New Jersey
New Jersey has some of the strongest gun laws in the country. From comprehensive background checks to disarming domestic abusers to a strong Extreme Risk law, New Jersey’s laws are a model for other states.
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In an average year, 427 people die by guns in New Jersey.
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in the country for Gun Law Strength.
New Jersey has laws to encourage “smart gun” technology and to combat the growing danger of untraceable, undetectable, and downloadable ghost guns. To become a safer state, New Jersey must combat the epidemic of daily gun violence in its cities and ensure its laws are effectively implemented.
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New Jersey Laws
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Background Checks
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Charleston Loophole
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Extreme Risk Law
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Ghost Guns
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Guns Not Forced on College Campuses
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High Capacity Magazine Prohibition
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No Broad Preemption Law
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No Guns in K-12 Schools
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No Stand Your Ground Law
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Permit Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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Prohibition for Convicted Dating Partners
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Prohibition for Dating Partners under Restraining Orders
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Relinquishment for Convicted Domestic Abusers
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Relinquishment for Domestic Abusers Under Restraining Orders
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Secure Storage
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Training Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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School Threat Assessment Teams
