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First off, let me say that I'm not putting anyone down for wanting to have a CC Permit. But these permits are not valid in our State and if you don't spend a lot of time in other States that Honor the Fla. permit, why get it?
I have several friends that have the Fla. permits, and they lock their gun in their trunk till they cross the Bridge, exit their vehicle, load their gun, holster it, run their errand in Pa., then reverse the procedure to come home.
Seems like a lot to go through, just to carry your gun for a few hours.
Maybe I'm spoiled because I've been(and still do) carry my gun in this state for over 35 years..
But there are a few pit falls to watch out for...
Getting a gun out of it's case and loading it in a vehicle (and the reverse) can be dangerous. It can also frighten anyone who might view your actions, possible prompting a 911 call.
Also, when your in NJ, remember transportation of a firearm is only legal:
To and from a Range, Hunting area, Repair site, Place of purchase....
So if you are riding around with a handgun in your trunk, just so you can "carry" it in Pa., just might violate NJ's strict gun laws.
So is it worth it to have ?
I guess so, but it might lead to more grief than it's worth.
Note: When we qualify Retired officers for their Retired NJ Carry Permits, we advise them that they should have a MINIMUM of 1 Million $$ in Liability Ins. (Umbrella Policy). We've been told by several Attorneys that even in a "GOOD" shooting, your looking at 30 - 40 THOUSAND $$ in legal fees, and that's just for the Criminal side of it. The Civil side of it could be astronomical !
So how many of you guys with the Fla. Carry permits are also "Packing" the additional Ins. ?
I have several friends that have the Fla. permits, and they lock their gun in their trunk till they cross the Bridge, exit their vehicle, load their gun, holster it, run their errand in Pa., then reverse the procedure to come home.
Seems like a lot to go through, just to carry your gun for a few hours.
Maybe I'm spoiled because I've been(and still do) carry my gun in this state for over 35 years..
But there are a few pit falls to watch out for...
Getting a gun out of it's case and loading it in a vehicle (and the reverse) can be dangerous. It can also frighten anyone who might view your actions, possible prompting a 911 call.
Also, when your in NJ, remember transportation of a firearm is only legal:
To and from a Range, Hunting area, Repair site, Place of purchase....
So if you are riding around with a handgun in your trunk, just so you can "carry" it in Pa., just might violate NJ's strict gun laws.
So is it worth it to have ?
I guess so, but it might lead to more grief than it's worth.
Note: When we qualify Retired officers for their Retired NJ Carry Permits, we advise them that they should have a MINIMUM of 1 Million $$ in Liability Ins. (Umbrella Policy). We've been told by several Attorneys that even in a "GOOD" shooting, your looking at 30 - 40 THOUSAND $$ in legal fees, and that's just for the Criminal side of it. The Civil side of it could be astronomical !
So how many of you guys with the Fla. Carry permits are also "Packing" the additional Ins. ?