When hunting with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), how should firearms be carried?

• A. Carry firearms unloaded, cased, and on proper gun rack
• B. Carry firearms loaded and in a backpack
• C. Carry firearms in a vehicle glove box
• D. Carry firearms loosely in a pouch

Answer: (A)

Carrying a firearm while riding an ATV should prioritize preventing accidental discharge and keeping the gun secure during movement. Unloading the firearm, placing it in a case, and securing it on a proper gun rack protects it from bumps and brush, prevents it from shifting or snagging, and reduces risk to the rider and others. Carrying a loaded weapon, or keeping it in a backpack, glove box, or a loose pouch, creates opportunities for discharge or damage if you fall or the ATV moves unexpectedly, and it isn’t the safe, responsible way to transport a firearm on a vehicle. Therefore, the best approach is to unload the firearm, keep it in a case, and mount it on a designated gun rack.