New Jersey · New Jersey Revised Statutes — Title 2C, The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice
N.J.S.A. Title 2C § 2C:39-5: Unlawful possession of weapons
What this law says, in plain English
New Jersey law prohibits unlawful possession of various weapons including machine guns, handguns, rifles, shotguns, and other weapons without proper licensing or permits. Violations are classified as second-degree, third-degree, or fourth-degree crimes depending on weapon type.
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