As gun permit attorneys in New Jersey, we stay abreast of all the latest developments in this complex area of the law, which is constantly changing. A recent directive from the Courts, dated December 22, 2022, provides new information that applicants for firearms purchaser identification cards, handgun purchase permits, and…
A recent United States Supreme Court decision has made it much easier to obtain a carry permit in New Jersey. Our firm represents responsible gun owners in a variety of gun permit matters, so this is an area of law that we monitor closely. What follows is a non-exhaustive list…
Gun owners must always remember that the issuance of a domestic violence temporary restraining order, or TRO, can result in at least a temporary seizure of their weapons and firearms purchaser identification card. On the surface, the typical chain of events is fairly straight forward. A member of the same…
Legislation governing the ownership and use of firearms, and the operation of gun shops, typically originates on the federal and/or state level. As any New Jersey gun owner knows, our State already has some of the most restrictive gun laws in the country. Certain cities and towns in different states…
Michael McGovern applied for a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (“FPIC”) and Handgun Purchase Permit (“HPP”) in Jersey City. McGovern completed all of the standard application forms required by the New Jersey State Police. Apparently, the State Police forms, which are required and authorized by statute, were not sufficient for the…
Two recent decisions from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit send conflicting messages on gun rights. In the earlier case, San Diego County required applicants for a concealed carry permit to show good cause for carrying a concealed weapon. It was the County’s position that a…