A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in June 2025 found that states who made their gun laws more permissive after 2010 experienced a higher rate of pediatric firearm mortality. Before reviewing the study, we briefly review the Second Amendment and recent Supreme Court decisions that explain why many states […]
An out-of-state resident from Florida was charged in Mercer County and in Essex County for committing a series of criminal acts related to the unlawful possession of weapons, weapons accessories, and for being a certain person having possession of a weapon due to prior criminal conviction. This individual was subject to criminal charges in different […]
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 […]
Federal Circuit Court Rules on “Underage” Gun Possession A Federal Circuit Court recently ruled that it is unconstitutional to ban individuals between the ages of 18-20 years old from owning firearms, citing that the text of the Second Amendment of the US Constitution includes individuals ages 18-20 years old and to prohibit individuals in that […]