the shotgun and the ammunition in the truck with me?

[scott715us]

lmfao @ "running over a pigeon."