New Jersey Firearm Regulation: Compliance in the Garden State from Newark to Cape May

Firearms Purchaser ID Cards, CCW Hurdles, Sensitive Places & Magazine Limits in NJ

New Jersey is home to some of the most restrictive and complex gun laws in America, where a “Firearms Purchaser Identification Card” is required for almost all activities. Following recent Supreme Court rulings, the state has revamped its “Permit to Carry” process while simultaneously designating an expansive list of “sensitive places” where carry is forbidden. From the Jersey Shore to the Delaware Water Gap, gun owners must also comply with a strict 10-round magazine limit and transportation rules. This guide provides a vital compliance roadmap for New Jersey residents.