I find the absence of any mention of hollow point ammo very interesting. For that alone, they can prosecute you.ralewis wrote:After 6 weeks (well past when I actually traveled) , I did finally receive a response from the NJ Attorney General/NJ State Police saying that it is perfectly legal to fly to Newark and drive thru NJ as long as I was in compliance Federal and NJ firearms laws governing transportation of a firearm.
Trip was in early February, and did not bring a firearm with me…
Response posted below:
Subject: NJ Firearm Inquiry
AG14-035
March 27, 2014
Your inquiry to the Office of the Attorney General, Citizen Services, regarding the transportation of your firearm from Newark Airport to Pennsylvania has been forwarded to the New Jersey State Police, Firearms Investigation Unit for a response.
You indicated in your correspondence you are traveling with a firearm from Texas to Newark Airport then continuing your travels to Pennsylvania. As long as you follow the appropriate procedures as per the airline you are utilizing, you may obtain your firearm at Newark Airport and travel through New Jersey with a legally owned firearm. Your travels through New Jersey must be in accordance with Federal and New Jersey State laws (See N.J.S. 2C:39-6.g. - transportation of firearms - listed below). For further guidance, you may wish to contact the NY/NJ Port Authority at: 800.828.7273.
N.J.S. 2C:39-6.g. Exemptions (Transportation):
g. All weapons being transported under paragraph (2) of subsection b., subsection e., or paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection f. of this section shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported, and in the course of travel shall include only such deviations as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances.
If you have any further concerns or questions, please call me directly at 609-882-2000, extension 2555.
Sincerely,
DSFC Glenn Ross #5092
Assistant Unit Head
Firearms Investigation Unit
FOR COLONEL JOSEPH R. FUENTES
SUPERINTENDENT
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- Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:57 pm
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- Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:11 pm
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Re: Traveling by air to PA -- via Newark
ralewis wrote:The only question I have at this point is when I get my bag from baggage claim in Newark (with my gun in the locked/hardside container) and walk to the rental car, am I still traveling per the USC18 with my journey ending in PA. If I bring a firearm, I'll leave it with my dad in PA vs dealing with checking it on the return trip.
I'll probably end up just not bringing a firearm. What an absurd situation with NJ/NY gun laws....
And believe me, I looked at options for Philadelphia, Allentown, Harrisburg, and AVP (Avoca - Scranton/WB - which is where my destination is). I despise Newark airport, but the price and schedules worked out favorably for a family of 4 with 2 little kids. Direct flight Austin-Newark leaving at 1030am. :)
That it is an absurd situation. Having lived in Northern NJ, I can confirm that much of what goes on there is absurd by any reasonable set of standards. I flew in and out of Newark airport alot and have the same opinion of it as you do. I cannot honestly say that Phila or LGA are better, however.
Last year, we attended my MIL's funeral in Ephrata, PA. We drove from the Dallas area because of the miserable circumstances in our airline system today. I completely understand that a 24 hour driving trip with two small kids would be difficult at best and that you probably don't have the extra time for driving. But it solves most of the gun problem (among others) except for a 12 mile stretch on I-81 in Maryland. That is another absurd situation.
I think you are making a wise choice to leave the gun at home.
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:14 pm
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Re: Traveling by air to PA -- via Newark
You are making a huge mistake. Your choice is to leave your gun at home or find a way to fly into Phila. "Hassle" doesn't begin to cover what can and is likely to happen to you if you try to check in with a gun in Newark.