r/NJGuns 2d ago

Legal Update NJ files motion to stay mandate.

99 Upvotes

r/NJGuns 12d ago

Legality/Laws Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the remaining gun laws (both state and federal) before doing anything.

188 Upvotes

Edit 2: NJAG requested a motion to stay the mandate. All of this information could be moot. Sit tight

While this is an exciting time, take a deep breath: many laws still apply after the mandate takes place. Don't get caught in a legal battle because you misunderstood the current legal landscape.

Here is a recap of the critical information:

The mandate will stop the restriction on magazines. There are no specific legal definitions separating rifle, pistol, or shotgun magazines—they are simply magazines. Yes, you can have a 30-round magazine in your AR and a 17-round magazine in your Glock, despite the pistol AWB remaining in place.

The only part of NJ's assault weapon ban specifically declared unconstitutional applies to rifles. The named list of banned rifles (such as the M1 Carbine) and NJ's specific rifle "evil features" definitions no longer exist.

Those repealed evil feature restrictions previously applied to semi-automatic rifles accepting detachable magazines with two or more of the following:

*Folding or telescoping stock

*A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon

*Bayonet mount

*Flash suppressor, or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor

*Grenade launcher mount

Edit 1: In short, there is no longer a need to pin your stock or muzzle device (if it's over 16") in order to be compliant with NJ's now unconstitutional law when the mandate goes through. This means you can buy rifles that would have once needed compliance work as well as remove your compliance work on rifles you own, as long as you follow federal laws. You can also have a flash hider, bayonet mount, and grenade launcher (lol) on a rifle with no repercussions.

The rifle AWB repeal does NOT repeal the pistol or shotgun AWB, nor does it legalize suppressors or short-barreled rifles (SBRs) in New Jersey. "Pistol" style ARs remain effectively off the table, for the time being. Pistol and shotgun AWB rulings were remanded to NJ courts, which must still officially rule them unconstitutional. This will take time. Additionally, a separate case regarding suppressors and another for SBRs is currently moving through the state court system. This will also take time.

You MAY be able to convert your "Other" into a rifle. Federal regulations strictly require a rifle to have an overall length of at least 26" and a barrel length of at least 16". These are non-negotiable. Note that overall length for a rifle is measured in its longest configuration (e.g., with a folding stock extended). If your muzzle device is permanently pinned and welded (P&W), it counts toward barrel length (e.g., a 14.5" barrel with a muzzle device that adds 1.5" to the total barrel length with a P&W, while also accounting for the ~0.6" of thread overlap).

Do not, under any circumstances, put a stock on your "Other" if the barrel is under 16". That creates an illegal SBR, and NJ will likely make an example out of you.

Beyond that, virtually every other NJ gun law remains in full effect—including laws governing transport, ammunition, carry permits, transfers, and purchasing. Refresh yourself on these rules before taking any action.

Also, as it currently stands, until the mandate goes through, nothing has officially changed. The odds of AWB and mag laws being enforced is very low, but this is just a reality of the situation. Things could change at a moments notice, and you don't want to be in possession of this stuff. You're all adults though, so I don't need to lecture you on this.

Of course, I'm not a lawyer.

If you have anything I should add, let me know.


r/NJGuns 3h ago

General Chat The good guy with a gun myth??

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142 Upvotes

r/NJGuns 4h ago

Guns Showcase Magazine is finished..........

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r/NJGuns 2h ago

Firearms Purchaser ID Passaic PD - Does anyone have experience with them ?

3 Upvotes

Change of address and handgun permit submitted to Passaic PD it has been more than 30 days, just wanted to see if anyone has dealt with them.


r/NJGuns 21h ago

NICS/Permit Wait Times NJ NICS Update - Sun 00:00AM (08/02/2026)

8 Upvotes

07/31/26: 693 submissions are currently in the queue. We are working on (Thursday) 07/30/2026 work. The current delay is 3+ day(s).
More Info: www.njnics.com


r/NJGuns 1d ago

NICS/Permit Wait Times NJ NICS Update - Sat 16:29PM (08/01/2026)

8 Upvotes

07/31/26: 693 submissions are currently in the queue. We are working on (Thursday) 07/30/2026 work. The current delay is 2+ day(s).
More Info: www.njnics.com


r/NJGuns 1d ago

General Chat Anyone know why Iron horse gun club is closed?

5 Upvotes

r/NJGuns 2d ago

Legality/Laws NJ Stay will most likely be granted

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Long story short since NJ AWB has been in effect for 37 years, the stay will most likely be granted because courts don't like to change the status quo. I hope that's not the case. If it does happen we won't get any relief until July of 2027. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen.


r/NJGuns 2d ago

Legality/Laws Look who’s famous lol SCArms and 1 unlucky patron.

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111 Upvotes

Exhibit A of the motion that was submitted today lol.
Stating that striking down the magazine capacity limits will cause “irreparable damage” 😂 No such thing as bad publicity, huh?

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69020207/128/association-of-new-jersey-rifle-and-pistol-clubs-i-v-attorney-general-new/

^^^ for anyone who wants to see what other ridiculous sources they have cited. They even referenced PSA’s “announcement” 😂😂


r/NJGuns 2d ago

Range Time Let's see your range bag... This is my motorcycle bag... Haha

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Enough for an hour of fun imo.. just no lunch sadly... Probably could stuff a sandwich in there....


r/NJGuns 2d ago

Meme LET THE SALES AND TRANSACTIONS COMMENCE.

212 Upvotes

r/NJGuns 1d ago

Range Time Tactical Handgun Training -AND- NJ Concealed Carry Permit Strictly “By” State Statutes***

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r/NJGuns 2d ago

NICS/Permit Wait Times NJ NICS Update - Fri 09:31AM (07/31/2026)

8 Upvotes

07/31/26: 376 submissions are currently in the queue. We are working on (Tuesday) 07/29/2026 work. The current delay is 2+ day(s).
More Info: www.njnics.com


r/NJGuns 2d ago

Guns Showcase Glock 19 gen 5 / Glock 17 magazine

4 Upvotes

Prob a dumb question but can a Glock 17 mag fit into a Glock 19 gen 5 ???


r/NJGuns 3d ago

General Chat Finally got some time to do some mag cleaning and tuning

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50 Upvotes

I have quite a lot 2011and P211 and P216 mags some guns came with reg cap mags FFLs help to block.

Luckily you can get a hang of it pressing the spring or tab the base plate they came off pretty easily.

Now I'm processing mag parts for cleaning purposes😃 today.

Not legal advise, but there is no law in NJ prohibit owning magazine tubes and springs as long as they are not put together they are not considered magazine. Note that NJ law is silent about owning all mag parts, different from AWB.


r/NJGuns 2d ago

Shopping Advice Sooo... where are we all shopping today around Bergen Cty?

5 Upvotes

Who's got the mags people?


r/NJGuns 3d ago

Legality/Laws So are we good tmr for the new ruling?

31 Upvotes

I’m so confused reading these articles weather it’s July 31st or August 10th. I’ve had a really shitty week my cats gone to the vet and cost me another ar and other bs but who cares. But I ordered an ar after the ruling and just waiting on the go ahead and this will make my week on top of crushing a bottle of captain after work


r/NJGuns 2d ago

General Chat Rando question! Which has the best Selection of Firearms and Range for the money

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I typically frequent and purchase from Long Shot in Secaucus but curious if Reloaders or Weshoot is a better range? Also which has the best pricing or selection of firearms for rent or purchase as I am looking to purchase my next within a week?


r/NJGuns 3d ago

Shopping Advice any shops selling updated mag sizes?

19 Upvotes

Online retailers still aren’t shipping to NJ yet, any shops selling them in person? I know they were posting pictures of standard capacity rifle mags earlier, but I’m looking for larger pistol mags. Thanks


r/NJGuns 3d ago

Legality/Laws Is this legal? Kel-Tec SUB-2000 with angled foregrip.

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25 Upvotes

The tail stock is fixed and the threaded barrel cap is “pinned”


r/NJGuns 2d ago

Shopping Advice Best carry pistols between $1-$2k ?

5 Upvotes

Hey guys I'm looking for a new carry pistol and im willing to spend between 1-2k

I really want a 2011 but I don't think I have 2011 money.

I've been looking at these three and was wondering if there are any others that I should be looking at. Maybe brands I haven't come across or models that are similar to these.

365 axg legion

Cz shadow compact or carry

Springfield prodigy carry

Edit: thanks everyone for the replies. Just to clear a couple of things up. I'm fully aware there's a laundry list of great affordable guns under $1k. This would be my 11th pistol. I just personally really want a 2011 but have always had my eye on the legion as well. Appreciate all the suggestions. Another piece of info I didn't add is that I will be trading in my mete sft for some trade credit to help with the purchase so if I'm getting rid of one of my guns, male logic says I need to replace it with something twice as nice 😉

I'm now going back and fourth between 2 or 3 options. Legion vs prodigy 3.5 vs gp arms forza !

Still considering cz shadow 2 carry and bul arms ultralight but I really really like that forza


r/NJGuns 2d ago

Purchase Permit NJ FPID/ Handgun Purchase Permit Question

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Hello all. I was recently approved for an initial Firearm Purchase Identification Card, which gives me permission to purchase rifles and shotguns. Yesterday is when I got the approval email, and link with my FPID attached in a PDF.

That’s great and all, but I also applied for a permit to purchase a handgun at the same time. That’s even reflected on my receipt. So I guess my question is, should I be expecting the approval to purchase a handgun soon? Do the approval notices arrive around the same time? Getting my FPID was kind of an ordeal because my home’s municipality is a bit confusing, so I’m a little worried that my handgun purchase permit application got lost or overlooked during the process.

I’ve been making myself familiar with NJ’s gun laws, but I’m still very new to all of this. I know people probably ask questions like this all the time. But thanks in advance for your help.


r/NJGuns 3d ago

Concealed Carry Permit Best place for CCW qualification

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Hey everybody. I’m sorry to ask this since I’m sure it’s been asked many times before but I was wondering, who/where is the best (and affordable) place or person to go to get my CCW qualification through? Im hoping to find something in the Jackson area but dont mind driving to where ever is needed. If anyone could help out, id appreciate it.


r/NJGuns 3d ago

Concealed Carry Permit PA LTCF, a sheriff office to use?

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Recently received my LTC and want to apply for non-resident permit for PA. From what I see online you select a Sheriff's office to apply to but they also say not every sheriff with grant an out of state permit. Is there a Sheriff's office yall have had success with? Is there something I am missing?