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Alright, question here.

I plan on turkey hunting this upcoming Monday and Tuesday in NJ.

I plan on visiting my gf in Brooklyn this weekend.

Can I drive my cased shotgun into Brooklyn and back out without any issue?

Just wondering if there is some hidden/obscure law I'm not aware of.

Technically, I'm not going to MY residence and not going hunting/shooting (yet)...it's an intermediate stop in another state.

Thoughts?
 
How do I transport firearms?
Firearms may be transported unloaded and in a closed case or vehicle trunk:
(a) between his residences and places of business
(b) directly to and from a 'State Filed Charter' Target Range
(c) while hunting or fishing with a license in possession
(d) to and from a firearm repair shop
If something happens you may be in a pickle...[ko]

http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/NJSL.pdf
 
There is something called safe passage that you can call upon (gun and ammo locked in separate cases in the trunk or atleast not accessible from the drivers seat on an SUV) but it doesn't apply in this case because you're not going from your residence to a range, hunt, etc. Like JJoe said, if something happens you could be in a pickle.
 
Discussion starter · #8 ·
Alright, for the sake of argument.
What if you are traveling 2000 miles and driving?

Then you can't stay in a hotel? Or at a family or friend's house on the way?

So NO intermediate stops are "legal" by the definition above.

That seems quite unreasonable.
 
Specifically for New York City (not the state), a non-resident may transport a shotgun provided it is unloaded and either in a locked container or a locked automobile trunk and he doesn't remain in the city limits for more than 24 hours.
 
bro ,I never had any problems.I would just keep the gun out of site and take it easy dont get pulled over and if you do tell them whats up .think about it you are a white guy in a suv driving through brooklen ,just dont leave it in the truck over night or it is good bye bennelli
 
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Yeah, well therein is the problem.

Keep it out of site, but I am NOT leaving it in my truck...so I have to carry it (cased) from my truck to her place. That's really my only concern.

Black Bellamy, where did you get that info from?
 
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This is what I got from the NRA site:

NEW JERSEY--New Jersey laws governing firearms permits, purchaser identification cars, registration and licenses do not apply to a person who is transporting the firearm through this State if that person is transporting the firearm in a manner permitted by federal law. This federal law permitting interstate transportation of a firearm applies only if all of the following requirements are met: possession of the firearm was lawful in the state in which the journey began; the possession of the firearm will be lawful in the state in which the journey will end; the person is transporting the firearm for a lawful purpose; the firearm is unloaded; the firearm is not directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle; the ammunition is not directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle; if the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from he passenger compartment, the firearm and ammunition must be in a locked container other that the vehicle's glove compartment or console. A person transporting a firearm through the State of New Jersey in the manner permitted by federal law need not give notice. Whenever an officer has probable cause to believe that a person's possession of a firearm is in violation of New Jersey law and not permitted by federal law, then the law enforcement officer may make an arrest.

NEW YORK--The transportation of handguns is prohibited except by a resident with a license to carry.

A member or coach of an accredited college or university target pistol team may transport a handgun into or through New York to participate in a collegiate, Olympic or target pistol shooting competition provided that the handgun is unloaded and carried in a separate locked container.

Nonresident target shooters may enter or pass through New York State with handguns for purposes of any NRA-approved competition if the competitor has in his possession a copy of the match program, proof of entry and a pistol license or firearms registration card from his state of residence. The handgun must be unloaded and transported in a fully opaque container.

New York State has strict laws governing illegal possession of handguns which can result in a possible seven-year jail sentence for offenders.

Caution--New York law presumes that an individual stopped in possession of five or more handguns, without a state permit, possesses the handguns for illegal sale, thus subjecting this person to an increased sentence.

Caution--New York is the only state that prohibits the transportation of handguns without a license. Travelers should therefore be particularly careful since they face severe consequences should they inadvertently violate the state's highly restrictive statutes.

NEW YORK CITY--A city permit is required for possession and transportation of handguns and long guns. New York State handgun permits are invalid within the city limits; however, New York State residents may transport their licensed handguns unloaded through the city if these are locked in a container and the trip is continuous. Long guns may be kept in the city for only 24 hours while in transit and must be unloaded and stored in a locked container or vehicle trunk for the period.

New York City forbids possession of an "assault weapon," which includes various specified semi automatic rifles and shotguns, or revolving cylinder shotguns. It is unlawful to possess an "ammunition feeding device" capable of holding more than 17 rounds in a handgun, or more than 5 rounds in a rifle or shotgun.

In all cases, the general rule should be observed. The New York State law on illegal possession applies to the City as well.
 
TITLE 18. CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART I. CRIMES
CHAPTER 44. FIREARMS


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18 USCS § 926A

§ 926A. Interstate transportation of firearms

Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter [18 USCS §§ 921 et seq.] from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle: Provided, That in the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.
 
Keep it out of site, but I am NOT leaving it in my truck...so I have to carry it (cased) from my truck to her place
Does it come apart? where you can put it in a case that does not look like a gun case. Or maybe it would be better to not try to hide it and look like you are guilty of something when in reality you are just a hunter going to your girfriends house and not a scumbag taking a gun on a joy ride.. I would do what catfish said and as for carrying it into your girls house carry it in with arms full of hunting gear so it is obvious your were hunting not whatever...
 
Bottom line is what you want to do IS legal. However, that doesn't mean you won't be arrested.

Print out a copy of the Interstate transportation of firearms law that Chris provided and keep it with you. I keep copies in all of my vehicles.
 
pick up the phone and call the po po and see what they tell ya.I wouldnt listen to us on a computer ,when you call get the cops name you spoke to for back up
 
pick up the phone and call the po po and see what they tell ya.I wouldnt listen to us on a computer ,when you call get the cops name you spoke to for back up
Which police department should you call? NJ State Police who may or may not know the laws, Port Authority police who certainly don't know the laws or NYC police who are directed under Bloomberg to arrest anyone with an NRA patch?
 
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