New Jersey
| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Permit to Purchase? | Yes | Yes | Lifetime purchase card required. Different one for handguns. | |
| Firearm registration? | No | No* | *Police record of transfers. | |
| Owner license required? | No | No | Purchase card is for purchase only | |
| "Assault weapon" law? | Yes | Yes | 15 round magazine limit. Assault weapons are allowed with license but are rarely issued unless you are a law enforcement officer or show specific need. LEOs are issued Assault weapon licenses for personal weapons as well. | |
| Carry permits issued? | *Yes | Yes | New Jersey is a "may-issue state by law. Although it rarely issues carry permits to any applicants unless you are a law enforcement officer or show specific need. | |
| Open carry? | No | Yes | Licensed open-carry allowed. Licenses rarely issued. | |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | ||
| NFA weapons restricted? | Yes | Yes | Almost all NFA weapons are restricted. Allowed with license but rarely granted unless you are a law enforcement officer or show specific need. | |
| Peaceable Journey laws? | Yes | Yes |
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