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NJ SCR95
NJ SCR95Urges Congress and President of US to enact legislation addressing interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
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Introduced
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This concurrent resolution urges Congress and the President of the United States to enact H.R.225, which addresses interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. In amending the "Firearm Owners' Protection Act of 1986," this bill provides increased legal protection for a person who transports a licensed firearm to and from a state where it may be legally possessed, provided that the firearm remains unloaded and stored in a locked container. In particular, the bill broadens the definition of "transport" to offer legal protection for traveling gun owners during overnight stays; medical emergencies; food, fuel, and vehicle maintenance stops; as well as any activity incidental to transport. Under current law, a law-abiding gun owner may face imprisonment for choosing to exercise their constitutional right to transport legal firearms through a state with strict gun laws. For example, despite his every attempt to comply with federal guidelines, Greg Revell was jailed for 10 days in New Jersey after attempting to travel through the State in 2005 with his licensed firearm. Moreover, the chances of unnecessary legal complications are increased when unpredictable events, such as delayed or missed flights, disrupt a traveler's itinerary, as was the case with Mr. Revell. This criminalization of law-abiding citizens is an injustice that requires remedial federal action in the form of H.R.225.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution urges Congress and the President of the United States to enact H.R.225, a bill that would provide enhanced legal protections for licensed gun owners transporting firearms across state lines. The resolution highlights the current challenges faced by law-abiding citizens who may inadvertently violate strict state gun laws, using the case of Greg Revell (who was jailed for 10 days in New Jersey while traveling with a legally owned firearm) as a prominent example. The proposed legislation would amend the "Firearm Owners' Protection Act of 1986" by expanding the definition of "transport" to include activities such as overnight stays, stops for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, medical emergencies, and other incidental travel activities. By broadening these protections, the bill aims to prevent law-abiding gun owners from facing potential imprisonment when traveling with unloaded firearms stored in locked containers, even if unexpected travel disruptions occur. The resolution argues that the current legal framework unjustly criminalizes citizens exercising their Second Amendment right to transport legally owned firearms across state lines.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR95 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/95_I1.HTM |
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