Carry Law Preemptions for New Jersey
Article 4, § VII, par. 11 Of The New Jersey State Constitution Confers Broad Powers On Municipalities And Counties: Municipalities and counties have the right to regulate the possession, sale, purchase, use and transportation of firearms, explosives and fireworks provided that the rules and regulations are consistent with state and federal law.
New Jersey Laws for Use of Deadly Force
New Jersey Permanent Statutes Title 2C The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice 2C:3-1. Justification an Affirmative Defense; Civil Remedies Unaffected 2C:3-2. Necessity and other justifications in general 2C:3-3. Execution of public duty 2C:3-4 Use of force in self-protection. 2C:3-5. Use of force for the protection of other persons 2C:3-6. Use of force in defense […]
State and City Laws for Carrying Knives
To know more about the laws concerning the use and possession of knives, click on this link.
Laws for Carrying Where Alcohol is Served
The state of New Jersey allows restaurant carrying. “Restaurant carrying” means carrying a firearm in restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages. This may or may not mean that individuals are allowed to sit on the bar area of the restaurant when a firearm is in his or her possession. Nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you not to occupy the […]
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
High Capacity Magazines New Jersey does not allow selling, purchasing, transporting and possession of higher capacity magazines or other feeding devices. Only those who are members of the military force or law enforcement officers are allowed to possess such. New Jersey Revised Statutes § 2C:39-9h. “Larger capacity magazine” refers to any type of container designed […]
New Jersey LEOSA Information
• Memorandum by the NJ Attorney General Regarding LEOSA • NJ Retired Officer’s Right to Carry • Retired Officer Application Instructions • Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act in New Jersey
Relevant Court Cases and Opinions of New Jersey AG
There are no court cases and attorney general opinions related to firearms are found, but this does not mean that there are no court decisions and AG opinions.
Additional Information and Airport Requirements
No laws are found concerning carrying of firearms on airport terminals and parking lots. There is no set time period for the validity of training in New Jersey and no time period specified to establish an individual’s residency. A person who wants to obtain a carry permit from this state should be at least 21 […]
Supplemental Information
A loaded or unloaded firearm is not defined in the law of New Jersey. Because of this, we should assume that an unloaded firearm should not have an attached magazine or ammunition. State of Emergency The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management may have to control during a state of emergency. Their website can be […]
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age requirement to carry and transport an unloaded firearm in a vehicle without the need for any type of permit is 21 years old. Other states require individuals to have Identification Cards and firearms registration. Note: Some states are restrictive when it comes to the possession and transportation of firearms that they only […]