Reporting a Lost or Stolen Firearm in New Jersey: Your Legal Obligation If you find a firearm missing or stolen in New Jersey, the first thing you are supposed to do is report it to law enforcement. State law typically
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Can Air Tags and Location Trackers Lead To a Restraining Order
AirTag Stalking and Restraining Orders in New Jersey
How AirTags Differ From Traditional GPS Trackers
AirTags and similar Bluetooth tracking devices, such as Tile and Samsung SmartTag, work differently from traditional GPS trackers. They are generally smaller, less expensive, and
State v. Taylor: NJ Supreme Court Changes the Standard for Reviewing Graves Act Waiver Denials
The New Jersey Supreme Court has changed how courts review a prosecutor’s refusal to seek a Graves Act waiver. In State v. Delshon J. Taylor, Jr., the Court ruled unanimously that a prosecutor’s denial of a Graves Act waiver should
Modifying the Terms of a Final Restraining Order in NJ
How to Modify a Final Restraining Order in New Jersey
A Final Restraining Order does not always need to be dissolved when one of its terms becomes unworkable. In New Jersey, either party may ask the court to modify specific
Can a Gun Charge Be Dismissed in New Jersey?
Yes, a gun charge can be dismissed in New Jersey, but it is not automatic and it is not the most common outcome in a firearms case. The factual details — how police found the weapon, when it was found,
Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s Assault Firearm and Magazine Bans
Last updated: July 28, 2026. This is a developing matter. The Third Circuit’s decision has not yet taken effect and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office has not released final guidance. On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals
The End of Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ — And What It Means for NJ Concealed Carry Law
What Is Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’? The Supreme Court has made yet another major court decision on gun law. Wolford v. Lopez was a 6-3 ruling on June 25, 2026, in which Hawaii lost its “Vampire Rule” — a law that
U.S. v. Hemani: What the Supreme Court’s Marijuana Gun Ruling Means for New Jersey
June 18, 2026 brought a rare moment: every justice on the U.S. Supreme Court agreed on a decision tied to the Second Amendment. That day marked the outcome of United States v. Hemani, a case drawing national attention due to
Luigi Mangione Backpack Ruling and What It Means for NJ Gun Cases
The May 18, 2026 ruling in the Luigi Mangione case immediately set social media on fire. Mangione, who is charged in connection with the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, challenged evidence recovered from a backpack allegedly found
Essex County TERPO Dismissed: Firearms Returned After Year-Long Litigation in Two Counties
The Tormey Law Firm secured a significant Second Amendment victory for an Essex County client whose firearms had been seized under a Temporary Extreme Risk Protective Order (TERPO). After more than a year of litigation spanning two counties, the court