Travel Question (PA to NY and NY to PA)

**MatthewJT** · January 15th, 2012, 04:56 PM

I recently purchased a revolver and a rifle in PA. My family lives in Western New York and I wanted to bring the new weapons with me when I go to visit. I know there are Federal laws for traveling with weapons, but I was wondering if anyone had experience specifically travelling with firearms to and from PA/NY. What kinds of things should I be aware of? I.E. Do I need to have the weapons secured and locked in the car? I don't plan on taking ammo, but would I have to check to make sure the ammo is legal in NY, and lock it up separately from the weapons?

Any references would be great. I'd like to research a lot before making the next trip!

**knight0334** · January 15th, 2012, 05:00 PM

You cannot even touch a handgun in NY state without a NY permit. The few exemptions are strictly limited to competitive shooting at sanctioned events and hunting. DO NOT TAKE ANY HANDGUN TO NEW YORK STATE.

Federal law only protects you through a state. The firearm must be legal in the originating and destination states to be covered under federal law. And, since it is illegal to possess a handgun in NY without a NY permit, you have no protection.

The long guns aren't really an issue outside of New York City.

**tl_3237** · January 15th, 2012, 05:04 PM

You can take Knight0334's post 'to the bank' - its spot on!

Some threads for your perusal:

http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-ope...692-ny-pa.html

http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-ope...ly-report.html

**Statkowski** · January 15th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Cross the state line into New York from Pennsylvania with a handgun and, nine times out of ten, you're committing a felony. Up to fifteen years slam time. You don't read the news about tourists getting slammed while visiting New York?

**MatthewJT** · February 1st, 2012, 09:27 AM

Great info, thanks guys. I'll leave the handgun home! I did done additional research and found that the long firearms shouldn't be an issue. Everyone mentioned to have proof of ownership just in case.

I mentioned I probably wouldn't bring any ammo, but I recently picked up some old Russian surplus 22 lr that I was going to show/give to my dad/uncle. These are standard rounds, not hollow point. "Junior 22 Long Rifle" shells (steel cases, in the green colored box). I got them free and found that they're not very reliable and fire pretty dirty, but I thought the family might like to try a few rounds.

I can't seem to find much about transporting ammo across state lines outside of a vague mention of "explosive ordinances" and armor piercing ammo being illegal. Anyone have any experience hauling small amounts of ammo from PA to NY (not NYC)?