Driving on Indian Reservation land-Proof of ownership needed!

[rocktot]

I was watching National Geographic the other night, on Indian cops (in NM and AZ area) and some (white) guy had a 9mm on his front seat, and was stopped by Indian Police going across in New Mexico or Arizona, on reservation land (but public highway?). They confiscated his 9mm, he could pick it up when he could 'prove ownership' (he was pissed [Rant1]). Colorado might have some Ute areas down south,and its easy to cross over into New Mexico, just wondering if anyone has heard of this, and exactly what 'proves ownership'? A purchase receipt?

[Byte Stryke]

I was watching National Geographic the other night, on Indian cops (in NM and AZ area) and some (white) guy had a 9mm on his front seat, and was stopped by Indian Police going across in New Mexico or Arizona, on reservation land (but public highway?). They confiscated his 9mm, he could pick it up when he could 'prove ownership' (he was pissed [Rant1]). Colorado might have some Ute areas down south,and its easy to cross over into New Mexico, just wondering if anyone has heard of this, and exactly what 'proves ownership'? A purchase receipt?

A picture with the serial number or a receipt would work.
you have to remember, when crossing Reservation territory, it is just that. It is a separate government entity with its own laws that may or may not follow the laws of the state around it.

[spyder]

A picture with the serial number or a receipt would work.
you have to remember, when crossing Reservation territory, it is just that. It is a separate government entity with its own laws that may or may not follow the laws of the state around it.
Yes they do...

I hit a guys chicken going though NM, I though about pulling around and yelling at him since it looked like he purposely scared it into the road when I was driving by. He started yelling and screaming and flipped out. At that point I remembered all of the stories and got the hell out of the res land.

[sneakerd]

The Res is the Res. It's like a box of chocolates- you never know what you're going to get. Have a purpose, don't go in armed, get the hell out (within the legal limit) as fast as you can. They like nothing more than to have someone from out of town so to speak, break a law, any law. FYI[PoPo]

[SAnd]

The Res is the Res. It's like a box of chocolates- you never know what you're going to get. Have a purpose, don't go in armed, get the hell out (within the legal limit) as fast as you can. They like nothing more than to have someone from out of town so to speak, break a law, any law. FYI[PoPo]
There are quite a few places where you drive through reservations on state and county roads. You won't know it if you miss the 'Now Entering' sign. A lot of maps don't show it either. I avoid them if I know about it.

Happy travels.

[Irving]

Yes they do...

I hit a guys chicken going though NM, I though about pulling around and yelling at him since it looked like he purposely scared it into the road when I was driving by. He started yelling and screaming and flipped out. At that point I remembered all of the stories and got the hell out of the res land.


You can still be at fault for hitting live stock when not on reservation land. It has to do with whether or not you are on open range or not.

[flan7211]

Indian Reservations really are hit or miss. Last time I was on one in South Dakota folks were rather nice. Down near the border though the apache res wasn't as accommodating.

[CrufflerSteve]

You can still be at fault for hitting live stock when not on reservation land. It has to do with whether or not you are on open range or not.

I think that is the law in Colorado. We are a fence out, not fence in state. It probably wouldn't apply if you hit a cow on I-25 but on a country road, especially those with cattle gates in the road you'd own a lot of beef if you hit one.

Steve

[Elhuero]

a buddy of mine grew up ion north western NM.

he told me the last thing you ever want to do is be a white man that gets pulled over for speeding on a res.

said they like to take out all their pent up angst from the last 175 years on you.

[Byte Stryke]

Yes they do...

I hit a guys chicken going though NM, I though about pulling around and yelling at him since it looked like he purposely scared it into the road when I was driving by. He started yelling and screaming and flipped out. At that point I remembered all of the stories and got the hell out of the res land.


I did say May or may not.

meaning depending on the law and the Tribe, your firearms laws may vary.
we've already covered this in a previous thread (http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34979&highlight=reservation)

[rocktot]

Rgr that, the reason I was asking was that some main highways run through res land, as pointed out above, and this poor white guy got nabbed just driving down the highway. If its in your trunk,and they ask you if you have a firearm, what would you say?

I was stopped in Lafayette a while back on the 4th of July, and was asked out of the blue: Do you have any firearms in the car?" Never had that before, just makes you more weary. If your headed into res land on a federal highway, you may want to go around if you carry, or at least watch your speed!!