Traveling through Jersey question

[Defender]

I know this topic has been beat to death, but here goes. If you are travelling through the PRNJ carrying a pistol in compliance with the Federal law and you get stopped for a traffic infraction, are you required to immediately notify the police officer that you are transporting the firearm ?

[tl_3237]

I'm unaware of any such requirement. Of course there's always the issue if the police ask about weapons in the car and whether you respond truthfully, prevaricate, or remain silent. In any case I've never came across a statutory duty to notify,

[JayBell]

I know this topic has been beat to death, but here goes. If you are travelling through the PRNJ carrying a pistol in compliance with the Federal law and you get stopped for a traffic infraction, are you required to immediately notify the police officer that you are transporting the firearm ?

not only NO, but HELL NO.

New Jersey is one of the states that refuses to follow the 1986 FOPA and the peacable journey provision, they will arrest travelers and confiscate firearms when just passing thru.

shut up, and dont say anything.

[Defender]

not only NO, but HELL NO.

New Jersey is one of the states that refuses to follow the 1986 FOPA and the peacable journey provision, they will arrest travelers and confiscate firearms when just passing thru.

shut up, and dont say anything.

On second thought, I'll just avoid the state altogether in my journey to Vermont. Looks like it's 81 to 84, into upstate NY to my property that way.

[camper]

On second thought, I'll just avoid the state altogether in my journey to Vermont. Looks like it's 81 to 84, into upstate NY to my property that way.

Fixed it for you.

Solid advice, too. If it weren't for my mom living there, I'd never cross into it.

camper

[rmagill]

On second thought, I'll just avoid the state altogether in my journey to Vermont. Looks like it's 81 to 84, into upstate NY to my property that way.

Sounds like a good plan. I live right by NJ and I refuse to go there if it can at all be avoided - cheaper gas or not.

[God's Country]

FYI you are as likely to run into trouble in NYS as you would in NJ.

[JayBell]

FYI you are as likely to run into trouble in NYS as you would in NJ.

agreed, again, keep it out of sight and dont say anything, NY has a possession permit thing going on, not exactly sure what, but, dont make any stops or stay overnight

[tl_3237]

not only NO, but HELL NO.

New Jersey is one of the states that refuses to follow the 1986 FOPA and the peacable journey provision, they will arrest travelers and confiscate firearms when just passing thru.

shut up, and dont say anything.

I not aware of any systemic abuse of 926A in NJ. Here is what the NJSP says about FOPA transport:

http://www.njsp.org/about/fire_trans.html

With that said understand that in NJ, like Pa, possession of a handgun in a vehicle without a recognized CCW is prima facie evidence of a violation of state firearm laws with certain exemptions that require proof of the possessor. True NJ police do encounter such firearms less frequently in the course of their duties and they may be more inclined to suspect illegality.

If you're referring to Revell or Aitkens - both those cases were legitimate busts IMO.

[JayBell]

I not aware of any systemic abuse of 926A in NJ. Here is what the NJSP says about FOPA transport:

http://www.njsp.org/about/fire_trans.html

With that said understand that in NJ, like Pa, possession of a handgun in a vehicle without a recognized CCW is prima facie evidence of a violation of state firearm laws with certain exemptions that require proof of the possessor. True NJ police do encounter such firearms less frequently in the course of their duties and they may be more inclined to suspect illegality.

If you're referring to Revell or Aitkens - both those cases were legitimate busts IMO.

there are cases going back many years, from the late 80s on,. just because you are not aware, does not mean its smart to say anything...right?

and the NJSP says a lot of crap, I hear their lies every time the news shows a NJSP blabbing about HPs are made to go thru cops vests.

When transiting ANY antigun state... be it NJ, Mass, or whatever, keep your gun properly transportation stored, out of sight, and keep your mouth SHUT is the best advice, if stopped.