Cue-Ball
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I'm a Washingtonian (the state, not the crime ridden city) visiting family in North Dakota this week. I open carry often at home and brought my pistol with me on vacation. I'm planning to carry and open carry is my only legal option since ND doesn't recognize WA permits and I don't have a non-resident CCW permit. I've read the state laws for ND and they seem relatively straight forward except for one item: unlicensed carry in vehicles. As in Washington state, getting into a car is automatically considered "concealed", regardless of how visible the weapon is. So, to abide by state law in ND you must unload your firearm before getting into a vehicle. The question is, what am I required to do with the ammo to remain legal? Is it okay for me to empty the chamber and remove the magazine, but still keep the magazine on my person (in a pocket or mag holder)? Do I have to remove the ammo/mag from my person, but am I allowed to keep it within reach (in the glovebox, for instance). Or do I have to have to completely keep the ammo out of reach and put the mag in the trunk?
Anyone who has a definitive answer to this, preferably with a citation of case law, would be most helpful.
Thanks!
I'm a Washingtonian (the state, not the crime ridden city) visiting family in North Dakota this week. I open carry often at home and brought my pistol with me on vacation. I'm planning to carry and open carry is my only legal option since ND doesn't recognize WA permits and I don't have a non-resident CCW permit. I've read the state laws for ND and they seem relatively straight forward except for one item: unlicensed carry in vehicles. As in Washington state, getting into a car is automatically considered "concealed", regardless of how visible the weapon is. So, to abide by state law in ND you must unload your firearm before getting into a vehicle. The question is, what am I required to do with the ammo to remain legal? Is it okay for me to empty the chamber and remove the magazine, but still keep the magazine on my person (in a pocket or mag holder)? Do I have to remove the ammo/mag from my person, but am I allowed to keep it within reach (in the glovebox, for instance). Or do I have to have to completely keep the ammo out of reach and put the mag in the trunk?
Anyone who has a definitive answer to this, preferably with a citation of case law, would be most helpful.
Thanks!