Rick O'Shay
Member
Hello, everyone..! Although this is only my second post, I've been a member since 2009. I have gained a lot of insight & learned new perspectives about a multitude of different subjects. My father taught me "Keep your mouth shut and your ears open and you will learn a whole lot more". It's been good advice.
Now comes my reason for this post. I have had my Texas CHL for the past 17 years, so I'm not exactly new to CC. We are planning an automobile trip to visit some friends in NE PA & spend some time at their vacation home on the NJ shore. I'm familiar with the reciprocity agreements for all states heading that direction, but I'm not sure what the laws are regarding traveling with a handgun in D.C., Maryland & NJ. I have no intention of carrying in those states, just want to have one in my car only to be taken out when we are in a Motel.
We took a trip a couple of years ago to San Frisco to drive the Pacific Coast highway to LA. In my research for that trip, I learned I could travel with a firearm as long as it was unloaded & locked in a separate container from the ammo, which also had to be locked & not accessible. I used a Pelican hard case. Worked out great. Hoping I can do the same in the NE trip.
I would like to draw on the experiences of members who are knowledgeable
about traveling through D.C. MD & NJ. Especially spending a few days in NJ with friends.
Thanks in advance,
Rick
Now comes my reason for this post. I have had my Texas CHL for the past 17 years, so I'm not exactly new to CC. We are planning an automobile trip to visit some friends in NE PA & spend some time at their vacation home on the NJ shore. I'm familiar with the reciprocity agreements for all states heading that direction, but I'm not sure what the laws are regarding traveling with a handgun in D.C., Maryland & NJ. I have no intention of carrying in those states, just want to have one in my car only to be taken out when we are in a Motel.
We took a trip a couple of years ago to San Frisco to drive the Pacific Coast highway to LA. In my research for that trip, I learned I could travel with a firearm as long as it was unloaded & locked in a separate container from the ammo, which also had to be locked & not accessible. I used a Pelican hard case. Worked out great. Hoping I can do the same in the NE trip.
I would like to draw on the experiences of members who are knowledgeable
about traveling through D.C. MD & NJ. Especially spending a few days in NJ with friends.
Thanks in advance,
Rick