New Jersey’s Concealed Carry Ban Reimposed by Federal Appeals Court

A U.S. flag-themed handgun is displayed for sale at the Des Moines Fairgrounds Gun Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 11, 2023. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

A federal appeals court has reimposed New Jersey’s restrictive handgun carry law, banning carrying guns in so-called sensitive places like bars or libraries.

The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals sided with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin when it voted 2-1 to allow most of the ban to take effect while litigation continues, according to a ruling (pdf). remove