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, […]
The Supreme Court’s decision in N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, 142 S. Ct. 2111 (2022) demanded changes from states like New Jersey in order to comply with the decision. In response to the need to reformulate New Jersey’s laws regarding carrying a gun, the state adopted a new law which, among other […]
New Jersey legislation targets many public safety concerns with tough sanctions, including DWI offenses and gun violations. Some of the strictest laws pertain to gun purchasing and ownership, especially. Thus, when you apply for a gun permit, the state wants to know that you are a law-abiding, responsible citizen and not a danger to the […]