Numerous individuals seek self protection devices following a miss or growing feeling of insecurity. Blackjacks and defense batons often seem attractive. They seem small and convenient to carry. Certain purchasers consider them a means to enhance safety during activities, late shifts, or trips. In New Jersey, having these items is illegal. The state considers blackjacks […]
Balancing School Safety with Second Amendment Protections in New Jersey Tormey Law Firm – New Jersey’s Gun Lawyer Minneapolis’s August 27th school shooting joins the list of increasingly tragic episodes of school gun violence within the United States. Gun control and violence issues are raised again as the community tries to find means of protecting […]
Ghost Gun Laws in New Jersey The US Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, recently upheld the constitutionality of regulations as it pertains to ghost guns, or guns that can be assembled from parts kits. Specifically, a buyer must undergo a federal background check, verify their age is over 21, and there must be serial […]
Understanding NJ’s Zero-Tolerance Gun Laws Gun-related offenses are some of the most strictly enforced crimes in New Jersey, and the consequences for these crimes can be life-altering. New Jersey lawmakers have taken a hard line against gun violence and have zero tolerance for weapons offenses. New Jersey’s gun laws are specific and complex. There is […]
Gun ownership in New Jersey is a highly regulated subject, with many laws in place to help promote public safety and in some cases, limit individual rights to own, possess, purchase, or carry firearms. Among the list of factors that can affect eligibility for owning or possessing firearms, substance abuse or dependency is a significant […]