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New Jersey has very strict and harsh gun laws but surprisingly, there are many gun ranges throughout the State. Thus, it’s fair to say that the severe restrictions and penalties outlined in the criminal statutes are not discouraging citizens from using firearms recreationally. Although going to a gun range with your weapon is not entirely […]
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New Jersey is seeing yet another legal challenge to its restrictive laws on firearms, as several gun rights advocacy organizations have filed a lawsuit centered on the constitutionality, or lack thereof, of the state’s rules on carrying guns. The suit names the NJ Attorney General, the Superintendent of the NJ State Police, and multiple individual […]
Wondering if you are allowed to fire a BB gun in NJ? BB guns are legal in this state but, like many areas of the law, their legality is determined by the surrounding circumstances. As such, the answer to many questions surrounding BB guns is not a simple “yes” or “no” response but rather, it […]
New Jersey Simple Assault Charge for Recklessness with a Weapon While you may face numerous charges for recklessness with weapons in New Jersey, some of the most common are for simple assault. Reckless conduct involving a weapon is primarily governed by the Assault statute found under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1 of the criminal code. The Assault statute […]
NY AG Suing the National Rifle Association In early August of 2020, the New York Attorney General, Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against the National Rifle Association. In her suit, she alleges that the NRA has been corrupt for years and has been fraudulently spending the organization’s funds. In addition to suing the NRA, Ms. […]