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I'm a 22-year-old student living in Gainesville, FL. I have applied for my concealed permit but I'm still waiting to receive it. I used to carry a handgun in the glove compartment of my car. I know this is legal (read this link) because you can transport a handgun as long as you are 21 and it is contained in some sort of way (box with lid, glove compartment, snapped holster, zipped bag, etc).
I recently bought a motorcycle that has become my primary mode of transportation. The motorcycle has no compartment on it (no saddle bags or compartment under the seat). Is there any way to legally transport via my motorcycle? I typically wear a backpack as I ride, but I'm worried that carrying a handgun in it may be interpreted as having a concealed weapon.
A couple points of clarification:
1)I would never transport my weapon to campus. I used to take it out of my glove compartment before going to campus.
2)I understand that once I get off the motorcycle, having a gun in my backpack is definitely a concealed weapon. For this reason, I would only take it to private residences or have it with me when I go cruising, with no destination other than home.
Anyone know of any hard statutes on this? You're welcome to speculate, but speculation doesn't keep me from getting arrested if you're wrong. I'm really looking for a sure, legal answer.
Whatever the case, it becomes a null point once I get my permit in 3-5 years (at least, that's what it feels like).
Thanks for your time.
I'm a 22-year-old student living in Gainesville, FL. I have applied for my concealed permit but I'm still waiting to receive it. I used to carry a handgun in the glove compartment of my car. I know this is legal (read this link) because you can transport a handgun as long as you are 21 and it is contained in some sort of way (box with lid, glove compartment, snapped holster, zipped bag, etc).
I recently bought a motorcycle that has become my primary mode of transportation. The motorcycle has no compartment on it (no saddle bags or compartment under the seat). Is there any way to legally transport via my motorcycle? I typically wear a backpack as I ride, but I'm worried that carrying a handgun in it may be interpreted as having a concealed weapon.
A couple points of clarification:
1)I would never transport my weapon to campus. I used to take it out of my glove compartment before going to campus.
2)I understand that once I get off the motorcycle, having a gun in my backpack is definitely a concealed weapon. For this reason, I would only take it to private residences or have it with me when I go cruising, with no destination other than home.
Anyone know of any hard statutes on this? You're welcome to speculate, but speculation doesn't keep me from getting arrested if you're wrong. I'm really looking for a sure, legal answer.
Whatever the case, it becomes a null point once I get my permit in 3-5 years (at least, that's what it feels like).
Thanks for your time.