I asked our GW about this at lunch today.....
He said a loaded magazine doesn't constitute a loaded weapon..... BUT it is up to the official at the time and what he suspects you of doing....
You would have a tough time explaining why the magazine is lying next to the gun to any officer...especially at night!
I wouldn't keep them next to each other if it were me, just looking for trouble and a state coupon!
PJ
He said a loaded magazine doesn't constitute a loaded weapon..... BUT it is up to the official at the time and what he suspects you of doing....
You would have a tough time explaining why the magazine is lying next to the gun to any officer...especially at night!
I wouldn't keep them next to each other if it were me, just looking for trouble and a state coupon!
PJ