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A 4610

Eliminates prohibition against purchasing more than one handgun in calendar month.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Fantasia

New Jersey bill would eliminate the one-handgun-per-month purchase limit, allowing licensed buyers to acquire multiple handguns simultaneously within calendar months.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4610

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 4610 would repeal New Jersey's one-handgun-per-month purchase limitation, allowing individuals to buy multiple handguns within a single calendar month. Currently, New Jersey law restricts handgun purchases to one per 30-day period. This bill removes that temporal restriction entirely.

Why is this important

This change directly affects firearm acquisition rates and inventory accumulation among licensed handgun purchasers in New Jersey, a state with some of the nation's strictest gun regulations. The outcome could influence overall handgun circulation in the state and may signal shifts in New Jersey's approach to firearm regulatory policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety vs. individual rights: Opponents argue the monthly limit reduces rapid accumulation that could enable illegal gun trafficking or straw purchases; supporters contend it infringes on lawful owners' purchasing freedom
  • Enforcement and tracking: Questions about whether eliminating the limit complicates law enforcement's ability to detect suspicious purchasing patterns used in illegal gun trafficking operations
  • Policy consistency: New Jersey maintains strict licensing, background checks, and permit requirements; eliminating the purchase cap represents a significant loosening within an otherwise restrictive framework

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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