So prior to Ccw in nj : “As with other ammunition and firearms, a sportsman would have to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.A 2C:39-6f and when transporting hollow nose ammunition to a target range. The ammunition should be stored in a closed and fastened container or locked in the trunk of the motor vehicle in which it is being transported. The course of travel should be as direct as possible when going to and leaving from the target range with “only such deviations as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances.”
Now with ccw is it legal to carry with hollow point bullets?
Having a CCW/PTC does NOT grant you any extra exemptions to possession of hollow point bullets.
So short answer, NO, you’re not generally allowed to carry hollow point bullets with a PTC.
No way No how. You cannot carry hollow point ammo
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Well, Hornady Critical Defense/Critical Duty ammo is allowed and is a popular choice, because the State Police issued a statement that they are willing to pretend it isn’t hollow point, because there is a bit of plastic covering the cavity.
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The FBI uses Critical Duty 135gr+P 9mm. So that’s good enough for me.
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Exactly. NJSP does not consider Hornady Critical Duty/Critical Duty holllow point bullets which is what I carry
Looks like the NJSP updated their FAQ to include some other options in addition to the Critical defense/duty
I’m curious where this part came from. It certainly isn’t anywhere in the statute.
NJSP:
“Ammunition lacking a hollow cavity at the tip, such as those with a polymer filling, are not considered to be hollow point ammunition. An example of this can be seen with the Hornady Critical Defense / Critical Duty, Cor-Bon PowRball / Glaser Safety Slug and Nosler Inc. Defense ammunition.”
NO.
with regard to locations, a person is allowed to keep hollow nose bullets in their home or any other property they own. Specifically, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3(g)(2)(a) provides that “nothing in N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3(f)(1) shall be construed to prevent a person from keeping such ammunition at his dwelling, premises, or other land owned or possessed by him.”
The statute also permits the use of the rounds if the person goes target shooting or hunting. Additionally, it permits the transport of the ammunition from the location of where it was purchased to the person’s home or property as well as to and from any target ranges and hunting locations.
From the NJSP website… "As with other ammunition and firearms, a sportsman would have to comply with the provisions of N.J.S.A 2C:39-6f and g when transporting hollow nose ammunition to a target range. The ammunition should be stored in a closed and fastened container or locked in the trunk of the motor vehicle in which it is being transported. The course of travel should be as direct as possible when going to and leaving from the target range with “only such deviations as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances.” N.J.S.A 2C:39-6g.
NJSP aren’t the best at reading the statutes. They conflate the Federal FOPA transport laws with State law too.
The Statute is:
2C:39-3 Prohibited weapons and devices.
2C:39-3. Prohibited Weapons and Devices.
f. Dum-dum or armor piercing ammunition. (1) Any person, other than a law enforcement officer or persons engaged in activities pursuant to subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:39-6, who knowingly has in his possession any hollow nose or dum-dum bullet…
Notice no mention of subsection g of N.J.S.2C:39-6.
The reference is as follows:
2C:39-6 Exemptions.
f. Nothing in subsections b., c., and d. of N.J.S.2C:39-5 shall be construed to prevent:
(1) A member of any rifle or pistol club organized in accordance with the rules prescribed by the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice, in going to or from a place of target practice, carrying firearms necessary for target practice, provided that the club has filed a copy of its charter with the superintendent and annually submits a list of its members to the superintendent and provided further that the firearms are carried in the manner specified in subsection g. of this section;
(2) A person carrying a firearm or knife in the woods or fields or upon the waters of this State for the purpose of hunting, target practice or fishing, provided that the firearm or knife is legal and appropriate for hunting or fishing purposes in this State and the person has in the person’s possession a valid hunting license, or, with respect to fresh water fishing, a valid fishing license;
(3) A person transporting any firearm or knife while traveling:
(a) Directly to or from any place for the purpose of hunting or fishing, provided the person has in the person’s possession a valid hunting or fishing license; or
(b) Directly to or from any target range, or other authorized place for the purpose of practice, match, target, trap or skeet shooting exhibitions, provided in all cases that during the course of the travel all firearms are carried in the manner specified in subsection g. of this section and the person has complied with all the provisions and requirements of Title 23 of the Revised Statutes and any amendments thereto and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; or
(c) In the case of a firearm, directly to or from any exhibition or display of firearms which is sponsored by any law enforcement agency, any rifle or pistol club, or any firearms collectors club, for the purpose of displaying the firearms to the public or to the members of the organization or club, provided, however, that not less than 30 days prior to the exhibition or display, notice of the exhibition or display shall be given to the Superintendent of the State Police by the sponsoring organization or club, and the sponsor has complied with any reasonable safety regulations the superintendent may promulgate. Any firearms transported pursuant to this section shall be transported in the manner specified in subsection g. of this section;
(4) A person from keeping or carrying about a private or commercial aircraft or any boat, or from transporting to or from the aircraft or boat for the purpose of installation or repair of a visual distress signaling device approved by the United States Coast Guard.
Still no mention of subsection g of N.J.S.2C:39-6.
NJSP just make stuff up on their FAQ page. Do not rely on it.
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