Help. More stupid questions.

I have a pistol and rifle.

My wife is getting her card and will buy a rifle.

If we go to the range we can shoot anything any of us owns.

But can I legally transport her rifle to the range without her being present. And vice versa.

Thanks.

I don't believe the laws mention marital status as a transfer exemption(no, not be facetious here, I don't think they mention anything about relationships).

 

In practice however, if you take her guns to the range, a LEO isn't going to sort out who owns what in a stop. Either they let you go or they don't. If they don't it's because they believe you are up to no good. If you're going to the range, and are straightforward about it, I can't see why they would detain you and seize your firearms for a traffic violation or something.

f they don't it's because they believe you are up to no good

 

Or if your gun looks scary, or the officer has no clue what the gun laws are, etc.

You are not required to prove ownership during a stop. Its not like people walk around with their receipts. If you get stopped and searched... as long as you are legit in your transportation and you are traveling for lawful purpose they should let you go. I would print out a copy of the laws and put them in your car, especially the part about a police officer immediately letting you go as soon as they determine you are abiding by the law (which you just handed to them as a reminder).

 

Lets say you get stopped for speeding. If the cop asks if you have guns, I would tell him NO! Its none of their business whats in the trunk. If they ask to search your car (with your consent), say NO! If they have probable cause to search your car (see a beer can, smell drugs/alcohol, see bullets, etc), they will simply ask you to get out and search the car without your consent. Easiest way to stay out of trouble is to not give them any reason or consent to go fishing.

I've been stopped a time or two in my day and one of the Q's I'm asked

is where you coming or going to.. and I'll honestly say a gun range which is followed by..do you have a gun on you? was never asked to show it..

one time I got a ticket with a bad attitude..other time was told have a nice day and go straight home.....

Yeah "gun on you" and "gun in the trunk" are two different questions.

I'll chose my words better next time :doh: ;;his actual words were" in my vehicle"

To answer the original post, yes, you can bring your wife's gun with you, she does not have to be present, and she can bring yours, without you....