anyone remember what the date was that the law changed for FTF transfers without a FFL fee and a background fee. was this the same date as the 10 round limit?
I believe it was in September of 2018
I asked the same question a few months back. Here’s a link to the replies that I got.
think it was middle’ish of 2018
Sourced from grok.com AI:
New Jersey changed its firearms law to effectively prohibit direct face-to-face (private) transfers of long guns (rifles and shotguns) without going through a licensed retail dealer (FFL) on October 1, 2018.
Prior to this change, private transfers of long guns were allowed if the buyer possessed a valid Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FPIC) and completed a Certificate of Eligibility form—no FFL intermediary was required. Handguns already had stricter rules requiring permits and often dealer involvement.
The key legislation was A2757/S2757, signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on June 13, 2018. This bill amended N.J.S. 2C:58-3 and related statutes to require that all non-exempt transfers of firearms—including rifles, shotguns, and antique cannons—must be conducted through a licensed retail dealer. The dealer performs a National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) on the buyer, records the transaction, and may charge a fee.
• The law took effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment, which was October 1, 2018.
• Exemptions remain for transfers between immediate family members, law enforcement officers, certain collectors (via a state web portal for handguns), and some temporary transfers (e.g., at ranges for training).