There is no mandatory registration of firearms legally acquired in another state.

 

There is a voluntary registration process, but you can imagine how we feel about that, and what our advice to you is regarding it.

 

I will recommend that you go through the FID card process. Although it isn't mandatory, you'll need it to purchase handgun ammo at any NJ dealer, and if you shop for another gun here, no dealer will let you even handle one at the counter without presenting it.

Thanks, can I use hollow points to kill an intruder that is INSIDE my house, or do I need to buy some FMJ?

Thanks, can I use hollow points to kill an intruder that is INSIDE my house, or do I need to buy some FMJ?

I Wouldn't hassle you for having HP's in a home-defense shooting, however, even though it IS allowed under the way the law is written, there's nothing to say that some overzealous Prosecutor wont make an issue of it. My Reccomendation is Federal EFMJ (Expanding Full Metal jacket) it's a little spendy, but that, the Hornaday Critical Defense, and the Cor-Bon PowRball have become the rounds that Retired cops are carrying, since we arent allowed JHP either once we;re out. As far as the AR's, to make the 6920 compliant isnt a big deal, and the 15 round mags are

Hello all, I'm active Army and about to move (PCS) to Ft. Dix. I have pistols, rifles, and AR15s. What do I need to do? Can I bring in the ARs? Can I shot the ARs in NJ? I will live off post. Thank you.

 

Hello Todd, thank you for your service. Here is a link to the NJ laws you will need to follow; http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/NJSL.pdf

 

Basically the magazine limit is 15 rounds for both rifle and pistol, AR's can not have collapsible stock or flash hiders, muzzle breaks are okay and stocks would need to be pinned. If you post specifically what you are planning on bringing it would be easier to advise you on it's legality. Hope this helps.

Thanks y'all. Once I get back from Thanksgiving leave I'll contact Dix JAG and Provost Marshall about storing my prohibited weapons on post.

What are you wondering about? If they are NJ legal, bring them with you to NJ. However, no firearm that violates NJ assault weapon bans must be brought into NJ. This includes magazines with capacities larger than 15, semi-auto shotguns with more than 6 in the tube, too many evil features on your rifles, etc. If you have specific questions about the legality of a specific firearm, post a new thread about it.

 

There is no registration or "owner ID" requirement for firearms purchased legally in a different state. You do not need a Firearms PURCHASER ID to own a firearm in NJ. You do not need to register any firearm, this is completely optional and in my opinion a very bad idea. This is not to say you shouldn't get a purchaser ID as most street cops don't know the law and see a FPID as an ownership ID. It is not a legal requirement though.

 

You should open a new thread with your concerns

My only concern was that I have bought guns while stationed here though I am a NJ resident and what would happen when I returned to NJ. I had looked up what the NJ assault weapon ban prior so I know that all my fire arms are NJ legal with the exception of my mini-14

I know that all my fire arms are NJ legal with the exception of my mini-14

 

A Mini 14 is legal in NJ. You can't have magazines over 15 rds and only one of the forbidden features which are listed here:

 

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/dcj/agguide/assltf.htm

 

The worst case scenario is if you have a Mini 14 GB (flash surpressor and bayonet stud) with a folding stock. You can make it compliant by getting a standard stock (no pistol grip) and cutting off the bayonet lug.

I know that all my fire arms are NJ legal with the exception of my mini-14

 

A Mini 14 is legal in NJ. You can't have magazines over 15 rds and only one of the forbidden features which are listed here:

 

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/dcj/agguide/assltf.htm

 

The worst case scenario is if you have a Mini 14 GB (flash surpressor and bayonet stud) with a folding stock. You can make it compliant by getting a standard stock (no pistol grip) and cutting off the bayonet lug.

I know the mini 14 is not one that listed by name. Mine just has a folding and collapsible stock and a pistol grip which "magically make it more deadly". I am not too worried though as I figure it will be another couple of years before I return to NJ and by then hopefully the Heller II case will strike down assault weapon bans.

I know the mini 14 is not one that listed by name. Mine just has a folding and collapsible stock and a pistol grip which "magically make it more deadly". I am not too worried though as I figure it will be another couple of years before I return to NJ and by then hopefully the Heller II case will strike down assault weapon bans.

We can only hope

Mine just has a folding and collapsible stock and a pistol grip which "magically make it more deadly".

 

Just as many people have been killed by folding stocks as have been assaulted by a bayonet on the end of a rifle.