Clint, while I am not from NY and do not claim to know their laws I will throw my 2 cents out there since yours came up... I know it is illegal here in va to have a loaded weapon in a vehicle.. however you can leave your blackpowder gum loaded while in transport.. it is considered unloaded if there is no cap on the gun. That way you dont have to shot it at the end of the days hunt as long as you take the cap off it...

Maybe Davidmils friend had his uncapped. Trying to give him the bennifit of the doubt and not jump up and point fingers.

David... tell your buddy to send some of those dumb deer down here to Va!! lol