Going out of state, is a hand gun OK?

[Glennster]

I've got the Indiana Life Time Carry Permit. I'm driving to Georgia with my family and I'd like to bring my 38. What are the ''DO's'' and ''DON'TS'' as I travel into Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia?
I want to make sure I stay legal.
1. Is it OK just to have it in the car as I travel from state to state?
2. Can I carry in any of these states?
3. If it's OK to have it in the car, does it have to be out of my reach to be legal?
THANKS!!!

 

[trav8605]

Here is what i found. All three those states honor Indiana LTCH. http://handgunlaw.us/states/indiana.pdf

 

[glockman23]

As long as they honor the IN LTCH, your good to go. I know for a fact your good in kentucky but not sure about the others.

 

[XDinmyXJ]

As long as they honor the IN LTCH, your good to go. I know for a fact your good in kentucky but not sure about the others.

My mom lives in Florida. I was checking into it and you can CC in all the states I would drive through on the way to Daytona. Check Handgunlaw.us

 

[marv]

Are you driving Around Tennesee?

 

[dice dealer]

Are you driving Around Tennesee?

He may be getting a really fast start and Jumping over it ...lol
You read my mind

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

Handgunlaws.com is a good site. usacarry.com is another I refer to. Regardless, when you carry in another state that honors an IN permit, be sure to check the following:

- Do you have a duty to notify if you are stopped by a cop?
- What places are off limits to carry? Differs by state.
- Can you carry in restaurants / places that serve alcohol?
- is open carry allowed?

Having once taken a similar trip, I remember that we would not have any issues in the states we traveled through (IN, KY, TN, GA and FL) - but only afetr we familairized ourselves with the above questions for each state. However, I have no experience with AL and I know that SC does not recognize an IN permit and also does not recognize any permit issued to a non-resident of the states whose permits are honored by SC.

 

[Scutter01]

Handgunlaw.com is a good site. usacarry.com is another I refer to. Regardless, when you carry in another state that honors an IN permit, be sure to check the following:

to both those sites. Be sure to check HOW you are allowed to carry as well. For example, if you are in the car, are you allowed to have your gun holstered? In the glovebox? Or does it need to be prominently displayed? For example, up until recently, Ohio required that a firearm be in plain sight when you carry in your vehicle.

BTW: Note that it's "handgunlaw.us", not "handgunlaw.com".

 

[XDinmyXJ]

Are you driving Around Tennesee?

I take i missed a state that i can't CC in?

edit: No I didn't I can CC in TN. They honor our permits! You do not need to inform the officer in any of those states.

 

[mk2ja]

For all your Travel CCW needs... check out these sites.

Carry Concealed - Pack-N-Go

If you are out on the road and need to know quickly, here is a mobile version you can use courtesy of the USCCA: Travel Reciprocity - Mobile Devices

ETA - Hmm.. well, let me know if you need to log-in or something to use that mobile version. I don't remember logging in from my iPhone when I use it there, but I see that it says "members only" right on the page. I know the full (non-mobile) version does require me to log in.

 

[jedi]

All good sites for the OP but how about giving a sumamy break down?

THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVISE. I AM NOT AN ATTY.
IN with IN LTCH
You can carry your handgun (loaded) on you, in plain site, or anywhere else in your car no LEGAL issues.

KY with IN LTCH
You can carry your handgun (loaded) on you or conceled in the car.
You can go into a resturant that servers alcholo as well.

TN with IN LTCH
You can carry your handgun (loaded) on you or conceled in the car.
You can NOT go into a restuarant that servers alcholo with the gun.

AL with IN LTCH
You can carry your handgun (loaded) on you or conceled in the car.
You can go into a resturant that servers alcholo as well.

GA with IN LTCH
You can carry your handgun (loaded) on you, conceled in the car or openly in your car.
You can go into a resturant that servers alcholo as well.

 

[Scutter01]

For all your Travel CCW needs... check out these sites.

Carry Concealed - Pack-N-Go

If you are out on the road and need to know quickly, here is a mobile version you can use courtesy of the USCCA: Travel Reciprocity - Mobile Devices

ETA - Hmm.. well, let me know if you need to log-in or something to use that mobile version. I don't remember logging in from my iPhone when I use it there, but I see that it says "members only" right on the page. I know the full (non-mobile) version does require me to log in.

That is a great tool! Thanks for posting it!