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New Jersey Transporting Firearms Laws (2026)

Restricted: Without a Permit to Carry, a handgun must be UNLOADED, in a closed fastened case or locked box (or trunk), ammunition separate, and only for limited lawful purposes (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6).

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Without a Permit to Carry, a handgun must be UNLOADED, in a closed fastened case or locked box (or trunk), ammunition separate, and only for limited lawful purposes (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6). No carrying on the person.

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