Thread: Firearms in Vehicles

It's not hard, just use common sense. If you have to make an urgent toilet stop or catch a maggot pack, make sure your vehicle is locked and the firearm out of sight and as a precaution take the bolt with you if it's a bolt action. You could also inform the cashier, if it's a petrol station to keep an eye on your vehicle.

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

It's not hard, just use common sense. If you have to make an urgent toilet stop or catch a maggot pack, make sure your vehicle is locked and the firearm out of sight and as a precaution take the bolt with you if it's a bolt action. You could also inform the cashier, if it's a petrol station to keep an eye on your vehicle.

It's not hard if you're just driving to/from your hunting trip, but if you're doing a road trip or doing the campervan thing with bit of hunting thrown in, it gets more complicated.

has disappointed the wife a few times when I have said nah sorry cant do that, cant leave the car - If we're off hunting normally only stop at a servo or cafe that I can park in front of with sight of the car. Ensure nothing left in plain sight etc etc

I am looking for a 4x4 hunting wagon of some variety - I will likely install a lockup in that - If your rifle is unloaded, disabled and secured to the same standard as required at home I cant see you being in trouble for that.

Originally Posted by Shadowsol

has disappointed the wife a few times when I have said nah sorry cant do that, cant leave the car - If we're off hunting normally only stop at a servo or cafe that I can park in front of with sight of the car. Ensure nothing left in plain sight etc etc

I am looking for a 4x4 hunting wagon of some variety - I will likely install a lockup in that - If your rifle is unloaded, disabled and secured to the same standard as required at home I cant see you being in trouble for that.

Worst part is now days it's illegal to leave someone in the car while you go for piss unless they have a licence.