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New Jersey Gun Lawyers, published by The Tormey Law Firm, focuses on legal issues related to firearms in New Jersey. The blog covers topics such as gun rights restoration, weapons offenses, gun permit regulations, and defense strategies for gun-related criminal charges. It also addresses broader concerns about gun violence, including school shootings and the impact of changing gun laws on public safety. The content includes analysis of recent court decisions, legislative developments, and case studies relevant to gun owners, dealers, and individuals facing weapons charges in New Jersey.
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Reporting a Lost or Stolen Firearm in New Jersey: What Owners Need to Know
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…
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…
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…
State v. Glover: NJ Appellate Division Upholds Handgun Permit Law and Under-21 Possession Ban
On March 19, 2026, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a detailed 32-page ruling in State v. Glover, addressing constitutional challenges to several firearm-related counts. The panel reversed part of the trial court’s judgment that had favored the defendant, reinstating…