What you are describing could be a rifle that is not loaded, partially loaded or fully loaded, but, does not have a round chambered.
Nomenclature varies between the services, but the basic conditions are: Rack safe: rifle is unloaded and cleared, no magazine, the selector is on SEMI and the trigger has been pulled Carry safe, no mag (for transport): Rifle is unloaded and cleared, no magazine, selector is on SAFE Carry safe, with mag (normal readiness): Rifle is loaded with mag inserted but no cartridge chambered, selector on SAFE Combat ready: Rifle is loaded with mag inserted and cartridge chambered, selector on SAFE (this is usually only done when hostilities are imminent) And then there is "Firing": Rifle is loaded with mag inserted and cartridge chambered and selector on SEMI or AUTO (or BURST)
When you're afield hunting, yes. If you're walking through downtown Lexington, you're not going to be able to carry a loaded rifle around with you, however.
Factory and hand loaded.
No
You need to be a bit more specific about WHICH 22 rifle, but there were several that loaded through the buttstock. On those, the hole is where ammo is loaded into the rifle. Hole is typically an elongated teardrop shape.
According to state law, the only weapons you can not carry (open or concealed) is handguns, illegal knives, and clubs. So, by state law you can carry a rifle or shotgun in the open or concealed, loaded or unloaded. Just a note, you can carry a handgun in your vehicle without a license if you meet the "requirements".
We need to know if it is a Garand or carbine. A carbine is loaded from the bottom and a Garand is loaded from the top.If your rifle is a Springfield M-1 Garand rifle,then the serial number indicates that it was manufactured in the year 1942.
No state permit is required to possess a rifle, shotgun, or handgun. However, It is unlawful to carry a handgun or any loaded firearm within the limits of any city. It is unlawful to carry a handgun or other firearm concealed on or about one's person or to knowingly transport a handgun in a vehicle. Or . . . It is unlawful to have or carry any rifle, shotgun or any other gun (except a handgun stored properly) in or on a vehicle on a public highway, unless the gun is taken down or totally contained in a securely fastened case, and its barrels and magazines are unloaded.
The gun fails to fire, even though it is loaded.
20 rounds
Yes, George Washington did carry a gun. He was known to carry a Flintlock pistol during battles and military engagements. However, he was not typically seen carrying a rifle.