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New Jersey Court Rules Licensees Must Report Lost Firearms Within 24 Hours
Regulation aims to curb straw purchases and illegal trafficking via timely reporting
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Trenton, New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey (NJ.com) In a move to tighten accountability and reduce gun trafficking, the New Jersey Appellate Division ruled on Friday that all licensed firearm dealers and permitholders must report lost or stolen firearms to local law enforcement within 24hours of discovery. The decision stems from a lawsuit challenging the New Jersey State Polices interpretation of existing statutes, which previously allowed a 72hour reporting window. Judge Alexandra Ruiz, writing for the court, noted that prompt reporting significantly enhances investigative leads and disrupts illicit supply chains that often stem from diversion at the point of sale. The ruling applies to both commercial licensees and private individuals holding carry permits, with failure to comply constituting a thirddegree offense punishable by up to five years in prison and $15,000 in fines.