Traveling to and around NY from NC?

Tibult said:
With there being 34 states that recognize my Florida Resident CCW permit I see no good reason to visit states that do not recognize my CCW. Even with FOPA all the horror stories I hear about NJ and NY in particular. I will not pass through any state that is openly hostile to the 2nd Amendment.
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If that works for you, that's terrific. It does mean, though, that you can't (won't) ever visit Acadia Natonal Park in Maine, or any of the early American historical sights throughout New England.

And New Englanders are hostages. It's not possible to get out of New England by car without passing through New York or New Jersey, and from southern New England the more direct routes southward go through both.
 
If traveling:
1. Carry your unloaded guns and ammo in a locked container, preferably not in the passenger compartment. It is legal to do so, but visible weapons cases WILL result in increased "interest" and questioning if you are stopped. That which is not seen does not exist.
2. If stopped for a traffic violation, provide your license, registration and insurance. AND KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.
3. If a cop asks you if you have any weapons in the car, do not lie, BUT DO NOT ANSWER. He is fishing. He can ask, but he cannot require you to answer. If he insists, tell him you decline to answer. The good old fifth amendment protects your right to do so.
4. There are only two ways a cop can search your car, your consent or a warrant. If he says, "Pop the trunk please," he is asking for your consent. Do not give it. You will get the classic, "if you've got nothing to hide...," "Why are you not cooperating," etc. He is bullying you for you to give consent. NEVER NEVER GIVE CONSENT TO A SEARCH. If you consent, your right to complain about the search has been waived. If he says he is going to get a warrant, HE IS PROBABLY BLUFFING, again bullying you to give consent. At that point, ask him if you are under arrest, or are you free to go. If he does not have probable cause to arrest you, he does not have probable cause to search either. And a recent (I believe Ohio) case stated that a "reasonable" detention for the purpose of investigation cannot exceed fifteen minutes.
 
Actually there is a thing called "Probable Cause", gets abused but they can search your vehicle without a warrant if they can concoct a good enough reason.
 
The one thing to remember, while in NY, when it comes to guns, you have no rights at all. That goes for NJ and MD as well.
 
^^^ That is simply, too broad of a statement to be true. NY and CA have more gun clubs than the other states combined. Yes, there are hurdles that are annoying, inconvenient, etc., but gun ownership exists.

With there being 34 states that recognize my Florida Resident CCW permit I see no good reason to visit states that do not recognize my CCW. Even with FOPA all the horror stories I hear about NJ and NY in particular. I will not pass through any state that is openly hostile to the 2nd Amendment.
If that works for you, that's terrific. It does mean, though, that you can't (won't) ever visit Acadia Natonal Park in Maine, or any of the early American historical sights throughout New England.
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And the all that good food to boot................;)
 
Given all the hassles in some of these states under discussion here, wouldn't you be better off transporting a shotgun? That is, if you felt obligated to have a weapon with you.
 
Given all the hassles in some of these states under discussion here, wouldn't you be better off transporting a shotgun?
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Some of the states (and cities) in that area require a FOID card (Firearm Owner IDentification, aka permit) for ANY firearm, (MA is one. I believe NYC requires permits for long guns, NY state does not, etc.)

In those places any gun, without the required LOCAL paperwork is a violation of law. So, you would NOT be better off with a shotgun vs. a handgun, there.
 
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