The fact is, for almost everyone in New Jersey, the simple act of transporting your gun from one place to another without a carry permit can be a crime. However, we may be able to challenge the way in which the gun was discovered—for example, if the officer lacked probable cause to search your vehicle and the gun was not in plain sight. Additionally, if you were carrying your gun in the trunk apart from the ammunition (out of your reach), gun charges may not stick absent other factors.