New Jersey Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does New Jersey require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does New Jersey require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does New Jersey require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does New Jersey issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does New Jersey issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does New Jersey have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does New Jersey have a restriction on magazine capacity?
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  A:

  There is a magazine restriction of 15 rounds in New Jersey. It is legal for police officers to have "high capacity magazines" while on duty.

• +Q: Does New Jersey support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does New Jersey have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does New Jersey uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does New Jersey have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does New Jersey have?

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