So I wasn't sure where to post this... but here's what I was wondering.

 

 

Okay- so lets say I go and purchase a rifle and ammo at a store... Load it into my trunk (unloaded) and then on my way home, lets say I stop by a grocery store or a friends house, and when I come back out, either the car is stolen or trunk is popped and they've taken the rifle.

What are the legal issues/consequences? Am I at fault? What happens?

 

Is it illegal that I had an unloaded rifle (empty magazine) in the trunk but a box of ammo in the trunk??

 

Thought of this question the other day after I bought a rifle and ammo and was driving home contemplating going to a friends before getting home.

It's not illegal for you to have an unloaded long gun in your trunk if you have a firearms purchaser ID.

 

What happens? You call the cops, they take a report, interview you, ask to see paperwork, and get all your details. They;re going to look at you pretty hard but you didn't break the law.

It's not illegal for you to have an unloaded long gun in your trunk if you have a firearms purchaser ID.

 

What happens? You call the cops, they take a report, interview you, ask to see paperwork, and get all your details. They;re going to look at you pretty hard but you didn't break the law.

 

Yes, thread over. And yes, you posted this in the right place. And how about a round of applause for NJGF, where you got a thorough, accurate answer to your question in exactly 12 minutes!

Yes, thread over. And yes, you posted this in the right place. And how about a round of applause for NJGF, where you got a thorough, accurate answer to your question in exactly 12 minutes!

 

YEP! thanks! +1

so should i not bring up the point of a "reasonable stop?" i've actually thought the exact same thing jrzyguy29. don't mean to stir the pot, just checking this from all angles

so should i not bring up the point of a "reasonable stop?" i've actually thought the exact same thing jrzyguy29. don't mean to stir the pot, just checking this from all angles

 

Posession of a long gun only relies on exemptions if you don't have a FPID, so reasonable deviation only applies to handguns and people without FPID. Ianal

Being new to the forum and firearms in general, can someone clear up what exactly qualifies as a long gun? Is it the same to say its OK to leave an unloaded AR in the trunk? Ammo and the firearm can be both kept in the trunk simultaneously? Again, forgive my ignorance as I am still doing my reading, but from what I've seen I thought they had to be separated. Also can someone direct me to where the "reasonable stop" is explained?

 

Thank you

Being new to the forum and firearms in general, can someone clear up what exactly qualifies as a long gun? Any firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder. Is it the same to say its OK to leave an unloaded AR in the trunk? Same as what? Ammo and the firearm can be both kept in the trunk simultaneously? Yes. It can be in the same case. Again, forgive my ignorance as I am still doing my reading, but from what I've seen I thought they had to be separated. Folklore Also can someone direct me to where the "reasonable stop" is explained? Reasonable is a subjectable.

 

Thank you

Thanks for the quick response. Meant to ask if an AR15 would be considered a long gun and thus could be kept in the trunk, unloaded.

 

Not to hijack the thread, but if I have an audience here; from what I've read in the law it doesn't seem that there is any restriction on caliber of ammo? For instance, would a .22 AR15 be treated the same way as one with a lower that could accomodate 7.62 ammo? I've shot .22 out of a handgun before, but can't really imagine it out of a rifle.

Thanks for the quick response. Meant to ask if an AR15 would be considered a long gun and thus could be kept in the trunk, unloaded.

 

Not to hijack the thread, but if I have an audience here; from what I've read in the law it doesn't seem that there is any restriction on caliber of ammo? For instance, would a .22 AR15 be treated the same way as one with a lower that could accomodate 7.62 ammo? I've shot .22 out of a handgun before, but can't really imagine it out of a rifle.

 

Caliber is irrelevant. Hollow point ammo is subject to the to/from range/store language. Reasonable deviation is generally thought of stopping for gas or food. Stopping at a friend's house or grocery shopping would not fall under reasonable deviation. Persons with a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card are permitted to keep unloaded long guns in their trunk and need not fall under exemptions.

Thanks for the quick response. Meant to ask if an AR15 would be considered a long gun and thus could be kept in the trunk, unloaded.

 

Not to hijack the thread, but if I have an audience here; from what I've read in the law it doesn't seem that there is any restriction on caliber of ammo? For instance, would a .22 AR15 be treated the same way as one with a lower that could accomodate 7.62 ammo? I've shot .22 out of a handgun before, but can't really imagine it out of a rifle.

Seeing as how you said you are new to firearms, I would suggest thinking up some questions that you need clarified. Start a new thread and ask away. Tons of knowledgeable people on here who are willing to help you understand NJ's crazy laws.

 

 

Also if you haven't already, give this link below a good read. It summarizes almost all of the key gun laws that you should be aware of.

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/blog/1/entry-16-nj-gun-law-summary/