While I live in Washington State I have a son who lives in Maine. As we all know looking at a map he MUST go through New York State to leave the Northeast. I noticed that on the USA Carry map New York State is a 'may issue to non-residents'. I thought New York State did NOT issue non-resident permits. So when did this change and what are the conditions or chances he could get a non-resident permit? He already has a resident Maine permit and a few other non-resident permits so there is no background check problems at all. Someone enlighten me?
Non resident permit?
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cgiven1
DAV-Patriot
Non-resident permits can technically be given to anyone who owns a business or works in the state. In theory. In practice I've never met, seen or heard of anyone who has actually been able to get one. His best bet is under the federal law for travel. An uninterrupted trip with the weapon locked in the truck in a locked case and the ammo in a seperate container.
mrjam2jab
New member
FOPA doesn't require separation of gun and ammo:
[h=1]18 USC § 926A - Interstate transportation of firearms[/h]
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.
Peconic_Paladin
New member
+1 more for the using the FOPA exemptions.
As an aside to the non-resident question, the applicable portion of NYS Law is:
Sec 400 (3)
3. Applications. (a) Applications shall be made and renewed, in the
case of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver, to the
licensing officer in the city or county, as the case may be, where the
applicant resides, is principally employed or has his principal place of
business as merchant or storekeeper; and, in the case of a license as
gunsmith or dealer in firearms, to the licensing officer where such
place of business is located.
As an aside to the non-resident question, the applicable portion of NYS Law is:
Sec 400 (3)
3. Applications. (a) Applications shall be made and renewed, in the
case of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver, to the
licensing officer in the city or county, as the case may be, where the
applicant resides, is principally employed or has his principal place of
business as merchant or storekeeper; and, in the case of a license as
gunsmith or dealer in firearms, to the licensing officer where such
place of business is located.
Thanks all. While I was aware of the FEDERAL law I was principally interested in the NYS State Statue. The NYS State law does seem to indicate that a non-resident MIGHT be given a permit but with conditions. This is much different than the 'unrestricted' non-resident permits of other states and since my kid doesnt work or have a business in NY, he probably could not get a non-resident permit from NYS. I think untill HR822 (NATIONAL RECIPROCITY) the best strategy is the law as mrjam2jab posted. If from what I heard is true avoiding NYC would be a good idea also.
I feel I need to warn you that unless you take a long, weary trip through Vermont and New Hampshire, you will have to go through Massachussets. Mass has stated that they will not comply with FOPA. Eventually you would win your case on appeal, but you would be bankrupt. There may be some precedence that has negated that condition, but I am not aware of it.
Excuse the spelling of Mass. I grew up there and never did get it right!!
Excuse the spelling of Mass. I grew up there and never did get it right!!
d@v3
New member
I was under the impression that NY does NOT issue non-resident permits. The information on the NY page may be inaccurate. Use the FOPA law, but hurry through NY as they will probably give you a very hard time should you be caught. Oh, and DEFINITELY avoid New York City, permit or no permit!
Hudsonvalley
New member
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha....oh, I feel better. NYC will issue to politically connected or actors and high profile people..the rest of us will go through the process so it can be denied....even those working at 1 PP, for the most part don't have a clue about the real world....only the one Sullivan help to build.
GunGurl
New member
I, being a NYer have never heard of a non resident license issued to anyone, although it does say that on the site. We are lucky we can even get licenses ourselves, and depending on where you live, sometimes restricted ones at that. I agree that following FOPA, and having a copy of it with you is the best bet, and even if it is not required, lock the ammo separate.. it certainly can't hurt.I would aslo install gun locks. DO NOT stop in NYC, or Jersey for that matter. They are just as bad.
