New Jersey 2A News

Gun Control Bills Advance in Trenton
A package of eight gun control bills, seven of which passed the Assembly in March, is set for a vote in the New Jersey Senate Law & Public Safety Committee on June 19. In a state known for strict gun laws, these bills could advance to the full Senate, with some potentially reaching the governor’s desk if approved without amendments.

New Jersey Mayor Acts as National Role Model by Refunding Burdensome Fees on Second Amendment Rights
In what may possibly be a first in the nation, and definitely a first in New Jersey, the mayor of Englishtown passed a resolution to refund 75% of the statutorily required fees for carry permits to the applicants.

New Jersey Leads Lawsuit to Stop Return of Rare Breed Forced Reset Triggers
New Jersey Attorney General, Matthew Platkin, along with attorneys general of 15 other states, announced a lawsuit to attempt to prevent the ATF from returning confiscated and surrendered FRTs to their rightful owners.

NJFOS and SAF Join Forces to Fight New Jersey’s Ban on Carry for Young Adults
Following the Third Circuit’s ruling affirming the right of 18-to-20-year-olds to carry firearms, the New Jersey Firearm Owners Syndicate and the Second Amendment Foundation joined forces to compel New Jersey to respect the Second Amendment rights of young adults.

NJFOS 2025 New Jersey Primary Voter Guide
The New Jersey Firearm Owners Syndicate has released their comprehensive guide on where New Jersey political candidates stand in relation to the Second Amendment. Grades are based on actual voting records, campaign rhetoric, and other relevant factors.

New Jersey Governor Murphy Quietly Imposes Sin Tax on Guns and Ammo
The state of New Jersey and it’s anti-gun governor, Phil Murphy, have already made it somewhat financially prohibitive to exercise Second Amendment rights in the state. It’s potentially about to get worse.

U.S. Congressional Candidate, Linda McMahon, Talks With News2A
We got together with New Jersey native, Linda McMahon, for a chat. Linda is running for Congress to represent the 3rd district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read on to learn more about her views on the Second Amendment, immigration, parental rights, and more.

Judge Allows NSSF to Reopen Suit Against New Jersey, Citing Credibility Issues
A U.S. district court judge has allowed National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to reopen it’s lawsuit against the state of New Jersey challenging the so-called “public nuisance” law that has been used to sue Glock as well as firearms dealers.

District Court Dismisses Case Against New Jersey’s Firearm Permitting Schemes
Recently, a U.S. District Court judge dismissed a sweeping lawsuit challenging numerous provisions of New Jersey’s complex and oppressive firearms permitting scheme. Read on to find out more.

News2A’s Guest Appearance on Gun for Hire Radio — March 30, 2025
On March 30, 2025, News2A’s Shawn and Grant were the guests on Anthony Colandro’s Gun for Hire Radio broadcast. If you’d like to get to know the team better, and you have a perfectly good hour to waste, tune in!

New Jersey Assembly Passes Anti-Gun Bills, With Republicans Leading the Way
The New Jersey Assembly just voted to pass many gun control bills up for a vote this session. These bills are redundant, unnecessary, and designed to ensnare law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to stop crime, as per usual. There are some very real traps in these bills and unless we make our voices heard, Governor Murphy will gleefully sign each one into law.

News2A Talks With Former New Jersey Senator and Now-Gubernatorial Candidate, Ed ‘The Trucker’ Durr
The News2A team got together with former New Jersey Senator and current New Jersey Gubernatorial candidate, Ed “The Trucker” Durr. Ed tells us about his stance on the Second Amendment, his NRA endorsement, and his views on important topics such as illegal immigration and “red flag” laws.
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