So will NJ become a shall issue state?

 

Citizens' Protection Act

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S1000/579_I1.HTM

 

SYNOPSIS

     Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.

 

Statement

 

This bill, the "Citizens' Protection Act," revises and simplifies the procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun in the State of New Jersey.

     Under the provisions of the bill, an applicant for a permit to carry a handgun would be entitled to that permit so long as he can demonstrate competence with a firearm and is not statutorily disqualified.  To demonstrate that competence, the applicant would be required to include, as part of his application for the permit, a copy indicating his successful completion of  a firearms safety or training course or class offered by a law enforcement agency, an educational institution, the military, or the National Rifle Association.  An applicant who holds  a permit to carry is deemed competent and need not submit such evidence.

Is this one of the bills that gets introduced every year and dies in committee?

Yup, but thanks to the Republicans, it does get introduced.  

Sweeny is the Senate president and decides which bills get heard. He has also said ccw in NJ will not happen on his watch so.....