Transporting a rifle

[kollector03]

Like the others said - don't take advice from the police. Especially in this case....

The statute regarding transporting a firearm of any type in MN is as follows:

97B.045 TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS

Subdivision 1.Restrictions.

A person may not transport a firearm in a motor vehicle unless the firearm is:

(1) unloaded and in a gun case expressly made to contain a firearm, and the case fully encloses the firearm by being zipped, snapped, buckled, tied, or otherwise fastened, and without any portion of the firearm exposed;

(2) unloaded and in the closed trunk of a motor vehicle; or

(3) a handgun carried in compliance with sections 624.714 and 624.715.

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The full statute can be found here

I'm sure I will be roundly chastised - but it there any case law for vehicles not equipped with a trunk (ie. SUV or hatchback)? I've been searching, but I know there are folks here much more educated than I to answer.

Way I read it is that you may only transport a firearm in a MV in one of the three modes listed

For a trunkless vehicle, option 1 is the only viable choice for a long gun.

Hate to say it, but as it's written, option 2 looks to be using the vehcle trunk as the "Case" which I would thing to bs problematic.

FWIW, I transport unloaded, with no mags in the rifle or in the accy pockets of the case and use the locked back of my vehicle. If in my Tahoe. I cover them so they are not in plain view.

[Akston]

Does it matter that I have a permit to carry?

Thanks.

Except that you can also carry a loaded rifle or shotgun in public with it... just not transporting via a vehicle.. tman posted the correct statute above.

Bryan

I've read that assertion before, but I haven't been able to find it in statute. What are you referring to?

[ttousi]

Does it matter that I have a permit to carry?

Thanks.

Except that you can also carry a loaded rifle or shotgun in public with it... just not transporting via a vehicle.. tman posted the correct statute above.

Bryan

I've read that assertion before, but I haven't been able to find it in statute. What are you referring to?

see # 3 below

624.7181 RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS IN PUBLIC PLACES.
Subdivision 1.Definitions.

For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them.

(a) "BB gun" means a device that fires or ejects a shot measuring .18 of an inch or less in diameter.

(b) "Carry" does not include:

(1) the carrying of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun to, from, or at a place where firearms are repaired, bought, sold, traded, or displayed, or where hunting, target shooting, or other lawful activity involving firearms occurs, or at funerals, parades, or other lawful ceremonies;

(2) the carrying by a person of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun that is unloaded and in a gun case expressly made to contain a firearm, if the case fully encloses the firearm by being zipped, snapped, buckled, tied, or otherwise fastened, and no portion of the firearm is exposed;

(3) the carrying of a BB gun, rifle, or shotgun by a person who has a permit under section 624.714;


not for me

[bstrawse]

Does it matter that I have a permit to carry?

Thanks.

Except that you can also carry a loaded rifle or shotgun in public with it... just not transporting via a vehicle.. tman posted the correct statute above.

Bryan

I've read that assertion before, but I haven't been able to find it in statute. What are you referring to?

It was linked in several places in this thread - and then ttousi just linked it again
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