matthewvictor

Just one heads-up of a strange quirk in NJ law that came to light during the infamous Brian Aitken trial - there is no provision in NJ law for transporting hollowpoint ammunition between residences when moving. Just to err on the side of caution, maybe best to divest yourself of any HP ammo before moving. Or, consider shipping it to yourself at your new address. I can't drive it to my house when I enter the state, but I can FedEx it? Is this what people mean when they say NJ has backwards gun laws? Can I drive to and from the range with my long guns in the back of my SUV without the FPID? PLEASE tell me there's enough of you guys working on things that NJ may one day be more practical and empowering with the 2nd Amendment!

Thank you all for the helpful and concise answers! My 9mm is a Glock 26 with the extended magazine ("Pinky extension") and holds 12- so that's good. My .22 is a Merlin Model 60; very basic .22 LR with a fixed "magazine" (bullets loaded into a feeder that's permanently attached to the gun) not sure how many it holds; I got it as a kid and haven't fired in 20+ years- would sell it but only worth $50-75, so holding it. Seems that, as it's an attached mag, it's not subject to the 15 restriction. No changes made to my very run-of-the-mill pump action shotgun, so good there, too. the AR-15 is the S&W M&P Sport- no flash hider or bayonete mount; I'll leave my 30 round mag's here in FL. Damn shame about that, because I have the .223/556 conversion to .22 bolt and mags (spent $200 for those parts and saved that much in bullet costs the first weekend I had it). the mags are specialized for this and hold 30+, so it looks like all those parts get to stay in FL, too.

I am probably relocating to NJ (yeah, I know- bad idea, but out of my hands- which, from what I gather, my guns will be, too). I know there is tons of info online re NJ gun laws, but that's the problem- there's tons. I only need basic info and I wonder if a kind soul out there might help me out. I currently and a registered CCW user in FL. I carry a 9mm. At home I keep 3 rifles: 1: .22, 2: a pump-action shotgun that holds 5 + 1 and 3: I have an AR-15. Very basically, here are my questions: 1) are any of my guns illegal in NJ? 2) Do I need to register any/all of them? 3) If I don't want to buy any more guns or ammo (bringing plenty) Do I need to register myself? 4) If I don't register myself/my guns, can I still shoot at ranges? 5) are any magazine sizes outlawed, and if so, is simply owning that magazine illegal? Thank you for your help! Matt