rifle transport

[Golani 1]

I know this has probably been discussed before, but after going through the laws on the books in NJ and going through a lot of treads here, I see nothing that should be illegal regarding carrying an unloaded rifle in my car even if I am not going to the range or work, etc. Any reason anyone could think of why I could not have an unloaded rifle in my vehicle? (I have a FID)

(That is as long as I am in NJ, could see there being an issue if I forgot about it and got caught in NY)

[vladtepes 1,060]

There is a thread addressing all common NJ gun laws..

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/29389-nj-law-summary-read-first-nj-gun-law-faqs/

 

Where Can You Transport

• If you have a FID card you can essentially transport a long gun at any time, there are no real restrictions on transportation.
  
• If you do NOT have a FID OR are transporting handguns, NJ is fairly strict on when a firearm can be transported.
  
• The following are instances where NJ allows for you to transport firearms.
  

[checko 180]

You could, but do you really just want to leave it there unattended?

[Golani 1]

would be locked up of course, just wondering if anyone was ever pulled over and found to have a long gun in the car, if they got hassled...

[RedBowTies88 41]

What about ammo location? I.e. Rifle in the backseat or trunk and loaded mags in the glovebox or even in the same case as the rifle but in a seperate pouch?

[Dan 177]

Technically with and FID card, you can walk around your neighborhood with an unloaded rifle slung over your shoulder while carrying a case of ammo for it.

 

Here's what you have to work with, 2C:39-5 covers "unlawful posession". A FID is basically a "carry permit" for unloaded rifles and shotguns.

 

b. Handguns. Any person who knowingly has in his possession any handgun, including any antique handgun without first having obtained a permit to carry the same as provided in N.J.S.2C:58-4, is guilty of a crime of the third degree.

 

c. Rifles and shotguns. (1) Any person who knowingly has in his possession any rifle or shotgun without having first obtained a firearms purchaser identification card in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.2C:58-3, is guilty of a crime of the third degree.

 

(2) Unless otherwise permitted by law, any person who knowingly has in his possession any loaded rifle or shotgun is guilty of a crime of the third degree.

[vladtepes 1,060]

but in a seperate pouch?

 

how is that relevant..

[Rifleman1 32]

When gas hits $3.50 a gallon I will be riding my bicycle to the range with my rifle slung across my back.

[this_is_nascar 162]

When gas hits $3.50 a gallon I will be riding my bicycle to the range with my rifle slung across my back.

 

 

Please, have someone take a video and post it.

[RedBowTies88 41]

how is that relevant..

 

well I'm not 100% sure of what constitutes loaded or seperation of firearm and ammo. So i was wondering if a rifle in "taticool" bag zipped up with some mags in the front mag pouches constituted loaded or not.