I have a gun permit. I will renew my permit once I move. What do I do with the pistol?

Question

Can I keep it in my possession?

I was actually asking this question on behalf of my mom, so I can do without all the stupid answers. Get a life. For the ones that gave real answers THANK YOU. Basically her permit expired and she will be moving out of state and will not renew it until she gets to South Carolina so she was curious as to if she can still carry it while she's transporting it to her new home.

Answer 1

With the exception of Washington, DC, every state in the union allows the legal possession of a pistol. If you relocated to another state, then you should be "grandfathered" in. Go to Packing.Org and pull up your states info to get further information.

Answer 2

There is a federal law that allows you to legally travel with a firearm, but there are restrictions that apply. During the move, having the pistol unloaded and cased, and in accessible from the driver will normally satisfy most states requirements.

Some stated do require things such as a FID which is permit of sorts that you have to have before obtaining a firearm. (I suspect that this requirement could be challenged in court however) Most state have no type of permit or other requirements in order to possess a firearm. However there are federal restrictions that makes it illegal for convicted felons, and persons with a history of mental illness or of drug abuse from owning or posse sing a firearm.

I do not believe that SC has any additional restrictions on firearms ownership. Here are a couple of links that you may find helpful the first is to the SC Attorneys' Office and the second is to the States Law Enforcement web site.

http://www.scattorneygeneral.org/

http://www.sled.sc.gov/

Good luck.

Answer 3

I do not think she can simply renew. Each state has a different set of laws. If you are transporting it, I hate to tell you this but seperate the clip from the gun and put the gun in one part of the car locked and the clip in another. You have the right to have it in a vehicle with you but not concealed or loaded as you cross interstate lines. When she gets to her new state go down to the local sherrifs department or state police berricks and get the laws for the area.

Answer 4

If you actually had a permit you would know the answer to this question. It is answered during one of the first hours of the required course in at least 5 states.

Answer 5

the weapon needs to be packed separately from the ammunition. she should under no circumstances carry the weapon around with her until it is registered. since your mother has not yet moved she should renew her permit where she is , at least then during the move she will not be breaking any laws. it may also be easier to register in another state if she already has a valid permit from another state. what ever you do be sure to register as soon as she moves.

Answer 6

Of course you can keep it! The permit allows you to carry it concealed on your person. Just follow local laws on how to transport it. Gun REGISTRATION is illegal in the USA although some cities such as New York think they are above the law.

Answer 7

Have your mom transport it in the trunk, with the action open, with a trigger lock, inside of a locked container. DO NOT bring any ammunition in the vehicle whatsoever. This will keep it legal for transportation in all states. Better to be extra cautious than arrested for illegal transport.

Answer 8

Each state has different laws regarding possession of a firearm. Check with your local police department and ask about your specific state laws.

Answer 9

The gun is personal property. Take it with you, and check the laws of where you are headed in advance.

Answer 10

Call someone that specializes with guns in your city. They'll know.