[Balota]

Planning a trip from Oklahoma to Illinois to visit a friend. I'll be passing through Missouri on the way. As I understand it, Missouri honors Oklahoma permits. But I had heard that there were different laws in different Missouri counties. Regardless, Illinois does not honor any permits (including 2A, but don't get me started...) So, I'll have to transport my guns in an Illinois-legal manner.

I believe that the Firearms Owners Protection Act (FOPA) allows me to transport my guns as long as they are locked up, unloaded, in an inaccessible location. Common sense suggests that the trunk of my car would be such a location. But, I've seen some discussion suggesting that my trunk becomes "accessible" when I stop for gas, for a potty break, on arrival at my destination, etc.

I intend to transport my guns in locked cases, stored in my trunk. Barring accidents and stops for gas, I don't expect to stop anywhere before reaching my destination.

Are there any other precautions I can take to avoid legal hassles on the trip?

 

[Balota]

I have OK CC permit. MO recognizes OK. So, I should be able to carry as far as the Illinois line. I'll have to think about that. The only concern is the point at which I stop to unload and lock up the gun. Need to be careful about brandishing issues. But I can probably do that inside the car.

Thanks!

 

[Balota]

Very good point Seventies. I'll have to check FOPA to see if it specifies locked ammo case. Pretty sure I can cover that requirement as well. The mini range bag that I use for ammo is lockable. At least the side pockets are, and that's enough for my SD ammo. I can buy my ammo for range practice and a possible IDPA outing when I get there. Thanks for the reminder!