May 17, 2013
The state Senate approved several gun control measures on Monday, May 13, and the New Jersey Assembly has placed them on their calendar for consideration this Monday, May 20 at 1:00 pm. The Assembly floor agenda is subject to change. The remaining bills passed in the Senate on May 13 may require action in Assembly committees before they can be taken up on the Assembly floor. As of today, the Assembly is currently scheduled to consider the following bills, among others:
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May 9, 2013
Proposed anti-gun laws that have been debated and discussed for weeks in Trenton continue to move closer to approval in the state legislature. Many of these onerous legislative proposals, previously reported here by the NRA-ILA, have already passed in the Assembly and are now tentatively scheduled for floor action in the Senate on Monday, May 13. The state legislature has reached a critical point in its process, and New Jersey gun owners must continue to pressure state lawmakers to defeat these dangerous gun bills.
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May 3, 2013
The Statehouse in Trenton was bustling this week with gun owners who turned out to oppose yet another round of gun control during a two-day hearing. On Tuesday and Thursday, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee heard testimony on the firearm bills previously reported here.
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April 26, 2013
Next week, the New Jersey Senate will be introducing their gun control package. Next Tuesday and Thursday, the New Jersey Senate Law and Public Safety Committee will be hearing testimony on these bills. After sifting through the 22 anti-gun bills that passed in the Assembly in February, the state Senate has chosen those they plan to focus on, and the list of attacks on your rights is long.
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February 22, 2013
Yesterday, the New Jersey State Assembly passed over 20 pieces of anti-gun legislation that we previously reported on here. These bills now go to the state Senate and can be heard at any time, so please begin contacting your state Senator. We have been told that action on these bills is likely to happen in March or April, however, continue to follow NRA-ILA alerts. When these bills do start to move in the Senate, New Jersey Second Amendment supporters will need to protest in record numbers against them.
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February 14, 2013
Yesterday, the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee passed twenty anti-gun bills over the vehement protest of gun owners. Their hearing was moved to a larger committee room when it became obvious gun owner turnout was going to exceed expectations, but the room still wasn’t big enough. Audio was piped into another overflow room and still more gun owners gathered outside the Capitol. The state police issued an emergency demonstration permit due to the estimated crowd of more than 500 gun owners in attendance.
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February 11, 2013
On Wednesday, February 13th, the New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee will hear more than twenty extreme anti-gun bills. These bills, which border on being some of the worst anti-gun legislation currently being considered in the United States, are attempts that will fail to prevent future crime. Past attempts at similar legislation have proven that they do not prevent crime and only punish law-abiding gun owners. If these bills pass through committee, they could be considered by the full Assembly as soon as this Thursday. You must act now!
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February 8, 2013
Since the beginning of the New Year, NRA-ILA alerts have detailed the massive anti-gun package being crafted at the State House. The time has NOW arrived for gun owners to come together and stand up in Trenton for our Second Amendment rights. The Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee is meeting at 10:00 a.m. this Wednesday, February 13 to consider and vote on more than twenty anti-gun bills.
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February 1, 2013
For three days next week, Governor Chris Christie’s newly-created task force will hold public hearings in Camden, Lincroft and Newark to discuss crime and violence issues in New Jersey. Governor Christie’s office issued a media advisory this week with details about the hearings, including dates and locations. NRA members are encouraged to attend and respectfully voice their opinions. It is important that this discussion focus on real problems like mental health and the societal issues that lead to violence.
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January 25, 2013
Yesterday, NRA members began contacting the Senate and Assembly Majority Leaders and have overwhelmed their offices with phone calls and e-mails! Your telephone calls are making a difference in New Jersey! It is important that you now redirect these calls from leadership to your own state Senator and Assemblymen. Remind them that law-abiding New Jersey gun owners are already subject to some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, and these laws have been proven ineffective at reducing crime. Tell them their constituents oppose further restrictions on their Second Amendment Rights, and urge your legislators to introduce reasonable legislation to rationally address existing crime problems and empower the law-abiding to protect themselves and loved ones. Don’t let anti-gun zealots in Trenton punish the law-abiding gun owner. Below is a list of some of the worst bills in play so far this session. While many other bad bills have been filed, your action is needed NOW to stop the most egregious among them:
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January 24, 2013
Contact legislative leadership immediately!
Law-abiding New Jersey gun owners are already subject to some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, and these laws have proven ineffective at reducing crime. The majority leadership in Trenton is under tremendous pressure to blame you for the actions of violent and insane criminals. Instead of introducing reasonable legislation to rationally address existing crime problems and empower the law-abiding to protect themselves and loved ones, anti-gun zealots in the legislature are proposing laws that will only punish law-abiding gun owners. Your action is needed NOW to stop these bills:
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January 15, 2013
The New Jersey Legislature convened last week, and has made restricting our Second Amendment rights a priority this session. While our NRA-ILA state lobbyist works to defend your rights in Trenton, your action will be needed to stop the assaults on your civil liberties. Your NRA-ILA has been has been monitoring the following misguided anti-gun bills, and will continue to keep you updated on this and other legislation as session progresses in the Garden State.
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December 13, 2012
On Monday, December 10, the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously, 5-0, to allow deer hunting on Sundays on private property. New Jersey is one of only eleven states that restrict or ban hunting on Sundays. This antiquated “Blue Law” makes it difficult for hunters who work standard work weeks, or who have family responsibilities on Saturdays, to maintain their hunting traditions
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October 5, 2012
Don't Miss the New Jersey State Association Annual Meeting Banquet on October 13! Come join New Jersey's Second Amendment leaders at the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC) combined Annual Meeting Banquet and Friends of NRA Dinner & Auction on Saturday, October 13 starting at 6:00 p.m. ANJRPC is the official NRA State Affiliate in New Jersey (www.anjrpc.org).
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June 8, 2012
Yesterday, the New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee considered Assembly Bill 1216, legislation that would increase the penalty for possession of a “firearm” on the grounds of an educational institution, raising it from a third degree crime to a second degree crime. This committee passed this unnecessary legislation by a 7 to 4 party-line vote.
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June 6, 2012
Tomorrow, June 7, at 2:00 p.m., the New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider Assembly Bill 1216, legislation that would increase the penalty for possession of a “firearm” on the grounds of an educational institution, raising it from a third degree crime to a second degree crime
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February 1, 2012
Thanks to the overwhelming number of phone calls and e-mails from dedicated NRA members, the New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee decided to hold Assembly Bill 588 for further study. While this fight is not over, this is a big win for gun owners in the Garden State. During Monday’s hearing, Assembly Bill 1013 passed in the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee with amendments that attempt to address gun owner concerns and has been referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee where further amendments may occur.
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January 27, 2012
On Monday, January 30, the New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider Assembly Bill 588 and Assembly Bill 1013. The hearing will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Committee Room 16, 4th Floor, State House Annex in Trenton.
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January 13, 2012
Last Tuesday, the first day of the 215th session of the New Jersey Legislature, Assembly Bill 857 was introduced. Introduced by Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose (R-24), A 857 would repeal New Jersey’s law which allows residents to purchase only one handgun per month. Current law states, “A dealer shall not knowingly deliver more than one handgun to any person within any 30-day period.”
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September 30, 2011
Gun rights attorney and author Evan Nappen is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC) combined Annual Meeting Banquet and Friends of NRA Dinner & Auction on Saturday, October 15 starting at 6:00 p.m. ANJRPC is the official NRA State Affiliate in New Jersey.
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February 14, 2011
Assembly Bill 3807, sponsored by Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald (D-6) and Assemblyman Annette Quijano (D-20), has been introduced in the New Jersey Assembly. If passed, A3807 would reduce the maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds from 15. This legislation is an example of yet another attempt to restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens, while doing nothing to actually combat crime.
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December 8, 2010
On Monday the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee favorably reported S2190 from Committee and referred the bill to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. Sponsored by State Senator Fred Madden (D-4), S2190 directs the State Police to establish a “handgun purchaser identification card” which would permit the sale, transfer and delivery of handguns between cardholders and retail dealers only.
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December 6, 2010
This afternoon at 2:00 p.m. today, Monday December 6th, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee is scheduled to hear S2190, sponsored by State Senator Fred Madden (D-4), which...
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December 3, 2010
In a case that has drawn national attention, a New Jersey gun owner has been sentenced to seven years in prison for having two unloaded, cased handguns in his car trunk while moving to a new home.
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November 16, 2010
On Monday, November 15, the New Jersey State Government, Wagering and Tourism Committee approved S2379 by a 3 to 1 vote. Introduced by State Senator’s Barbara Buono (D-18) and Loretta Weinberg (D-37), this legislation would require organizations such as the NRA and the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC), to send information regarding their contributions to the government.
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November 12, 2010
In a blatant attempt by entrenched New Jersey politicians to strong arm citizens who oppose their re-election, Senator Barbara Buono (D-18) and Senator Loretta Weinberg have introduced legislation which would require certain contributors to “issue advocacy organizations”, including the NRA and ANJRPC, to have their names, addresses and their employers’ information sent to the government.
S2379, if passed, will mandate that any “issue advocacy organization” classified under IRS Code as a 501(C)(3), 501(C)(4) or 527 that engages in the election or defeat of any person to state or local elective office; the passage or defeat of any public question; or that provides political information on any candidate, must submit the names and addresses of contributors and their employers to the Election Law Enforcement Commission.
Please contact the members of the Senate Committee today and urge him or her to oppose S2379!
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October 22, 2010
Renowned author, economist, and Fox News contributor John Lott is scheduled to be keynote speaker at the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC) combined Annual Meeting Banquet and Friends of NRA Dinner & Auction on Saturday, October 23 starting at 6:00 p.m.
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June 15, 2010
Thanks to your calls, A2595 sponsored by Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein (D-14), was discussed before the Assembly Judiciary Committee today but held without a vote.
A2595 is a blatant attempt by entrenched New Jersey Politicians to strong arm citizens who oppose their re-election. If passed, A2595 would mandate that any “issue advocacy organization” classified under IRS Code as a 501(C) (3), 501 (C) (4) or 527 that engages in the election or defeat of any person to State or local elective office; the passage or defeat of any public question; or that provides political information on any candidate, must submit the names and addresses of contributors and their employers to the Election Law Enforcement Commission.
The NRA will continue to watch this bill and work to ensure that our members privacy and right to participate within the legislative and political process without the threat of retaliation is protected.
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June 11, 2010
In a blatant attempt by entrenched New Jersey politicians to strong arm citizens who oppose their re-election, Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein (D-14) and her co-sponsors have introduced...
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June 11, 2010
In a blatant attempt by entrenched New Jersey politicians to strong arm citizens who oppose their re-election, Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein (D-14) and her co-sponsors have introduced legislation which would require certain contributors to “issue advocacy organizations”, including the NRA, to have their names, addresses and their employers information sent to the government. A2595, if passed, will mandate that any “issue advocacy organization” classified under IRS Code as a 501(C) (3), 501 (C) (4) or 527 that engages in the election or defeat of any person to State or local elective office; the passage or defeat of any public question; or that provides political information on any candidate, must submit the names and addresses of contributors and their employers to the Election Law Enforcement Commission.
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April 22, 2010
Last month, the NRA-ILA sent a statewide email which announced the first scheduled bear hunt in New Jersey since 2005. The information below provides an opportunity for your voice to be heard in support of the bear hunt.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Fish and Game Council have submitted the proposed, Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy (CBBMP) for publication in the April 19 edition of New Jersey Register.
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March 19, 2010
Last week, the New Jersey Fish and Game Council unanimously approved a bear management policy that includes a six day bear hunt, beginning December 6. Acting Department of Environment...
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January 26, 2010
On Tuesday, January 12, Assembly Bill 1384, the “Citizens’ Protection Act” was introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly. It has been referred to the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee where it is awaiting a hearing.
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January 20, 2010
The Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court of New Jersey seeking nullification of the recently enacted one-gun-a-month gun rationing law.
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January 15, 2010
On Tuesday, January 12, Senate Bill 3104/Assembly Bill 4361was signed into law by Governor Jon Corzine (D). S3104/A4361 attempts to address the problems with New Jersey's "one-gun-a-month" law; however, it falls far short. While it will, in very limited circumstances, allow a law-abiding person to purchase multiple handguns, an individual will only be able to do so after filing a formal application with the State Police. In addition, the individual will need to justify why they "need" to purchase these firearms together and why it would not be “feasible or practical” to purchase the firearms separately. New Jersey gun owners are already some of the most heavily regulated in the nation and New Jersey's "one-gun-a-month" law simply heaps additional complications on an already overly burdensome process. We would like to thank those NRA members who contacted their legislators requesting that they broaden the exemptions to New Jersey’s “one-gun-a-month” law and for continuing the fight against further encroachment of our Second Amendment rights and freedoms in the Garden State.
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January 8, 2010
Yesterday, the New Jersey Assembly voted unanimously (73-0-3) to approve S3104/A4361.
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January 4, 2010
Today, the New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee voted unanimously 6 to 0 to approve S3104/A4361, which was drafted in response to recommendations put forth by the Firearms Task Force created after the midnight passage of New Jersey’s gun rationing law.
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January 2, 2010
On Monday, January 4 at 10:00 am in State House Annex Room 9, the New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on S3104/A4361. It is important that members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee hear from you today! Pending introduction and referral, the Committee has also posted a possible hearing on AJR133-Creates Firearms Advisory Task Force (D-Burzichelli). While no language is available for AJR133, this bill might seek a permanent Firearms Task Force where all firearm laws may be open to review. NRA-ILA will keep you updated as soon as language is public. S3104/A4361 passed the full Senate in December by a vote of 38 to 0. This bill was drafted in response to recommendations put forth by the Firearms Task Force, which was created after the midnight passage of New Jersey’s gun rationing law.
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December 11, 2009
On Thursday, December 10, the New Jersey Senate passed three bills of interest to New Jersey gun owners. Two bills, S3068/A4304 and S3076/A4301 both head to Governor Corzine’s desk for his consideration and S3104 moves to the Assembly for consideration in January.
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