Questions about travel

[Venus Pax]

I will be flying to Las Vegas to meet boyfriend and his family, then we will be driving from Vegas to the Grand Canyon (South Rim), then driving back to Texas.

1. I am the only one with a CHL. My boyfriend and his family will be driving to Las Vegas. If they travel with my handgun, will they be breaking any laws in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah or Colorado?

2. Does Texas still have reciprocity with the four states listed above?

3. I haven't traveled in ages. Any advice for me regarding traveling with the firearm?

TIA

[Jumping Frog]

Why not just fly there with your handgun? It is easy and simple to do in your checked luggage (not carry-on, obviously).

If you are open to that approach, turn the conversation in that direction.

[JALLEN]

I have flown with a handgun dozens of times. It is not that complicated, but you must follow the rules quite closely. I suggest you go to the airline's webpage dealing with carrying weapons, read it until you understand it, and follow that exactly.

http://www.southwest.com/html/customer- ... list_tab_7 is Southwest's page.

Las Vegas has some special rules for CHL. http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/nevada.pdf is a link to Nevada laws. It appears that Texas permits are not recognized in Nevada. Do some research.

[RoyGBiv]

http://handgunlaw.us/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Texas CHL is NOT recognized in Nevada.
UT and AZ honor ALL other states permits.
NM and CO both honor TX permit, although CO only honors a TX resident permit.

I would fly with my gun, it's quite easy to do... unless you're going to NY

You'll neeed to do some reading (see link above) regarding peaceable journey laws if you're still planning to ask your friends to take your gun for you. Generally (and I am not a lawyer), if the gun is unloaded, in a locked container, in the trunk (inaccessible), you can transport it through most places.... but some places not... Do the reading.

[docbrazos]

Another take. I'd lock it up separate from the ammo and let them take it with them in the car. You can't carry in NV anyway. Just leave it in the car locked up until your ready to come home. Don't know about traveling with a loaded gun in NV but it should be pretty easy to figure out on line. Once out of NV retrieve your carry gun...........I know folks fly with guns all the time but giving them my handgun with a promise they won't misplace my luggage isn't on my list of things to do.

[Venus Pax]

Thanks for responding, everyone.

I don't want to fly with it. I don't even plan to check any baggage on the plane. I'm going to send my suitcase with my boyfriend and his family, and will take a carry-on with a change of clothes, a flat iron, a few electronic devices to pass the time, and a little quart ziplock with toiletries that the airline powers allow me to have.

Boyfriend and his parents do not have CHLs. I know they are allowed to carry the weapon while traveling in Texas. Are they allowed to carry while traveling in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico?

I've done a bit of searching, and Clark County, Nevada seems rather unfriendly. Can someone direct me to a reputable website that speaks the vernacular?

V

[Venus Pax]

I know I just replied on here, but how reputable is this website? http://handgunlaw.us/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They write in easy-to-understand terms.

Also, it appears that Nevada, specifically Las Vegas, will be the only concern. How can I find out more information on how we can stay out of trouble in NV with my handgun?

[longtooth]

Website is reputable.
Others who travel will be a help to you.
Glad you got your posting problem fixed.

[C-dub]

And CO has that stupid little 15 round limit thing now, so depending on what you carry or any spare mags ...

[Dadtodabone]

You may open carry in Nevada as well as Arizona. The usual exceptions are schools, public and private, the universities, and the parks. The City of North Las Vegas has an ordinance that makes carry in a vehicle a misdemeanor offense, other than that you may open carry in your auto. Clark County has an ordinance requiring registration of all guns. You are exempt unless you plan on staying for more than 60 days.
One thing that is different about the Sagebrush States and Texas, is the LARGE amount of land, that is managed/controlled by the Federal Gov't.;
Nevada 84.5%
Alaska 69.1%
Utah 57.5%
Oregon 53.1%
Idaho 50.2%
Arizona 48.1%
California 45.3%
Wyoming 42.3%
New Mexico 41.8%
Colorado 36.6%
Washington 30.3%
Montana 29.9%
Texas 4.6%
While there are generally no restrictions on open carry on range lands(Bureau of Land Management)sorry for using that expletive, you won't want to carry if you're visiting Hoover Dam for instance, and check with the U.S. Forest Service on their requirements, National Parks of course are a no-no.

Finally, there are the Sovereign Tribal Lands(reservations)each and every one of which has it's own set of rules and regs. Coconino County(Grand Canyon)has 7,142 square miles of federally designated Indian reservation, Navajo, Hualapai, Hopi, Havasupai and the Kaibab. There are maps that are available that show were these land are. Federal rights-of-way(Interstate and U.S. highways)are generally not patrolled by TP and unless you stray onto the roads on the Res, pick up rocks, or dig up a plant specimen, highway travel is not a big deal. Tell everybody Yaateeh for me!
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[Jumping Frog]

National Parks of course are a no-no.

That is out-dated. Carrying in National Parks follows the state law for that park. A National Park in Nevada is legal under NV law. A National Park in California would have to follow CA law.

[tarkus]

National Parks of course are a no-no.

That is out-dated. Carrying in National Parks follows the state law for that park. A National Park in Nevada is legal under NV law. A National Park in California would have to follow CA law.

Correct. Also, on the subject of tribal laws, this may be useful for some people. http://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa/foia_ ... m00689.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Dadtodabone]

National Parks of course are a no-no.

That is out-dated. Carrying in National Parks follows the state law for that park. A National Park in Nevada is legal under NV law. A National Park in California would have to follow CA law.

I am getting old! I forgot all about the 2010 change. Heck I even blogged about it at the time, y'know, bodies everywhere, campgrounds running in blood ankle deep, shoot outs over camping sites, Not. While crime stats in our national parks haven't reflected the 85% drop Senator Coburn stated in an discussion on "Morning Joe" they've not increased by a significant number either.