New Jersey Tries to Ban Magazines... AGAIN?! - The Legal Brief

Published on June 6, 2018
Duration: 4:25

This video discusses New Jersey's legislative attempt to ban standard capacity magazines, reducing the legal limit from fifteen rounds to ten. Host Adam Kraut explains the implications of these bills (A2761 and S102), including the lack of grandfathering provisions and the requirement for modification, transfer, rendering inoperable, or surrender of existing magazines. The video highlights exceptions for movie productions and .22 tubular magazines, and details a $50 registration fee for certain firearms with fixed magazines that cannot be modified.

Quick Summary

New Jersey is proposing bills A2761 and S102 to reduce magazine capacity from 15 to 10 rounds. These bills lack a grandfathering provision, requiring owners to modify, transfer, disable, or surrender magazines over the limit. Exceptions exist for .22 tubular magazines and movie productions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The Legal Brief
  2. 00:07New Jersey Magazine Ban Discussion
  3. 01:26Details of Bills A2761 and S102
  4. 01:49Magazine Capacity Exceptions
  5. 02:11No Grandfathering Provision
  6. 02:41Firearm Registration Requirements
  7. 03:21Call to Action for NJ Residents
  8. 03:42Conclusion and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Jersey's proposed magazine capacity limit?

New Jersey is attempting to pass legislation, specifically bills A2761 and S102, that would reduce the maximum legal magazine capacity from fifteen rounds down to ten rounds for most firearms.

Are there any exceptions to New Jersey's proposed magazine ban?

Yes, the proposed New Jersey legislation includes exceptions for .22 caliber firearms with tubular magazines and for movie production companies. However, there is no grandfathering provision for existing standard capacity magazines.

What must individuals do with magazines over ten rounds if New Jersey passes these bills?

If New Jersey's proposed magazine ban becomes law, individuals will be required to either modify their magazines to hold ten rounds or less, transfer them to someone legally permitted to possess them, render them inoperable, or surrender them to authorities.

What are the registration requirements for certain firearms under New Jersey's proposed magazine ban?

Firearms with fixed magazines that cannot be modified to accept ten or fewer rounds, or those with detachable magazines of the same nature, may require a $50 registration fee, a registration statement, and proof of a valid firearms purchaser identification card or permit.

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