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From the NJSP web site:
Procedures for Investigation of Conduct Involving the Possession or Transportation of Firearms
A. An officer who reasonably suspects that a person is transporting a firearm in violation of New Jersey law should make reasonable inquiries in order to confirm or dispel that suspicion.
B. In a case where circumstances reasonably indicate that the person's possession and transportation of the firearms my be permitted by 18 U.S.C.A. 926A, the officer should make reasonable inquiries in order to determine whether the person's possession is permitted by that federal law.
C. If reasonable inquiries lead an officer to conclude that the person's possession is lawful under either New Jersey law or 18 U.S.C.A. 926A, as described above in Section II, the officer should promptly allow the person to proceed.
D. Whenever an officer has probable cause to believe that a person's possession of a firearm is in violation of New Jersey law and not permitted by 18 U.S.C.A. 926A, as described above in Section II, then the officer should make an arrest.
Meaning - if stopped (or involved in an accident, checkpoint, or other act of randomness that reveals to a LEO that you are in possession of a handgun), be prepared to be able to explain your LAWFUL possession of same. Lawful in the eyes of the narrow exemptions that NJ provides for possession, that is. That means (for the most part), transporting directly to a target range.
If one were to say, "I'm headed down to Fairfax, VA to go to the NRA range", that would be sufficient (IMO). Just make sure it's not a Tuesday (range is closed). Coming back could be a little more problematic, as they might ask for proof that you were actually at the range.