Posted on 08/06/2007 10:52:17 AM PDT by bt_dooftlook
Driving from LV to Rhode Island - anyone know of any gun laws that would impede the transport of firearms across the multiple states we will be crossing? Guns will be unloaded, locked, and cased.
Yes, just turn yourself in to police at the New York State border. Plead guilty and with time off, you’ll be out about three monthes after the guy who murdered his cousin in Weymouth Saturday night.
http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=1015459
If you are Lonesome in Massachusetts you are probably in prison for gun violations. After NY gets done with you, you can expect your sentence to be doubled in Massachusetts. Sorry for silliness - just couldn't resist.
Laws depend on the state but pretty much you will be ok if they are unloaded and locked. Even better would be to put them in the trunk so they are not accessible in any way. Pretty much make them unusable in case you have problems during your journey.
Ammunition is also a concern. For example don’t take hollow points thru New Jersey.
Check out nraila.org http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/
Make sure all your vehicle lights are working. Try to reduce any probible cause issues.
There is NO legal transport through the UnConstitution state, Connecticut, without a CT permit.
I believe that is also true in New York and New Jersey.
If you make it to Rogue’s Island, you’ll be ok.
Make sure all your vehicle lights are working. Try to reduce any probible cause issues.
The 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act (FOPA) “protects” you in such cases.
NYC has routinely violated this federal law (usually for travellers passing through its airports) and has been successfully challenged a number of times. When properly confronted with the FACTS (the law), they routinely back down. Usually, after the victims spends the night or weekend in jail and spends a few months trying to get their firearms back.
“You can beat the rap, but you can’t beat the ride.’
Sorry; this is just flat not true. It would be true if certain States actually followed federal law with respect to the interstate transportation of firearms, but they don't. New York and The the People's Republic of Massawhosits are the most notable examples.
Now, Repeat after me "No, officer; I have no contraband or weapons in my car and you do not have my permission to search it." Bury them deep in the trunk, with ammo located elsewhere and admit nothing.
He’s lucky New York had first shot at him. He can evade Massachusetts and Connecticut by taking the Block Island Ferry from Eastern Long Island and then back to Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations.
Pack em up and let UPS deliver them.
Buy new ammo in RI.
“Sorry; this is just flat not true. It would be true if certain States actually followed federal law with respect to the interstate transportation of firearms, but they don’t. New York and The the People’s Republic of Massawhosits are the most notable examples.”
I said pretty much and pointed him to the NRA source. Most states are much more reasonable.
“Now, Repeat after me “No, officer; I have no contraband or weapons in my car and you do not have my permission to search it.” Bury them deep in the trunk, with ammo located elsewhere and admit nothing.”
And if they decide to search they will impound your car and search anyway.
Rule of thumb is FA in locked box, separate from ammo, and both not easily accessible by individuals. I would suggest opening the action and place a plastic tie through it while in the box.
And ask a lawyer
A good start. Pack with a box of old books. Label the box “books.” I’m not sure UPS will pick up firearms.
Gun must be locked in box or trunk or glove compartment. Ammo cannot be with gun. I suggest the locked box in the trunk.
You can drive through states with that configuration, however, since RI is your destination, your possession of a firearm must satisfy RI state laws once you get there.
I think UPS is one. You can ship your weapon to a manufacturer for repair that way.
It may be DHL or one of those, but I think UPS is the one.
You can ship anywhere in the USA.
Not good practice to lie on the shipping label. That will buy you big time trouble.
Declare em up front, put good insurance on em, ship em.
“A good start. Pack with a box of old books. Label the box “books.” I’m not sure UPS will pick up firearms.”
UPS will handle long arms but not handguns last I heard. And if you don’t disclose they have firearms you are in trouble. Not only will you not be covered by any insurance. You may also get in trouble for illegally shipping firearms across state lines. http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/prepare/guidelines/firearms.html
I wouldn’t do it unless I had a Federal Firearms License. Don’t listen to the comments about probable cause issues. If you didn’t have a broken tail light before, you will when your car is confiscated. Any police officer can make up probable cause. Without a video or a dozen witnesses, the judge will believe the cop 100% of the time.
If he’s stopped and searched in CT, he’ll be extending his vacation by a couple years.
No tranport in any configuration without a CT permit.
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