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A 2758 - Requires Justifiable Need to Carry a Handgun - New Jersey Key Vote

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Title: Requires Justifiable Need to Carry a Handgun

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires individuals to certify a justifiable need in order to carry a handgun.

Highlights:

 

  • Requires that applications for a handgun permit include a written certification of justifiable need to carry a handgun, given under oath (Sec. 1).

  • Requires private citizens to specify in detail the urgent need for self-protection, evidenced by threats or attacks which represent a danger to life that cannot be avoided by any other means than carrying a handgun (Sec. 1).

  • Requires such private citizen, where possible, to corroborate threats or attacks with police reports (Sec. 1).

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Title: Requires Justifiable Need to Carry a Handgun

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires individuals to certify a justifiable need in order to carry a handgun.

Highlights:

 

  • Requires that applications for a handgun permit include a written certification of justifiable need to carry a handgun, given under oath (Sec. 1).

  • Requires private citizens to specify in detail the urgent need for self-protection, evidenced by threats or attacks which represent a danger to life that cannot be avoided by any other means than carrying a handgun (Sec. 1).

  • Requires such private citizen, where possible, to corroborate threats or attacks with police reports (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Title: Requires Justifiable Need to Carry a Handgun

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