NEW JERSEY · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in New Jersey (1970)
Restricted
Summary
Open carry: PROHIBITED for handguns; permit-to-carry technically allows OC but is essentially never issued for it. Concealed: shall-issue post-Bruen with sensitive places (Ch. 131).
Notable
Hollow-point ammunition possession restricted outside home or range.
Penalties
Firearms is RESTRICTED in New Jersey — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms is restricted in New Jersey, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact New Jersey statute that restricts firearms — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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