Middlesex County Handgun Charges Dismissed: What it Could Mean for Future Gun Cases in NJ

New Jersey Superior Court Judge Retroactively Applies Bruen Decision to Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun Charges in Middlesex County, So What’s Next for NJ Laws Restricting Guns? The decision in State vs. Wade concerned the constitutionality of the state’s charges for unlawful handgun possession under New Jersey law that predates the U.S. Supreme Court […]

Appellate Court Addresses Multiple Practices in NJ Firearms Permit Appeals, Forfeitures, and Application Reviews

One Case, Several Key Firearm Law Questions – Explore the New Jersey Appellate Division’s Latest Decision The major issues before the Appellate Court in In re the matter of M.U.’s application for a handgun purchase permit and Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and compelling the sale of his firearms were the constitutionality of the Law Division judge’s […]

Involuntary or Voluntary Commitment Impact on Gun Rights in NJ

Involuntary or Voluntary Commitment Impact on Gun Rights in NJ

In the December 2022 bill responding to the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association vs. Bruen Supreme Court case, the New Jersey legislature changed various gun law provisions in anticipation of more people carrying guns. Bruen opened the door for more gun carrying when it struck down a New York law restricting access to carry permits to all who could […]

Can I Get a Gun Permit as a Non-Resident of New Jersey?

Can I Get a Gun Permit as a Non-Resident of New Jersey?

Rules on Obtaining Firearms Licenses for Non-Residents and Dual-Residents of NJ You may obtain a gun permit as a non-resident in New Jersey. Importantly, when it comes to gun permits, New Jersey treats both residents and non-residents the same. To obtain a gun permit, the non-resident applicant must travel to the nearest state police station […]