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Old 07-15-2016, 10:54 PM   #1
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Home defense Mossberg shotgun

Just realized my home defense shotgun may be illegal to transport loaded on my bus....

But what about when I'm stopped & set up?
It is still my home to defend!

I can empty it during travel, but once nightfall comes and I shut her down for the night... I gotta sleep with my sweetie.


What does everyone else do?

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Old 07-16-2016, 12:11 AM   #2
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As long as the barrel is more than 18" it should be legal anywhere as far as I know.
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That is a class 3 firearm (NFA). It is regulated by the ATF-NFA branch just like a suppressor or machine gun. Some states (i.e. Indiana) they are completely illegal. Do some serious research before doing anything with it. The ATF is not forgiving.

*Knowledge from many years holding a Federal Firearms License and owning a retail store.

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Old 07-16-2016, 12:33 AM   #4
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It's cut at 18.5", and documented with police department.

My issue is traveling with any home defense shotgun.

Technically, once I'm not traveling... The motorhome becomes my home again. So, I'll unload it for travel only.

I'll typically stay within my home state.
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I haven't researched it with buses yet, but as a professional truck driver, it basically works like this: Anything in the sleeper (with curtains closed) is off limits without a search warrant. Cops may conduct "inspections" of the cab, controls, warning lights, etc ... all the typical D.O.T. stuff. Court rulings have determined the sleeper area is (paraphrasing) "an extension of one's home, and subject to the same privacy rules as one's home". I expect similar rules apply in RV's and our converted buses.
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Old 07-16-2016, 01:21 AM   #6
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I haven't researched it with buses yet, but as a professional truck driver, it basically works like this: Anything in the sleeper (with curtains closed) is off limits without a search warrant. Cops may conduct "inspections" of the cab, controls, warning lights, etc ... all the typical D.O.T. stuff. Court rulings have determined the sleeper area is (paraphrasing) "an extension of one's home, and subject to the same privacy rules as one's home". I expect similar rules apply in RV's and our converted buses.

Makes sense, treated pretty much the same way as my buddy's heavy equipment service truck or my limousine.... It's still technically our "place of business" although it's mobile.

Was just wondering how everyone treats their weapons in their "mobile houses"

While I'm on the subject.... Something I don't really adhere to is when a private business bans concealed carry. They cannot guarantee my safety, and my carry weapon will not show a print, so they will never know I'm carrying.

I understand I cannot even guarantee my own safety by carrying... But, I refuse to be a soft target.
I will adhere to laws governing federal & state buildings.

I know... It's a slippery slope... But I'd rather be cited a violation , and fight my rights in court.
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Makes sense, treated pretty much the same way as my buddy's heavy equipment service truck or my limousine.... It's still technically our "place of business" although it's mobile.

Was just wondering how everyone treats their weapons in their "mobile houses"

While I'm on the subject.... Something I don't really adhere to is when a private business bans concealed carry. They cannot guarantee my safety, and my carry weapon will not show a print, so they will never know I'm carrying.

I understand I cannot even guarantee my own safety by carrying... But, I refuse to be a soft target.
I will adhere to laws governing federal & state buildings.

I know... It's a slippery slope... But I'd rather be cited a violation , and fight my rights in court.
18.5" should be fine in all 50 states but do your homework. If you have a CC permit in OK, some other states will honor it. Again, do your homework. Check your mag capacities. Some states have set limits lower than others. If you follow the local laws, wherever you are, you'll be fine. The onus is on you to know what the local laws are.

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I haven't researched it with buses yet, but as a professional truck driver, it basically works like this: Anything in the sleeper (with curtains closed) is off limits without a search warrant. Cops may conduct "inspections" of the cab, controls, warning lights, etc ... all the typical D.O.T. stuff. Court rulings have determined the sleeper area is (paraphrasing) "an extension of one's home, and subject to the same privacy rules as one's home". I expect similar rules apply in RV's and our converted buses.
Agreed. Another aspect of transport and peaceful passage laws is that while you may not be licensed to carry on your person, transporting in a given state is still supposed to be respected. The specifics vary by state but basically the weapon is unloaded and not accessible from the driving compartment. For a skoolie that's usually anything forward of the standee line.
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Old 07-16-2016, 10:51 AM   #9
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It also has to be at least 26 inches in overall length, just keep it unloaded in a locked gun case while driving and stay out of new jersey
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Old 07-16-2016, 12:57 PM   #11
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It also has to be at least 26 inches in overall length, just keep it unloaded in a locked gun case while driving and stay out of new jersey
I cannot speak to the 26" requirement but the advice to keep it unloaded and locked in a case while traveling down the road is excellent advice.

I have traveled in my RV with guns to 40+ states and done plenty of research so as to avoid going to jail....

My best understanding is that, while you are driving down the highway, will view your RV as a motor vehicle and treat it as such. When you park and step out of the drivers seat it becomes your domicile.

It may be that the living area SHOULD always be treated as your home but my personal experience has been otherwise.

And by all means, when you stop for the night, unlock the case and load the gun.... (provided it is allowed locally) Most would be assailants won't give you a three minute head start to find the keys and load your gun....

Just my $0.02 (Sorry no refunds)
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...and stay out of new jersey
And going through NJ (and maybe San Francisco?), use up your hollow points for practice before going.
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Makes sense, treated pretty much the same way as my buddy's heavy equipment service truck or my limousine.... It's still technically our "place of business" although it's mobile.

Was just wondering how everyone treats their weapons in their "mobile houses"

While I'm on the subject.... Something I don't really adhere to is when a private business bans concealed carry. They cannot guarantee my safety, and my carry weapon will not show a print, so they will never know I'm carrying.

I understand I cannot even guarantee my own safety by carrying... But, I refuse to be a soft target.
I will adhere to laws governing federal & state buildings.

I know... It's a slippery slope... But I'd rather be cited a violation , and fight my rights in court.
I read back on July 5, Tennessee passed a law that as a business if a person who has a ccw is disarmed to come into your business & is injured or killed because they had to disarm to come in then you the business owner will be held liable.
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I read back on July 5, Tennessee passed a law that as a business if a person who has a ccw is disarmed to come into your business & is injured or killed because they had to disarm to come in then you the business owner will be held liable.

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Some states are a nightmare when it comes to gun laws and some states are like heaven. California is really bad and getting worse all the time. 50 states is like 50 counties plus don't forget Uncle Sam. That's where the 26 inch overall length comes in. If you have a semi-auto shotgun, it must be a minimum of 30 inches in California.

The last place you should relying on for gun laws is a school bus site...at least if you are trying to stay out of jail. I think the main thing is that a shotgun is legal in all 50 states...as far as I know.
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Some states are a nightmare when it comes to gun laws and some states are like heaven. California is really bad and getting worse all the time. 50 states is like 50 counties plus don't forget Uncle Sam. That's where the 26 inch overall length comes in. If you have a semi-auto shotgun, it must be a minimum of 30 inches in California.

The last place you should relying on for gun laws is a school bus site...at least if you are trying to stay out of jail. I think the main thing is that a shotgun is legal in all 50 states...as far as I know.
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