Coyote 9MM
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I'm new to all of this and just discovered the'open carry' concept from a nightline story a day or two ago. I travel extensively in summer/fall - from my home in Keithville, LA to IL, NC, SC, NM, TX, etc.etc.
I've been aware that I can carry a loaded firearm in my car in LA - which I do - a Glock 9MM, usually in the center console or passenger seatback pocket where I can reach it easily.
I do not have a Conceal permit. What are my rights for having the gun in the car when I travel? Can I be arrested if stopped (traffic) in another state and the gun is found and/or revealed? I don't carry a receipt - it's registered to me, dont the LEO's have access to that info?
I read one thread about revealing a gun to a LEO vs tossing it under the seat. Seems to me, any act of suddenly tossing something under the seat upon being stopped would be viewed as threatening and immediately heighten the LEO's instincts and attitude. My plan has always been to reveal if asked. I have nothing illegal in my car so opening myself to a search does not seem a problem unles i was paranoid the LEO wanted to 'plant' something.
Thoughts, opinions, help! Thanks
I'm new to all of this and just discovered the'open carry' concept from a nightline story a day or two ago. I travel extensively in summer/fall - from my home in Keithville, LA to IL, NC, SC, NM, TX, etc.etc.
I've been aware that I can carry a loaded firearm in my car in LA - which I do - a Glock 9MM, usually in the center console or passenger seatback pocket where I can reach it easily.
I do not have a Conceal permit. What are my rights for having the gun in the car when I travel? Can I be arrested if stopped (traffic) in another state and the gun is found and/or revealed? I don't carry a receipt - it's registered to me, dont the LEO's have access to that info?
I read one thread about revealing a gun to a LEO vs tossing it under the seat. Seems to me, any act of suddenly tossing something under the seat upon being stopped would be viewed as threatening and immediately heighten the LEO's instincts and attitude. My plan has always been to reveal if asked. I have nothing illegal in my car so opening myself to a search does not seem a problem unles i was paranoid the LEO wanted to 'plant' something.
Thoughts, opinions, help! Thanks