Touring the country, has anyone had any issues with the Police when it comes to carrying a pistol in your saddle bag?

 

if you come to Massachusetts and you have any firearm, and you are not properly licensed by Mass to carry, you will go to state prison for 1 yr, no exceptions, no excuses, no discretion, no appeal. Don't ask me how I know. I'm pretty sure this ain't the only place like it. Damn I miss America!

 

&nbsp\\;Every state is differant on there laws you need to look it up on the net and see whats allowed!!

 

Here is some pretty good information that I use when traveling....no personal experiences to tell you about.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I try to stay away from the police..

http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/Federal/Read.aspx?id=59

 

Many states will have your tit in a wringer for that........... but I am of the opinion that it won't do you a bit of good in your saddlebag when you need it anyway.
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The only way I would risk it is if I was sure I could obery ALL&nbsp\\; laws, including speed limit. If you don't break any laws at all, the chance of you getting caught is outweighed by protecting your life, but it won't protect anyone's life in your saddlebag. Bad guys won't wait until you get it out and get ready to fight.
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Dennis

 

You probably won't have any problems as long as you're up front about it.&nbsp\\; Make sure to have your state's carry permit.&nbsp\\; There's a difference between transporting (in locked case, unloaded, etc) and keeping it in there for self-defense.&nbsp\\; You can TRANSPORT from point A to point B in just about any state.&nbsp\\; But you MAY not be allowed to carry it loaded for defense.&nbsp\\; Make sure to get a permit to carry if there's any doubt.

In the end, it's all up to the cop that stops you.&nbsp\\; Look at www.packing.org or www.nra.com for carry laws in each state.&nbsp\\; Reciprocity is what your concerned about.&nbsp\\; Certain states don't recognize other states concealed carry permits.&nbsp\\; Last I looked, Indiana's permit was recognized by more states than any other state.&nbsp\\; When I stop somebody with a gun, as long as they are carrying ANY state's permit and they were up front with me, they often get cut loose.

Ben

 

I've got a permit to carry in Florida. 12 of the 13 southern states accept this. When I carry I don't offer information unless they ask, then I politly tell them I'm carring then show my permit. I've never had a problem. God Bless The South

 

If you have a Louisiana CCW you're in pretty good shape.
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BTW packing.org no longer exists.

 

MASSACHUSETTSNonresidents are allowed to bring personally-owned handguns into the Commonwealth for competition, exhibition or hunting. If the handgun is for hunting, a valid hunting license must be procured. Furthermore, the handgun owner must have a valid carry permit from another state and that state's permit requirements must be as stringent as those of Massachusetts. A person who does not meet these requirements must obtain a temporary handgun permit from the Dept. of Public Safety, 1010 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215.
A nonresident may transport rifles and shotguns into or through Massachusetts if the guns are unloaded, cased, and locked in the trunk of a vehicle.
A nonresident may physically possess an operable rifle or shotgun while hunting with a Massachusetts license, while on a firing range, while at a gun show, or if the nonresident has a permit to possess any firearm in his home state and the licensing requirements are as stringent as those of Massachusetts.
CautionMassachusetts has enacted one of the most restrictive gun laws in the nation, imposing a mandatory one-year jail sentence for anyone illegally possessing a firearm, loaded or unloaded, "on his person or under his control in a vehicle." In all cases, all firearms must be transported as prescribed in the general rule.
BOSTONUnder a vague law, it is unlawful to possess, display, transfer or receive any shotgun with a capacity exceeding six rounds\\; a semi-automatic rifle with a magazine exceeding 10 rounds\\; any SKS, AK47, Uzi, AR-15, Steyr AUG, FN-FAL, or FN-FNC rifle\\; any semi-automatic pistol which is a modification of a proscribed rifle or shotgun\\; and any magazine or belt that holds more than 10 rounds. An "assault weapons roster board" may add additional firearms to the list of "assault weapons." For owners to continue possession of such firearms, a license/registration must have been obtained from the Boston Police Commissioner within 90 days of the effective date of the law (12/ 9/89) or within 90 days of the addition of a firearm to a roster of "assault weapons." Otherwise a license/registration cannot be obtained.
The provision does not apply to possession by nonresidents of Boston at a sporting or shooting club, by a person with a Massachusetts license to carry a pistol, or while taking part in competition or at a collectors' exhibit or meeting or traveling to or from such event or while in transit through Boston for the purpose of hunting by licensed hunters, provided that in all cases the "assault weapon" is unloaded and packaged and the person has a Massachusetts Firearm Identification Card or has a license or permit to carry or possess firearms issued by another state. Prospective travelers are urged to contact the Massachusetts Firearms Records Bureau at (617)660-4780 or the State Police at www.mass.gov/msp/firearms/ for further information.

 

DO NOT BRING ANY WEAPON or MACE or PEPPER SPRAY into MASSACHUSETTS

they have the most restrictive laws on earth. a 15 round clip is illegal!

some states have reprocity with your home state, but IF you are found with a gun be prepared to sit it out while they give you a good looking over down at the station permit or not.

(refugee from MA, living free in NH now with 29 round clips for my Glock!)