I agree with Tim, but let me play Devil's Advocate...

 

Does the law or administrative code define "Constructive Possession"?

 

You have a loaded magazine in your trunk. You have the firearm for which the magazine is intended, also in your trunk - separate from the magazine. Even though they are in separate containers, are you not in constructive possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle?

 

Discuss.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Bob, I believe that is the scenerio that started it. It was easier to avoid a posssible hassel with a Police Officer due to their interpretation and it costs a lot of money to prove you are in the right. So it kind of became unoficial law.

I agree with Tim, but let me play Devil's Advocate...

 

Does the law or administrative code define "Constructive Possession"?

 

You have a loaded magazine in your trunk. You have the firearm for which the magazine is intended, also in your trunk - separate from the magazine. Even though they are in separate containers, are you not in constructive possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle?

 

Discuss.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

That would be a HELL of a Stretch Bob. if it gets to the point that your trunk is being searched, you have a hell of a lot bigger problems that "Comstructive Possession" due to separately secured magazines being in the trunk with a locked handgun. That said, I have no doubt that SOME County prosecutor would try that scenario.

 

Stephanie, Title 39 is the Motor Vehicle Code, that deals with MV violations only.

Stephanie, Title 39 is the Motor Vehicle Code, that deals with MV violations only.

Yeah I know. Just couldn't remember if transportation of firearms was covered in there anywhere. It's been a million years since I cracked that book.

Yeah I know. Just couldn't remember if transportation of firearms was covered in there anywhere. It's been a million years since I cracked that book.

Nope, it isnt covered. Title 39, with the exception of the Quasi-Criminal aspects of DUI, CDS in a Motor Vehicle, and Driving Revoked which are arrestable offenses, stays clear of pretty much everything else covered in 2C.

Nope, it isnt covered. Title 39, with the exception of the Quasi-Criminal aspects of DUI, CDS in a Motor Vehicle, and Driving Revoked which are arrestable offenses, stays clear of pretty much everything else covered in 2C.

You so smart.

 

Thanks.

It is my understanding that a loaded mag, is a loaded weapon. I don't think it matters if it is locked up

 

it sux emptying 5 loaded mags, after u just filled them the night before.

can i have my ammo in the box it came in and my gun in a locked plastic box together in my range bag? or do i need to seperate both?

can i have my ammo in the box it came in and my gun in a locked plastic box together in my range bag? or do i need to seperate both?

 

 

Yes. And I think we have pretty well established that there is no need to unload your mags. Just separate them from the gun. Separate containers, also means separate compartments of a single range bag - just FYI.

Wish I felt that comfortable living in this state. I went shooting at a match, forgot I had a mag in my pocket on the way home. Pulled over as soon as possible to throw it in the lock box. I hope to someday not even think about things like that.....

 

Well.. just as long as you didn't forget that you where CCW'ing in PA and drove over the border.. then you could have a problem

You so smart.

 

Thanks.

Not at all, I just use it daily, so I keep up on it.

According to one fellow Poster, I'm a Moron because of my profession....

Not at all, I just use it daily, so I keep up on it.

According to one fellow Poster, I'm a Moron because of my profession....

must be a cop. lol. j/k