A 5455 - Amends Ammunition Sale Regulations - New Jersey Key Vote

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Title: Amends Ammunition Sale Regulations

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends ammunition sale regulations.

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  • Requires every manufacturer and wholesale dealer of firearms to keep a detailed record of firearms and handgun ammunition sold by the manufacturer and dealer within 12 months of the effective date of this act (Sec. 1).

  • Specifies that the handgun ammunition record shall be an electronic form that contains the following (Sec. 1):

    • Date of transaction;

    • Type, caliber, or gauge of the ammunation;

    • The quantity of ammunition sold; and

    • The name and address of the purchaser and any other information deemed necessary.

  • Requires the online records be available at all reasonable hours for inspection by any law enforcement officer (Sec. 2).

  • Exempts the following from the definition of ammunition (Sec. 4):

    • Blank or flare gun ammunition;

    • Air gun pellets or nail gun ammunition; and

    • Paintball or any non-fixed ammunition.

  • Establishes that this act shall take effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 6).

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