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FEDERAL LAWS

GUIDE TO THE INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS page 2 of 4

driving and living spaces are not separated, the problem becomes one of access, I f the firearm, handgun., rifle or shotgun is carried on or about the person, or placed in the camper, where it is readily accessible to the driver or any passenger, state and local laws dealing with concealed carrying of firearms may come into play . It is suggested, therefore, that the firearm be transported unloaded, cased, and placed in a locked rear compartment of the camper or mobile home, inacces- sible to the driver or passenger. Once you reach your destination, the state or, in some areas, munici- pal law, will control the ownership, possession, and transportation of your firearms. NOTE, Generally, when a mobile home is readily mobile, when one can simply start its engine or the engine of its towing vehicle and drive away even if it is capable of being used as a home a mobile home is considered a vehicle. If a mobile home is not mobile, i.e., it does not have an engine, or is not attached to a touring vehicle, and is on blocks, permanently connected to utilities, it is considered a house, not a vehicle. Transporting a firearm on public transportation —a bus, train, subway or aircraft—is regulated both by applicable local, state and federal law, as well as any specific requirements of the transportation company or authority. If you are transporting the firearm within the boundaries of a state and have a state-issued concealed carry permit, you might be able to transport your gun on any mode of public transportation. You should always check with the transportation company regarding the transportation of weapons. When transporting a firearm across state lines via public transportation , the firearm usually must be unloaded and locked in an approved case, and you must give the carrier written notice that a firearm or ammunition is being transported. This is also the procedure for transporting a firearm aboard any commercial airline. Other restrictions and procedures (such as a special check-in proce- dure) may also apply. Sec. 926A. - Interstate transportation of firearms Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof , any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from trans- porting, shipping, or receiving a, firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle., Provided, That in the case of a ve- hicle without a compartment separate from the driver’s compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console Interstate Controls The GCA makes it unlawful to engage in a firearms business without a license. Federal firearms licensees are generally prohibited from transferring to persons who do not reside in the state where the licensee’s premises are located. Non-licensees are generally prohibited from acquiring firearms outside their state of residence or transferring firearms to nonlicensees who reside out-of state.

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