Allows honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard to carry handgun.

This bill (S 1898) amends New Jersey's firearm law to allow honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard to carry handguns. It adds veterans to the list of individuals exempt from standard firearm restrictions under N.J.S.2C:39-6, provided they comply with background checks and training requirements outlined in subsection j. The key provision removes a barrier preventing these veterans from legally carrying handguns in New Jersey, aligning their rights with other exempt groups like active law enforcement officers. The bill does not change existing restrictions for the general public or require new licensing for veterans beyond standard state requirements.