Gov. Phil Murphy is poised to sign a gun-control bill that he says will protect residents from the scourge of gun violence. The Senate has given final legislative approval to concealed-carry legislation, despite opposition from Republicans. The bill would strictly limit the concealed carry of guns in New Jersey and comes in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer that made it easier to obtain permits to carry guns.
The legislation would require gun owners to obtain a carry permit, purchase liability insurance and take training courses. It would also increase permit fees and prohibit gun owners from carrying concealed weapons in certain places like schools, public parks and bars. While the measure is a major win for anti-gun violence advocates, both supporters and opponents expect it will be challenged in court.
