Pa, De, Nj, Ny are examples. The border isn’t always defined, & driving down a back road could mean unknowingly crossing state borders.
If a nonresident (licensed to carry but no reciprocity) accidentally crossed into your state with a firearm near the border, would you arrest them?
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The fact that people have to realistically worry about being arrested just for carrying a constitutionally protected item makes me so happy my state supports unlicensed carry.
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All I have to say is…..
Do NOT pass through NYC with your firearms.
They WILL make an example out of you.
Not Leo.
It’s your responsibility as a permit holder and adult to follow the laws and know what state you’re in.
I WOULD NOT count on them letting you off on a gross misdemeanor or potential felony because you were “ignorant “ of the law or “don’t know” what state you’re in.
They’re not gonna risk their career for you. In some cases it would could be a felony depending on circumstances and in most places they have zero discretion when it comes to felonies. You legally must be charged and arrested.
Ignorance of the law IS NEVER an excuse for breaking it. Be smarter than that.
Nope.
Depends. Has that person broken the law?
Yes
Depends on the reason behind why I’m in contact with them. 95% that I wouldn’t tbh, unless you were causing problems
No.
This is a constitutional carry state.
No
What if he’s driving an altima? A black one?
Yes if it’s a felony and they’re wearing a bwc. They’re not going to get fired because of someone’s interpretation of whether the constitution should allow national reciprocity. Sucks but his hands might be tied.
Besides federal law allows you to travel through states with a gun if you can legally possess it in the state you’re coming from and the state you’re going to and you doing make any stops. So if he stayed in the car the whole time it could be ok. If he gets out and does whatever he’s there to do and claims he didn’t know he crossed state lines then he’s probably getting arrested.
Constitutional open carry ftw
In my CCW class in a state neighboring NY and MA they said to basically not carry, and that you need to pass through the state with all firearms locked in the trunk or inaccessible.
And then they provided several examples where people made legitimate mistakes and were fully prosecuted. Example: there is a road that goes along the state border. A resident of one state with his CCW pulled off the highway into a gas station. State trooper noticed the NRA and “this car protected by smith and Wesson” stickers and followed him. Asked him how he liked his gun and was he carrying it right now. He wasn’t on his person but it was in his console. Arrested on the spot for illegal firearm possession. Charges eventually pled down to misdemeanor and a fine.
No because we are a Constituional Carry state.
I got lost in my mind out riding motorcycles in the North GA mountains before SC reciprocated with GA and wound up in SC at a convenience store sitting by my bike drinking a Coke. SC Trooper pulls over slowly and says “If I were riding a bike with a GA plate I’d consider keeping that ankle gun covered better. Have a safe ride!” and drove off! Scared the crap outta me when I looked down and my .38 was shining brightly where my jeans had pulled up! Thankful for a reasonable cop, and a warning to be a little more careful.
Unfortunately I wouldn’t carry in that area. Even out of state cops get arrested for having standard capacity mags in these states. There was a Texas sheriffs deputy who took a 15 round magazine to New York and was prosecuted for a felony. LEOSA allows us to carry a gun in all states and most territories but does not exempt us from all state regulations.
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