New Jersey Stalking Allegations and Loss of Firearms Rights After Stalking Convictions Stalking may not seem like a big deal, but a conviction or even a restraining order as a result of an accusation of stalking can have a significant impact on the alleged stalker’s life. Along with the potential for a jail or prison […]
The United States Supreme Court will Soon Decide Whether to Uphold or Strike Down the Prohibition on Firearms Possession for those Convicted of Domestic Violence or Subject to Restraining Orders The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in the U.S. v. Rahimi case regarding the issue of domestic violence, protective orders, and gun rights. Currently, […]
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 […]
Leonard Cottrell Jr. fought on the front lines in the Iraq War. Now, he feels like he is fighting on the frontlines at home in New Jersey for the right to bear arms. Cottrell recently told the media that he was working at Wawa on June 14 when he got a call from his wife […]
A recent study in Connecticut found that “risk-based” gun removal laws reduced the number of suicides resulting from use of a firearm. In fact, the study concluded that for approximately every 10 guns collected, one suicide was prevented. A risk-based gun removal law is a law that permits a judge to enter an order of […]