Transporting a long gun

[Eisernkreuz]

If I'm riding down the freeway (on a motorcycle) with an unloaded rifle, open (bolt locks open when empty) action slung on my back, with ammo in the locked saddle bags, what would you do? Stop me at gunpoint? I'm curious.

What if I were sipping a white mocha at Starbucks with my SKS? :p

[motorman4life]

It is completely legal, if you are not a felon.

Any officer has the right to stop you to inspect the firearm to ensure it is unloaded. We have had this same issue locally, with guys coming back from hunting trips with long guns in their back window racks. It freaks out the Kerry voters, soccer moms that voted for Clinton and little old ladies that think Diane Feinstein should be President.

But, it's legal.. this is still America, even if it is Kalifornia!

Starbucks with an SKS on you shoulder? ..that's just asking for trouble! But, legal nonetheless.

[01 929RR]

Try it & tell us how it goes.

[Eisernkreuz]

I was afraid of getting slapped with a brandishing charge :confused It's a possibility..after all, I live in a college town and I doubt they'd fuck around with that. In any case, I have no use for going around town with my gun, I was just wondering if it was possible. I don't want to attract any more attention, I think the FBI is already watching me :laughing

[svclee]

HaHa yeah try it. Just hold it up with your left hand in the air and ride down the freeway..that would be crazy..
Hmm so i can transport a 30 06 bolt action rifle on my motorcycle..? cool! I can carry the gun and bullets in the same area as long as its not loaded, that is the main issue correct? and im not a felon =)

[NoGall]

Sure, you can. It may take you awhile to get to your destination though.

[tuxumino]

how about a hard case to put the rifle in?
I think that would make you less interesting to the PoPo.
also the weapon would be protected if you went down.

[motorman4life]

Originally posted by svclee
I can carry the gun and bullets in the same area as long as its not loaded, that is the main issue correct? and im not a felon =)
Just so there is no confusion on the issue, ammo must be "separate" from the firearm. This means the ammo cannot be "attached" to the firearm in any fashion whatsoever. This means a sling that has loops for ammo cannot have any ammo in them if the sling is attached to the firearm. A technicality.. but an important distinction.

[VTRweasel]

cool, so I can go skeet shooting on my bike :banana gun in a soft case , ammo in a locked box

great question. I've always wondered bout that

[JackTheTripper]

can I follow you then point and laugh and take pictures?

[VTRweasel]

even funnier is riding with golf clubs :nerd

[Valgar]

I'll be doing this exact thing on my way back from NY.

I need to transport my Winchester 32/20 lever action back to california, and will be on my bike.

So I'll be placing it in the case, and strapping it to my back (All my ammo is here, so I won't have any ammo with me).

I'll report on how interesting a ride it becomes.

Motorcyclist, wearing colors, carrying a rifle.

Anyone here I can call to bail me out?

[Ratters]

I think you would be best with a soft bag, or even a guitar bag for transporting, especially since the wind makes things bang around at speed.

[L-2]

Originally posted by VTRweasel
...ammo in a locked box
Feel free to lock-up your ammo if you want, but it's not required.
Many people believe California law requires the ammo be in a separate container from a firearm.
Then people become extra careful and lock the container, too.
This is not required.
I think people are getting confused with airline transportation rules which may require locked and separate containers for guns and ammo.
As "motorman4life" said, just don't have the ammo loaded or even attached to the firearm.

[NorCalBusa]

V- why wouldn't ya ship that thing instead? Gotta be a PITA for 2700 miles or whatever...

[Valgar]

Originally posted by NorCalBusa
V- why wouldn't ya ship that thing instead? Gotta be a PITA for 2700 miles or whatever...

It is an odd form of procrastination.

I've put off shipping it for five years....

Figure if I just grab it while I'm passing through, then it will get back to my place.

If I don't, I'll just forget about it again...

I won't need to strap it on my back for the ride back though, it will fit nicely against the side of the bike, resting on the passenger peg, poking up a bit over the tail and ending before the main footpegs (kind of like when I carried a bat strapped to the bike).

Then again, we'll see when I get there...if I remember, I must just have it shipped on the spot so it meets me back in california.

Assuming I remember ;)

[StuntrHuntr]

Originally posted by motorman4life
It is completely legal, if you are not a felon.. It freaks out the Kerry voters, soccer moms that voted for Clinton and little old ladies that think Diane Feinstein should be President.

ROTFLMFAO! Too funny.

[brichter]

Used to carry mah bolt-action on the bike (many years ago) with a red bandanna tied through the action where the bolt came out. Didn't have no case!

Never had a problem, but that was in the 70s-80s...

Valgar, I'll throw your bail if ya get popped. You use our equipment, gotta take care of the customers!

[ZXR400SP]

Originally posted by brichter
Used to carry mah bolt-action on the bike (many years ago) with a red bandanna tied through the action where the bolt came out. Didn't have no case!

Never had a problem, but that was in the 70s-80s...

Valgar, I'll throw your bail if ya get popped. You use our equipment, gotta take care of the customers!

I used to take my shotgun to high school after going hunting in the morning too. Don't think that would work anymore either. :teeth

[2nsane]

Originally posted by ZXR400SP
I used to take my shotgun to high school after going hunting in the morning too. Don't think that would work anymore either. :teeth
thats funny you say that because back home in Yoncalla Oregon we took our hunting rifles to class with us so we could go straigt huning after school, we stood our guns up in the back of class in the corner no questions no problmes but then agian my graduating class was a whole wapping 20 people:wow and the school closed on Opning day of deer season because most of us never showed up:laughing
I sure do miss the good ole day's then Clinton came along and screwed everything up.:mad

[atek3]

On friday night I rode my bike with a cased rifle slung over my shoulder. it was uncomfortable, I wouldn't want to do it over 30 mph either.

atek3

[JimE]

I think the law states that the ammo must be "not in a readily accessible location" or some such. Basically that it's harder than reaching in the glove box for a clip (like the gun in the compartment and ammo in the trunk type thing). I know 2 people that were popped for a misdemeanor for having the pistol under the seat and the ammo in the glove box. Same compartment. Totally legal for ammo in the trunk and gun in the cab though. This makes sense to me as it would stop the road rage type situation and actually make you work to load the gun. Give you time to think.

As far as transporting for civilians the rules are only for moves. To and from the range or moving to or from storage. Taking the SKS (I have a nice 1952 Russian carbine) down to Starbucks would probably qualify under "brandishing" as you have no real excuse.

I'm no LEO but the above has kept my ass out of trouble for a long time and if it works don't fix it.

[espitbullpup]

Originally posted by motorman4life
It is completely legal, if you are not a felon.

Any officer has the right to stop you to inspect the firearm to ensure it is unloaded. We have had this same issue locally, with guys coming back from hunting trips with long guns in their back window racks. It freaks out the Kerry voters, soccer moms that voted for Clinton and little old ladies that think Diane Feinstein should be President.

But, it's legal.. this is still America, even if it is Kalifornia!

Starbucks with an SKS on you shoulder? ..that's just asking for trouble! But, legal nonetheless.

I love the Kerry voters who still have the vote for Kerry stickers on their cars :laughing lol You forgot to mention Boxer the other lesbian as Feinstein's Vice President. ;)

[zefflyn]

Originally posted by JimE
I think the law states that the ammo must be "not in a readily accessible location" or some such. Basically that it's harder than reaching in the glove box for a clip (like the gun in the compartment and ammo in the trunk type thing). I know 2 people that were popped for a misdemeanor for having the pistol under the seat and the ammo in the glove box. Same compartment.

Do you know if the handgun was in a locked box under the seat? Law requires that handguns be in a locked box, no matter what type of vehicle you are transporting them in/on. In a car, the trunk counts as the locked box.
I'd bet that if the handgun was just sitting loose beneath the seat, that contributed largely to the misdemeanor charge.

[T-1 Thunder]

BAD INFO HERE: "Then people become extra careful and lock the container, too." <- this guy doesn't know what he's talking about.

I have been arressted simply because my container was not locked - it qualified as CONCEALED.

Don't forget to lock it, or else it's better off out in the open. I'll bet anything on that.

[Junkie]

Originally posted by T-1 Thunder
BAD INFO HERE: "Then people become extra careful and lock the container, too." <- this guy doesn't know what he's talking about.

I have been arressted simply because my container was not locked - it qualified as CONCEALED.

Don't forget to lock it, or else it's better off out in the open. I'll bet anything on that. he was talking about ammo, not the gun itself.

[atek3]

I rode a few miles in berkeley with a cased rifle strapped to my back. It felt pretty mad max, but I didn't have any problems...

atek3

[DiggeRR]

sweet all i need is a big bag for my waders and decoys and i can take my CBR600 duckhunting! ive always wanted to do that. its a long way to the hunting site and would love the fule savings the bike would offer! just keep the Amo Away from the gun! CHECK!