All,

 

I plan on moving back to NJ from PA within the next year. I had a question about the residency requirements. I have a fully furnished "Bachelor's Apartment" at my mother's house. Bed, living area, kitchen, laundry, bathroom w/ shower...ect.

 

Because people my age (I am <25) tend to move a lot, I wanted to know if it would be possible for me to keep my FID and my NJ Driver's license address as my mother's address (Westfield, NJ). I would most likely keep a furnished apartment in Hoboken or Jersey City to make my commute into New York City easier.

 

I see some potential problems. I know you need to be able to say "this is where I live" in a court of law. If my driver's licence and FID says Westfield but I maintain another residency in Hoboken where I keep my firearms would this be a problem?

 

If the sharp legal minds on NJGF determine that the risk and murkiness of NJ Gun Laws require me to change my driver's licence, I won't be owning a car (not in Hoboken at least...Rent + a garage is too steep). I would most likely use ZIP Car, or an equivalent service. Does anyone see a problem with using a rental car service such as Zip Car to transport to and from the range?

 

Thanks for any feed back!

 

- Amagi

Legally your residence is where you are actually living, if you maintain an "apartment" at your mothers house but never actually stay there, that is not considered a legal residence. It is possible to be a resident at both locations if you stay periodically at both locations. If you are a dual resident, I don't see a problem with using the "apartment" at moms house for your ID purposes.

 

As far as NJ goes, you will be allowed to store your firearms at any legal residence you maintain. Transporting firearms in a rental car shouldn't violate any law that I've heard of.

 

IANAL - so consult with one to be sure.

Thanks Addict. I appreciate it.

Thanks Addict. I appreciate it.

 

Took me a second....