Reduced Gun Permit Fees in New Jersey

Published on July 8, 2025
Duration: 7:07

This video discusses a New Jersey town's initiative to reduce the $200 permit to carry fee, citing its unconstitutionality post-Bruen. The town of Englishtown adopted a resolution to refund most of the fee, effectively lowering it to $50. This action, supported by organizations like the NRA, CCRKBA, and NJFO, has led to a policy brief aimed at replicating this fee reduction statewide, arguing that such high fees impede constitutional rights.

Quick Summary

New Jersey's $200 permit to carry fee is facing challenges, with Englishtown leading an initiative to refund most of it, lowering the cost to $50. This movement, supported by the NRA and other gun rights groups, argues that high fees impede constitutional rights, referencing the Bruen decision's stance against such barriers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00NJ Town Reduces $200 Gun Permit Fee
  2. 00:27Background: The Fight for Lower Permit Fees
  3. 01:38The 2022 Law and Bruen Decision Impact
  4. 02:33Englishtown's Resolution and Strategy
  5. 03:29Expanding the Movement Statewide
  6. 04:01NRA, CCRKBA, NJFO Partnership
  7. 04:21Historical Fee Structure vs. Current
  8. 05:15Blueprint for Other Municipalities
  9. 05:37Franklin Township Adopts Resolution
  10. 05:54Impact on Constitutional Rights
  11. 06:18Small Steps, Big Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current fee for a permit to carry in New Jersey, and why is it being challenged?

New Jersey's permit to carry fee is $200, valid for two years. This fee is being challenged as potentially unconstitutional, citing the Bruen decision's stance against exorbitant fees that could impede the right to public carry.

How did Englishtown, New Jersey, address the high permit to carry fee?

Englishtown adopted a resolution to refund most of the $200 permit fee back to gun owners, effectively lowering the cost to $50. This initiative aims to make firearm carry permits more accessible and less of a financial burden.

What organizations are involved in the effort to reduce New Jersey's gun permit fees?

The effort to reduce New Jersey's gun permit fees involves organizations such as the NRA, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), and the New Jersey Gun Owner Syndicate (NJFO).

What is the significance of the Bruen decision regarding firearm permit fees?

The Bruen decision, particularly footnote 9, suggests that 'exorbitant fees' or lengthy processing times in shall-issue licensing regimes can be grounds for constitutional challenges, implying that such fees may violate the Second Amendment.

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