Question on legality in the PRNJ

[JohnnyB 4,339]

Hi,

 

      I recently purchased a Bushmaster A4 and I would like to transport it (with no ammo) to my office

to show some friends. I have a FID card and the owner of my company has no problems with it.

 

      I am aware that I can carry a rifle in my trunk with a FID card, but can bring it into my office?

My co-workers are all cool and I would transport it in a hard case again with no ammo at all in my car or in the rifle.

[checko 180]

It is the owners property correct?  As long as he is ok with it, and you follow all transportation laws, I don't see why not.  The way you talk about this makes me very nervous though lol

[GRIZ 3,369]

As long as your employer says its okay I see no issues. You can have ammo with you but need to keep the rifle unloaded during transport.

[JohnnyB 4,339]

It is the owners property correct?  As long as he is ok with it, and you follow all transportation laws, I don't see why not.  The way you talk about this makes me very nervous though lol

Thanks checko,

 

                    I took out the part about show and tell as that makes it seem more sinister.

[ogfarmer 138]

This just doesn't seem like a smart idea to me, but that me. all depends on your office and the type of people you work with.

[checko 180]

Thanks checko,

 

                    I took out the part about show and tell as that makes it seem more sinister.

 

Haha I didnt think anything nefarious.  I meant more what OG said.  It just seems like a number of things can go wrong. 

[gunguy1960 2]

As long as you were on your way to a gun shop to sell it/get it fixed or taking it to a range and your work place was on the way I see no problem.

[checko 180]

As long as you were on your way to a gun shop to sell it/get it fixed or taking it to a range and your work place was on the way I see no problem.

 

Thats only necessary for handguns.  He can have the rifle with him as long as he has his FID

[JohnnyB 4,339]

It's a small company and all the people there are cool. I would only show it to a select few anyway and then back in my trunk.

One guy is an ex Army Ranger.

[djg0770 481]

Look, it's your call.  It's just too easy to get jammed up.

 

Rather invite the people that want to see it to join you at the range.

[maintenanceguy 510]

Nothing in an office is ever kept to a small few.   somebody will tell.

 

So ridiculous that we live in a place where anyone even has to ask this question.  "Can I carry a cased, unloaded, rifle with my permission slip to show a friend?"  Shame on all of us for ever letting this happen and for complying.

[Motofan 10]

Show em a picture. 

[JohnnyB 4,339]

Dan,

 

        I would love to do that but being in South Jersey, the only close range to me is Hagues in West Deptford but they are damned expensive.

[JohnnyB 4,339]

Show em a picture. 

That's what my wife is screaming at me now!!!  It's just not the same.

[checko 180]

Look, it's your call.  It's just too easy to get jammed up.

 

Rather invite the people that want to see it to join you at the range.

 

This.  Be VERY careful if you decide to go ahead with this.  As a resident of NJ you do this at your own peril.

[JohnnyB 4,339]

Nothing in an office is ever kept to a small few.   somebody will tell.

 

So ridiculous that we live in a place where anyone even has to ask this question.  "Can I carry a cased, unloaded, rifle with my permission slip to show a friend?"  Shame on all of us for ever letting this happen and for complying.

I feel the same way!  If I am within the law, why can't I do this???

[intercooler 41]

you're nuts...and soon to be unemployed. 

Just my opinion..too much room to go sideways

[djg0770 481]

As an alternate - have them over to your house.

 

I would just be worried about that one person at work who felt you created a threatening work environment.

[JohnnyB 4,339]

This.  Be VERY careful if you decide to go ahead with this.  As a resident of NJ you do this at your own peril.

If I am within the law, what is the peril risk???

[djg0770 481]

I feel the same way!  If I am within the law, why can't I do this???

 

You obviously have SOME reservations if you came onto the internet to ask complete strangers what they think.

[checko 180]

I'm just being realistic.  A worker can claim unsafe work environment or say theres a crazy man here with an assault rifle or what not. 

 

I'm not saying what you're doing is illegal but in NJ you are presumed guilty if it has anything to do with guns. 

[JohnnyB 4,339]

You obviously have SOME reservations if you came onto the internet to ask complete strangers what they think.

That is because I respect your opinions. Actually, I don't have any reservations about my office staff. It's all about the transport and purpose.

[djg0770 481]

Whatever you do, just do this please.

 

Put this in your wallet.

(732) 389-8888

[email protected]

[checko 180]

Your transport and purpose are within the legal limits of the law. 

[JohnnyB 4,339]

Whatever you do, just do this please.

 

Put this in your wallet.

(732) 389-8888

[email protected]

Okay, you just talked me out it!!!  Damned PRNJ, we all have to be afraid of everything.

[intercooler 41]

doesn't mean it's good judgment.. you fail to realize that this is NJ....where the citizen has guns at his own peril

take your friends to the range and have a blast!

[RecessedFilter 222]

If I were you, I'd show them a picture and keep it at that. I have to agree with whoever said that this could lead to a situation where could potentially get jammed up.

 

Sucks that it's like that but it is what it is.

[JohnnyB 4,339]

If I were you, I'd show them a picture and keep it at that. I have to agree with whoever said that this could lead to a situation where could potentially get jammed up.

 

Sucks that it's like that but it is what it is.

I gave up. I am not doing this, just too risky in this stupid state!  Thank you all for your advice.

[checko 180]

Wish it was different, but it is what it is.  Visit a range in PA with them. 

[leahcim 681]

I think you should do it!  As long as your employer is okay with it, what is the big deal?

 

And as long as your employer is not the post office ;-)