Bringing a Handgun over state lines.

[justin84 0]

Am I allowed to bring my firearm to a pennsylvania range?

 

- Justin

[tbtrout 141]

Yes, as long as you follow the rules for transporting firearms in the state you are in.

[Chad 3]

If you have a Florida CCW you can even carry in PA.

[Lublin 3]

Isn't there a complication with bringing a handgun into the state of NY?

[tony357 386]

Isn't there a complication with bringing a handgun into the state of NY?

 

 

Yes, it is called the police..

:mrgreen:

[Dewhitewolf 8]

You may legally bring firearms to Pennsylvania. You must transport them unloaded and in the trunk of your vehicle (or otherwise inaccessible to the passenger compartment).

 

The Firearm Owners Protection Act (aka, Mcclure-Volkmer act) grants you the right to transport firearms across state lines, provided you can legally possess the firearms in the state of origin, and also in the state of destination.

 

I have been shooting at PA ranges for years without any problems.

[Lublin 3]

Isn't there a complication with bringing a handgun into the state of NY?

 

 

Yes, it is called the police..

:mrgreen:

 

But why?

 

(I feel a "because NY is retarded" answer brewing)

[Melgamatic 66]

You may legally bring firearms to Pennsylvania. You must transport them unloaded and in the trunk of your vehicle (or otherwise inaccessible to the passenger compartment).

 

The Firearm Owners Protection Act (aka, Mcclure-Volkmer act) grants you the right to transport firearms across state lines, provided you can legally possess the firearms in the state of origin, and also in the state of destination.

 

^^This

[kenw 293]

NYS law

Non-residents:

 

A non-resident citizen may possess a rifle or shotgun in New York, as long as it is unloaded while being transported. No person may carry, possess or transport a handgun in or through the state unless he has a valid New York license. New York does not issue licenses to non-residents nor does it recognize licenses issued by other states. (A provision of federal law provides a defense to state or local laws which would prohibit the passage of persons with firearms in interstate travel. If a person is traveling from any place where he may lawfully possess and transport a firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and transport such firearm and the firearm is unloaded and in the trunk. In vehicles without a trunk, the unloaded firearm shall be in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console. Necessary stops, e.g., gasoline and rest, seem permissible.) 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 locked carrying case and the ammunition is carried in a separate locked container. An alien may possess a rifle or shotgun for use while hunting provided he has a valid New York hunting license. "If such (handgun) license is issued to an alien, or to a person not a citizen of and usually a resident in the state, the licensing officer shall state in the license the particular reason for the issuance and the names of the persons certifying to the good character of the applicant." Non-resident target shooters may enter or pass through New York State with handguns for the 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 from his state of residence. The handgun must be unloaded and transported in a locked opaque container.

 

From here: http://www.nysrpa.org/nygunlaws.htm

 

Just as confusing as NJ laws. The state says you can't, but then says you can, based on federal law, which is subject to state court interpretation.

 

My brain hurts.

 

K

[Lublin 3]

Just as confusing as NJ laws. The state says you can't, but then says you can, based on federal law, which is subject to state court interpretation.

 

My brain hurts.

 

K

 

"Just don't do it"

[Malsua 1,422]

Isn't there a complication with bringing a handgun into the state of NY?

 

 

Yes, it is called the police..

:mrgreen:

 

But why?

 

(I feel a "because NY is retarded" answer brewing)

 

Because you cannot legally have a handgun in NY without a license with very few exceptions like Olympic training.

 

You cannot get a license in NY if you are not a NY resident.

 

The federal laws on transport only apply if you are taking a gun from a place that it is legal, to a place where it is legal. Since you can have no legal destination inside of NY to have a gun, the federal laws do not apply.

 

In other words, don't do it. If you are transporting through NY and have more than 5 handguns, it is already determined that you are going to sell them illegally and the punishment gets harsher.

 

If you are ever traveling through NY to elsewhere, make sure the firearms are locked separate from the ammo.

[Chad 3]

What if we own a residence in NY? But your primary residence is in NJ...I dont have a license in NY, but I do in NJ

[Malsua 1,422]

But your primary residence is in NJ

 

Then you are not a resident of NY and cannot get a handgun license.

 

That said, if you got a NY Driver license you could get the handgun permit for your NY residence. I suppose it really depends on where you want to pay your taxes. If you work in NJ but your primary residence is in NY, you're going to get double dipped for taxes so that'd be a bad idea.

[rscalzo 3]

New York Non-residents:

 

A non-resident citizen may possess a rifle or shotgun in New York, as long as it is unloaded while being transported. No person may carry, possess or transport a handgun in or through the state unless he has a valid New York license. New York does not issue licenses to non-residents nor does it recognize licenses issued by other states. (A provision of federal law provides a defense to state or local laws which would prohibit the passage of persons with firearms in interstate travel. If a person is traveling from any place where he may lawfully possess and transport a firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and transport such firearm and the firearm is unloaded and in the trunk. In vehicles without a trunk, the unloaded firearm shall be in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console. Necessary stops, e.g., gasoline and rest, seem permissible.) 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 locked carrying case and the ammunition is carried in a separate locked container. An alien may possess a rifle or shotgun for use while hunting provided he has a valid New York hunting license. "If such (handgun) license is issued to an alien, or to a person not a citizen of and usually a resident in the state, the licensing officer shall state in the license the particular reason for the issuance and the names of the persons certifying to the good character of the applicant." Non-resident target shooters may enter or pass through New York State with handguns for the 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 from his state of residence. The handgun must be unloaded and transported in a locked opaque container.

[Chad 3]

But your primary residence is in NJ

 

Then you are not a resident of NY and cannot get a handgun license.

 

That said, if you got a NY Driver license you could get the handgun permit for your NY residence. I suppose it really depends on where you want to pay your taxes. If you work in NJ but your primary residence is in NY, you're going to get double dipped for taxes so that'd be a bad idea.

 

I'm sorry, I did not mean a drivers license....I meant FID

 

What I'm asking is; can I take my gun to NY where I have a house, while on vacation.

[Malsua 1,422]

But your primary residence is in NJ

 

Then you are not a resident of NY and cannot get a handgun license.

 

That said, if you got a NY Driver license you could get the handgun permit for your NY residence. I suppose it really depends on where you want to pay your taxes. If you work in NJ but your primary residence is in NY, you're going to get double dipped for taxes so that'd be a bad idea.

 

I'm sorry, I did not mean a drivers license....I meant FID

 

What I'm asking is; can I take my gun to NY where I have a house, while on vacation.

 

Only long guns. You can only possess handguns with the proper licensing...which requires residency...which requires a driver license for the most part although there are other ways to establish residency.

[Chad 3]

I assume residency means a primary residence? The NY house deed is in my name. NJ house is my primary res.

[Malsua 1,422]

I assume residency means a primary residence? The NY house deed is in my name. NJ house is my primary res.

 

I can't tell you what NY statutes say about that. I suspect it's where your driver license says. NY may be a little different with all the snow birds who live in NY and FL