Hello, I think this is the first firearm forum I’ve ever joined....
I’ve spent a lot of time lurking as I research State firearm laws so figured I might as well join.
I know I’m likely preaching to the choir here but the way I’m feeling right now warranted a post. I retired from the Army a little while back and decided to take a nationwide “tour” of the US; basically see and experience the country I’ve spent my life defending. I am a Florida CCW holder and NRA member.
As I travel between states, I always have to research State gun laws to ensure compliance wherever I go. So the next state I’m exploring is New Jersey and while researching that state, I couldn’t help but feel very strongly that my 2nd Amendment rights are being infringed. Basically I had to unload and lock my CC weapon and separate the magazines, rendering it absolutely useless. Being I carry an FN FiveSeven, the 20rd magazines are illegal to even posses in the state of New Jersey. So from the way I read the law, I’m committing a crime just having them. Additionally, I train monthly with my firearm. Apparently I cannot train in N.J either....
How does this happen? Is New Jersey not a part of the United States? Does The Constitution not apply in a state like this? I’m a bit confused and the first feeling I had was that my rights are being infringed here. Rights I spent my life defending and putting my a$$ on the line for. I’m a highly trained and experienced law abiding citizen who takes my responsibilities as a CCW holder very seriously so this feels very foreign to me.
I’m not trying to rile people up but this just feels wrong.
At this point I’m considering just not visiting New Jersey because I’m fearful of what could happen if by chance I get a vehicle search or something. God forbid I get into an accident. I’d prefer not to end up in handcuffs.
Thoughts?
I’ve spent a lot of time lurking as I research State firearm laws so figured I might as well join.
I know I’m likely preaching to the choir here but the way I’m feeling right now warranted a post. I retired from the Army a little while back and decided to take a nationwide “tour” of the US; basically see and experience the country I’ve spent my life defending. I am a Florida CCW holder and NRA member.
As I travel between states, I always have to research State gun laws to ensure compliance wherever I go. So the next state I’m exploring is New Jersey and while researching that state, I couldn’t help but feel very strongly that my 2nd Amendment rights are being infringed. Basically I had to unload and lock my CC weapon and separate the magazines, rendering it absolutely useless. Being I carry an FN FiveSeven, the 20rd magazines are illegal to even posses in the state of New Jersey. So from the way I read the law, I’m committing a crime just having them. Additionally, I train monthly with my firearm. Apparently I cannot train in N.J either....
How does this happen? Is New Jersey not a part of the United States? Does The Constitution not apply in a state like this? I’m a bit confused and the first feeling I had was that my rights are being infringed here. Rights I spent my life defending and putting my a$$ on the line for. I’m a highly trained and experienced law abiding citizen who takes my responsibilities as a CCW holder very seriously so this feels very foreign to me.
I’m not trying to rile people up but this just feels wrong.
At this point I’m considering just not visiting New Jersey because I’m fearful of what could happen if by chance I get a vehicle search or something. God forbid I get into an accident. I’d prefer not to end up in handcuffs.
Thoughts?