This is probably common knowledge, but I wasn't aware of it, having bought my first two handguns new; it seems like this is a federal law rather than a specific NJ statute. I couldn't find the exact wording but the gist is that a handgun may not be transferred/delivered without being accompanied by a gun lock (I assume both a cable lock or trigger guard lock would qualify).

 

So if I buy a used gun that didn't include a lock, and am forced to buy one at the gun store, is there anything stopping me from returning the unopened gun lock (provided that the store will accept the return), either on my next visit, or right after stowing the handgun in the locked trunk of my car for transport?

 

Of course, since I have so many anyway, I'll just keep a gun lock in my car from now on and use that for transfers, but let's have your opinions on the above

unless something has changed its BS.

I think they need to offer it for sale thats all.

If your guns are in a safe at home why do you need a trigger lock ..

 

Cased in a lockable case in the car out off reach is all I do.

5)No handgun shall be delivered to any person unless:

 

(a)Such person possesses and exhibits a valid permit to purchase a firearm and at least seven days have elapsed since the date of application for the permit;

 

(b)The person is personally known to the seller or presents evidence of his identity;

 

©The handgun is unloaded and securely wrapped;

 

(d)Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (e) of this paragraph' date=' [b']the handgun is accompanied by a trigger lock or a locked case, gun box, container or other secure facility[/b]; provided, however, this provision shall not apply to antique handguns. The exemption afforded under this subparagraph for antique handguns shall be narrowly construed, limited solely to the requirements set forth herein and shall not be deemed to afford or authorize any other exemption from the regulatory provisions governing firearms set forth in chapter 39 and chapter 58 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; and

 

(e)On and after the first day of the sixth month following the date on which the list of personalized handguns is prepared and delivered pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2002, c.130 (C.2C:58-2.4), the handgun is identified as a personalized handgun and included on that list or is an antique handgun. The provisions of subparagraph (d) of this section shall not apply to the delivery of a personalized handgun.

 

(6)The dealer shall keep a true record of every handgun sold, given or otherwise delivered or disposed of, in accordance with the provisions of subsections b. through e. of this section and the record shall note whether a trigger lock, locked case, gun box, container or other secure facility was delivered along with the handgun.

 

1. a. The Legislature finds:

 

New Jersey's commitment to firearms safety is unrivaled anywhere in the nation;

 

New Jersey was the first state to require retail dealers to include' date=' as part of every handgun sale, either a State Police approved trigger lock or a locked case, gun box, container or other secure facility;[/font']

 

encourage all firearms owners to practice safe storage, the State has waived all sales taxes on trigger locks, firearms lock-boxes and vaults and, under the "KeepSafe" program, offers an instant $5 rebate to all retail firearms purchasers who buy a compatible trigger locking device along with their firearm;

 

Jersey was the first state to require all firearms dealers to prominently display State-provided firearms information and safety warnings;

 

Jersey was one of the first states to make parents and guardians statutorily responsible for unwittingly or carelessly permitting minors under their control to gain access to loaded firearms;

 

Jersey statutorily prohibits anyone under the age of 18 years from purchasing or otherwise acquiring a firearm and permits such minors to possess or carry a firearm only in a very limited number of strictly defined situations and under the direct supervision of a qualified parent, guardian or instructor;

 

enforce this strict regulatory scheme, New Jersey imposes harsh penalties, including a mandatory minimum prison term of three years, on anyone who knowingly sells, transfers or gives a firearm to a person under the age of 18 years; and

 

Jersey was the first state to allocate, as part of its annual Appropriations Act, moneys dedicated exclusively for the development of personal handgun technology, and the amount so allocated, $1,000,000, was one-fifth the total amount the federal government allocated toward the development of this important firearms safety technology in the same fiscal year.

 

Legislature, therefore, declares:

 

It is within the public interest, and vital to the safety of our families and children, for New Jersey to take the bold and innovative step of fostering the development of personalized handguns by firearms manufacturers. To accomplish this objective, the Legislature determines that it should enact legislation designed to further enhance firearms safety by requiring that, within a specified period of time after the date on which these new personalized handguns are deemed to be available for retail sales purposes, no other type of handgun shall be sold or offered for sale by any registered or licensed firearms dealer in this State.

I got a cable lock with each of my handguns and each of my permits. Countless lives have been saved by these locks.

See

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/33106-rahway-guild-telling-me-i-must-own-a-safe-to-secure/

 

The manufacturers may be required to include one but you don't need to have one.

It's kind of like the spent casing that comes with some guns to satisfy Md's registration system.

Is that requirement only for new firearms? If I sell/purchase a handgun FTF does a cablelock have to be included?

just put it in a case and go on your way

I always thought it was a cali thing, all my guns have come with "California certified locks"... i guess NJ wants them too.

I got a cable lock with each of my handguns and each of my permits. Countless lives have been saved by these locks.

 

I have a giant shoebox of these things; I'm saving them up to throw at any home invaders. They will sing!

I was forced to buy a $2 trigger lock when I bought my 22/45. He said though that if i bring the lock back for each new gun that would be good enough...

A trigger lock (cable lock) must be provided to the purchaser by a dealer only, as stated by djg0770 who quoted the text from the retailer section of the law, and it must be indicated that it was done so in the dealer's bound book. AFAIK, that is the only requirement of locks during a sale.

 

The dealer can recoup his costs by submitting forms containing the transaction details to the State.

Does anyone know where in the NJ tax code it states gun locks and safes are exempt from NJ sales tax, I had an argument with the people at Dick's because they charged me sales tax on a gun cabinet. I looked though the sales tax guideline at some length and could not find any mention of gun locks or safes.

 

1. a. The Legislature finds:

 

New Jersey's commitment to firearms safety is unrivaled anywhere in the nation;

 

New Jersey was the first state to require retail dealers to include, as part of every handgun sale, either a State Police approved trigger lock or a locked case, gun box, container or other secure facility;

 

encourage all firearms owners to practice safe storage, the State has waived all sales taxes on trigger locks, firearms lock-boxes and vaults and, under the "KeepSafe" program, offers an instant $5 rebate to all retail firearms purchasers who buy a compatible trigger locking device along with their firearm;

It is not in the laws or codes. They have it hidden. If no one posts it tonight, I will tomorrow.

Don't know about the gun locks, but here's the safes:

54:32B-8.51. Short title; receipts from sales of firearm vaults, tax exempt

1. a. This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Secure Firearm Storage Act".

 

b. Receipts from sales of firearm vaults providing secure storage for firearms are exempt from the tax imposed under the "Sales and Use Tax Act", P.L.1966, c.30 (C.54:32B-1 et seq.).

 

L.1999,c.254.

I bought a safe at Dicks in Freehold less than a year ago and it was automatically exempted. I think their Point-of-sale software does it automatically -- I did not mention anything to the salesperson and they didn't mention anything to me.

 

I believe the sales tax exemption applies to any safe, cabinet or lock box that is capable of storing firearms, even if it is not marketed as such.

 

*Edit* I checked my receipt and the TAX line is simply missing between SUBTOTAL and TOTAL where it normally resides (see attached photo for comparison between receipts for the safe and for ammo). Your path of least resistance may be to ask your store to call Freehold to figure it out.

I bought a safe at Dicks in Cherry Hill a few months ago. They were going to charge me tax but when I provided them with the statute they took the tax off.

 

My friend bought the same safe a few days ago and apparently it was a major PITA for him...

I bought a SAFE from them in November and was not charged sales tax. I recently bought a gun CABINET and was charged sales tax. When I spoke to a manager about it he said he didn't know if it was tax exempt or not, and then said (multiple times) "they" (meaning the accountants in corporate, I presume) "are pretty good at this stuff" (determining what is taxable and what is not). He was speculating that because it was a cabinet and not a safe may be the difference. The above cite from the law mentions "vaults", does anyone know how the state is defining "vaults"?