Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
This bill (S 2311) extends the validity period of New Jersey's firearms purchaser identification cards from their current term to four years. It requires all applicants for these cards or handgun purchase permits to complete mandatory training before issuance. The bill also updates procedures for transferring firearms to heirs or legatees (though specific new procedures aren't detailed in the provided text). These changes directly affect New Jersey residents seeking firearm licenses or permits, as they alter application requirements and card validity. The legislation amends existing firearm regulations under N.J.S.2C:58-3.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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John McKeon
DDemocratic
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Shirley Turner
DDemocratic
Co
Teresa Ruiz
DDemocratic
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