A-3687 bans those on the federal Terrorist Watch list from obtaining firearms permits.
A-3717 requires the state to send relevant records, including mental health records, to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System in order to prevent the issuance of a firearm permit to anyone with a dangerous background.
A-3788 upturns previous regulation that firearms ownership records are private documents and requires them to be available pursuant to the New Jersey's Open Public Records Act.
A-3796 gives illegal firearm owners 180 days to dispose of all guns they may have.
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S-1279 increases the penalty for the unlawful transfer of a firearm to an underage person by making it a second degree crime.
S-2430 orders a "Study Commission on Violence."
S-2468 allows law enforcement to impound the cars of anyone found with an illegal firearm
S-2719 increased the penalty for gun trafficking by making it a second degree crime.
S-2720 declares that all information about handgun permits and the total number of "firearms purchaser identification cards" are public record.
S-2804 increases the penalty for the unlawful possession of firearms by making it a first degree crime and increasing the mandatory minimum sentences.
As you can clearly see from these new regulations, being convicted of a gun related crime in New Jersey can have a severe impact on your life. If you are convicted of a gun related crime, don't wait to call an attorney! An experienced attorney can explain your options and guide you through what can be an extremely stressful and arduous process. As always, feel free to call my office at 718-317-5007 if you are in need of an attorney.
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