psyclone
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Hello, I'm new here and have been browsing this forum for a couple of days now and I appreciate all the info. I recently applied for my Pennsylvania concealed carry license and I'm waiting to hear back on that. I have a few questions mostly concerning having a loaded handgun in a vehicle that I wanted to be absolutely sure about so I decided to post. They deal with both open and conceal carry. Any help is greatly appreciated.
1. If/when I receive my PA concealed carry license can I carry a loaded handgun concealed OR open in a moving or parked vehicle in PA?
2. If so, does it have to be on me or can it be on the seat next to me, under the seat or in the glove box? Does it matter?
3. Also, can I do this in all states that recognize the PA concealed carry and states that have reciprocity with PA or does each state have different laws concerning carrying open or concealed in a vehicle even if they recognize the concealed carry license from PA?
4. I do a lot of camping and often I use my SUV to sleep in, much like someone would use an RV (my bed is set up in the back). If I am parked in a campground (or BLM, State Forest, State Park) or at a rest area on the highway, can I have a loaded handgun under my pillow or in view legally? I understand private campgrounds make their own rules about firearms but I suppose what I'm asking is, is my vehicle recognized as my temporary residence like a motel room would be and would the same rights apply in my vehicle as would in a motel or hotel?
Thanks
Scott
Hello, I'm new here and have been browsing this forum for a couple of days now and I appreciate all the info. I recently applied for my Pennsylvania concealed carry license and I'm waiting to hear back on that. I have a few questions mostly concerning having a loaded handgun in a vehicle that I wanted to be absolutely sure about so I decided to post. They deal with both open and conceal carry. Any help is greatly appreciated.
1. If/when I receive my PA concealed carry license can I carry a loaded handgun concealed OR open in a moving or parked vehicle in PA?
2. If so, does it have to be on me or can it be on the seat next to me, under the seat or in the glove box? Does it matter?
3. Also, can I do this in all states that recognize the PA concealed carry and states that have reciprocity with PA or does each state have different laws concerning carrying open or concealed in a vehicle even if they recognize the concealed carry license from PA?
4. I do a lot of camping and often I use my SUV to sleep in, much like someone would use an RV (my bed is set up in the back). If I am parked in a campground (or BLM, State Forest, State Park) or at a rest area on the highway, can I have a loaded handgun under my pillow or in view legally? I understand private campgrounds make their own rules about firearms but I suppose what I'm asking is, is my vehicle recognized as my temporary residence like a motel room would be and would the same rights apply in my vehicle as would in a motel or hotel?
Thanks
Scott