Videos tagged with Justifiable Need Requirement

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has secured a significant legal victory against New Jersey's 'justifiable need' requirement for handgun carry permits. This ruling, influenced by the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, declares the previous scheme unconstitutional under the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. New Jersey has agreed to cease enforcement of this requirement, settling the case via consent decree and avoiding further protracted litigation.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy plans to reverse the Christie administration's 2016 policy that eased CCW permit requirements by removing the 'justifiable need' clause. This rollback will likely reinstate the need to demonstrate a serious, specific threat to obtain a permit, making it significantly harder for residents to carry firearms legally. The legislative process for this rollback is expected to take approximately six months.