Sensitive Places Law Update: Major Court Ruling Reversed in New Jersey

A Reversal by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals Puts Sensitive Locations for Carrying Weapons Back in Play in NJ Most of New Jersey’s gun restrictions are again enforceable after reviewing Koons v. Platkin, D.N.J., No. 1:22-cv-07464. The federal appeals court lifted an injunction imposed by Judge Renee Marie Bumb of the New Jersey District […]

New Jersey AG Takes Steps to Monitor Firearms Applications

New Jersey AG Takes Steps to Monitor Firearms Applications

Law Enforcement Directed to Report Data on All Newly Processed Firearms Permit Applications Statewide in NJ Since last year’s Supreme Court decision expanding firearm carry rights, New Jersey has made concerted efforts to respond with new gun laws and data collection systems to inform policymakers of the effects of the decision and guide decision making […]

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 […]