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NJ A5752
NJ A5752Allows municipalities to adopt certain zoning ordinances pertaining to outdoor firing ranges.
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Introduced
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
In Committee
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a municipality in which an outdoor firing range is located to adopt a zoning ordinance establishing safety guidelines for outdoor firing ranges. The safety guidelines are to include requirements pertaining to the posting of signage that displays the location and presence of an outdoor fire range and the range's hours of operation. In addition, the municipality may establish requirements that are consistent with current law regarding the caliber and gauge of ammunition that may be used on the grounds of the outdoor firing range. The requirements also may include the location of side and impact berms on the outdoor firing range property and any other safety requirements deemed necessary by the governing body and consistent with current law and guidelines promulgated by the Department of Law and Public Safety. The bill requires the municipality that enacts a firing range zoning ordinance to provide notice of the public hearing required under current law to the residents of the municipality in which the firing range is located and residents of municipalities located within one mile of the firing range.
AI Summary
This bill requires municipalities with outdoor firing ranges to adopt zoning ordinances establishing comprehensive safety guidelines. These guidelines must include requirements for prominently displaying signage that shows the firing range's location, hours of operation, and other critical information. The municipality may set limitations on ammunition caliber and gauge consistent with existing law, and specify the location of side and impact berms (protective earthen walls designed to contain and stop projectiles) on the firing range property. The bill also mandates that municipalities provide notice of public hearings about these zoning ordinances not only to residents of the municipality hosting the firing range, but also to residents of neighboring municipalities within one mile of the range. By allowing local governments to create specific safety regulations for outdoor firing ranges, the bill aims to enhance community safety and provide clear guidelines for the operation of these facilities. The legislation amends existing zoning law to explicitly allow municipalities to establish such safety guidelines, giving local governments more tools to manage and regulate outdoor shooting ranges within their jurisdictions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 06/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5752 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A6000/5752_I1.HTM |
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