New Jersey 2A News
Phil Murphy’s New State Budget to Punish Gun Owners
New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy faces criticism for a budget proposal seeking significant fee increases on Firearms Identification Cards, purchase permits, and concealed carry permits. Critics argue that these measures would restrict citizens’ Second Amendment rights, with past fee hikes already facing legal challenges.
Did the Governor and Attorney General Compliment NJ FFLs?
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew Platkin claim that federally-regulated firearms dealers in the state lawfully sell guns, citing a report from Brady United. Will they next claim that the sky is blue?
Interview with Gregg Mele, Candidate to Replace Corrupt NJ Senator Bob Menendez
New Jersey desperately needs to flip at least one its two US Senate seats red. We have the 2nd Amendment absolutist for the job. Gregg is a highly qualified, honest and sincere, candidate that cares about the people of New Jersey. We recently sat down with him for an interview.
New Jersey Attorney General Supports Ammo Ban
Now that the White House has its very own office of gun control, Attorneys General across the country are writing Santa letters. What are they asking for? A ban on the sale of Lake City 5.56 to civilians.
N.J. Armed Robberies Make the Case for Carry
A string of robberies and assaults by armed criminals in NJ willing to use violence further reinforces the case for citizen carry. Read John Petrolino’s editorial to learn more about these crimes and how they’re being handled by the legal system.
I Don’t Have Time to Listen to Gun For Hire Radio
Many of us know Anthony Colandro and his Gun for Hire Podcast as a primary source of information regarding the 2nd Amendment in New Jersey. Are you one of the people that doesn’t have the time to listen for less than an hour each week yet you expect the information to be spoon fed to you on demand?
Watch/Listen to Oral Arguments in the 3rd Circuit Re: New Jersey’s Sensitive Places – Koons/Seigel v. Platkin
On October 25, 2023 at 11AM Eastern Time, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the now-combined Koons/Siegel v. Platkin. In June of this year, a three-Judge panel of the 3rd Circuit reinstated large portions of the New Jersey carry killer bill that laid out a long list of sensitive places that are off-limits to concealed carry of firearms. The decision was outside of the bounds set forth in the Bruen decision and clearly unconstitutional. Now we have our day in court.
N.J. Attorney General Matt ‘Stuart’ Platkin Reminds us to Stay Vigilant
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin loves to stay visible on social media and through press releases. It’s unfortunate that his words are meaningless and virtually powerless. It’s all an optics play.
ANJRPC Seeks Judgement in Mag Ban and Assault Weapons Cases
ANJRPC continues to aggressively represent it’s members through litigation against New Jersey’s gamut of over-reaching and unconstitutional gun laws. Read about the most recent developments in the currently-consolidated cases of ANJRPC v. Platkin, Cheeseman v. Platkin, and Ellman v. Platkin.
NJ Issues NEW Qualification for Concealed Carry Holders
Although we shouldn’t have to “qualify” to exercise a core civil right, the State of NJ has eased the PTC qualifications to a more reasonable level and extended the deadline to December 31, 2023, thanks to the hard work of Dan Schmutter and Scott Bach of ANJRPC, Evan Nappen, and Anthony Colandro (Gun for Hire).
NJ PTC Holders — Take This Seriously!
Have a New Jersey PTC? You’re a target now.
If you have a PTC or are planning to get one, this article is for you. The 2nd Amendment is YOUR right and it’s incredibly important to exercise it intelligently and responsibly for myriad reasons.
NJ Passes New Law That Makes A Crime… A Crime
New Jersey’s anti-gun government recently scored a big “win” with a 75-0 vote making gun trafficking (already a crime) into a crime…
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