Prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located near certain businesses and facilities.

This bill (S 1146) prohibits retail firearm dealers from operating within 1,000 feet of specific locations, including schools, childcare centers, healthcare facilities, places of worship, alcohol-serving establishments, parks, and other retail firearm dealers. It directly affects firearm retail businesses by restricting their physical locations. The key provision creates a mandatory buffer zone around these sensitive sites to enhance public safety near community spaces. The bill amends New Jersey’s firearm licensing law (N.J.S.2C:58-2) to enforce this geographic restriction. The measure is currently pending in the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.