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Would this be legal in Forida?

FFM173

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With all the recent BS going on in the country, I am wondering if storing a rifle in my truck in a roof mounted rack would be legal. Any advice or opinions. Thanks!
 
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Grapeshot

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Welcome to OCDO.

"Vehicle carry without a license when the weapon is not immediately accessible/available for use is permitted.

  • Handguns – must be either "securely encased" -F.S.S.790.25(3)(l) Some cite this as a grey area or risky- or not immediately available for use.[SUP][18][/SUP] "Securely encased" means in a glove compartment, whether or not locked; snapped in a holster; in a gun case, whether or not locked; in a zippered gun case; or in a closed box or container which requires a lid or cover to be opened for access.[SUP][19][/SUP] Carry of a Handgun on one's person inside a vehicle without a license is not permitted (except in the case of open carry in accordance with the law outlined above). Once a handgun is securely encased, it can be stored anywhere inside the vehicle and is not limited to just the glove compartment/center console.
  • Long Guns – a legal firearm other than a handgun may be anywhere in a private conveyance when such firearm is being carried for a lawful use.[SUP][20]"[/SUP]
[SUP]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_Florida[/SUP]
 
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