The United States House of Representatives is currently considering legislation that would permit out-of-state residents to carry their concealed firearms in New Jersey, and many New Jersey residents have voiced either their support for or opposition to the proposed law. In fact, in an effort to combat the reciprocity law, at least six North Jersey […]
Once again, sadly, our nation reels over a deadly mass shooting and the topic of gun control is at the forefront of headlines and newscasts across America. In fact, many lawmakers and gun control advocates are imploring Congress to tighten national gun laws and regulations in an attempt to prevent future tragedies. But in New […]
New Jersey Changing Laws on Stun Guns New Jersey decided to legalize the possession of stun guns and tasers. In fact, following a public comment period set to end on October 20, 2017, proposed regulations published in the New Jersey Register will take effect and stun guns will be legal. One reason behind the legalization […]
Gun buybacks occurred this past weekend in three New Jersey cities: Newark, Trenton and Camden. These events took place on July 28 and 29, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at these locations: the Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church in Newark, the Friendship Baptist Church in Trenton, and the Antioch Baptist Church in Camden. The […]
On June 8, 2017, the New Jersey Supreme Court overturned the weapon possession conviction of a man who held a machete in his hand during a confrontation in the doorway of his family’s home. In State v. Montalvo, __ N.J.__ (June 8, 2017), the NJ Supreme Court ruled that the defendant was justified in retrieving […]