Visitors bringing firearms into New York, NY?

In New York State, it's not an issue. In New York City, it's illegal - as you would first need to obtain a permit to possess said rifle or shotgun.

 

I'm not an expert on NY law but I'm going to say "no way". If you're there for a month you're not a visitor. I think guns still have to be registered in NY and yours isn't.

ETA: The above is regarding NYC, which I assumed you meant. No idea on NYS.

 

Outside of NYC, if your long guns do not meet the "assault weapon" criteria, and a lever action rifle would not, you're fine. If the pump shotgun is regular capacity, not extended, you're fine. No guns, even air, in the City.

No out of state hand guns anywhere in NY, they recognize no other permits.

Enjoy your stay!

 

find the exact location your going to.disassemble into the smallest package you can carry it in.

 

Be careful if you go through New Jersey. Don't stop in that state for gas or anything. Even if you have a rifle locked in your trunk.

 

FOPA should protect you as you travel through regions with more strict laws, but that won't stop them from arresting you if they catch you. You'd have to prove that you were just passing through, probably in court.

 

Unfortunately it's all too easy to lose FOPA protections during travel.
http://www.volokh.com/2010/03/30/unexpected-flight-delay-hotel-stay-criminal-prosecution-for-gun-possession/

And FOPA only applies to travel through, not travel and stop. So, if you're not legal at your destination (NYC) then FOPA doesn't apply.

I would leave the guns home.

 

I know from personal experience that most people in NY (city but even in the state) are conditioned to be so anti-gun that if someone (like a landlord) discovers a gun in your residence, he/she almost certainly will call the police and report you. They have had it drummed into them for years by police, newspapers, TV, schools, that anyone who owns a gun of any kind is a maniacal murderer and should be arrested or shot on sight by the police.

Jim

 

You are only there for a month of training. Leave your firearms at home and don't take a chance. If your luck is like mine you would get pulled over in NYC and some how end up with a felony conviction for your rifle/shotgun.

 

look up the horror stories of people traveling legally with guns, landing in New York getting major felonies etc.

 

If you forget your carry piece is in your purse or luggage and NYC finds out (like the tourist gal who tried to check her out-of-state permitted gun with security at a no-gun marked NYC landmark), the New York authorities start with 3.5 year felony charges and work their way up. There are lawyers good at fighting the charges, but they cost.

 

Given that the NYC police seem to routinely empty their guns into anybody they don't like, it is best to keep a very low profile.

Jim

 

as a new yorker, i say don't do it. Not worth it, what are you going to do with a shotgun/lever action in the city? The city is safe, you're only here a month, it's not worth 3 years and a felony rap that will take away all your guns for the rest of your life

 

I have never been to new york, but how can one describe NYC as "safe"

I'm genuinely asking why you think it is safe, not trying to flame.

 

Personally, I wouldn't even consider it. Not worth the risk, and what would you do with it anyway? You sure couldn't defend yourself with a gun there, they'd crucify you.

 

NYC is not even in the top 100 cities in violent crime. Non residents perception is much worse than the actuality.

Ranking based on crimes per 100K: http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/neighborhoods/crime-rates/top100dangerous/

 

As some have posted, we are one of the safest large cities in the country, of course there are bad areas but unless you are here to deal drugs or fight gangbangers, you are pretty safe. The areas that most visitors frequent are very safe. Certainly they are safe enough to not risk bringing a weapon into town.