can i carry a unloaded shotgun in my car in new york state

New York has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States. While it is not illegal to carry an unloaded shotgun in your car, you'll need to adhere to some conditions. It must be transported in the trunk; if your vehicle does not have a trunk, the firearm or ammunition cannot be easily accessible from the passenger compartment. Moreover, if you are traveling through New York and your journey begins and end outside the state, you must comply with the Federal Peaceable Journey Law.

The Federal Peaceable Journey Law is a United States federal law that governs the transportation of firearms across state lines. According to this law, if you are traveling from one place to another and your journey takes you through a state such as New York, where your firearm may not be legal, you are allowed to transport it as long as it is unloaded and neither the firearm nor any ammunition is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of your vehicle.

For handguns there is a requirement in New York for a permit, but if it's a shotgun or a rifle, there generally isn't a permit required, unless you are within New York City. However, I'd advise you to check with local law enforcement agencies or a legal professional to get the accurate and most recent laws regarding carrying firearms in a vehicle, as they can change.

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