✅ Yes. New Jersey bans specific assault-style firearms, large-capacity magazines, and ghost guns.

✅ Yes. All sales (private included) require a state background check and permit-to-purchase.

✅ Yes. Federal law mandates background checks through licensed dealers.

🚫 No. New Jersey follows “duty to retreat” outside the home with limited Castle Doctrine inside homes.

• ⚠️ Permit-to-purchase required for handguns & assault rifles
• ⚠️ Mandatory state background check for every firearm sale
• ⚠️ 7-day waiting period + psychological evaluation for handguns in some cases
• ⚠️ Magazine capacity capped at 10 rounds
• ⚠️ Registration of all handguns and assault weapons

✅ Yes. Firearms must be securely stored and locked; unsafe storage—especially where minors can access—is a crime.

🚫 No. Purchase frequency is limited, typically one pistol per 30 days; long-gun purchases may also be restricted.

✅ Yes. Extreme Risk Protective Orders are permitted under state law.

• ℹ️ 18+ for long guns,
• ℹ️ 21+ for handguns from dealers.

✅ Yes. All handguns and assault-style rifles must be registered with the state.

✅ Yes. A permit-to-purchase pistol is required for each handgun transaction.

✅ Yes. 7 days for handguns (may vary by county) and additional review for assault firearms.