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That's never fun. Unfortunately, some police officers are more familiar with firearms laws (including transportation) than others.

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You do not need to unload your magazines as long as they are removed from the firearm: On the njsp website, they explain: "Ammunition magazines may remain loaded during transportation and shall be carried separate from the firearm."

The new law incorporated the old law regarding this: "...shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported, and in the course of travel shall include only deviations as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances." "Reasonably necessary under the circumstances" usually meant stopping for food/restroom, etc... There was talk about them amending this part to not be so restrictive but they didn't seem to address it in the new law.

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The statute doesn't specify so I interpret it to mean just "not readily accessible to the driver/passengers." As far as the lock for ammo goes, that is preferred but not specified so I would use best judgement.

Yes! Here is a link to my short video on transporting on a motorcycle: kzfaq.info9tRhcQRpGu0 In summary, firearms unloaded. If you have lockable bags on the motorcycle that's preferable but you can have firearm in a locked case in a backpack for example. Ammo preferably separate container/case. Magazines can remain loaded just not in firearm.

@martelltraininggroup This just brought up an interesting question. All of the motorcycles I've owned didn't have bags on them. I've had a small backpack that I would use if I went away for the weekend.

That's a good point. Technically, if you're going to fly out of NJ, then the airport is just a way to do that (you are still passing through). That means the firearm(s) have to be secured properly according to airline regulations so you may wish to contact them beforehand and inquire as to how the firearm should be secured for flight. It also means during travel you have your ticket readily available to prove you are flying out. It probably would not hurt contacting the police department that handles security at the airport beforehand and explain your situation. You can transport your firearms to NJ for qualification but they need to be NJ compliant in order to possess/use them in NJ. People come into NJ to attend shooting ranges, hunting, shooting competition, etc... and as long as the firearm is NJ compliant and transported according to state law (unloaded, ammo separate from firearm, not accessible to driver, etc..) you are ok.

yes but the bag must have totally separated sections

Good question. Some courts are adding restrictions to the carry permits ordering them to not carry in their vehicles (unless unloaded and secured as if you don't have a carry permit). I'm sure these restrictions will be challenged in court. As far as securing your firearm in your vehicle when you travel, there is nothing in statute that I'm aware of. It's up to each permit holder to secure their weapon properly. In most cases, you would keep it secured to your person; however, I know that's not always practical.

There are many restrictions for carrying firearms in NJ as well as travelling through NJ (from another state). Without a permit to carry a handgun, you are limited to where you can travel with your firearms. Here are the exemptions under N.J.S.2C:39-6: e. Nothing in subsections b., c., and d. of N.J.S.2C:39-5 shall be construed to prevent a person keeping or carrying about the person's place of business, residence, premises or other land owned or possessed by the person, any firearm, or from carrying the same, in the manner specified in subsection g. of this section, from any place of purchase to the person's residence or place of business, between the person's dwelling and place of business, between one place of business or residence and another when moving, or between the person's dwelling or place of business and place where the firearms are repaired, for the purpose of repair. For the purposes of this section, a place of business shall be deemed to be a fixed location. f. Nothing in subsections b., c., and d. of N.J.S.2C:39-5 shall be construed to prevent: (1) A member of any rifle or pistol club organized in accordance with the rules prescribed by the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice, in going to or from a place of target practice, carrying firearms necessary for target practice, provided that the club has filed a copy of its charter with the superintendent and annually submits a list of its members to the superintendent and provided further that the firearms are carried in the manner specified in subsection g. of this section; (2) A person carrying a firearm or knife in the woods or fields or upon the waters of this State for the purpose of hunting, target practice or fishing, provided that the firearm or knife is legal and appropriate for hunting or fishing purposes in this State and the person has in the person's possession a valid hunting license, or, with respect to fresh water fishing, a valid fishing license; (3) A person transporting any firearm or knife while traveling: (a) Directly to or from any place for the purpose of hunting or fishing, provided the person has in the person's possession a valid hunting or fishing license; or (b) Directly to or from any target range, or other authorized place for the purpose of practice, match, target, trap or skeet shooting exhibitions, provided in all cases that during the course of the travel all firearms are carried in the manner specified in subsection g. of this section and the person has complied with all the provisions and requirements of Title 23 of the Revised Statutes and any amendments thereto and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; or (c) In the case of a firearm, directly to or from any exhibition or display of firearms which is sponsored by any law enforcement agency, any rifle or pistol club, or any firearms collectors club, for the purpose of displaying the firearms to the public or to the members of the organization or club, provided, however, that not less than 30 days prior to the exhibition or display, notice of the exhibition or display shall be given to the Superintendent of the State Police by the sponsoring organization or club, and the sponsor has complied with any reasonable safety regulations the superintendent may promulgate. Any firearms transported pursuant to this section shall be transported in the manner specified in subsection g. of this section; (4) A person from keeping or carrying about a private or commercial aircraft or any boat, or from transporting to or from the aircraft or boat for the purpose of installation or repair of a visual distress signaling device approved by the United States Coast Guard. g. Any weapon being transported under paragraph (2) of subsection b., subsection e., or paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection f. of this section shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported, and in the course of travel shall include only deviations as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances.

According to the recently signed law, you need to transport your weapon in your vehicle in the same manner in which you would if you didn’t have a permit to carry.

Locking unloaded guns up applies when you need to leave them in your car not under your immediate control (You have to go somewhere you can't have a gun, for example). You're fine to have multiple guns unloaded in a gun/range bag to take to the range and have your every day carry on you if you have a permit to carry.

Yes. You are correct. There are so many parts to this law that don't make sense. It can be very confusing to try and figure out where you can legally carry.

It is permitted so long as the firearms are NJ-compliant. Meaning, they would be legal to own/possess in NJ.

Yes. That would be acceptable. The "preference" is that it's a separate bag/compartment; however, in a pickup truck, you are limited in space/choices so that works.

This is what I do. I had one instructor tell me it was okay and another tell me no, so I just decided to take the chance. I keep the gun in a locked hard case inside the locked range bag…two different keys.

@@brianmorg thanks. Yes, I have separate locks for each compartment.

@@martelltraininggroup Thanks for replying. Always want to try to do the right thing. The way it's worded leaves too much open to interpretation.

@@jbaby7272 My advice…Don’t get stopped by a State Trooper. They are more likely to bust you for anything and everything than a local LEO would be…at least in south and central NJ. Can’t speak to North Jersey Local PD attitudes.

Very good question. But as you mentioned, NY does not recognize NJ's concealed carry permits so I'd say they will most likely take action if you use your gun -doesn't make much sense if you are defending yourself but I would expect them to do so. However, you can always look into applying for a NY carry permit. I believe they issue if you are a part-time resident or work in NY. Probably cost more than NJ's but if you travel to NY a lot it may be worth it.

If NJ is his destination, then any guns and magazines must be NJ compliant.

@@martelltraininggroup so that would mean he would have to buy 10rd mags just to shoot at a NJ range......thats unfortunate.....thank you for clarifying.

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I would say same as pickup truck or what NJSP says on their website: Firearms shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported. *If the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, the firearm and or ammunition shall be in a locked container other than the vehicle's glove compartment or center console and kept farthest from the driver.* As a precaution, ammunition shall be transported in a separate container and locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported. Ammunition magazines may remain loaded during transportation and shall be carried separate from the firearm. Hope this helps.

Federally, you can travel from state to state so long as your firearms are legal to possess in your home state and they are unloaded and not accessible to driver (or passengers). However, if you are stopping in a particular state (for the range, for example), I would recommend you check with local laws to make sure the firearms you are brining are legal to possess in that state.

@martelltraininggroup ok I will check with them in delaware thanks

I would suggest a safe like this one (link below). You can loop the cable around your seat frame or something similar. For NJ, you need to unload your gun and keep ammo separate from gun. You can even hide an Apple Air Tag in your safe in case it gets stolen. amzn.to/4bviAbd Here's a list of other recommended products, FYI: martelltraininggroup.com/our-recommended-products/

If NJ is your destination, the firearm(s) must be legal to own/possess in NJ. If just passing through NJ, you can do so with any firearm (if legally acquired in your home state) so long as they are secured as described below: Firearms shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported. If the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, the firearm and or ammunition shall be in a locked container other than the vehicle's glove compartment or center console and kept farthest from the driver. As a precaution, ammunition shall be transported in a separate container and locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported. Ammunition magazines may remain loaded during transportation and shall be carried separate from the firearm. Going to the range, same as above but again, if transporting from another state and NJ is your destination (for range, family, hunting, etc...), then firearms must be NJ-compliant.

No. As long as you are transporting legally/properly, you can transport to other places as well such as your business, hunting, competition, etc...

Yes you can. You can also keep them full of rounds as long as they're separate from the firearm.

@@martelltraininggroup Thank you for the reply!

So for example, if you are a non-resident and you are coming to NJ to hunt, your weapon must be legal to own/possess in NJ (NJ compliant weapon). If you are just passing through NJ, your weapon does not have to be NJ-compliant so long as you follow the rules of transporting through NJ (no unreasonable deviation from travel, weapon is secured unloaded, ammo separate, weapon was legally acquired/owned by you in your home state). Here is the NJSP website for firearms information. See # 25: nj.gov/njsp/firearms/firearms-faqs.shtml

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If NJ is your destination, the firearm(s) must be NJ-compliant or legal to possess in NJ. They must also be properly secured (unloaded, ammo separate from the gun, not readily accessible to driver and/or passengers). If you are just passing through NJ, your firearm(s) must be properly secured (unloaded) and legal in your home state. If passing through, no "unreasonable deviations" are allowed.

Thank you. I understand the federal law for traveling through the state but my question is if my destination is NJ to visit family. I don't plan to keep the gun in my car but what if I am driving to my family and keep the gun at their house? I've read that they are very strict as to having a gun in the car even if it is unloaded, locked and in the trunk without a CCW.