I was talking to a friend the other night and somehow the subject of hunting and carrying shotguns came up. We have two very different views and only one of us is right. Out of respect for my friend, I did not want to argue, but I said I would run it by you guys. Please help me determine who is right.
He was telling me that in Indiana, you can have a shotgun in your car, but it has to be unloaded, in a case, and separated from shells. He says he knows this to be true because "he has a friend" that was arrested for having a loaded shotgun in his car. I think he was thinking more in terms of DNR Hunting Regulations and travelling to and from hunting sites.
I said that is nonsense and you can carry your shotgun, or any long gun, in your car any way you want, even loaded. It may or may not be smart or safe, but it is legal. I also said that as long as you are legally in possession of the gun, there is no permit or license required.
Obviously one of us is right and one of us is wrong. We are both convinced. Please let me know which. If I am wrong, I have to buy him some beer.
He was telling me that in Indiana, you can have a shotgun in your car, but it has to be unloaded, in a case, and separated from shells. He says he knows this to be true because "he has a friend" that was arrested for having a loaded shotgun in his car. I think he was thinking more in terms of DNR Hunting Regulations and travelling to and from hunting sites.
I said that is nonsense and you can carry your shotgun, or any long gun, in your car any way you want, even loaded. It may or may not be smart or safe, but it is legal. I also said that as long as you are legally in possession of the gun, there is no permit or license required.
Obviously one of us is right and one of us is wrong. We are both convinced. Please let me know which. If I am wrong, I have to buy him some beer.