I've seen it on the show cops
this guy was drving his car from state to state going to target ranges and seeing the country, and he was pulled over he ahd a ar-15 and it was fully licnesed semi only had about 5 magazines (30 rounds per mag) and 2 were loaded i didnt see it all but can they take away the weapon or even arrest you if its fully registerd??
2007-11-15 07:51:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not if it was unloaded and in an enclosed carrying case. Maybe on TV but not in real life America. Sounds like a liberal biased propaganda show. The assault weapons ban rightfully expired and went away. No state can over ride the 2nd amendment. Sorry liberals, that is the way it really is, and you are wrong.
2007-11-15 08:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state he is in. The gun may be legally registered in his home state, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is legal to possess it in another state. Different states have different laws regarding what kind of weapons can be owned and carried, even in the owner's vehicle.
Also, you'd need to check that state's law about having the weapon loaded. While it may be legal for him to have the gun in his vehicle, it may not be legal to have it loaded.
If the gun is illegal in the state where this occured, the police in that jurisdiction (local or state police alike), would be well within their rights to take possession of the weapon. They could technically impound it permanently, and ultimately destroy it. Hopefully this guy can get a good lawyer who can convince the state judge (or federal, if the weapon is fully automatic) that he was unaware of the law, and have the gun returned, on the condition that it is returned to him only in his home state.
In order to avoid this kind of situation, check with any states you plan to take your gun into. Better safe than sorry.
2007-11-15 16:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by stockholmbooking 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES THE COPS CAN SEIZE IT!
Each state has specific laws about how you must transport your weapon. TN will not allow you to have the weapon & ammunition stored together, nor may your gun be within reach. Other states force you to conceal the gun, while still others force you to display it openly.
I suggest you contact the NRA. They have a brochure that explains each state's requirements.
2007-11-15 15:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most states only allow interstate transportation of weapons to or through their state by the owner if they are moving from one residence to another. Additionally if the individual was "going Hunting" he would have to have a valid out-of-state hunting liscense in his posession. Thrid he would have to be transporting the weapon consistant with the laws of each state.
2007-11-15 16:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by fstopf4 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, every state has laws on how someone can transport a weapon within there borders. It varies from state to state. But, if you are not transporting the weapon according to the law, then yes they can confiscate it.
2007-11-15 15:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by viscontc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Why? Plan on driving around with an automatic weapon?
2007-11-15 16:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by C>/ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋