[OLDJEEP813]

I and the wife will be taking a little trip in a couple of weeks to Virginia. I am a Florida resident and have a Florida concealed permit and we will be driving. We will travel through Georgia, S. Carolina, and N. Carolina. I’ve checked the concealed carry pack-n-go travel planner but I just want to be sure I don’t miss any thing. From the web site all 4 states I will be traveling through have reciprocity with Florida so I can carry concealed as I understand it. For the most part we will not be stopping between Florida and Virginia except for gas and possibly food. I just wanted to check things like:
Accidental flashing / printing
Need to notify officer if pulled over
Restraint carry
Rest stop carry
Retreat rules and
Anything else you guys may think I need to know.

We will be spending a few days in Virginia doing who knows what. I assume we will eat out and possible go out sight seeing so any info would be greatly appreciated. The last thing I want is any trouble while I’m out of state. I don’t travel much still haven’t been on a plane so thanks again for any info.

 

[OLDJEEP813]

Thanks I was thinking of something like that.

 

[MPDC66]

In NC, you are required to inform any LEO who stops you that you have a weapon and that you have a license. From there, follow his instructions. Since gun ownership and hunting are very big in the area I Summer in, there has never been a problem and the LEOs are like talking to your cousin from the country.

Within reason, you probably don't need to be paranoid about printing BUT really try not to let the weapon be seen. I travel the states you mentioned all the time and have never had a problem. I never stop in bars while travelling.

Only place in Va. where you may encounter an anti gun attitude , that I have come to mind, would be the DC area. I was a PO there and my son is in Fairfax Va, presently. The general political enviornment can be problematic should a situation arise.

 

[OLDJEEP813]

Thanks. I typically use a smartcarry so I don't worry to much about concealment issues but during the drive I will probably use an IWB so some printing may occur and if the wind blows just right my weapon might be seen. Of course that's only when I get out of the car. After I get to Virginia I'll be using my smartcarry.

 

[outrage22]

In Virginia you cannot conceal in any restaurant! Need to do the Virginia tuck

 

[goldsamurai26]

Also I remember reading you couldn't carry in rest stop restrooms in some states, does that apply in any of these states ?

 

[Soverign]

http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_information.html

Great info and its up to date.

 

[MiklColt45]

Take note of the VA tuck issue. OC only in restaurants there. CC against the law. Idiotic, but it is the law.

 

[TorontoGunGuy]

You need to visit each and every state concealed carry website and gather up the information yourself; do NOT depend on information received on any forum as being gospel.

And remember this. Since Florida does not honor non-resident permits from other states and is pretty messed up as far as formal agreements are concerned you want to be sure of your information.

If you are driving a van you want to pick up a small harbour freight safe and bolt it down in the back of the van; in some states even a temporary stop to relieve yourself kills the Federal pre-emption on interstate transportation of handguns, etc.

It is not easy but you need to do it. Remember things like.. in NJ hollow points are a felony if you have one rolling around in the bottom of the car or trunk. In some states having a 10+ round magazine is a felony, etc. KNOW FOR YOURSELF.

Keep safe out there.

I and the wife will be taking a little trip in a couple of weeks to Virginia. I am a Florida resident and have a Florida concealed permit and we will be driving. We will travel through Georgia, S. Carolina, and N. Carolina. I’ve checked the concealed carry pack-n-go travel planner but I just want to be sure I don’t miss any thing. From the web site all 4 states I will be traveling through have reciprocity with Florida so I can carry concealed as I understand it. For the most part we will not be stopping between Florida and Virginia except for gas and possibly food. I just wanted to check things like:
Accidental flashing / printing
Need to notify officer if pulled over
Restraint carry
Rest stop carry
Retreat rules and
Anything else you guys may think I need to know.

We will be spending a few days in Virginia doing who knows what. I assume we will eat out and possible go out sight seeing so any info would be greatly appreciated. The last thing I want is any trouble while I’m out of state. I don’t travel much still haven’t been on a plane so thanks again for any info.