so this weekend im taking a road trip to NC for a devil game and some shooting. once i leave NJ would i still be legal transporting a firearm as long i can prove its mine and its stored in the vehicle that same way NJ requires?

-Roger

so this weekend im taking a road trip to NC for a devil game and some shooting. once i leave NJ would i still be legal transporting a firearm as long i can prove its mine and its stored in the vehicle that same way NJ requires?

-Roger

 

You will be transporting under the federal guidelines.

 

http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/Federal/Read.aspx?id=59

 

Special rules about Maryland so be sure to check that out for the time in Maryland.

 

TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR VEHICLE

 

In most states, personally-owned firearms may be transported legally if they are unloaded, cased, and locked in the automobile trunk.

 

The exceptions to this rule apply mainly to interstate transportation of handguns. The myriad and conflicting legal requirements for firearm transportation through the states make caution the key for travelers.

 

If you travel with a trailer or camper that is hauled by an automobile, it is advisable to transport the firearms unloaded, cased and locked in the automobile trunk. If your vehicle is of the type in which driving and living spaces are not separated, the problem becomes one of access. If the firearm (handgun, rifle or shotgun) is carried on or about the person, or placed in the camper where it is readily accessible to the driver or any passenger, state and local laws regarding concealed carrying of firearms may apply. It is recommended, therefore, that the firearm be transported unloaded, cased, and placed in a locked rear compartment of the camper or mobile home, inaccessible to the driver or passenger.

 

Generally, a mobile home is considered a home if it is not attached to a towing vehicle, is permanently attached to utilities or placed on blocks or in such a manner that it cannot immediately be started up and used as a vehicle.

 

Once you reach your destination, state, and/or municipal law will control the ownership, possession, and transportation of your firearms.

FYI:

 

Walmart off Exit 143B Stafford Va. has plenty of ammo in stock .... I was just there....

The Firearm Owners Protection Act shields you from state law when transporting firearms across state lines, as long as you follow the law's guidelines:

 

--the firearms are legal in the state of origin;

--the firearms are legal in the state of destination;

--the firearms are unloaded;

--the firearms are secured in a trunk or otherwise inaccessible to the passenger compartment

--you make no stops (except for emergencies or fuel).

 

You can read the provision here:

 

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/ ... A000-.html

The Firearm Owners Protection Act shields you from state law when transporting firearms across state lines, as long as you follow the law's guidelines:

 

--the firearms are legal in the state of origin;

--the firearms are legal in the state of destination;

--the firearms are unloaded;

--the firearms are secured in a trunk or otherwise inaccessible to the passenger compartment

--you make no stops (except for emergencies or fuel).

 

You can read the provision here:

 

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/ ... A000-.html

 

 

Great post.

Thanks for the info. So that is the transporting bit. So during your stay, it is fine to keep the firearm in the temporary residence just like you would at home right?

Thanks.

great! thanks for the help guys.

-Roger

Thanks for teh info. So that is teh transporting bit. So during your stay, it is fine to keep teh firearm in teh temporary residence just like you would at home right?

Thanks.

 

During your stay, the law of the state you are in applies. Unless you are in a gun hostile state, you are okay as long as you exercise common sense.