New Jersey Towns Enact Strict Gun Zoning Laws Amid Federal Inaction Officials in New Jersey, fed up with federal inaction on gun control, are flexing policy muscles rarely used to regulate gun dealers by passing local zoning codes that effectively ban firearm stores. These enhanced gun regulations will strengthen already-tough gun laws in New Jersey […]
Executive Order 21: New Jersey to Track Gun Crimes by Municipality and Firearm Type NJ Governor Phil Murphy stated that gun violence in New Jersey is not just a problem in Newark, Camden, and Trenton; it’s the entire state of New Jersey’s problem. Consequently, the governor signed Executive Order 21, which he said would let […]
New Jersey Strengthens Domestic Violence Laws with Enhanced Gun Restrictions and Penalties On January 9, 2017, NJ Governor Chris Christie signed into law a bill that will limit gun access to individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses or subject to restraining orders and that will enhance sentencing guidelines for certain domestic violence offenses. Prior to […]
New Jersey Gun Control Bills Blocked by Governor Christie’s Vetoes On August 24, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed two proposed gun control bills: one that would have made it more difficult for New Jersey residents to obtain concealed carry permits and the other that would have authorized a commission to research personalized handguns […]
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