New Jersey generally prohibits the knowing possession of a handgun in any place other than one's own property or place of business without a permit to carry a handgun. New Jersey requires any person seeking to carry a handgun to apply for a permit through the NJSP or local law enforcement.
The Supreme Court of the United States has interpreted this to mean that individuals have a right to own firearms. Currently, the State Constitution provides that the people of New Jersey have the right of enjoying and defending life and liberty, but does not explicitly include a right to firearm ownership.
A Governor's pardon has the power to restore both civil rights and firearm rights. On the other hand, a certificate of rehabilitation, which may be available in other states, does not have the same effect in New Jersey. In New Jersey, only a Governor's pardon can restore firearm rights.
A federal judge has struck down New Jersey's ban on Colt AR-15 rifles but upheld its prohibition of large-capacity ammunition magazines, a split ruling that both gun fans and foes vowed to appeal. In a Tuesday decision, U.S. District Judge Peter G.
It is also illegal for anyone without a valid New York Permit to Carry to transport a handgun, whether loaded or unloaded.
While no law specifically bans open carry, a pistol license to carry is issued to carry concealed. Concealed carry is only legal with a New York Pistol License (NYPL). The minimum age is 21, with the exception of honorably discharged members of the military, who can be any age.
You would need to obtain a concealed carry license. You cannot legally carry a concealed pistol or revolver outside of your home in New York State if you only have a premises license, which only allows you to possess a pistol or revolver in your home or place of business.
For those seeking NYC concealed carry permits, the process now includes: Completing a 16-hour classroom training course. Undergoing 2 hours of live-fire range training. Passing a written test with a score of at least 80 percent.
The Supreme Court of the United States has interpreted this to mean that individuals have a right to own firearms. Currently, the State Constitution provides that the people of New Jersey have the right of enjoying and defending life and liberty, but does not explicitly include a right to firearm ownership.