Vagabond

I actually ended up getting a Permit to Carry in PA (I realize this means nothing in NJ) but I do not have a NJ FID yet. Can I legally transport my firearm to the range from my home in NJ and back without a NJ FID?

OK, this entire thread has been extremely helpful so far. One more question, I tried searching but couldn't find an answer specific to my ask - Can I legally transport unloaded/boxed FMJ ammo (for target practice) in my car regardless of where I'm going? Route of travel not necessarily to home>range or range>home. Not in a mag, no handgun in the car. Just plain old FMJ ammo.

I also thought of that "where are you going?" question. I would have to think of neutral response for that - I would want to be as cordial as possible. I will keep a few mags in NJ and a few mags in PA and transport without ammo. Not worth risking anything bordering legality.

Gotcha

So it sounds like the only way I can get HP to my apartment in NJ is purchase them in PA and drive directly to my home and keep them there. For transporting the firearm between my homes in PA and NJ, my best bet is to have a separate gun and ammo bag, both locked.

This is helpful, thank you.

Thanks everyone for the informative responses. I have one more question as it relates to transporting from home-to-home. I understand the firearm and ammo needs to be in separate containers, but out of an abundance of caution I have to ask - Can the ammo be in the magazines?

Awesome, THANK YOU guys. I just really want to make sure I'm being legit with this... Also, I re-read the transportation statute - looks like I need to have my firearm and ammo in separate locked containers. Interesting... Would it make sense to do the Voluntary Form of Firearms Registration at all? Why would I want to register the firearm? Is it worth getting a NJ Firearms Purchaser ID Card for anything?

Hello - I have a NJ gun law question. I tried searching this topic in this forum but did not yield anything related... I have two places of residence - in PA and NJ. My official permanent residence is in Lehigh County, PA. I have a PA driver's license. I pay state and local taxes in PA. I vote in PA. I live in NJ for 3 days per week (for work) so I also have an apartment in Jersey City, NJ. The lease is under my name. My S&W M&P40 Pro Series (4.25" barrel) was legally purchased in a PA gun shop. I use 15-round mags. I am the first and only owner of the M&P. I do not CC this handgun in either state. I use it for HD and at the range. Can I legally have this handgun in my NJ apartment, loaded? When transporting between states from home-to-home in a vehicle, is it sufficient to have it in a single locked gun box, unloaded, in the trunk, with ammo? Can I have hollow-points? Is it my legal right to possess a firearm in a state where I am technically a non-resident but can affirm I have a valid residence? I'm doing my research, I believe I am within my legal right but would like to know how I can verify this. A part of me wants to go to the JCPD and ask them directly but I'm not sure if they welcome these sorts of inquiries. Thank you!