Can You Legally Shoot a BB Gun in NJ?

Can You Legally Shoot a BB Gun in NJ?

Wondering if you are allowed to fire a BB gun in NJ? BB guns are legal in this state but, like many areas of the law, their legality is determined by the surrounding circumstances. As such, the answer to many questions surrounding BB guns is not a simple “yes” or “no” response but rather, it […]

What is the Charge for Reckless Conduct with a Weapon in NJ?

What is the Charge for Reckless Conduct with a Weapon in NJ?

New Jersey Simple Assault Charge for Recklessness with a Weapon While you may face numerous charges for recklessness with weapons in New Jersey, some of the most common are for simple assault. Reckless conduct involving a weapon is primarily governed by the Assault statute found under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1 of the criminal code. The Assault statute […]

Attorney General of New York Files Suit Pursuing NRA Dissolution

Attorney General of New York Files Suit Pursuing NRA Dissolution

NY AG Suing the National Rifle Association In early August of 2020, the New York Attorney General, Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against the National Rifle Association. In her suit, she alleges that the NRA has been corrupt for years and has been fraudulently spending the organization’s funds. In addition to suing the NRA, Ms. […]

State v. Heller Gun Case

State v. Heller Gun Case

U.S. Supreme Court Makes Important Decision Regarding Right to Possess Firearms The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” This single sentence has sparked endless and controversial […]

Gun Show Loophole: What It Means and How it Applies in New Jersey

Gun Show Loophole: What It Means and How it Applies in New Jersey

What is the Gun Show Loophole? Presently, federal law requires all federally licensed firearms dealers to conduct background checks before selling a person a firearm. Moreover, the law makes it unlawful for any person to sell or transfer a firearm to any person the seller knows or has reasonable cause to believe cannot lawfully purchase […]