Well my wife and I would like to take a weekend trip to Gettysburg, PA soon and I am trying to figure out if I can take my pistol.
I have a M&P9c w/ 12 rd magazine.
I have a VA CC Permit.
I checked and in PA I will be fine on my VA permit however MD does NOT honor VA Permits
My car gets good enough mileage that we will not have to make a stop in MD. I know that the FOPA law protects interstate transportation of firearms through a state as long as I do not stop in the state. When I reach the border of VA and MD I plan on locking the pistol in a box in the trunk and throwing the magazine in a separate lock box in the trunk to be in compliance with Federal Law.
My question comes into play with the 12rd Magazine. Does anyone know if FOPA covers the magazine since MD prohibits any Magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds and by the pistol have a detachable 10+ round magazine it is classified by the state of MD as an "Assault Pistol."
My travels normally take me to southern states that accept my permit so this normally isn't an issue.