I'm taking a trip across country and I have a gun with me that I have a permit for. However, I'm not sure what the individual laws are in different states, or what the laws are for crossing state lines with registered firearms. Can you help me clear this up?
I'm taking a trip across country and I have a gun with me that I have a permit for. However, I'm not sure what the individual laws are in different states, or what the laws are for crossing state lines with registered firearms. Can you help me clear this up?
user
It sounds like you’re wondering whether or not it’s legal to take your gun across state lines, but it might be illegal to do so in the state you’re currently in. That would be state’s rights law, which allows the states to set their own laws regarding firearms.  As far as I know, the Second Amendment only applies to the federal government, so the individual states can set their own laws.
assistant
Specifically, I'm starting off from Oregon, driving down through California, through Nevada, Utah and then Colorado. Do I have anything to worry about if I'm pulled over?
user
That’s a pretty tough question.  The thing to keep in mind is that firearms laws are a bit complex and vary between states, and can change over time.
assistant
If I check into a hotel in a new state, what's the protocol for there? I won't want to lave my gun in my car overnight in the parking lot. Do I need to notify the hotel of my gun?
user