New Jersey Section 2C:58-14 – Annual report on assault firearms
New Jersey Gun Law Requires Annual Report on Assault Firearms
A new law in New Jersey, Section 2C:58-14, requires the state Attorney General to release an annual report on assault firearms. This law aims to increase transparency and data collection around these types of weapons.
The report must include information on:
- The number of assault firearms seized by law enforcement
- The number of violations of New Jersey assault firearms laws
- The number of permits and licenses issued for assault firearms
Supporters of the law argue it will help inform policy decisions and keep assault weapons off the streets. Critics claim it imposes unnecessary reporting requirements on gun owners.
The law raises complex issues around balancing public safety with individual liberties. Reasonable people can disagree on where to strike the right balance. This article aimed to summarize the key components of the law, but does not take a position on the broader policy debate.