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I`m sure this has been discussed before but I didn`t find it with a quick search. I`m a CC permit holder in Ct., I don`t keep a gun on the boat, never have, I`ve read and heard both sides on that and that`s not the question.
Question is, I`m going on vacation down to probably as far as Cape May in August and for some reason I`m getting the feeling I should start bringing the pistol, what are the laws for being in NY and NJ waters with a CT permit?
 
I do not know the laws in NY or NJ but I'd say it's a safe bet they do not have CC reciprocity with CT (or any other state) so your license would not be worth the paper it's printed on in those states.
 
A couple of years ago, the USCG boarded a boat in NY harbor, forgot the specific but it was a 100'+. Captain notified he had a weapon on board per procedure and coasties safeguarded the weapon during the boarding.

When the boat returned to the marina in NJ, NJ state cops were waiting and arrested the captain. Had to post bail, get lawyer, etc... For NJ to drop charges. Forgot where the boat and th captain was from but it was out of state....

So... Be very careful, cross your Ts and dot all your Is

Personally I don't think it's worth it, crimes against boaters is pretty rare... Just avoid going to places that aren't safe.
 
If you are not licensed in NY and or NJ don't do it!!!
I have a NY carry and I won't Travel through NJ or NYC with my gun even though I legal where I start and finish my trip and have no plan to stop along the way. Both NYC and NJ can and will ruin your life if you get caught certainly not worth the risk.
This said as long as you are traveling within CT it would not be a bad idea to have it on board.
 
http://www.njsp.org/firearms/transport-firearm.shtml I agree with Audrey.
You can pass through NJ in a car because Federal law allows, but apparently you cannot say overnight with the handgun. In NJ, a resident w/o a permit to carry can only carry the handgun from his home to a second home or to an authorized range or approved event. The way I read it, no stops, except maybe to buy gas. Also the handgun and ammunition cannot be accessible from passenger compartment and the gun cannot be loaded.
Our Governor had to pardon a Pa. resident, with a PA. permit to carry that was driving to Atlantic city and was stopped for a minor traffic violation and told the trooper that she had a handgun in the glove compartment.
Also if someone breaks into your home you are required to retreat where possible rather than protect your possessions.
 
Thanks, thats what I would have thought, just wasn`t sure if there was a second home loophole, I`ll "carry on" with my practice of not carrying on....
 
I think I've read on the internet that only LEOs and criminals are allowed to conceal-carry firearms in Jersey. ;)
 
And that is the way the Liberals want it. Same for Maryland.
 
The Prosecutors would not drop charges on this lady. The governor, Christy, gave her a pardon, I don't know what will happen when we get a Democratic Governor again which will be in a little over one year as I see it.
 
Kevdon You better stock up on ammo now! Soon they will limit what you can buy and/or own at any given time. I bet you thought NY sucked just wait!
 
Can a handgun be unloaded, secured, and locked when passing through NY NJ waters? with a non reciprocal CC permit?

Ken
 
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Originally posted by boatbum

That depends if they find it (sarcasm). Ken if you are referring to the Federal law enabling such, I would say yes, as long as the ammo is stored and locked separately as well.
Do I want to test it? No.

Neither did Capt. Paul Giusti who was arrested.

http://www.boatered.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=142018

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Thanks for the information, it is eye opening. Even the secured clips need to be unloaded.

Ken
 
There are no issues with legally-owned firearms on boats in MD.
 
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Originally posted by mixman

There are no issues with legally-owned firearms on boats in MD.

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As it should be! But he is in CT and looking to travel to NY and NJ two very unfriendly States!
 
You're right, Dave, I missed the point. I saw Dan's "Maryland" comment but missed Sandy's point about concealed carry (and I obviously didn't fully read the OP).

Alan - We're like-minded on the firearms issue (it is better to have it an not need it than to need it and not have it). My suggestion to you is to call local law enforcement in the areas you'll be traveling to and ask them. I did this years ago when I first went to the Abacos in the Bahamas. I spoke to the LEO in charge of foreign vessels with firearms and asked him if I can/should bring some on board. His response was "absolutely". We discussed what he found acceptable to have and he gave me his directly number should I have a problem. For the most part I find asking questions to law enforcement ahead of time to be a rewarding experience.
 
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