Please do some research before traveling while armed.

I just learned that a former co-worker is in some deep doo doo in the garbage state of NJ.  He recently retired and took his wife on a road trip.  They ended up in Atlantic City.  After leaving he realized that he left his pistol in the hotel dresser drawer.  Not knowing any better, his wife called to notify management as he drove back to get his gun.  He was met by hotel security and the local authorities.  He was promptly cuffed and stuffed into the local jail for four nights.  His wife was hysterical and had a panic attack that nearly required an ambulance.  

The information that I received (second-hand) is that he received a felony for the gun and another for having it loaded with hollow point ammo.  He was told that staying out of prison would cost a minimum of $10k in legal fees, plus fines and probation.  He will also receive a lifetime ban from all NJ casinos.  I don't know all of this to be true, just what I was told.

This is a 67 year old grandparent that absolutely knew no better and had no ill intent.  Guess what he is most upset about?  Not being able to volunteer at his grand kids' school due to the felonies.  

If your are thinking about traveling to a politically and morally corrupt liberal state that is financially bankrupt, leave your sidearm at home.  My friend is not the first and, unfortunately, won't be the last one this happens to.