How to travel out of New England

[woj]

I have my Florida Concealed Carry and my Massachusetts Concealed Carry. I keep my S&W 45 in my truck. I travel alot and like to have my gun when I travel. It there any way to legally get out of New England and still have my handgun to travel through all the other States I am legally allowed to carry. In other words "how the heck do I get through New York and have my gun when I leave?" Shipping it to my destination does me no good while travelling.

 

[Kalamity023]

Federal law supersedes state law on transportation through the states. Don't ask me to cite statutes as I'm on my phone and can't take the time to look, however, basic rundown. If its legal where it starts and legal where it ends its legal in between. Firearm has to be unloaded, locked up, out of reach of occupants, and separate from ammo. And dont stop anywhere. Thy doesn't mean that you won't be locked up in NY if you're discovered, they like to hassle law abiding citizens.. Just gives your lawyer grounds to fight the charges. Oh and by the way, I'm no lawyer; make sure you research everything before you act. Not saying I'm wrong but would you trust some guy on the Internet?

 

[apvbguy]

OP needs to google the FOPA laws, read, learn and follow them and you'll learn how to get through unfriendly states

 

[BC1]

I have my Florida Concealed Carry and my Massachusetts Concealed Carry. I keep my S&W 45 in my truck. I travel alot and like to have my gun when I travel. It there any way to legally get out of New England and still have my handgun to travel through all the other States I am legally allowed to carry. In other words "how the heck do I get through New York and have my gun when I leave?" Shipping it to my destination does me no good while travelling.

You're fine going through NYS. Stay out of NYC.

 

[JimPage]

Ammunition need not be separate from the unloaded gun locked in it's own compartment that is separate and out of reach of the people in the auto.

 

[woj]

Thanks for all the responses. Now I know the FOPA laws. I had asked firearms instructors, police officers and attorneys both in Florida and Massachusetts, and a New York State Trooper and was told I could not travel in New York State with a handgun. I simply travel through New York State, not even stopping for fuel. Glad to know I am legal. And I stay away from NYC anyway.

 

[wolf_fire]

Normal stops: fuel, to take a quick break from driving (like a rest stop on the Interstate), bathroom breaks are fine. Do not plan to stay the night in NY because that is now considered visiting NY. Good luck to you sir.

 

[apvbguy]

Thanks for all the responses. Now I know the FOPA laws. I had asked firearms instructors, police officers and attorneys both in Florida and Massachusetts, and a New York State Trooper and was told I could not travel in New York State with a handgun. I simply travel through New York State, not even stopping for fuel. Glad to know I am legal. And I stay away from NYC anyway.

do yourself a favor and learn that the people you went to for info are the absolute worst sources of info.
firearms instructors, police, state troopers will only give you opinions that reflect their opinions which are usually wrong, most attorneys are not well versed in firearm issues, if you want to consult an attorney for an opinion make sure he specializes in firearms law.
now that you know the rules, you should make a copy to have with you and follow the rules on your travels and you should be just fine.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Here is the exact law:

18 USC § 926A - Interstate transportation of firearms | Title 18 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure | U.S. Code | LII / Legal Information Institute

18 USC § 926A - Interstate transportation of firearms
Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle: Provided, That in the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver’s compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.

 

[miaelker658]

Wonderful way to send the gun with traveling times. Thanks. I like your way. I will try it my time.