moecomputer
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I am only 19 years old so I am unable to obtain a CHP at this time, and I don't normally open carry, but I do like having my sig 9mm nearby at all times (except when i'm at school or any other places where a firearm is restricted). I don't want to carry my handgun openly inside the passanger compartment in my car, so I prefer to keep it in the trunk.
The way I have been doing it is I keep my pistolinside the box it came in, with a loaded magazine right next to the gun inside the box. I want to know if that isthe legal way to transport it in the trunk of my car, and if there are any restrictions on whether or not it can be loaded or not, or has to be locked up, etc.
Also, in the case that I get pulled over (with my luck it happens on a regular basis, even though I have yet to be written a ticket), what is the recommended way to react when the officer asks if I haveany weapons in the car? If I say yes, am I under any obligation to open my trunk and show it the officer if he asks?
I tried doing my own research but have had trouble find any clear awnsers to my questions, but I trust that the regulars on this site would be happy to help me out. Thanks!
I am only 19 years old so I am unable to obtain a CHP at this time, and I don't normally open carry, but I do like having my sig 9mm nearby at all times (except when i'm at school or any other places where a firearm is restricted). I don't want to carry my handgun openly inside the passanger compartment in my car, so I prefer to keep it in the trunk.
The way I have been doing it is I keep my pistolinside the box it came in, with a loaded magazine right next to the gun inside the box. I want to know if that isthe legal way to transport it in the trunk of my car, and if there are any restrictions on whether or not it can be loaded or not, or has to be locked up, etc.
Also, in the case that I get pulled over (with my luck it happens on a regular basis, even though I have yet to be written a ticket), what is the recommended way to react when the officer asks if I haveany weapons in the car? If I say yes, am I under any obligation to open my trunk and show it the officer if he asks?
I tried doing my own research but have had trouble find any clear awnsers to my questions, but I trust that the regulars on this site would be happy to help me out. Thanks!