Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.

This bill would amend New Jersey's firearms law to specifically prohibit anyone named on the federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining a firearms identification card or a permit to purchase a handgun. The bill adds this as a specific disqualification under current law, which currently allows denials for reasons like criminal convictions or mental health concerns. If an applicant is denied based on this provision, they can challenge the denial in court by presenting evidence they are not the person on the watchlist, while the chief of police or superintendent must prove it is the same person by a preponderance of evidence. The bill directly affects individuals listed on the federal Terrorist Watchlist who seek to legally purchase or possess firearms in New Jersey.