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Posted: 12/12/2002 12:50:32 PM EDT

I'm looking for some do's and don't and some general advise. I am a resident of Tennessee, but my occupation keeps me on the road much of the year. I live in my RV while on the road and I travel to allot of states. I have a so called basement that is not accessibly be the drivers compartment in which I could store my guns. I would like to bring my AR, a shotgun and my 9mm. The shotgun would be for personal protection while parked and the rest for sport. I really don't know much about the laws concerning this, I imagine that each state has a different one. Maybe someone knows of a quick reference guide or something. Or am I just asking for trouble?

Thanks
BB

Posted: 12/12/2002 1:31:39 PM EDT

[#1]

Yes, laws vary greatly from state to state, and even in local jurisdictions. You'd need to give us much more specific information, such as exactly where you'd be, etc.

Generally, a pump shotgun can go anywhere, but would need to be locked in a case and unloaded to be legal through most states in the vehicle. Handguns and "semi-auto assault weapons" are much more heavily restricted in some places, so again, location is important.

Note that an RV is generally NOT given the same consideration as a house UNLESS it is in non-movable configuration (on jacks and skirted, or whatever). Otherwise, it is legally just like any other vehicle.

-Troy

Posted: 12/12/2002 4:48:47 PM EDT

[#2]

Hey rockybb, What's up with Tennessee? I travel there every year -they don't have any non-resident carry permits, this sucks. I always carry a pistol with me in my camper, I know its illegal but god forbid someone attacks my family I want to have the means to defend them. I don't flash it so no one would ever know I have it. I don't think I would ever bring my AR, but I like the idea of a shotgun.

Posted: 12/12/2002 4:57:08 PM EDT

[#3]

your life is more important than the law.

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