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NJ A260
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Kanitra
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AI Summary
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Creates a five-year pilot program administered by the Superintendent of State Police to provide free firearms training for applicants seeking a firearms purchaser identification card, handgun purchase permit, or handgun carry permit in New Jersey
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Eligibility requires annual income below $75,000 for single filers or $150,000 for married couples filing jointly, plus meeting other existing qualification requirements
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State-run training courses must be offered twice per year in one northern, one central, and one southern county, or alternatively applicants may receive vouchers for approved private training courses
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Superintendent must submit an evaluation report to the Governor and Legislature within 90 days of program termination, with recommendations on whether to continue, expand, or make the program permanent
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Program expires automatically upon submission of the required evaluation report
Legislative Description
Establishes pilot program to provide training at no cost to certain persons seeking firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026