Urges Congress and President of US to enact legislation addressing interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Parker Space and 1 co-sponsor

Advocates urge strengthening federal protections for travelers with firearms by broadening FOPA to cover travel-related activities and overnight stays.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Summary of SCR 14 (Session 222) – New Jersey

Purpose and intent

SCR 14 is a concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to enact legislation addressing the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.

The resolution frames the issue as a federal protection gap: while the Second Amendment protects gun ownership, certain state laws penalize law-abiding travelers who transport legally possessed firearms across state lines.

It specifically advocates for adopting H.R.225, which would amend the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act of 1986 (FOPA) to expand protections for travelers.

Key provisions and changes advocated

Support for amending FOPA to strengthen protections for licensed firearm owners during interstate travel.

Core enhancement proposed: broaden the definition of “transport” to cover activities incidental to travel, including staying in temporary lodging overnight, stops for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, medical treatment, emergencies, or any other travel-related activity.

Maintaining firearms as unloaded and stored in a locked container during transport, consistent with current FOPA protections.

The overarching aim is to ensure individuals are not criminalized for reasonable travel disruptions (e.g., missed flights or overnight stays) that occur while transporting a legally possessed firearm.

Who or what would be affected

Law-abiding gun owners who legally transport firearms across state lines, particularly through states with stringent gun laws.

The bill targets situations where current law could mistakenly criminalize travelers due to unforeseen travel delays or overnight stays.

The resolution cites a real-world example (Greg Revell in 2005) to illustrate how existing law could lead to detention or charges despite compliance with federal guidelines.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026.

Referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee for consideration.

The resolution includes a co-sponsorship by Parker Space and Doug Steinhardt.

As a concurrent resolution, SCR 14 does not itself enact federal law but urges Congress and the President to enact H.R.225; copies would be transmitted to federal leaders and New Jersey’s congressional delegation.

Practical impact if adopted

A successful push for H.R.225, supported by SCR 14, would provide stronger federal protection for travelers with firearms, reducing the risk of legal jeopardy during interstate travel and overnight disruptions.

It would address perceived injustices arising from state-by-state variations in gun laws and align travel protections more closely with the intent of FOPA as applied to modern travel scenarios.