I have a friend that I want to go shooting with, and there's a range near him in Danbury. I was looking around online to see what kind of laws I need to look out for regarding my drive up to CT, and it seems like the major issue is driving through New York state. If I'm reading the laws right, I can't bring any hand guns with me on a drive through the state unless I'm on my way to a sanctioned NRA event, and have entry forms with me as proof. Rifles don't seem to be much of an issue, as long as they're stored in the usual way, unloaded and locked in the trunk, separate from any ammo.

 

I'd also me taking the parkway to the Tappan Zee Bridge, avoiding NYC. What a pain in the a**, to just drive through the state without fear of committing a felony.

 

Thoughts?

FOPA.

 

You can drive through NY as long as you are doing so in accordance with FOPA. If you are going to stay in NY, that is a different story, and while I haven't looked into it specifically I do seem to recall something like you said. However if you are staying in CT, then that is not applicable here, and FOPA becomes applicable.

From what I've read, NY doesn't care in the least about FOPA, and only consider it a viable defense AFTER you've been arrested. Not something I'd like to risk.

Stay out of the city and boroughs. Take 87 up and go over the Newburgh Beacon, less traffic, nicer views, no nypd.