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New Jersey Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Restricted: Permit required (Permit to Carry); post-Bruen NJ issues to qualified applicants, but carry without a NJ permit is illegal.

RestrictedVerified Jul 12, 2026

Permit required (Permit to Carry); post-Bruen NJ issues to qualified applicants, but carry without a NJ permit is illegal. Minimum age 21. Very restrictive.

Official source: njoag.gov →

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