rules for transportation of an AK across state lines

[tomhall75]

Hi folks,

I live in Texas and will be going to Arkansas for some recreational shooting. I plan on taking several shotguns, SA and revolver handguns, and an AK semi-auto I just got as a gift. I have a CHL. I'm concerned about the laws regarding transportation of an assualt rifle across state lines. Anybody know the laws or where I can go to get some clarity?

 

[RetArmySgt]

as·sault ri·fle

noun assault rifles, plural a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine, designed for infantry use

Just dont go to Ca and youre fine. They have a different definition.

 

[Bithabus]

That's not an assault rifle so you don't need to notify the ATF.

 

[Vaquero]

That's not an assault rifle so you don't need to notify the ATF.

Beat me to it.

 

[majormadmax]

Read this:

NRA-ILA: Transporting Firearms Across State Lines

In a nutshell...

Federal law does not restrict individuals (except convicted felons; persons under indictment for felonies; adjudicated "mental defectives" or those who have been involuntarily committed to mental institutions; illegal drug users; illegal aliens and most non-immigrant aliens; dishonorably discharged veterans; those who have renounced their U.S. citizenship; fugitives from justice; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence; and persons subject to domestic violence restraining orders) from transporting legally acquired firearms across state lines for lawful purposes. Therefore, no federal permit is required (or available) for the interstate transportation of firearms.

Many states and localities have laws governing the transportation of firearms. Travelers must be aware of these laws and comply with legal requirements in each jurisdiction. There is no uniform state transportation procedure for firearms. If in doubt, a traveler should carry firearms unloaded, locked in a case, and stored in an area (such as a trunk or attached toolbox) where they are inaccessible from a vehicle's passenger compartment and not visible from outside the vehicle. Any ammunition should be stored in a separate locked container.

 

[Angered_Kabar]

Just find out what Arkansas's laws are.

A quick look shows that you should be more concerned about how you carry your handguns than longguns.

To be safe I'd just keep them unloaded in the trunk.

 

[tomhall75]

I've called several of the Arkansas DPS offices to no avail. I know the ATF is cool with it. I'm concerned about the State's laws. Its Arkansas so its probably fine, but probably isn't enough when we're talking jail. I'm going to keep trying.

 

[Bithabus]

Chapter 73 - Weapons :: 2010 Arkansas Code :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law :: Justia

 

[smtimelevi]

Dont go shooting it out the window and you'll be fine.