TRENTON — State Sen. Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic) is pushing for legislation that would loosen the requirement to own a handgun in New Jersey, according to a report on PressofAtlanticCity.com. The legislation would allow ownership if applicants pass three different gun safety courses and a background check, the report said. Currently, New Jersey issues permits if...
TRENTON — State Sen. Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic) is pushing for legislation that would loosen the requirement to own a handgun in New Jersey, according to a report on PressofAtlanticCity.com.
The legislation would allow ownership if applicants pass three different gun safety courses and a background check, the report said. Currently, New Jersey issues permits if there is a "justifiable need" to own a gun.
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