Turbosig2020 0 Posted October 29, 2020 Finally made my first ever firearms purchase. Got something easy to start out with for the wife and I. I was able to source a MP 15-22 NJ compliant. Paid in full today, and just need to wait for the NICS to clear. My question is how can I transport the rifle back to my house from the gun shop? The Rules are a bit murky when it comes to whether it needs to be secured in a locked case and or in a locked trunk. I own a SUV so there is no “locked trunk” per se. Do I need to go buy a rifle case to take it home? Anybody know what to do exactly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted October 29, 2020 No case is necessary. Just unloaded and out of reach. A case is a good idea just to protect your rifle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voyager9 3,434 Posted October 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, brucin said: No case is necessary. Just unloaded and out of reach. A case is a good idea just to protect your rifle. And to clarify, if the firearm comes with a case that is fine. No reason for OP to buy a case just to get the rifle home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbosig2020 0 Posted October 29, 2020 Thank you for your reptiles. I wanted to get a case for it anyway, but wasnt sure if it was needed Before I actually got the rifle home. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bklynracer 1,263 Posted October 30, 2020 Welcome and enjoy your new hobby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gleninjersey 2,139 Posted October 30, 2020 I usually use my car to transport them. Just put them toward the back out of reach. Throw a blanket or something over it if that makes you feel better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjSussex 0 Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, brucin said: No case is necessary. Just unloaded and out of reach. A case is a good idea just to protect your rifle. I'm in the same situation as OP. I have a Subaru (hatchback), so there's no way to have a locked trunk/separate area. For handgun and ammo transport to/from a range, do both the handgun and ammo need to both be locked separately? The legal language is not exactly perfectly clear. I was thinking maybe a cable lock for the handgun (in a case) and then the ammo/magazines in a separate lock box. Would that be enough? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted October 30, 2020 They don't need to be locked unless you are going through a state like NY. FOPA requires the case to be locked. Transport within NJ only requires unloaded separate from ammo and out of reach from front seat so towards the rear of your vehicle is fine. I have an FJ Cruiser and transport that way all the time. OP enjoy the 15-22. My wife has one, muddy girl purple of course and it a blast to shoot. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjSussex 0 Posted October 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, brucin said: They don't need to be locked unless you are going through a state like NY. FOPA requires the case to be locked. Transport within NJ only requires unloaded separate from ammo and out of reach from front seat so towards the rear of your vehicle is fine. I have an FJ Cruiser and transport that way all the time. Thanks, friend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbosig2020 0 Posted October 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, brucin said: They don't need to be locked unless you are going through a state like NY. FOPA requires the case to be locked. Transport within NJ only requires unloaded separate from ammo and out of reach from front seat so towards the rear of your vehicle is fine. I have an FJ Cruiser and transport that way all the time. OP enjoy the 15-22. My wife has one, muddy girl purple of course and it a blast to shoot. Thank you! Main reason I picked that particular model, easy shooting and to get her started on something relatively fun to plink with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted October 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Turbosig2020 said: Thank you! Main reason I picked that particular model, easy shooting and to get her started on something relatively fun to plink with. The iron sights a fine but I put an inexpensive red dot on Cindy's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber 1,091 Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/29/2020 at 9:54 PM, brucin said: . Transport within NJ only requires unloaded separate from ammo and out of reach from front seat so towards the rear of your vehicle is fine. Yes, thats because N.J. firearm owners can't be trusted with loaded guns within easy reach in our vehicles Too much of a temptation to start firing randomly out the window on the way home from the range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted October 31, 2020 20 hours ago, Bomber said: Yes, thats because N.J. firearm owners can't be trusted with loaded guns within easy reach in our vehicles Too much of a temptation to start firing randomly out the window on the way home from the range. Yes that's why we can't have a bayonet lug either. All those drive by bayonetings. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbosig2020 0 Posted November 3, 2020 Quick Update: I wound up buying this case on Amazon. Great deal. www.planomolding.com/hunting/gun-cases/aw2-36-rifle-shotgun-case Still haven't gotten the call from the LGS for pick up yet. Anyone know how long the background check takes? I know NJ uses their own version of the NICS. Purchased last Thursday/Oct. 29. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bk030 0 Posted November 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Turbosig2020 said: Quick Update: I wound up buying this case on Amazon. Great deal. www.planomolding.com/hunting/gun-cases/aw2-36-rifle-shotgun-case Still haven't gotten the call from the LGS for pick up yet. Anyone know how long the background check takes? I know NJ uses their own version of the NICS. Purchased last Thursday/Oct. 29. NICS is closed today for Election Day, but as of late yesterday they were working on submissions from Thursday 10/29 with close to 4000 in the queue. I was submitted to NICS on the same day as you and was told 4 days, plus the holiday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbosig2020 0 Posted November 3, 2020 Just now, bk030 said: NICS is closed today for Election Day, but as of late yesterday they were working on submissions from Thursday 10/29 with close to 4000 in the queue. I was submitted to NICS on the same day as you and was told 4 days, plus the holiday. Thanks! My guy told me a few days, so that makes sense. Appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted November 3, 2020 @Smokin .50 has a nice write up about the transport laws. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites