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NJ A2872
NJ A2872Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require retired law enforcement officers to qualify in the use of a firearm once per year rather than every six months. Under current law, a person who has retired in good standing after serving as a regularly employed, full-time law enforcement officer may carry a firearm provided the person: (1) is 75 years of age or younger; (2) is not subject to any of the disabilities which would disqualify the retired officer from possessing or carrying a firearm; and (3) semi-annually qualifies in the use of a firearm. This bill would require the retired law enforcement officer to qualify in the use of a firearm once per year rather than semi-annually.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the requirements for retired law enforcement officers to carry a firearm by changing the frequency of their required firearm proficiency qualification from every six months (semi-annually) to once a year (annually). Under current law, retired officers in good standing can carry a firearm if they are 75 or younger, not disqualified from possessing a firearm, and pass a firearm proficiency test twice a year. This bill amends this by requiring the qualification to occur only once per year, making it less frequent for these retired officers to demonstrate their ability to use a firearm.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2872 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2872_I1.HTM |
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