Curious about this situation?

[darinb]

A situation last night got me thinking. We are unable to live in our house and are living in hotels antil next Monday. I have a LTCH but my wife does not. I work 3rd shift so I left my handgun with her at the hotel room due to her request and mine because of some shady neighbors. I got to thinking about the legality of this. I know you dont have to have a permit for a gun at home and the hotel room is not our property but technically it is our residence for the night. My families safety is paramount so the gun would be left eitherway but I was just curious.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

It's considered your "residence" while you rent the room.

Just like if you were renting a house or apartment.

Only thing is, though, that she can't leave the room with it without a LTCH.

-J-

 

[Protest]

It's considered your "residence" while you rent the room.

Just like if you were renting a house or apartment.

Only thing is, though, that she can't leave the room with it without a LTCH.

-J-

Yep, she's good to go. It's her dwelling.

 

[rich8483]

it is legal to have it in the room as it is her dwelling place she does not need a license and as far as getting to and from the hotel room, you obviously do.

 

[elcoqui814]

Wow, never thought of this. Are these laws different for each state? I feel some states would be more strict then others. I live in Va. beach, they seem tough on some things but I can see how they would make this a huge deal. I am new to guns and gun laws, still learning. Where do you go to check out some of the do's and dont's?

 

[rich8483]

Wow, never thought of this. Are these laws different for each state? I feel some states would be more strict then others. I live in Va. beach, they seem tough on some things but I can see how they would make this a huge deal. I am new to guns and gun laws, still learning. Where do you go to check out some of the do's and dont's?

the state police website is not a bad place to start as well a books written by lawyers about the particular state (make sure it was recently written) and of course reading state law code, which is often hard to read legal jargon why its better to get a book written by a lawyer who breaks it down. and for indiana law. you can always check INGO's frequently asked questions page.

We have a FAQ?

oh and welcome

 

[RA8]

Tell her not to walk one step out the front door with it.

 

[elcoqui814]

the state police website is not a bad place to start as well a books written by lawyers about the particular state (make sure it was recently written) and of course reading state law code, which is often hard to read legal jargon why its better to get a book written by a lawyer who breaks it down. and for indiana law. you can always check INGO's frequently asked questions page.

We have a FAQ?

oh and welcome

Haha, thanks man. I'll check it out.

 

[MrSmitty]

I still subscribe to the notion "better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6. I like Vermont and Alaska's idea that you can carry legally w/o ccw as long as you are legally entitled to

 

[IMPD31323]

Indeed, even if temporary it is your dwelling