Very Restrictive
New Jersey Gun Laws 2026
New Jersey gun law rating: A- (Very Restrictive). Ranked #5 out of 50 states for gun law strength. Key policies: permitless carry (No), red flag law (Yes), assault weapons ban (Yes).
A-
Overall Grade
#5
State Rank (strength)
Permitless Carry: No
Constitutional Carry
Red Flag: Yes
ERPO Law
Key Gun Law Provisions
| Provision | Status |
|---|---|
| Permitless (Constitutional) Carry | No |
| Red Flag Law (ERPO) | Yes |
| Assault Weapons Ban | Yes |
| Universal Background Checks (private sales) | Yes |
| Waiting Period | 7 days (handguns) |
| Magazine Capacity Limit | 10 rounds |
Overview
New Jersey has strict gun laws including an assault weapons ban, 10-round magazine limit, and a microstamping requirement that effectively bans new semi-automatic pistol sales. A 2022 Supreme Court ruling (Bruen) challenged NJ\'s concealed carry permitting.
2026 Political Impact
New Jersey\'s gun laws face constant legal challenges. The Bruen decision forced NJ to expand concealed carry permits, though NJ has pushed back with new "sensitive location" restrictions.