Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law.
This bill clarifies that BB guns commonly used for recreation (which fire small pellets using air or compressed air at low speed) are not classified as firearms under New Jersey law. As a result, these devices will no longer require firearm permits, background checks, or other licensing under state law. The amendment specifically excludes such BB guns from the legal definition of "firearm" in New Jersey statutes. This change directly affects BB gun owners, retailers, and law enforcement by removing firearm regulatory requirements for these devices. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Party
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P
John DiMaio
RRepublican
Co
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
Greg Myhre
RRepublican
Co
Paul Kanitra
RRepublican
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