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NJ A4304

NJ A4304
Concerns law enforcement officers' ability to possess and carry certain ammunition magazines.


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Introduced
06/30/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under N.J.S.2C:39-1, a large capacity ammunition magazine is defined as a box, drum, tube or other container which is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. A law enforcement officer is permitted to carry a large capacity ammunition magazine while actually on duty or traveling to or from an authorized place of duty. This bill allows a law enforcement officer to possess and carry while off-duty a large capacity ammunition magazine capable of holding 17 rounds of ammunition or less. In addition, the bill allows an off-duty law enforcement officer to possess and carry a large capacity ammunition magazine capable of holding more than 17 rounds, provided it is used with the officer's service firearm issued by the officer's employer.

AI Summary

This bill allows a law enforcement officer to possess and carry while off-duty a large capacity ammunition magazine (defined as capable of holding more than 10 rounds) that is 17 rounds or less. Additionally, the bill allows an off-duty law enforcement officer to possess and carry a large capacity ammunition magazine capable of holding more than 17 rounds, provided it is used with the officer's service firearm issued by the officer's employer. This bill aims to provide law enforcement officers with additional flexibility in accessing certain ammunition magazines, even when off-duty, to enhance their preparedness and ability to respond to potential threats.

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Substituted by S2846 (on 12/17/2018)

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