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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill revises the definition of "firearm" to clarify that BB guns are not firearms and, therefore, are not subject to New Jersey's strict firearms licensing and permitting statutes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "firearm" in New Jersey law to clarify that BB guns, which use air, compressed air, or carbon dioxide to eject a ball or non-pointed pellet at a muzzle velocity of less than 500 feet per second, are not considered firearms. As a result, BB guns would not be subject to the state's strict firearms licensing and permitting statutes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/699_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1000/699_I1.PDF |
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