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is a CCW needed for carrying a AR pistol in a backpack in public such as a hike through trails, etc even if the upper and lower receivers are separated while stored inside the backpack?.....considering it is a "pistol" in AR platform, I had to ask.
BPTactical
04-27-2014, 18:38
If it is concealed I would say yes. Even separated it falls under "Constructive possesion".
My personal friends who are LEOs have all responded with statements almost identical to what Bert posted.
You'd have to be able to articulate how you weren't walking around concealing a rifle, but were transporting it somewhere. Good luck.
You'd have to be able to articulate how you weren't walking around concealing a rifle, but were transporting it somewhere. Good luck.
He's not talking about a rifle. He's talking about a handgun.
Along the lines of your original post, I imagine it would be like if you had a Glock in a backpack with the slide separated from the frame. I'm sure they would still consider than concealing a handgun.
I think my post still applies though. Unless you are hiking to the shooting range, it will more than likely be viewed as concealing, rather than transporting.
I have a CCW,....I was just wondering about it all considering it is a AR "pistol" in a backpack whether the upper and lowers are separated.......especially since I see a lot of manufactures producing backpacks specifically made to carry either a SBR or AR Pistol.....Thanks all for the info.
Well, since it is technically classified as a handgun and you have a permit to carry a handgun concealed, I see no reason why you couldn't carry it in a backpack and walk down the 16th street mall.
But, I'm no legal expert.
I carry mine in a Racket bag. I'm always on my way to play Racquetball.
Edit: I have a bag that carries two rackets, one for the left handed one and one for the right-handed one.
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If you're in an unincorporated area with a valid hunting license, you can carry concealed while "hunting" without need for a ccw. With a permit, you could carry your AR pistol pretty much anywhere not prohibited under the CRS without the need to disassemble it, as long as it remains concealed. Open carry (including inadvertently revealing a concealed weapon) is governed by local law, and varies by location.
Expect harassment. While legally a handgun and meets the provisions for Concealed Carry with a permit, an AR pistol is not designed as such and will be met with lots of resistance from LE if discovered. I could legally carry a 8" barrel 500 S&W with a scope but that is more suited for hunting than defense. Your intent will start to come into question as well as your motivation for carrying that choice of pistol (ie. defense vs showing of/intentionallycausing a scene). Not the image we need of gun owners on the news at night. Remember, mission drives the gear. Just carry your regular CC weapon.
The the nail that sticks out gets hammered...I would opt for staying the grey man on this issue.
But if I own a motorcycle, I'm going to the range and the only way to carry my AR pistol to the range is in a backpack with the upper and lower receivers separated....than that is ok right?....I dont see anyone carrying a rifle case, tennis racket case, guitar case with a firearm inside it strapped to their motorcycle on their way to the range.
Now if I were to stop in between locations, like at a coffee shop, or some place public before or after heading to or from the range, than I'm carrying the AR pistol concealed until it is safely locked away in a safe at home. Cause if I stopped along my journey while on my motorcycle, I wouldn't leave my backpack just sitting with my bike while I'm inside such coffee shop, store, etc....the backpack would still be strapped to my back with the AR pistol inside it.
With your CCW, you are legal either assembled or disassembled, anywhere not prohibited by the CRS, as long as it remains concealed. If it becomes openly carried for some reason, local laws on open carry would apply.
Great-Kazoo
04-28-2014, 10:53
But if I own a motorcycle, I'm going to the range and the only way to carry my AR pistol to the range is in a backpack with the upper and lower receivers separated....than that is ok right?....I dont see anyone carrying a rifle case, tennis racket case, guitar case with a firearm inside it strapped to their motorcycle on their way to the range.
Now if I were to stop in between locations, like at a coffee shop, or some place public before or after heading to or from the range, than I'm carrying the AR pistol concealed until it is safely locked away in a safe at home. Cause if I stopped along my journey while on my motorcycle, I wouldn't leave my backpack just sitting with my bike while I'm inside such coffee shop, store, etc....the backpack would still be strapped to my back with the AR pistol inside it.
The question has been answered, You have a CCW, carry your pistol any way you choose. You're looking for technicalities where there are none, it's either concealed or it's' not. Who cares how you carry or secure it Concealed means Concealed.
You're not traveling across state lines where they may or may not have reciprocity with CO. That's where safe storage / conceal ability comes in to play.
10mm-man
04-29-2014, 20:56
Expect harassment. While legally a handgun and meets the provisions for Concealed Carry with a permit, an AR pistol is not designed as such and will be met with lots of resistance from LE if discovered. I could legally carry a 8" barrel 500 S&W with a scope but that is more suited for hunting than defense. Your intent will start to come into question as well as your motivation for carrying that choice of pistol (ie. defense vs showing of/intentionallycausing a scene). Not the image we need of gun owners on the news at night. Remember, mission drives the gear. Just carry your regular CC weapon.
The the nail that sticks out gets hammered...I would opt for staying the grey man on this issue.
Can you clarify on the bold part? How is an Ar pistol not designated as "SUCH". What does such mean; as a pistol?
Ok, so this brings up an interesting question. Hope this isn't considered a high jack, but; having a rifle in a back pack (concealed) is illegal? I really don't worry about having a rifle in a back pack, and never considered it illegal. I always have one concealed in a back pack, rifle case, etc. as i prefer to carry it from dealer to dealer that way. Also; to and from the range that way. How do you guys carry your rifle to/from the range? Like I said never gave it much thought; but wouldn't it be considered "transporting". i thought I read transporting isn't considered concealing.
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