I'm pretty sure NJ law precludes my having a handgun when I stay at my GF's house, as the only allowed places are a residence, business, range, or gunsmith; and travel between or among them. So my question is, would it be legal to have a shotgun at her house if I'm there? I realize I would have to take it with me when I leave, otherwise it would be an illegal transfer. This is all probably theoretical, as it's unlikely she would let me in the door with it, but just planning ahead and wondering.

 

I believe this was discussed awhile ago with a member staying at his father's house, but I was unable to unearth that thread with any of my searches.

IANAL:

 

As long as you have a FID card, you can take an unloaded NJ legal long gun pretty much anywhere. The only stipulation is that it has to be unloaded, and it has to be under your control.

I wouldn't bring it on any school property.... so not Anywhere...

That's why he said "pretty much" anywhere. A school, federal building, or courthouse would be locations not included in "pretty much" anywhere. Of course, with this being NJ, I don't think I would carry an unloaded 870 to the mall or anything either...

what about a hand gun?

what about a hand gun?

 

This would be a clear violation of the law governing transport of firearms. The girlfriend's house is not an exempted location (home, range, gun shop) therefore transporting your handgun to another person's residence would be illegal.

Frank,

 

Draw-up a legal contract and pay the GF a dollar a month Rent. It's now your second residence.......have Guns will travel! There's more than one way to skin a cat!

 

Dave

Just an Old Fart who's been around the block & back

Good one Dave!

 

I may not have asked my question properly. I acknowledged at the outset that HG's are a no-go (with the possible exception of the scenario outlined by Smokin .50), and I realize that unloaded long guns are allowed "pretty much anywhere." But what about using a shotgun for HD/SD at my GF's house? Would that be legal under NJ laws?

just transport your long gun in a locked case inside a golf bag.

Does your GF have a FID? She should get one if for no other reason than to have one, you know.

 

If she's got an FID she's eligible to receive a gun, right?

 

I don't know.

 

I'm not advocating breaking the law, but these stupid laws can spin you in circles some times.

 

ARGH!

Is there a law in NJ against having a firearm at a school?

Is there a law in NJ against having a firearm at a school?

 

Yes.

 

I researched this because at one point I had a girlfriend who taught and lived on campus at a NJ private school and wanted me to move in with her; I had to refuse because I would have had to ask the school for written permission to have firearms on their property and I knew that was never going to fly.

 

There is an absolute prohibition in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(e)(1) against possession of a firearm on school grounds or property without written authorization prior to entry thereon. Anyone who violates this provision by possessing a shotgun, revolver or other firearm on school, college, or other educational property is guilty of a Third Degree offense, even if they have a valid carry permit for the weapon. An individual is subject to up to five (5) years in jail, fines and assessments, and possible other supervision, upon conviction for a third degree crime.

When I went to High School in jersey all the hunters had guns in their trucks. In gun racks in the window.

 

I guess it's the same old story. Most of these insane laws were not actually enforced against most people when they came out in the 60s. They were intended for blacks, later as adders for criminals, and now we see what they really said.

I thought possessing a handgun other then the Davine places such are PRIMARY residence, range, etc.

 

So your beach house, room you rent, PO Box place you work (not as the owner), are not part of the Davine / exempt safe havens.