Transporting AR 15 with Ammo

[EssOne]

I have an M4gery I carry (completely unloaded) in a Drago three pocket tactical rifle case, along with some empty magazines carried in one of the external pockets. I would also like to carry boxed ammo in one of the pockets to and from the range, but I'm afraid of violating a TCA by carrying a rifle and ammo in the same case. Seems guns are often considered loaded by the courts if they are transported in close proximity to the ammo supply. Can anyone comment on the legality of doing this?

 

OK, second question - same deal but I'd sometimes like to conserve range time by loading some mags at home the night before. Where do I stand with loaded mags in the same rifle case with the rifle?

 

Any help appreciated.

 

EssOne

[chances R]

http://web.lexisnexis.com/research/xlink?app=00075&view=full&interface=1&docinfo=off&searchtype=get&search=Tenn.+Code+Ann.+%A7+39-17-1307

 

 

Note section e

[mikegideon]

I have an M4gery I carry (completely unloaded) in a Drago three pocket tactical rifle case, along with some empty magazines carried in one of the external pockets. I would also like to carry boxed ammo in one of the pockets to and from the range, but I'm afraid of violating a TCA by carrying a rifle and ammo in the same case. Seems guns are often considered loaded by the courts if they are transported in close proximity to the ammo supply. Can anyone comment on the legality of doing this?

 

OK, second question - same deal but I'd sometimes like to conserve range time by loading some mags at home the night before. Where do I stand with loaded mags in the same rifle case with the rifle?

 

Any help appreciated.

 

EssOne

 

You can carry loaded mags in the same case as the AR if you have a permit. The rifle can be loaded, but not chambered. One of the benefits of having a permit. I normally load all my AR mags at home.

[Erik88]

You can carry loaded mags in the same case as the AR if you have a permit. The rifle can be loaded, but not chambered. One of the benefits of having a permit. I normally load all my AR mags at home.

 

I was under the impression that is no longer the case. When they passed constitutional vehicle carry back on 7/1/14 I thought you could now carry with a round in the chamber either with or without a HCP. This applied to any firearm, not just handguns.

 

Mac should be along shortly to correct me if I'm wrong.

[2.ooohhh]

39-17-1307.  Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. 

  (a)  (1) A person commits an offense who carries, with the intent to go armed, a firearm or a club.

   . . . . . .

(e)  (1) It is an exception to the application of subsection (a) that a person is carrying or possessing a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle if the person:

      (A) Is not prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm by 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) or purchasing a firearm by § 39-17-1316; and

      ( B ) Is in lawful possession of the motor vehicle.

   (2) As used in this subsection (e):

      (A) "Motor vehicle" has the same meaning as defined in § 55-1-103;

      ( B ) "Motor vehicle" does not include any motor vehicle that is:

         (i) Owned or leased by a governmental or private entity that has adopted a written policy prohibiting firearms or ammunition not required for employment within such a motor vehicle; and

         (ii) Provided by such entity to an employee for use during the course of employment.
 

[Handsome Rob]

In short terms. Lock & load & throw it in your truck. You can carry a firearm in your vehicle, loaded or unloaded.
The State of Tennessee no longer cares.

[mikegideon]

I was under the impression that is no longer the case. When they passed constitutional vehicle carry back on 7/1/14 I thought you could now carry with a round in the chamber either with or without a HCP. This applied to any firearm, not just handguns.

 

Mac should be along shortly to correct me if I'm wrong.

 

I stand corrected. I figured Mac would straighten me out. 

[Oh Shoot]

I stand corrected. I figured Mac would straighten me out. 

 

Wasn't here in time. ;)

[Oh Shoot]

Wonder what the SOP of various LEAs regarding "do you have any weapons in the vehicle" is these days?

 

- OS

[suspiciousmind]

I got pulled over the other day for going 5 mph over and I informed the cop that I was armed and also had a 12 guage in the car, and he looked at me wide eyed and said, "What do you need that for?"

lol.

[Oh Shoot]

I got pulled over the other day for going 5 mph over and I informed the cop that I was armed and also had a 12 guage in the car, and he looked at me wide eyed and said, "What do you need that for?"

lol.

 

The classic joke regarding the little old lady who responds to cop inquiry:

 

"yes, I've got a .45 right beside me, a shotgun behind the seat, and an AR-15 and AR-10 in the trunk, with plenty of ammo for all of them".

 

Cop: "Good Lord lady, what are you so afraid of?"

 

Lady: "Not much of anything".

 

- OS

Edited June 17, 2015 by Oh Shoot

[Caster]

You know, I have found that if I put on my seat belt, obey ALL the traffic laws including the speed limit and mind my own business, no one really cares where my guns are in the car.  

Just store them responsibly and drive safely to your destination.  I'll give 99.999% guarantee you'll never have an issue.  

[mikegideon]

I got pulled over the other day for going 5 mph over and I informed the cop that I was armed and also had a 12 guage in the car, and he looked at me wide eyed and said, "What do you need that for?"

lol.

 

You shoulda said "Muslims" :)

[EssOne]

OK men, thanks very much. I'll be sure to hang one of these on my radio antenna too. :usa:

 

 

 

What was that about never stepping on Superman's cape?

Edited June 17, 2015 by EssOne

[Caster]

 

 

What was that about never stepping on Superman's cape?

 

 

Thats dated and to be honest, Superman is a bit lame.....the modern version would be, Don't call Hancock an Ahole.  

[Handsome Rob]

As of 7/1/14 I started carrying a .44 mag, fully loaded, down the crack between the driver's & center seat of my truck.
Not because I think I'll ever need it, not because I'm paranoid, not because I live in a high crime area...but because for the first time in my 40 years on this rock, I can & the Law says I can & that, THAT, is why I spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to be able to live here.