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 […]
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 […]
Active Shooter Plans Required for Large Venues in NJ: What it Means and Why it Matters Recent legislation in New Jersey aims to prevent unnecessary casualties in a shooter event by bolstering emergency response preparedness. New Jersey state legislative bill S-721 requires large public venues, movie theaters, and houses of worship to submit emergency plans […]
Can Police Open the Door to my Car if I’m Driving with a Gun in New Jersey? There are only certain scenarios in which an officer can open the door to a person’s car in New Jersey. In an Appellate Division gun case, State v. Gray, the judges deemed a police officer’s unannounced and unwarranted […]
As a result of the new legislation signed by Governor Murphy into law on December 22nd, 2022, all firearm carriers are now required to take out insurance policies in an amount no less than $300,000 covering any property damage, injury and/or death. The insurance policy must be maintained for incidents arising out of the maintenance, […]