An out-of-state resident from Florida was charged in Mercer County and in Essex County for committing a series of criminal acts related to the unlawful possession of weapons, weapons accessories, and for being a certain person having possession of a weapon due to prior criminal conviction. This individual was subject to criminal charges in different […]
Ghost Gun Laws in New Jersey The US Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, recently upheld the constitutionality of regulations as it pertains to ghost guns, or guns that can be assembled from parts kits. Specifically, a buyer must undergo a federal background check, verify their age is over 21, and there must be serial […]
Understanding NJ’s Zero-Tolerance Gun Laws Gun-related offenses are some of the most strictly enforced crimes in New Jersey, and the consequences for these crimes can be life-altering. New Jersey lawmakers have taken a hard line against gun violence and have zero tolerance for weapons offenses. New Jersey’s gun laws are specific and complex. There is […]
Federal Circuit Court Rules on “Underage” Gun Possession A Federal Circuit Court recently ruled that it is unconstitutional to ban individuals between the ages of 18-20 years old from owning firearms, citing that the text of the Second Amendment of the US Constitution includes individuals ages 18-20 years old and to prohibit individuals in that […]
Gun ownership in New Jersey is a highly regulated subject, with many laws in place to help promote public safety and in some cases, limit individual rights to own, possess, purchase, or carry firearms. Among the list of factors that can affect eligibility for owning or possessing firearms, substance abuse or dependency is a significant […]