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NJ A4304
NJ A4304Concerns law enforcement officers' ability to possess and carry certain ammunition magazines.
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Introduced
06/30/2018
06/30/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
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)
Tony Bucco (R)*,
Lou Greenwald (D)*,
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Annette Quijano (D)*,
Jon Bramnick (R),
Gordon Johnson (D),
Last Action
Substituted by S2846 (on 12/17/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4304_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4304_I1.PDF |
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