In two weeks i will be moving to north carolina and i was wondering if it was was ok to carry my pistol with me, down thier until i do a transfer, or do i need a special paper that will allow me to take the pistol with me when i move?
2007-06-25 04:04:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Call a gun dealer there in the town where you're moving. We had to ship our handguns from a dealer in our old state to a dealer in our new state and get a new permit in the new state before we could pick them up.
I know your license won't be any good there! Call the sheriff where you're moving and he'll give you the info.
2007-06-25 04:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is Federal law you have to worry about, crossing a state line.
Most people do not bother with it for personal firearms.
The key word is "carry".
Best not to have it on your person or within easy reach while driving, and do not transport it loaded (in case you are stopped for some reason).
A good many of the restrictions on gun ownership have been and continue to be overturned by the courts as they are unconstitutional.
The less you advertise owning a firearm the less likely it is that somebody will confiscate it illegally or try to bluff you with made-up regulations.
That happened near where I live, a local cop confiscated a pistol that belongs to my son, apparently because he wanted it. I went down to his office and took it away from him. He had no legal right to confiscate it and was operating on bluff.
Don't count on the YA crowd for an answer, research it yourself, quietly.
2007-06-25 11:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Some states have reciprocity laws where a permit from one state is still valid in another.
If that is not the case, you will need to go to the magistrate court to apply for a new permit. You will need your current permit (it must be surrendered), a photo identification (CCW permits do not have photos, only fingerprints) and proof of residency.
As long as your current permit is valid and you do not have a felony conviction of any kind or any drug or weapons related offenses on your record, you should not have any problems getting a new permit. Until you have the new permit, do not carry your firearm on your person in a concealed manner. You can keep it in your house or your vehicle without a permit but they cannot be concealed.
EMT
2007-06-25 13:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by emt_me911 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gun laws vary widely from state to state. You will definitely have to re-register them when you get there.
It's probably a good idea to call ahead and talk to the sheriff in your new town to see what the rules are.
It can be illegal to travel with your guns from one state to another. The rules are very different from one state to the next. Here in Oregon I can have my handgun unconcealed in the front seat, unloaded, with the clip next to it, and I don't need to carry any kind of "gun license". If I tried that in California I'd become a permanent resident of Folsom!
There's a number of books and websites you can look at to get the facts. It's not a bad idea to take a book along with you in case you get challenged by a cop. The books aren't always right, but showing the cop that you are trying to do the right thing can be pretty valuable.
Do the research so you don't get burned!
2007-06-25 11:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by Ivy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can take the gun with you, but until you are familiar with the gun laws, take precautions. Keep the gun unloaded, and put a gun lock on it. Keep it in a lockbox, locked gun bag, or other secure place. Don't carry it concealed on your person or in your vehicle until you know the law and have your required permit form the new state. (Locked and unloaded in the glovebox may be okay.) Be aware, your permits and paperwork from your old state do not apply in the new state. They may make it easier to obtain what you need in NC, but mostly there is no instant reciprocity. Call a gunshop in your new location to find out what you need to do.
2007-06-25 11:35:43 · answer #5 · answered by Hammer 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There is no law against moving your personal property to another state in which you will reside. When you get to the city where you will live, ask what the guns laws are there. If they do not require registration, don't register them like some foolish people do.
2007-06-25 15:34:05 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/#?st=SC
Your South Carolina questions answered. Go to the home page for more on transportation. It is a good site. I checked out my state, were I know the laws well and they were right on target.
2007-06-25 11:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.packing.org
lots of answers.
2007-06-25 14:50:35 · answer #8 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋