Source? Lol.Depends on your county. Some don't want any loaded pistols in the vehicle.
Dont get me started lol.Source? Lol.
I think as long as your in possession with unrestricted license pistols (or revolvers) are fine in a car. Long guns are a different animal.
Some counties tell you that you can carry to and from the range (Oneida). Some say it has to be in a locked box (Onondaga). Both are assuming the typical sportsman or hunting/target restrictions. Some counties like Monroe don't care since you have no restrictions (typically).Dont get me started lol.
As far as some counties and pistol in vehicles it is my understanding (I am not sure) that it only applied to when you were not in the vehicle with it.
Why would you do this?I have a full carry unrestriced license to carry a pistol in NY state.
Does anyone know the law regarding carrying my pistol in my car mounted to the underside of the steering column loaded?
First off, I was just ribbing you a bit, no offense intended, it was seriously meant in good fun. But now I'm confused by your response, because you were the one that said it depends on the county some don't want loaded guns in vehicle and I was the one saying if there are no restrictions it doesn't matter. This response seems to be a complete 180? Don't want to derail thread with this. And, FWIW, the OP has another thread with same topic that I responded directly to the law. Bottom line, I don't see any problem with it as long as OP remains in possession of gun.Nothing beyond what is on these forums. Why should restrictions make a difference as to wether or not you can carry it loaded? They are administrative only. Considering he was questioning the law, why should restrictions matter?
No, I mean "why do restrictions matter" in this respect. Some counties issue permits with no restrictions (No hunting/target or sportsmans, etc.) but they still may have their own rules regarding the license wether it is restricted or not. Such as how firearms must be secured, how they may be transported (as is relevant here), how they must be added etc.First off, I was just ribbing you a bit, no offense intended, it was seriously meant in good fun. But now I'm confused by your response, because you were the one that said it depends on the county some don't want loaded guns in vehicle and I was the one saying if there are no restrictions it doesn't matter. This response seems to be a complete 180? Don't want to derail thread with this. And, FWIW, the OP has another thread with same topic that I responded directly to the law. Bottom line, I don't see any problem with it as long as OP remains in possession of gun.
Please note: the first option is "on your person"...why would you not have you pistol on your person in your vehicle? I can see "secured in the vehicle" rather than loose on a seat to fly around if you had an accident... I think it should be secured and out of sight if you are NOT in the vehicle and the pistol is (so it cannot be stolen), but whatever...My pistol is always on my person, and that would cover this judge's order.Here is Oneida County's Judge Dwyer's take on this (an excerpt):
Please note that stamped on the face of your pistol license is the legend "HUNTING, TARGET, CAMPING & HIKING". These are restrictions placed on your license that indicate during what activities you may carry your handgun. You may possess a firearm on your person or securely in your vehicle when engaged in hunting, fishing and trapping....
According to the pistol office, "secured in your vehicle" means some sort of a mechanical lock, box, etc. that SECURES the gun to the vehicle. A holster doesn't count, and inside the console or glove box with the vehicle doors locked doesn't count. Even something as simple as a cable lock around the seat frame is ok, as long as the gun is secured.
Again, this is Oneida County's take on this.
Except of course that OP stated "I have a full carry unrestriced license to carry a pistol in NY state." so it would seem none of this is relevant to his question. I believe with exception of NYC, with a NYS UNRESTRICTED permit, you may possess a loaded handgun in your vehicle and am not aware of any laws or regulations prohibiting it from being holstered, whether attached to your person, or otherwise, so long as its concealed.Here is Oneida County's Judge Dwyer's take on this (an excerpt):
Please note that stamped on the face of your pistol license is the legend "HUNTING, TARGET, CAMPING & HIKING". These are restrictions placed on your license that indicate during what activities you may carry your handgun. You may possess a firearm on your person or securely in your vehicle when engaged in hunting, fishing and trapping....
According to the pistol office, "secured in your vehicle" means some sort of a mechanical lock, box, etc. that SECURES the gun to the vehicle. A holster doesn't count, and inside the console or glove box with the vehicle doors locked doesn't count. Even something as simple as a cable lock around the seat frame is ok, as long as the gun is secured.
Again, this is Oneida County's take on this.