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NJ A4606
NJ A4606Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course.
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Introduced
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill exempts a veteran from completing the field or live-fire range portion of the required course in gun safety. The bill also allows the Division of Fish and Wildlife to require the veteran to provide proof of service and honorable discharge prior to the division's authorization of the exemption. The bill defines "veteran" as any resident of the State who has been honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active military service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, or reserves component thereof, or any honorably discharged member of the American Merchant Marine who served during World War II and is declared by the United States Department of Defense to be eligible for federal veterans' benefits.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to exempt certain veterans from the practical, hands-on portion of the required gun safety course needed to obtain a firearm hunting license. Specifically, a veteran, defined as a resident honorably discharged from active military service in the U.S. Armed Forces or its reserves, or an honorably discharged World War II Merchant Marine eligible for federal benefits, will no longer need to complete the field or live-fire range exercises. However, the Division of Fish and Wildlife can request proof of service and an honorable discharge before granting this exemption, which aims to acknowledge the training and experience veterans may have already acquired.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4606 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A5000/4606_I1.HTM |
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