Originally Posted by
KirkLS
In FL if you dont have a CCW permit the gun needs to be in its case out of reach. It cant be under the seat or in the glove box. Also must be unloaded. Not sure what the laws in NJ are. You could drive with it to the range. If you got pulled it might not be a bad idea to disclose to the officer that you have a firearm in the car and your purpose for having it. It will make him feel better knowing its there. Also the fact that you disclose it gives gives him more confidence in you
Oh yea i'd definately disclose to the officer of the firearms. Last thing I want is for him to "find" it lol. I'll look into the specific law of NJ and having it unloaded and in a locked case sounds about right.
Originally Posted by
Nightshade
You should read and understand your state laws just to be sure but for the most part if you put it in a lock box and have it unloaded or place it in the trunk of the vehicle you should be fine in most if not all states.
I always carry handguns unloaded and in a lock box regardless of where I store them, this way if an officer sees that I own weapons on his computer (highly unlikely in my case) I can just point him to the lock box and they are a lot more at ease with the situation than if I pull it out of the glove box or something to show them.
Good point. Thanks for the info guys, i'll read up on some stuff you pointed out. The permit to carry asks for a letter as to the reason why you would need it. What are the possible reasons for getting accepted other than saying you feel you're in danger or just want the protection, etc......What are the usual circumstances that they'll allow for such a permit?