Question: What are the Gun Laws in New Jersey?

Answer:

Child Access Prevention Law? Yes.
Definition

Juvenile Possession Law? Yes.
Definition

Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law? Yes.
Definition

State Requirements

Rifles and Shotguns

• Permit to purchase rifles and shotguns? Yes. ID card required.
• Registration of rifles and shotguns? No.
• Licensing of owners of rifles and shotguns? No.
• Permit to carry rifles and shotguns? Yes. ID card required.

Handguns

• Permit to purchase handgun? Yes.
• Registration of handguns? No. Police record required for all transfers.
• Licensing of owners of handguns? Yes.
• Permit to carry handguns? Yes.

Other Requirements

• Is there a State waiting period? Up to 30-day wait to acquire permit to purchase any gun.
• Is there a FBI *NICS check for firearm transactions? State system.
• Permit to carry a concealed weapon required? Yes.
• Record of sale: Yes.

*NICS - National Instant Check System

Caution: This summary is meant for general purposes only. Firearm laws frequently change.

Source: Department of the Treasury Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - State Laws And Published Ordinances - Firearms