Category Archives: weapons charges
New Jersey Firearms Law Could Lead NYPD Police to Be Arrested
Under a new law, New York officers could be arrested in New Jersey if they travel through the state of New Jersey, off-duty, with a high-capacity firearm magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds. However, legislation is pending which would allow officers to travel with the firearms between the two states, even while… Read More »
New Jersey Governor Signs New Gun-Related Bans Into Law
On June 13th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed new gun prohibitions into law; legislation that establishes background checks on private gun sales, bars armor-piercing bullets, and reduces magazine capacity. Below, we discuss these new provisions in detail, and why there could be law enforcement concerns associated with them. What They Do In sum,… Read More »
New Jersey Township Considers Making Sale Of Guns And Ammunition Illegal In Some Areas
One New Jersey Township–Piscataway–is considering passing an ordinance that would make it illegal to sell ammunition or firearms within 1,000 feet of “sensitive” locations, including bars, college campuses, daycare centers, medical facilities, parks, places of worship, schools, and similar locations. Local leaders have noted that it is part of an effort to take things… Read More »
Congress May Soon Affect Gun And Weapons Charges in New Jersey
New Jersey is one of 10 states that will not honor concealed carry permits issued outside its borders; instead, in order to get a permit to carry a concealed weapon in New Jersey, one must demonstrate that there is a “justifiable need,” or good reason to believe that your life or the life of… Read More »
The Shocking Reality of Stun Gun Laws
Personal protection is very important to most Americans. Every year people invest millions in ways to protect their homes, their cars, but especially themselves. Protection can come in many forms. Often times, individuals will invest in advanced security systems, however this does not protect them from dangers outside of their homes. To answer this… Read More »
Gun Running: The Risks of Selling Firearms
The country is currently plagued with the specter of mass shootings. The access to firearms, regardless of political ideology, is surprisingly simple for individuals who should not be presented with that access. In fact, the value of firearms is so great that the market for illegal weapons often induces individuals to participate in their… Read More »
Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the State of New York
In New York, thousands of illegal firearms are obtained each year from unlicensed street dealers, illegal transactions with licensed dealers, or through friends and family by a sale and/or theft. Recently, six individuals in New York City were formally charged after they illegally sold 74 guns to undercover police officers in and around New… Read More »
