To carry or not to carry?? - The Firearms Forum

lockednloaded45 · 08-21-2009, 01:47 PM

The wife and I are taking a trip to New york and Mass. I'm a legal carry permit holder in Mo. The problem is that I have to make a choice between being a law abiding citezen and having the means to protect me and my family. Anyone know what the penalties are for illegal carrying in those states ? I know, I know, dont go there, try telling my wife that lol, thanks for the input guys )

45nut · 08-21-2009, 01:54 PM

I don't pay much attention to laws in the People's Republic of NY, MS, NJ or anywhere in the general north east. I don't know what the penalties are either. That's just my general attitude. That's the main issue aside from money why I haven't gone to Mass to look into my ancestry. I would like to go to DC to see the National Archives & Smithsonian, but I'm afraid I will set off too many alarms when I ride into town.

I don't go anywhere I can't pack heat. Or rather, I pack heat everywhere I go. Sometimes it means I don't go to some places.

Mr. Nameless · 08-21-2009, 01:59 PM

'm the same as 45nut, but I also did a few illegal things that saved my life.

bcj1755 · 08-21-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 45nut

I don't go anywhere I can't pack heat. Or rather, I pack heat everywhere I go. Sometimes it means I don't go to some places.

I'm the exact same way.

jacksonco · 08-21-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lockednloaded45

The wife and I are taking a trip to New york and Mass. I'm a legal carry permit holder in Mo. The problem is that I have to make a choice between being a law abiding citezen and having the means to protect me and my family. Anyone know what the penalties are for illegal carrying in those states ? I know, I know, dont go there, try telling my wife that lol, thanks for the input guys )

Plaxico Buress got 2 years for having an illegal gun in NY and that was after he shot himself in the butt. I would probably carry but be aware that the penalties could be severe and may take away your ability to renew your ccw or even purchase a gun if the infraction is a felony in the state.

Doc1911 · 08-21-2009, 02:23 PM

Better to be tried by twelve then carried by six.

Brian48 · 08-21-2009, 02:44 PM

Depending on where you're going, crime is not too bad in MA. Carry if you want to take the chance, but take every precaution to conceal it. I don't advocate breaking the law, but as they say, it's better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6.

ARB · 08-21-2009, 05:16 PM

If you are driving and you get busted in say, IL, they can make your life miserable. And I couldn't imagine spending time in a cell in NY. It's a tough one. I, have carried to another state that wasn't kosher with Missouri CCW laws. I was telling my wife the whole time, " watch the speed limit!". That's a long trip across states that may not share the same laws. If I were you, carry something else. It may or may not be worth it. It also depends on how you look. Are you a distinguished person, or someone that the LEO's may look at as suspicious? It sucks but it's true. Good luck, with your decision.

Maximilian II · 08-21-2009, 08:15 PM

In some states like NJ, self-defense isn't even recognized as a potentially legal idea.
I try not to go there.

glocknut · 08-21-2009, 10:14 PM

Good God... why would nayone want ot got ot new yourk in the first place?

miek\

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08-21-2009, 01:47 PM	#1
lockednloaded45 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: southcentral MO Posts: 54	To carry or not to carry?? The wife and I are taking a trip to New york and Mass. I'm a legal carry permit holder in Mo. The problem is that I have to make a choice between being a law abiding citezen and having the means to protect me and my family. Anyone know what the penalties are for illegal carrying in those states ? I know, I know, dont go there, try telling my wife that lol, thanks for the input guys ) __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of Patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson -->

08-21-2009, 01:54 PM	#2
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: To carry or not to carry?? I don't pay much attention to laws in the People's Republic of NY, MS, NJ or anywhere in the general north east. I don't know what the penalties are either. That's just my general attitude. That's the main issue aside from money why I haven't gone to Mass to look into my ancestry. I would like to go to DC to see the National Archives & Smithsonian, but I'm afraid I will set off too many alarms when I ride into town. I don't go anywhere I can't pack heat. Or rather, I pack heat everywhere I go. Sometimes it means I don't go to some places. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

08-21-2009, 01:59 PM	#3
Mr. Nameless Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Coast of N.C. Posts: 1,264	Re: To carry or not to carry?? 'm the same as 45nut, but I also did a few illegal things that saved my life. __________________ Signed ~BMP Two classifications of terrorist dead and not dead enough

08-21-2009, 02:23 PM	#6
Doc1911 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 874	Re: To carry or not to carry?? Better to be tried by twelve then carried by six. __________________ _____ Sincerely, Doc NRA Life Member

08-21-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
Brian48 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 133	Re: To carry or not to carry?? Depending on where you're going, crime is not too bad in MA. Carry if you want to take the chance, but take every precaution to conceal it. I don't advocate breaking the law, but as they say, it's better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6.

08-21-2009, 05:16 PM	#8
ARB Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 1,184	Re: To carry or not to carry?? If you are driving and you get busted in say, IL, they can make your life miserable. And I couldn't imagine spending time in a cell in NY. It's a tough one. I, have carried to another state that wasn't kosher with Missouri CCW laws. I was telling my wife the whole time, " watch the speed limit!". That's a long trip across states that may not share the same laws. If I were you, carry something else. It may or may not be worth it. It also depends on how you look. Are you a distinguished person, or someone that the LEO's may look at as suspicious? It sucks but it's true. Good luck, with your decision.

08-21-2009, 08:15 PM	#9
Maximilian II Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northwest GA Posts: 1,381	Re: To carry or not to carry?? In some states like NJ, self-defense isn't even recognized as a potentially legal idea. I try not to go there. __________________ Karma is just justice, without the satisfaction. And I don't believe in justice. -Joe Sarno, bagman.

08-21-2009, 10:14 PM	#10
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: To carry or not to carry?? Good God... why would nayone want ot got ot new yourk in the first place? miek\ gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....