Transporting my AK

[dieselman]

So i recently heard from a buddy that there may be some legal issues transporting my AK? I dont know how credible this information is but it has me wondering..

The rifle is the semi auto only version, registered to me, i transport it unloaded and in a case...any problems?

 

[ATM]

No problems. It could be loaded and in the front seat for that matter.

 

[sporter]

So i recently heard from a buddy that there may be some legal issues transporting my AK? I dont know how credible this information is but it has me wondering..

The rifle is the semi auto only version, registered to me, i transport it unloaded and in a case...any problems?

No legal issues. It is legal to carry it in your vehicle or on your person loaded without a permit in Indiana unless you are carrying it on an ATV then a special set of laws apply.

 

[dieselman]

does it make a difference if someone else is driving the car and I am just a passenger?

 

[samot]

No legal issues. It is legal to carry it in your vehicle or on your person loaded without a permit in Indiana unless you are carrying it on an ATV then a special set of laws apply.

dont mean to hijack the thread, but what special set of laws apply to "carring on an ATV"?

 

[esrice]

does it make a difference if someone else is driving the car and I am just a passenger?

No.

 

[esrice]

registered to me,

Also, there is no "gun registration" here in Indiana, so the gun isn't registered to you (or anyone else, for that matter).

 

[dieselman]

what im trying to figure out... my buddy who i might be going shooting with later on today apparently called the state police and they told him he could get in a lot of trouble for transporting my ak...

 

[boman]

but what special set of laws apply to "carring on an ATV"

It has to do with the hunting regs---you will find the answer in the hunting and fishing regs on the DNR website.

I know the gun has to be cased but you'll have to look it up for further info. If you're not hunting I should think the rule does not apply???

Steve

 

[ATM]

what im trying to figure out... my buddy who i might be going shooting with later on today apparently called the state police and they told him he could get in a lot of trouble for transporting my ak...

Have him call back and ask them to cite which code he could possibly be violating.

We would all love to hear it!

 

[ATM]

dont mean to hijack the thread, but what special set of laws apply to "carring on an ATV"?

Off-Road Vehicles

IC 14-16-1-7
"Vehicle" defined
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "vehicle" refers to an off-road vehicle or a snowmobile.

IC 14-16-1-23
Restrictions on operation

(9) While transporting on or in the vehicle a firearm unless the firearm is:
(A) unloaded; and
(B) securely encased or equipped with and made inoperative by a manufactured keylocked trigger housing mechanism.

(b) Subsection (a)(9) does not apply to a person who is carrying a handgun if the person:
(1) has been issued an unlimited handgun license to carry a handgun under IC 35-47-2; or
(2) is not required to possess a license to carry a handgun under IC 35-47-2-2.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

O.K., I'll ask it. Diesel, where are you going?

Intrastate? No problems, transport it as you like (a range may require a case or soft bag).

Interstate? May be problems, where are you going, if so?

 

[samot]

Regarding transporting on ATV

IC 14-16-1-23
Restrictions on operation

(9) While transporting on or in the vehicle a firearm unless the firearm is:
(A) unloaded; and
(B) securely encased or equipped with and made inoperative by a manufactured keylocked trigger housing mechanism.

Quote:
(b) Subsection (a)(9) does not apply to a person who is carrying a handgun if the person:
(1) has been issued an unlimited handgun license to carry a handgun under IC 35-47-2;

@ ATM , from what this says"does not apply to person who is carrying a handgun if the person ....has been issued an unlimited habndgun license to carry" wouldnt that exclude anyone that had a liftime LTCH ???? IM confused

 

[ATM]

I take it to mean that with the LTCH, your handgun(s) may be carried loaded on your person as normal. However, all other arms must be transported unloaded and encased or inoperative.

*not a lawyer*

 

[colt45er]

Question, did he clarify that it was a semi-auto AK variant.


If the person on the phone was being a stickler, an actual AK (which would be registered to you via NFA) Would have transport restrictions without you.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I think it's same to assume that the AK referenced is Title I.

(Someone who dropped a wad on a Title II AK would likely have this sorted out).

 

[cce1302]

I'd like to know how this gets sorted out because my trunk monkey carries a WASR-10.

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[colt45er]

I think it's same to assume that the AK referenced is Title I.

(Someone who dropped a wad on a Title II AK would likely have this sorted out).

Oh I understand what the OP was talking about...the question is does the person on the phone he spoke with?

 

[JAH]

i transport to and from the range cased and secured.
Just my two cents.

 

[indykid]

JAH, you did see the date of this thread???