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NJ S2846

NJ S2846
Concerns law enforcement officers' ability to possess and carry certain ammunition magazines.

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Introduced
07/23/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
07/26/2018
Passed
12/17/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/19/2018

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 amends New Jersey law to allow law enforcement officers to possess and carry certain large capacity ammunition magazines while off-duty. Specifically, the bill allows officers to carry magazines capable of holding up to 17 rounds, and to carry magazines with more than 17 rounds if they are using their service firearm issued by their employer. This provides officers with additional flexibility to carry magazines while off-duty, while maintaining restrictions on the possession of high-capacity magazines by the general public.

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2018, c.161. (on 12/19/2018)
(1 Companion Bills)

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