S.1654

Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Raises the minimum age for obtaining a firearms purchaser identification card from 18 to 21.

New Jersey S1654 raises the minimum age for obtaining a firearms purchaser identification card from 18 to 21. The bill allows active duty military or reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard of this State to obtain a firearms purchaser identification card while under the age of 21. The bill preserves current law allowing minors to obtain a youth hunting license and apprentice firearm hunting license.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee