NJ A369

Prohibits any person convicted of animal cruelty offenses under New Jersey law (Title 4, chapter 22) from purchasing, owning, possessing, or controlling firearms or ammunition

Adds animal cruelty convictions to the list of disqualifying offenses that prevent a person from obtaining a firearms purchaser identification card or permit to purchase a handgun

Makes it a fourth degree crime for a person convicted of animal cruelty to possess a firearm, punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both

Expands existing firearm prohibitions that already apply to crimes like aggravated assault, arson, burglary, and homicide to include all animal cruelty offenses, not just specific ones like dog fighting or harming law enforcement animals

Requires firearm permit applications to include a question about whether the applicant has been convicted of any animal cruelty crime or offense