Signed by Governor Chris Christie

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that requires an individual to dispose of unauthorized handguns within 180 days, effective upon passage.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual to dispose of any unauthorized handgun in his or her possession within 180 days through the completion of 1 of the following actions (Secs. 1 & 2):
• The individual transfers the firearm to another individual who is authorized to own or possess the firearm;
• The individual renders the firearm “inoperable;” or
• The individual voluntarily surrenders the firearm.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not apply to individuals who are licensed to possess assault firearms or to individuals who are authorized to possess assault firearms for the purpose of target-shooting (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires an individual to dispose of unauthorized handguns within 180 days, effective upon passage.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual to dispose of any unauthorized handgun in his or her possession within 180 days through the completion of 1 of the following actions (Secs. 1 & 2):
• The individual transfers the firearm to another individual who is authorized to own or possess the firearm;
• The individual renders the firearm “inoperable;” or
• The individual voluntarily surrenders the firearm.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not apply to individuals who are licensed to possess assault firearms or to individuals who are authorized to possess assault firearms for the purpose of target-shooting (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires an individual to dispose of unauthorized firearms within 90 days.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual to dispose of any unauthorized firearm in his or her possession within 90 days through the completion of 1 of the following actions (Secs. 1 & 2):
• The individual transfers the firearm to another individual who is authorized to own or possess the firearm;
• The individual renders the firearm “inoperable”; or
• The individual voluntarily surrenders the firearm.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill do not apply to individuals who are licensed to possess assault firearms or to individuals who are authorized to possess firearms for the purpose of target-shooting (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text