Traveling across state lines?

[boostedxt]

I am going to be driving from Colorado to Iowa with my fiance and she requested and I would like to take one of my guns as protection while we travel.

We would be leaving Denver and going I25 to 76 to I80 straight through to Iowa. I am aware of the laws where the gun must be separate from the ammo, locked up in the trunk. However that really doesnt offer any protection and I would just rather leave it home.

I want to stay 100% legal, but have it for protection.

how do I go about that?
Thanks
Joe

 

[distra]

Get non-resident permits in each state you travel through. That's the only way to be 100% legal and have it ready for use. Otherwise, unloaded secured in the rear of the vehicle.

 

[boostedxt]

how would i get that? are you referring to a non resident ccw?

thanks
joe

 

[boostedxt]

after more research it appears that nebraska doesnt give out non-resident permits and it doesnt recognize any other states CCW. Bummer...

joe

 

[kanook]

go to www.handgunlaw.us and copy each states laws and carry that with you as you travel. Do you have a carry permit in the state you live in now?, so which state reconizes it

 

[NavyLCDR]

You really need to research the states' laws regarding open carry and vehicle transportation. The blanket statement that you must have a recognized ccw permit to carry is not true. A good place to start is www.opencarry.org and the open carry map. Click on each state and you will get a summary of their requirements.

A quick check of Nebraska shows that you can have your gun loaded in your vehicle in Nebraska so long as it is plainly visible and not concealed and you can open carry in Nebraska - all without a license.

Iowa looks like you are limited to standard unloaded transport of the gun.

BTW, there is NO Federal requirement to keep the gun separate from the ammo.

 

[boostedxt]

alright...so I did a bunch of digging and this is what i found out...

Nebraska: Like Navy said I can have it loaded, but not concealed. I have a soft case I would put it in and have it on the seat. It is only considered concealed if readily accessible and unable to be seen. The soft case would negate the accessibility and on the seat would negate the concealed aspect.

Iowa: The magazine must be empty and the gun must be contained in a place that is not accessible from the cabin of the vehicle. I would lock the gun in the case, empty magazine, and secure the bullets in their factory box.

I think I will take it based off what I am reading.

thanks...anything else? anyone from these states care to chime in?

joe

 

[Rockwell1]

I don't think you have to case the gun in Nebraska just holster it

 

[SCKimberFan]

boostedxt posted:

I have a soft case I would put it in and have it on the seat.

Maybe I am wrong, but that would be considered concealed.

NavyLT posted:

A quick check of Nebraska shows that you can have your gun loaded in your vehicle in Nebraska so long as it is plainly visible and not concealed and you can open carry in Nebraska - all without a license.

If it were in a soft case, that would not be plainly visible.