Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.

This bill (S 1324) removes the minimum age requirement for retired law enforcement officers to obtain permits to carry handguns in New Jersey. Currently, retired officers must be at least 21 years old to qualify for such permits under state law. The bill amends N.J.S.2C:39-6 to eliminate this age restriction, directly affecting retired police officers, sheriffs, and other former law enforcement personnel. The change would allow retired officers of any age to apply for concealed carry permits without the current 21-year minimum, though they would still need to meet other standard requirements. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.