A 738 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes pilot program to provide training at no cost to certain persons seeking firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun.

New Jersey's A738 establishes a five-year pilot program providing free firearm safety training to low-income residents seeking specific permits. It directly affects individuals earning under $75,000 annually (single) or $150,000 (married filing jointly) who need training for a firearms purchaser ID, handgun purchase permit, or permit to carry. The program offers state-run training courses twice yearly in three geographic regions (north, central, south) or provides vouchers for approved private training. Successful completion allows applicants to receive their permit or card, with a final report required to evaluate the program's effectiveness and recommend next steps.
Sub-Topics: Firearms
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Mike Torrissi
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