Firearms in New Jersey (2026)

3 rules on the books across New Jersey. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Concealed Carry

State concealed carry licensing, reciprocity with other states, and where concealed carry is prohibited statewide regardless of local rules.

New Jersey issues concealed carry permits under NJSA 2C:58-4 with strict justifiable need replaced by shall-issue…

State rules on visibly carrying a firearm in public, including who may open carry and where open carry is prohibited statewide.

New Jersey effectively prohibits open carry of handguns without a Permit to Carry under NJSA 2C:39-5, and long-gun open…

State rules on transporting firearms in private vehicles, locked-case requirements, loaded vs unloaded, and whether locals can add restrictions.

New Jersey strictly regulates firearm transport in vehicles under NJSA 2C:39-5 and 2C:39-6, requiring unloaded firearms…