rebelsun said:
Be careful in Md.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/30/gun-owners-fear-maryland-cops-target-them-for-traf/?page=all
I'm not sure how they get around the Fourth Amendment, doing warrantless searches and seizures on motor vehicles, for firearms which are not in plain sight.
It looks like in both cases they were pulled over for speeding. Other things they may pull you over for are lights and loose items on your vehicle; such as bikes tied to the ladder that the officer thinks may fall off, or muffler bracket broken with the muffler hanging down.
The other actor in the article was carrying the gun and ammo in the same locked container. Federal, and state law clearly state the gun must be locked in a separate container from the ammo.
It is necessary for those of us that recognize a need to keep our family safe, to write our representatives in support of a national concealed carry permit. Especially for those that spend a majority of their time on the road. Such as salesman, RV'rs, and truck drivers. There have been a number of truck drivers killed parking near a shipper or receiver. I've not heard of many RV'rs robbed and shot, one would think they carry more cash than truck drivers, so I believe this is a lesson as to where to park. Industrial areas are not as safe as most other areas. Rest Areas on the highway have seen many shot and killed though, that's why many states are either shutting them down or providing security. But we should be able to afford ourselves to the choice to either carry to protect ourselves, or be content to rely on the cops to draw a good chalk line around us and each of our family members.
PLEASE, take the time, write and call your representatives. Make sure they know you support, and expect them to support, a national concealed carry license to end this madness.
Enter your zip here to contact your congress person; http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/
You have two Senators, here's a link to write them; http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm Write and call both.
I've heard it said one letter is worth the voice from over 5,000 constituents, as most people just complain to people that have no power to make the changes. Very few actually take positive action to write a letter and make a phone call.