I've been hearing a lot about what I can't do, but not much about what I should do. That's what I want. I need 3 things. A handgun;
Purchase it from an individual who is a resident of your state.
Also purchased from an individual
and a method of vehicle storage/carry.
Store it unloaded in your vehicle. If the weapons is 'not immediatley capable of lethal use' you may store the handgun in the vehicle in any fashion you wish.
571.030. 1. A person commits the crime of unlawful use of weapons if he or she knowingly:
(1) Carries concealed upon or about his or her person a knife, a firearm, a blackjack or any other weapon
readily capable of lethal use;
571.030.3. Subdivisions
(1), (5), (8), and (10) of subsection 1 of this section do not apply when the actor is
transporting such weapons in a nonfunctioning state or in
an unloaded state when ammunition is not readily accessible or
when such weapons are not readily accessible.
You have 7 choices:
1)Keep the firearm in the vehicle, in any fashion you desire, but keep the ammunition separate (ammunition not accessible) (Also be mindful open open carry/open display laws).
2)Keep the firearm in a nonfunctioning state when ammunition present. (field stripped/ broken down, etc..)
3)Keep the firearm in a functioning state, but outside the passenger compartment (not readily accessible)
4)Obtain a CCW permit from the state of Maine.
5)Wait until you are 21 and obtain a Missouri permit
6)Push for state OC preemption and get it down to 18.
7)Be mindful of the jurisdiction you are in, and open carry/display.
Keep a copy of RSMo 571.080 and 18 USC 922(x) just in case you are questioned by a peace officer.
Transfer of concealable firearms.
571.080. A person commits the crime of transfer of a concealable firearm if such person violates 18 U.S.C. Section 922(b) or 18 U.S.C. Section 922(x).
18 USC 922(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for
a person to sell, deliver, or
otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has
reasonable cause to
believe is a juvenile -
(A) a handgun; or
(B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun
18 USC 922(x)(5) For purposes of this subsection,
the term "juvenile" means a
person who is less than 18 years of age.
