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Lawmaker wants feds to fund ‘buybacks’ at 125 percent of gun’s value
by Chris EgerA New Jersey Democrat has submitted a bill to the U.S. House that would fund an environmentally friendly grant program to purchase unwanted guns.
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New Jersey gun buybacks net 4,775 firearms in 2 days
by Andrew SheppersonThe results of the New Jersey's most recent gun buyback initiative were made public Wednesday, with top law enforcement officials calling it the most successful buyback in the state's history.
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New Jersey AG: Gun buy backs will help to slow violent crime
by Andrew SheppersonThe State Attorney General for New Jersey has been pumping up state-sponsored gun buy back programs scheduled for this weekend, arguing the events will help in the fight against violent crime.
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Christie moves to loosen New Jersey rules for handgun carry
by Chris EgerNew Jersey's Republican Gov. Chris Christie announced Monday an effort to cut regulations for those seeking to carry handguns, sparking another fight with state lawmakers who are not impressed.
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New Jersey Dems block Christie’s gun permit change
by Chris EgerThe Assembly on Monday voted to cancel proposed new guidelines directed by New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie for obtaining a firearms license.
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Christie proposes ‘shall-issue’ reform in veto of gun control bills
by Chris EgerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday issued conditional vetoes on bills that would change the state's smart gun laws and tighten "justifiable need" standard for gun permits.
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NJ Democrats pass repeal of Christie’s gun law reforms
by Chris EgerThe state legislature has voted to undo reforms spurred by the murder of a woman stabbed to death by an ex while waiting months for a gun permit.
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NJ Democrats vow to stop Christie’s gun law reforms
by Chris EgerEarlier this month Gov. Christie issued new guidelines for obtaining a firearms license which New Jersey lawmakers now say is a mistake for public safety.
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Christie issues orders to help reform NJ gun laws
by Chris EgerSpurred by the murder of a woman stabbed to death by an ex while waiting months for a gun permit, Gov. Christie has issued new guidelines for obtaining a license.
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NJ man loses 76 guns over domestic dispute he wasn’t a part of
by Chris EgerA New Jersey man lost his rights to his entire gun collection in an appeals court ruling Wednesday, seized due to a protective order on his wife from her father.
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New Jersey man denied permission to purchase gun due to wife’s record
by Chris EgerAn appeals court last week upheld a previous ruling that a man could be denied a permit to purchase firearms because of his wife’s criminal history.
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NJ woman stabbed to death by ex while waiting months for gun permit
by Chris EgerNew Jersey Senate Republicans have introduced legislation to fast track some firearms permits after an applicant who applied in April was killed in her front yard by her ex-boyfriend.
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