Posted: 11/3/2005 9:35:38 AM EDT
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NYS gun laws are no longer available at the link pinned in the thread above. I want to know what the law is pertaining to transportation of weapons. mainly : 1) is it legal to keep a rifle/handgun in a vehicle? therefore taking it with you wherever you go. If you get stopped by the police, how will they react? 2) NY has not and probably will not pass a law allowing CCW as far as I am aware. Does that restrict me entirely from carrying a handgun for personal protection?? What do I need to know?? thanks |
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http://www.nra-ila.org/GunLaws/Default.aspx and click on New York. You can have a loaded handgun in a vehicle but not a loaded rifle or shotgun. A pistol permit in New York is a permit for CCW as well. The only problem is a lot or most of permits are issued with restrictions. For example in Erie county where I live my permit will be for target shooting, hunting, and at home carry. From what I hear you need a really good reason for a full carry permit in Erie county. Your county may vary. |
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so there is no restriction of keeping a rifle unloaded in my truck if I want to? Thanks for the clarification on handgun permits. I had heard that most judges issued them with 'restrictions' I didnt know what that meant though. A friend of mine lives in a county with a very gun-friendly judge and was bragging about getting a no-restrictions permit. Hopefully I can get more info outa him. thanks man! |
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You can transport a long gun in NYS as long as it is unloaded in both chamber and magazine. You would be wise to keep it cased and out of plain sight as well. I would also be concerned about leaving it unattended while your vehicle is parked. Packing.org has some good info on which counties in NY issue unrestricted pistol licenses. www.packing.org/state/new_york/ |