New Jersey 2A News
Readington Becomes Ninth New Jersey Town to Rebate Carry Permit Fees
Readington becomes the ninth New Jersey town to refund carry permit fees. Mayor Mueller says no one should pay a premium for constitutional rights.
Beachwood Becomes Eighth New Jersey Town to Offer FREE Carry Permits
Beachwood, New Jersey refunds the municipal carry permit fee, thanks to grassroots advocacy from local resident Richard Files.
New Jersey Brings Lawsuit Against Sig Sauer Alleging Defective Design in P320
The New Jersey Attorney General filed a 59-page lawsuit against Sig Sauer alleging the P320 has a defective design causing unintended discharges. The state’s credibility on firearms litigation remains questionable.
New Jersey Issues Desperate Reply Brief in AWB and Mag Ban Case As Third Circuit Tilts Conservative
New Jersey’s unusual response to the DOJ brief suggests they know the Third Circuit’s conservative shift could end their gun bans.
Koons v. Platkin Plaintiffs Ask Third Circuit Appeals Court To Rehear Case En Banc
Gun rights groups filed for en banc rehearing of the Koons v. Platkin case after a hostile Third Circuit ruling. Full court review has been requested to address constitutional violations.
An Essay on the Recent Third Circuit Opinion in the Matter of Koons/Siegel v. Platkin
CCRKBA 2025 Grassroots Activist of the Year, Joe LoPorto, breaks down the recent Koons/Siegel v. Platkin opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Creskill Becomes Seventh New Jersey Town To Rebate Permit to Carry Fees, Making Them Completely FREE
The town of Cresskill, New Jersey, just became the seventh municipality to adopt an ordinance to refund permit to carry application fees to applicants, making them completely free.
DOJ Enters the New Jersey AWB and Mag Ban Cases, Sets the Record Straight on Common Use
The Department of Justice, making good on President Trump’s executive order to “Protect the Second Amendment,” has just filed an amicus brief in the case of ANJRPC v. Platkin. The case challenges New Jersey’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” and standard capacity magazines. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit will be hearing this case en banc on October 15, 2025.
Third Circuit To Rehear En Banc Challenge to New Jersey’s AWB and Magazine Ban Case
ANJRPC v. Platkin, which is a consolidation of three cases challenging New Jersey’s so-called “assault weapon” ban and “high capacity magazine” ban, was heard by the Third Circuit less than two months ago in front of a three-judge panel. Before that panel could even render a decision, the full court has decided to hear the case en banc.
Butler, New Jersey Joins Ranks of Towns Refunding Carry Permit Fees
Butler, New Jersey proudly becomes the sixth municipality in the state to pass a resolution to refund concealed carry application fees to the applicants.
Vernon Mayor Invokes Founding Fathers in Refunding Carry Permit Fees
Vernon, New Jersey, becomes the fifth municipality in the state to put their support of its citizens constitutional rights ahead of its own financial interests.
New Jersey Towns Rebating Permit to Carry Application Fees
It appears that New Jersey municipalities are saying “enough.” In 2022, a permit-to-carry application in the state skyrocketed to $200 plus other costs. One by one, towns are voting to rebate the $150 portion of that fee back to the applicants in solid support of Second Amendment rights.
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