NYMetsFan86 9 Posted November 23, 2016 Does anyone know where I might find some laws on the books regarding lending my friend my shotgun for hunting tomorrow. He has an FID as well. Links or info would be great. Happy pre-turkey day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,157 Posted November 23, 2016 Seems like everyone has the same question... LOL. Here's another thread: http://www.njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/84129-borrowing-a-handgun-from-a-nj-resident-for-a-range-trip/#entry1077280 I'm not sure if there's a diff whether it's handgun or long gun. Folks more knowledgeable than me will weigh in if I sent you to the wrong thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,922 Posted November 23, 2016 It would be a temporary transfer which requires you to be present for the duration and can be for no more than 8 hours in a 24 hour period. If you are not going to be on the hunt there is an alternative: If you both have FPID cards and you are both NJ residents you could do a full transfer by filling in COE forms and the shotgun would then be his. There is no law saying you can't do a full transfer back again on Friday. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted November 23, 2016 NJ 2C:58-3.1 A shotgun may be transferred to another properly licensed person for hunting in NJ if done where you are hunting and the shotgun is legal for hunting and you are within the presence of the party hunting. If you want to be 100% covered or you are not going to be with him, then 2 copies, one each, of a COE transfers ownership to him. When he returns it, COE copy back. Don't just destroy them if he has been out of your sight with the gun. Strange poop happens You realize he is the owner of record when a COE is executed, so he better be a real good buddy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted November 23, 2016 NJ 2C:58-3.1 A shotgun may be transferred to another properly licensed person for hunting in NJ if done where you are hunting and the shotgun is legal for hunting and you are within the presence of the party hunting. If you want to be 100% covered or you are not going to be with him, then 2 copies, one each, of a COE transfers ownership to him. When he returns it, COE copy back. Don't just destroy them if he has been out of your sight with the gun. Strange poop happens You realize he is the owner of record when a COE is executed, so he better be a real good buddy. This is the answer. Remember, he owns the shotgun and he doesn't have to give it back. If he is caught doing something wrong, or god forbid there is an accident, and the shotgun is seized, it's lawfully his shotgun. You have no recourse to recover it and no rights to claim ownership. Like T Bill said, make sure he is a good buddy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirk2022 43 Posted November 23, 2016 Friends don't let friends borrow their guns. They help them get started by suggesting they go buy what they want to borrow. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted November 23, 2016 Friends don't let friends borrow their guns. They help them get started by suggesting they go buy what they want to borrow.Oh you my friend get it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted November 24, 2016 I cant thank you guys enough. This forum always has a kick ass "soup" of knowledge. You are all the shit....eat yourselves into a deep sleep tomorrow, you deserve it lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xXxplosive 824 Posted November 29, 2016 How about lending it to my son, hunting on his own land.............? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted November 29, 2016 How about lending it to my son, hunting on his own land.............?as long as your with him your good to go. Laws don't change due to family relations or being on private property Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greydaddy 2 Posted December 1, 2016 Who has to know it's borrowed? If I have to show proof that I own the guns i have, I'm screwed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites