# NJ & Federal Gun Laws and Activism **URL:** https://njgunforums.net/c/nj-federal-gun-laws-and-activism/7.md [Latest](https://njgunforums.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://njgunforums.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://njgunforums.net/tags.md) --- ## [NJ PTC "Cheat Sheet" - Disqualifiers/Sensitive Places/Statutes (graphic provided by /r/gardenstateguns on Reddit)](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-ptc-cheat-sheet-disqualifiers-sensitive-places-statutes-graphic-provided-by-r-gardenstateguns-on-reddit/1862)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-ptc-cheat-sheet-disqualifiers-sensitive-places-statutes-graphic-provided-by-r-gardenstateguns-on-reddit/1862 "2026-06-29T23:30:06Z")
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**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-concealed-carry-faq-by-news2a-team/1801 "2025-03-20T16:39:51Z")
--- ## [NJ FPID/PP/CWP Municipal Compliance](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-fpid-pp-cwp-municipal-compliance/1784)
**Author:** [@ARGUS](https://njgunforums.net/u/ARGUS)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-fpid-pp-cwp-municipal-compliance/1784 "2026-08-30T06:21:32Z")
The question “How long does it take municipality XYZ to issue ABC” is asked here frequently. If you have recently applied, or applied in the past two years, for a FPID card, a Permit to Purchase a handgun, or a Conceale… --- ## [NJSP Site To Verify Status of PTC / Concealed Carry Permit](https://njgunforums.net/t/njsp-site-to-verify-status-of-ptc-concealed-carry-permit/1415)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:04am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/njsp-site-to-verify-status-of-ptc-concealed-carry-permit/1415 "2026-09-09T04:04:26Z")
https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/ConcealedCarry/Home/Verification With a SBI # and DOB you can verify the status of an electronically-issued PTC. I don’t think early post-Bruen Superior Court-processed PTC’s will be in th… --- ## [NJ 2A/RKBA Involved Organizations](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-2a-rkba-involved-organizations/1177)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-2a-rkba-involved-organizations/1177 "2025-01-28T18:06:48Z")
NJ Pro 2A/RKBA Organizations (keep your friends close): Acronym Full Name Web X/Twitter Facebook/Other Comment Last Update 2A4E - Diversity Shoot Second Amendment Is For Everyone - Diversity Shoot https://divers… --- ## [ANJRPC v. Platkin - Assault Weapons Ban - 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 618\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361 "2026-10-05T00:44:35Z")
03/12/2026 Edit: Current docket https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69020207/association-of-new-jersey-rifle-and-pistol-clubs-i-v-attorney-general-new/?filed\_after=&filed\_before=&entry\_gte=&entry\_lte=&order\_by=desc O… --- ## [Roberts v. BATF - FPC Lawsuit Challenging NFA In Absence of Taxation](https://njgunforums.net/t/roberts-v-batf-fpc-lawsuit-challenging-nfa-in-absence-of-taxation/3952)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/roberts-v-batf-fpc-lawsuit-challenging-nfa-in-absence-of-taxation/3952 "2026-10-03T00:13:29Z")
Filed in Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72334423/roberts-v-bureau-of-alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives/?filed\_after=&filed\_before=&entry\_gte=&entr… --- ## [Washington State goes the way of New Jersey](https://njgunforums.net/t/washington-state-goes-the-way-of-new-jersey/5061)
**Author:** [@CMJeepster](https://njgunforums.net/u/CMJeepster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/washington-state-goes-the-way-of-new-jersey/5061 "2026-09-30T19:20:26Z")
Washington’s new gun permit system moves ahead as one sheriff calls law ‘insane’ “The new permit-to-purchase application will cost $126 — a $90 permit fee plus a $36 fingerprint-processing fee. Local law enforcement age… --- ## [$1,591.00 for a CCW permit WTF!](https://njgunforums.net/t/1-591-00-for-a-ccw-permit-wtf/5028)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/1-591-00-for-a-ccw-permit-wtf/5028 "2026-09-30T17:43:43Z")
--- ## [FPC moves to strike down NJ 1-in-30](https://njgunforums.net/t/fpc-moves-to-strike-down-nj-1-in-30/50)
**Author:** [@NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/u/NJGF-Admin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/fpc-moves-to-strike-down-nj-1-in-30/50 "2026-09-29T20:49:07Z")
https://x.com/gunpolicy/status/1839719141529301441 --- ## [DOJ ending "zero tolerance" policy, establishing 2A Task Force](https://njgunforums.net/t/doj-ending-zero-tolerance-policy-establishing-2a-task-force/2016)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/doj-ending-zero-tolerance-policy-establishing-2a-task-force/2016 "2026-09-28T21:20:50Z")
… Bondi’s task force memo doesn’t paint a picture of exactly when or how the new groups will do their work. DOJ announced an investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s handling of concealed carry… --- ## [Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Signs Glock Ban Into Law](https://njgunforums.net/t/maryland-gov-wes-moore-signs-glock-ban-into-law/4431)
**Author:** [@Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sniper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/maryland-gov-wes-moore-signs-glock-ban-into-law/4431 "2026-09-28T19:36:28Z")
Governor Wes Moore (D) signed legislation Tuesday banning the sale Glocks and Glock-clones into law, making Maryland the second state to enact such a ban. On April 9, 2026, Breitbart News reported that Maryland’s House … --- ## [Hello America, Giffords would like to NJ-ify your BB guns](https://njgunforums.net/t/hello-america-giffords-would-like-to-nj-ify-your-bb-guns/5126)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/hello-america-giffords-would-like-to-nj-ify-your-bb-guns/5126 "2026-09-28T17:52:32Z")
Giffords endorsed. Bill text: Press release: … Specifically, Garrett’s Law would: Designate lethal, high-powered airguns as firearms under the Gun Control Act; Exclude paintball and airsoft guns that are un… --- ## [Defense Distributed v. NJ OAG - Bad 3rd Circuit Dismissal](https://njgunforums.net/t/defense-distributed-v-nj-oag-bad-3rd-circuit-dismissal/3889)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/defense-distributed-v-nj-oag-bad-3rd-circuit-dismissal/3889 "2026-09-26T01:32:19Z")
Very brief summary - this case was NJ attempting to stop Defense Distributed (DD) from making firearm-related 3D printing files available to NJ residents. It’s had a tortuous court journey since (edit)2018 bouncing back… --- ## [Glock Sues Connecticut](https://njgunforums.net/t/glock-sues-connecticut/5096)
**Author:** [@diamondd817](https://njgunforums.net/u/diamondd817)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/glock-sues-connecticut/5096 "2026-09-25T01:38:29Z")
Nice to see Glock starting to push back. Glock Sues Connecticut in Federal Court to Block ‘Convertible Pistol’ Ban After State Officials Wouldn’t Say Whether Its Handguns Are Legal to Sell - USA Carry --- ## [Englishtown refunding $150 of $200 PTC Fee - NJFOS/NRA attempting to replicate to other NJ towns](https://njgunforums.net/t/englishtown-refunding-150-of-200-ptc-fee-njfos-nra-attempting-to-replicate-to-other-nj-towns/2360)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/englishtown-refunding-150-of-200-ptc-fee-njfos-nra-attempting-to-replicate-to-other-nj-towns/2360 "2026-09-24T19:46:46Z")
ACTIVISM ALERT Tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 11), the Mayor and Council of Englishtown will be considering an ordinance that completely eliminates the $150 municipal fee for NJ permits to carry. This is being done on… --- ## [ANJPRC launches new lawsuit to overturn self-defense with non-firearms](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjprc-launches-new-lawsuit-to-overturn-self-defense-with-non-firearms/5077)
**Author:** [@xtors](https://njgunforums.net/u/xtors)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjprc-launches-new-lawsuit-to-overturn-self-defense-with-non-firearms/5077 "2026-09-24T13:25:31Z")
This was definitely not on my 2026 bingo card. September 21, 2026. ANJRPC has launched a new lawsuit to overturn New Jersey’s insane law banning self-defense with non-firearms such as knives, baseball bats, golf clubs, … --- ## [2C:39-6.e Exemption to Transport for Sales purposes](https://njgunforums.net/t/2c-39-6-e-exemption-to-transport-for-sales-purposes/5008)
**Author:** [@CastleRock](https://njgunforums.net/u/CastleRock)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/2c-39-6-e-exemption-to-transport-for-sales-purposes/5008 "2026-09-22T23:49:32Z")
As a regular citizen with no carry permit, I want to transport a firearm for Sales purposes only. It needs No Repair. My destination is a firearm store only, not a range or repair shop of any kind. What law actually a… --- ## [Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Interstate Handgun Purchase Ban](https://njgunforums.net/t/fifth-circuit-strikes-down-interstate-handgun-purchase-ban/5068)
**Author:** [@xtors](https://njgunforums.net/u/xtors)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/fifth-circuit-strikes-down-interstate-handgun-purchase-ban/5068 "2026-09-22T00:02:58Z")
Court reverses lower court, renders judgment for FPC, and holds federal handgun purchase restrictions unconstitutional under the Second Amendment NEW ORLEANS (September 18, 2026) — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) anno… --- ## [Company that makes NJ carry cards, cant remember the name](https://njgunforums.net/t/company-that-makes-nj-carry-cards-cant-remember-the-name/875)
**Author:** [@Revenger](https://njgunforums.net/u/Revenger)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/company-that-makes-nj-carry-cards-cant-remember-the-name/875 "2026-09-18T17:11:13Z")
whats the name of the vendor who wil print you Carry permit on plastic. --- ## [Happy Birthday Bruen and Thomas!](https://njgunforums.net/t/happy-birthday-bruen-and-thomas/4563)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/happy-birthday-bruen-and-thomas/4563 "2026-09-17T16:01:15Z")
--- ## [NSSF v. Platkin - "Judge, open the case back up, NJ lied"](https://njgunforums.net/t/nssf-v-platkin-judge-open-the-case-back-up-nj-lied/1277)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/nssf-v-platkin-judge-open-the-case-back-up-nj-lied/1277 "2026-09-14T15:05:16Z")
Full case docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/65760109/national-shooting-sports-foundation-v-platkin/?filed\_after=&filed\_before=&entry\_gte=&entry\_lte=&order\_by=desc --- ## [Viramontes v. Cook Co. (IL) - SCOTUS Finally Takes An AR15 Case](https://njgunforums.net/t/viramontes-v-cook-co-il-scotus-finally-takes-an-ar15-case/4612)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/viramontes-v-cook-co-il-scotus-finally-takes-an-ar15-case/4612 "2026-09-14T14:40:53Z")
History: IL District Court https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60319877/viramontes-v-the-county-of-cook/?filed\_after=&filed\_before=&entry\_gte=&entry\_lte=&order\_by=desc 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judgement: h… --- ## [NJ State Fee For CCW application](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-state-fee-for-ccw-application/4965)
**Author:** [@brucin](https://njgunforums.net/u/brucin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/nj-state-fee-for-ccw-application/4965 "2026-09-13T14:43:30Z")
Didn’t the district court strike down the NJ’s $50 fee as unconstitutional? If they did why was I forced to pay it in order to renew my permit? --- ## [USA v. Olson Joseph - 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision](https://njgunforums.net/t/usa-v-olson-joseph-11th-circuit-court-of-appeals-decision/5035)
**Author:** [@Revenger](https://njgunforums.net/u/Revenger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/usa-v-olson-joseph-11th-circuit-court-of-appeals-decision/5035 "2026-09-11T19:00:59Z")
BREAKING NEWS! MAJOR 2A CARRY WIN IN FEDERAL APPEALS COURT OUT NOW! someone who has standing needs to file a lawsuit on NJs duty to inform. I feel this case shows that just because you are carrying a gun YOU need to su… --- ## [SCOTUS bound? Johnson v. Jacobson](https://njgunforums.net/t/scotus-bound-johnson-v-jacobson/5025)
**Author:** [@CMJeepster](https://njgunforums.net/u/CMJeepster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/scotus-bound-johnson-v-jacobson/5025 "2026-09-09T20:30:43Z")
Article: A SCOTUS Petition Argues That the Second Amendment Requires Carry-Permit Reciprocity Petition for cert: Cert-Petition.pdf The questions at hand deal with national reciprocity. Questions Presented 1. Whet… --- ## [NRA political candidates ratings](https://njgunforums.net/t/nra-political-candidates-ratings/5023)
**Author:** [@Fullstop](https://njgunforums.net/u/Fullstop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/nra-political-candidates-ratings/5023 "2026-09-09T15:24:26Z")
Love to see Booker out. Doubtful though. --- ## [Koons v. Platkin - FPC Law 2A Challenge to New Jersey Public Carry Bans](https://njgunforums.net/t/koons-v-platkin-fpc-law-2a-challenge-to-new-jersey-public-carry-bans/46)
**Author:** [@NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/u/NJGF-Admin)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/koons-v-platkin-fpc-law-2a-challenge-to-new-jersey-public-carry-bans/46 "2026-09-01T13:50:12Z")
Here’s a link to FPC’s record of events and filings: August 2026 edit - Current docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67401781/ronald-koons-v-attorney-general-new-jersey/?filed\_after=&filed\_before=&entry\_gte=&e… --- ## [NJOAG Appoints Philip Bangle As Director of Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Office](https://njgunforums.net/t/njoag-appoints-philip-bangle-as-director-of-statewide-affirmative-firearms-enforcement-safe-office/4916)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/njoag-appoints-philip-bangle-as-director-of-statewide-affirmative-firearms-enforcement-safe-office/4916 "2026-08-26T01:12:22Z")
… Bangle was most recently the Senior Director of Affirmative Litigation at the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, where he managed impact-driven litigation against firearms manufacturers and dealers on behalf of v… --- ## [Dick's Sporting Goods Settles with NJ OAG for selling "Large Capacity Magazines" into NJ](https://njgunforums.net/t/dicks-sporting-goods-settles-with-nj-oag-for-selling-large-capacity-magazines-into-nj/515)
**Author:** [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/dicks-sporting-goods-settles-with-nj-oag-for-selling-large-capacity-magazines-into-nj/515 "2026-08-25T15:03:18Z")
https://www.njoag.gov/ag-platkin-division-of-consumer-affairs-reach-settlement-with-dicks-sporting-goods-resolving-allegations-that-retail-chain-unlawfully-sold-large-capacity-magazines-into-new-jersey/ … In a consent … [Next page](https://njgunforums.net/c/nj-federal-gun-laws-and-activism/7.md?page=1)