Carry in a synagogue

[israeliagent613 5]

Hey guys, was Wondering if I could  carry a Pistol in a synagogue  with permission from the president / Rabbi.   Not sure how I go ahead with this. 

[GRIZ 3,369]

Not permitted under NJ law. Not an exemption for a handgun.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Not legal under current NJ law.  NJ doesn't care whether the president/rabbi gives you permission or not.

What are your options?

You could try to apply for a NJ handgun carry permit.  You will almost certainly be denied either, first, by your chief of police, or second, by a superior court judge for failing to meet NJ's ludicrous and unconstitutional "justifiable need" standard.

You could try joining an armed guard security company as an employee and then getting a NJ handgun carry permit via a SORA certification.  Probably the easiest path to getting a handgun carry permit in NJ, however you will be limited to carrying only while employed/working, and to one specific handgun (by serial #).

Don't like these options?  Then join one or more pro 2A organizations in NJ and nationally who are fighting to restore recognition of 2A rights:

Firearms Policy Coalition: https://www.firearmspolicy.org/

ANJRPC: https://www.anjrpc.org/

CNJFO: https://www.cnjfo.com/

NJ2AS: https://nj2as.org/

Consider financially supporting current lawsuits against the NJ de-facto ban on handgun carry (both are currently waiting to be accepted at the US Supreme Court):

Cheeseman/Jillard: https://www.gofundme.com/f/restore-carry-nj

Rogers: https://www.anjrpc.org/page/ANJRPCLawsuitUpdates

Also, write, email and call your NJ representatives to voice your opinion on NJ's unconstitutional firearms regulations. Educate yourself on incumbent and new candidate politicians who support the status quo of 2A rights suppression in NJ and ensure that you vote against them in every election.

It's a sad fact that current NJ legislators would rather see you dead than legally armed and able to defend yourself and your loved ones.

[israeliagent613 5]

Thank you guys for the Info! 

[Handyman 5,682]

31 minutes ago, DirtyDigz said:

Also, write, email and call your NJ representatives to voice your opinion on NJ's unconstitutional firearms regulations. 

This. Tell them that their paranoia should not override your right to defend yourself and your family. 

People routinely carry in ~45 other states and it is no big deal. These politicians must go into utter panic every time they cross into Pennsylvania.

[ChrisJM981 924]

1 hour ago, DirtyDigz said:

Not legal under current NJ law.  NJ doesn't care whether the president/rabbi gives you permission or not.

I think Griz was referring to transporting the handgun. 

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

34 minutes ago, ChrisJM981 said:

I think Griz was referring to transporting the handgun. 

So?  Transport to/possession In the synagogue are both illegal under NJ law.

[YankeeSC 1,204]

9 hours ago, israeliagent613 said:

Hey guys, was Wondering if I could  carry a Pistol in a synagogue  with permission from the president / Rabbi.   Not sure how I go ahead with this. 

If you were in SC you could do exactly just that, provided you had your CWP of course.

Here is Charleston most religious facilities have started hiring off duty POs to provide security during services.

[ChrisJM981 924]

1 hour ago, DirtyDigz said:

So?  Transport to/possession In the synagogue are both illegal under NJ law.

I must have misread your post. That's what I was trying to say.