Possible problems transporting rifle???

[CO-FreeShooter]

Does anyone know if I can transport my rifle across state lines without a problem??? I am moving back to MI and I am taking my AR-15. Will I run into any possible problems transporting it if I get pulled over???

[Irving]

www.opencarry.org.

[CO-FreeShooter]

www.opencarry.org.

I am not too sure if this website pertains to me. Since I am taking my rifle, not a pistol, and the rifle will not be loaded. So if anyone has transported their rifle before, so info from you guys would help. Thanks....

[Irving]

There should be a map about transporting firearms. Also, you can click on each state, and look through the FAQ's to see specific laws of each state you are passing through. Always a good idea to check and I figured that might be a good start for your state specific search.

[vim]

So, as I recall, Illinois is the big issue. I think normal interstate transportation laws and maybe some extra effort just in case will cover you.

I believe you want to have:
- unloaded rifle in a locked case
- ammo separate
- neither in the passenger compartment (In something like an SUV without a trunk, you want this stuff not easily obtained by reaching back with one hand while driving, for example, so put it far from the "passenger compartment" (I lock my rifle cases down)

But do your own research, because if you get it wrong, it'll be your ass in a sling. Here's the NRA info on this:

http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/Federal/Read.aspx?id=59

[CO-FreeShooter]

This info has helped thank you. It looks like I am pretty much in the clear goin home. Thanks again....

[Mtn.man]

well I got a ?
is this something strapped to the top of the vehicle for everyone to see?
do you have a sign on the vehicle stating "TRANSPORTING FIREARMS" I mean hell my brother drove hear from FL last year across the country with 2 rifles and a side arm to hunt. we go to FL every year to hunt hogs. we don't call LE and state we are on the road again with guns... we even got stopped in IL for no brake light and when asked what where we were heading told em FL to hunt hogs...

[CO-FreeShooter]

well I got a ?
is this something strapped to the top of the vehicle for everyone to see?
do you have a sign on the vehicle stating "TRANSPORTING FIREARMS" I mean hell my brother drove hear from FL last year across the country with 2 rifles and a side arm to hunt. we go to FL every year to hunt hogs. we don't call LE and state we are on the road again with guns... we even got stopped in IL for no brake light and when asked what where we were heading told em FL to hunt hogs...

Hey guy, sorry for being cautious. I just wanted some facts and info.

[theGinsue]

So, as I recall, Illinois is the big issue. I think normal interstate transportation laws and maybe some extra effort just in case will cover you.

I believe you want to have:
- unloaded rifle in a locked case
- ammo separate
- neither in the passenger compartment (In something like an SUV without a trunk, you want this stuff not easily obtained by reaching back with one hand while driving, for example, so put it far from the "passenger compartment" (I lock my rifle cases down)

But do your own research, because if you get it wrong, it'll be your ass in a sling. Here's the NRA info on this:

http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/Federal/Read.aspx?id=59

vim - your guidance is right on the mark. I lived in IL from 85 - 95 and what you said is exactly what the state used to tell us was required.