Forget about Canada -- The fact that he forgot that he had a handgun in his console while driving from Kentucky to Vermont -- through New York -- demonstrates that this guy lacks the competence to even own a handgun. Mere possession of an unloaded handgun in New York without a state issued permit is at least a misdemeanor and a Class E Felony with a minimum 3.5 year sentence if the firearm is loaded. There is an an exception for transit through New York State (except for New York City) provided the person is legally allowed to possess the handgun in his or her state of residence and the handgun is unloaded, locked, and inaccessible to the occupants of the motor vehicle.
The article says he and his wife crossed into Canada at the Thousand Islands Bridge. That's several hours west of Vermont, at the north end Interstate 81 in New York State.
Something about this story stinks to high heaven. He might be better off being prosecuted in Canada than being prosecuted in New York.
do you know that he didn’t unload it and lock it in the trunk during his trip through NY? he was in Vermont at the time which is a no license, carry concealed or carry exposed state....
I personally am licensed in NYS. when I travel from my home on Long Island, through NYC(often, mostly to go to my hunting camp upstate), I am suppose to lock the gun, unloaded. once I cross into Westchester county, 10 minutes later, I may pull over reload and carry. talk about draconian.