New Jersey is one of the strictest states when it comes to gun control.
When traveling with a firearm it’s advisable to avoid New Jersey altogether if possible. The gun transport laws are very strict and even when the gun is stored in compliance with federal laws (unloaded, stored in a locked container, etc.) there can be issues.
New Jersey requires that citizens have a FID (Firearm Purchasers Identification card) before they can own any firearms. For more information on New Jersey’s firearms laws click here.
Law | Long-guns | Handguns |
---|---|---|
Permit to Purchase | Yes | Yes |
Open Carry | No | Yes |
Concealed Carry | No | Yes |
State Preemption of Local Restrictions | No | No |
Firearm Registration | No | Yes |
Owner License | No | No |
(often encompasses the open carry permit)
Offical Concealed Carry page for New Jersey.
New Jersey does not honor the permits of any other states.
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