Mr. Richard B. Loden — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1of Transportation U.S. Department Nashington, D.C. 2059( 100 Seventh Street, S.V Pipeline and Administration Hazardous Materials Safety JUL 5 2006 Mr. Richard B. Loden 3959 Chestnut Avenue Ref. No. 06-0128 Concord, CA 94519 Dear Mr. Loden: This responds to your letter regarding the applicability of 180) to the transportation of a loaded personal firearm the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171- lawfully carried by a vehicle operator. Specifically, you the "forbidden explosives" clause whether such a firearm is a violation of the HMR under in § 173.54 (f). The answer to your question is no. material by a private citizen for non-commercial The transportation of a purposes is not subject to the HMR. See § 171.1 (d) (6). I trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Hattie L. Mitchell Chief, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Regulatory Review and Reinvention 173.54f) 171.1 (d)() 060128#

Page 2Stevens - §173.54 Richard B. Loden Explosives 3959 Chestnut Avenue Concord, CA 94519 06 - 0128 May 25, 2006 Mr. Edward T. Mazzullo US Department of Transportation PHH-10 Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 400 7" Street SW Washington, DC 20590-0001 Dear Mr. Mazzullo: 49CFR §173.54(f) classes a loaded firearm as a forbidden explosive and does not allow one to be offered for transportation or transported. Does this prohibition apply to a driver's personal firearm? It is assumed that all other firearms are being followed? federal, state, or local laws and regulations pertaining to the carry and transport of Sincerely, Richard Bi Loden Richard B. Loden#