Help Transporting gun on foot?

[sugarb]

So, I've been developing my plan.

Initially I assumed I HAD to get a driver's license in order to drive to a gun store and buy one, which meant my CTB plan would take at least 6-8 months, but as it turns out that's not the case.

Apparently in my state 19 is old enough for a long gun and a driver's permit is (probably) enough ID. Additionally, there is a gun shop roughly within an hour's walk of my house. Which is all well and good except for one issue; that is, transporting the shotgun and ammunition back on foot after I buy it.

I had trouble finding any information about this online, but what little I found wasn't very clear. I believe a locked case is required.

I live in a very red open carry state (Midwest, Great Plains -ish area) so I might be able to just walk around outside with it.

But as I'd be aiming to CTB in my backyard an hour or so's walk through suburban sprawl away, even if it was legal to openly carry the (unloaded) shotgun around town, there might be an issue if a cop/bystander notices.

I read that some kind of locked rifle case should be enough for me to legally carry it, but I don't have one. Could I potentially purchase one in-store? Buying online and shipping to my house is not an option.

I'm not sure if this would be legal, but I have a violin case with simple locks. It's about 30 inches long and I can take out the interior stuff to make room (it's just styrofoam with a soft cover) so I believe most shotguns would fit.

I may also have a duffel bag that'd work, but it doesn't have locks, so that could be illegal. I'm really not sure.

I have a decent size backpack, but I doubt a shotgun would fit as the minimum legal length for one according to the internet is about 23 inches and the backpack definitely won't fit more than 20 vertically.

I'm also considering downloading the Uber app and using that to get to and/or from the shop but

1. I'm inexperienced with and don't particularly trust them.
2. It's a lot more time-specific.
3. If my family's around- it's a lot more suspicious than just going on a walk for a few hours.
4. I'd still probably need a case for the gun so as not to freak them out.

The violin case:


Information or advice on this would be very much appreciated.

 

[Kalista]

Could I potentially purchase one in-store?

a simple call will make this easier. it's how i found out that i was able to buy a gun in the first place even with my circumstance. sometimes the gun will have a case that comes with it.

If my family's around- it's a lot more suspicious than just going on a walk for a few hours.

call uber when you're a few blocks away from your house, or go to a nearby store and get picked up from there.

 

[justpathetic]

So, I've been developing my plan.

Initially I assumed I HAD to get a driver's license in order to drive to a gun store and buy one, which meant my CTB plan would take at least 6-8 months, but as it turns out that's not the case.

Apparently in my state 19 is old enough for a long gun and a driver's permit is (probably) enough ID. Additionally, there is a gun shop roughly within an hour's walk of my house. Which is all well and good except for one issue; that is, transporting the shotgun and ammunition back on foot after I buy it.

I had trouble finding any information about this online, but what little I found wasn't very clear. I believe a locked case is required.

I live in a very red open carry state (Midwest, Great Plains -ish area) so I might be able to just walk around outside with it.

But as I'd be aiming to CTB in my backyard an hour or so's walk through suburban sprawl away, even if it was legal to openly carry the (unloaded) shotgun around town, there might be an issue if a cop/bystander notices.

I read that some kind of locked rifle case should be enough for me to legally carry it, but I don't have one. Could I potentially purchase one in-store? Buying online and shipping to my house is not an option.

I'm not sure if this would be legal, but I have a violin case with simple locks. It's about 30 inches long and I can take out the interior stuff to make room (it's just styrofoam with a soft cover) so I believe most shotguns would fit.

I may also have a duffel bag that'd work, but it doesn't have locks, so that could be illegal. I'm really not sure.

I have a decent size backpack, but I doubt a shotgun would fit as the minimum legal length for one according to the internet is about 23 inches and the backpack definitely won't fit more than 20 vertically.

I'm also considering downloading the Uber app and using that to get to and/or from the shop but

1. I'm inexperienced with and don't particularly trust them.
2. It's a lot more time-specific.
3. If my family's around- it's a lot more suspicious than just going on a walk for a few hours.
4. I'd still probably need a case for the gun so as not to freak them out.

The violin case:
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Information or advice on this would be very much appreciated.

Even if you live in an open carry red state wandering around with a long gun will look suspicious. Most people will not allow you in their vehicle with a weapon even if it's legal. I don't think the lock thing is true but it might be. Look at your states laws specifically on line. Look under transporting an unloaded weapon. But be aware that if an officer sees you it's gonna look weird at best so they might stop to talk to you. Be aware they don't know you want to die. Their main concern is that you don't want to hurt anyone else. So b4 hand look up what's hunting season is active. Do some research and see if a shotgun is a viable weapon for the animal. Hopefully then if you're asked (gun shop owner might ask as well just to chit chat) you'll know what to say. Sorry response is so long.

 

[sugarb]

Even if you live in an open carry red state wandering around with a long gun will look suspicious. Most people will not allow you in their vehicle with a weapon even if it's legal. I don't think the lock thing is true but it might be. Look at your states laws specifically on line. Look under transporting an unloaded weapon. But be aware that if an officer sees you it's gonna look weird at best so they might stop to talk to you. Be aware they don't know you want to die. Their main concern is that you don't want to hurt anyone else. So b4 hand look up what's hunting season is active. Do some research and see if a shotgun is a viable weapon for the animal. Hopefully then if you're asked (gun shop owner might ask as well just to chit chat) you'll know what to say. Sorry response is so long.

No worries, and thank you.

I decided a bit ago on simply waiting until I get a license as I'm not particularly desperate and I'd rather just not take any risk whatsoever

 

[justpathetic]

Probably better idea.