State to State Reciprocity of Concealed
Carry Laws
If you plan on traveling to other states, it is a good
idea to check the gun laws of the state that you are
traveling to. Some states have "reciprocal" gun laws
which means they acknowledge the laws of each others
states. Some states DO NOT - so it is very important for
you to know what you can bring across state lines. What
you can carry in your vehicle also varies from state to
state, so you need to check that issue also. For hunters
in different states, permits and regulations are often
specific to certain firearms. This website provides
links to help you find out the laws in your state and
other states. It is
up to you to research and follow the laws in your state
and the state you are traveling to.
Check out the NRA's Guide to the
Interstate Transportation of Firearms.
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Ten Commandments of Gun Safety
Commandment 1: Treat every gun with respect. Assume
every gun is a loaded gun. This is often referred to as
the cardinal rule of gun safety.
Commandment 2: Carry only unloaded guns into your
home, auto, or buildings. (Open the chamber and open
the barrel to ensure gun is unloaded and that ammunition cannot be fired
accidently.)
Commandment 3: Be sure your barrel and action are
free from obstructions. Before loading, firing or even
carrying your firearm, check your barrel, check the
chamber. Be sure that your gun is in good condition
before you use it. Never attempt to fire a gun that has
an obstructed barrel. Firing an obstructed barrel can
result in explosion and death.
Commandment 4: Carry your firearm so that you control
the direction of the muzzle. By carrying your firearm
correctly, you can be sure that even if you fall you
have some sense of control over the direction your
firearm is pointed.
Commandment 5: Be sure of your target before you pull
your trigger. Never fire until you are sure
of your target. There have been many instances of death
or severe injury due to a hunter thinking he was
shooting at an animal.
Commandment 6: Never point a gun at anything you
don't want to shoot. Only point at your target when
you are ready to shoot. Fingers off the trigger until
you are ready to shoot.
Commandment 7: Never leave your gun unattended.
Children and others with little or no experience with
guns can have fatal accidents.
Commandment 8: Never climb a tree or fence with a
loaded gun. Use a rope to pull your unloaded firearm up
or place your firearm on the other side of a fence
before crossing.
Commandment 9: Never shoot at flat hard surfaces or
water. The ricochet that could occur could be fatal.
Commandment 10: Never use a firearm while drinking.
Just as drinking and driving is dangerous, using a firearm
while drinking or intoxicated can be
deadly.
Following these gun safety commandments will decrease chances of accidents or injury.
Articles
On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs - by LTC (RET)) Dave
Grossman
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website are provided solely for the convenience of
the public and is not intended to constitute a
formal legal opinion or legal advice. You may wish
to consult an attorney if you have any questions on
gun laws in your state. By using this web site, the
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disclainer.
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