A2956

Clarifies that chief of police or Superintendent of State Police has burden of proving applicant's disqualification for permit to purchase handgun or firearms purchaser identification card.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2956 clarifies that the chief of police or Superintendent of State Police must prove an applicant's disqualification for a handgun.

New Jersey A2956 amends existing law to clarify that the chief of police or the Superintendent of State Police has the burden of proving an applicant's disqualification for a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card. Under the bill, if an application is denied, the chief of police or the superintendent must provide a written statement specifying the reason and any proof relied upon for the denial within ten days. The bill also mandates that the chief of police or the superintendent must prove the applicant is subject to a disqualifying condition.

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Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee