In a significant victory for gun rights activists in New Jersey, several municipalities across the state have taken action to nullify or refund a portion of the $150 handgun carry permit fee. This push, led by a coalition of gun rights groups including the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate (NJFOS), is gaining momentum despite a setback in one municipality. The campaign began in June 2025, when Englishtown became the first town to pass a resolution supported by the coalition to nullify the municipal portion of the permit fee. Since then, five other municipalities, including Butler and Vernon Township, have followed suit, bringing the total to six towns in four counties that have committed to either refunding or not collecting the $150 municipal portion of the concealed carry permit fee. This movement follows the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022, which mandated that New Jersey, like many other states, recognize the right to carry firearms for self-defense. The success of this fee nullification effort highlights the growing influence of gun rights groups in the state, particularly in the wake of the Bruen decision, which struck down many of New Jerseys restrictive gun laws. The NRA and CCRKBA have celebrated these victories as significant steps toward ensuring that residents have the ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights without being burdened by excessive fees. Gun rights advocates argue that these fees, in addition to other regulatory requirements, serve as barriers to lawful gun ownership and self-defense. By eliminating or reducing the concealed carry permit fee, these municipalities are making it easier for law-abiding citizens to carry firearms for protection. However, the campaign is not without its challenges. A notable setback occurred in Old Tappan, New Jersey, where the town council voted down a resolution that would have nullified the permit fee. The decision was met with disappointment from the gun rights groups, with CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb expressing frustration that local officials, particularly Republicans, voted against a measure that would have made it easier for residents to exercise their Second Amendment rights. Despite this setback, the coalition is in talks with more than 45 other municipalities across New Jersey, hoping to expand the initiative to all 21 counties. The success of this campaign is seen as a litmus test for local political leaders in New Jersey, particularly those who have publicly supported Second Amendment rights. The campaign also reflects broader political shifts, as the national conversation around gun rights continues to evolve. The gun control debate in New Jersey is particularly heated due to the states long history of restrictive laws, which include stringent background checks and a difficult concealed carry permit application process. Gun rights advocates argue that the Bruen decision invalidated many of these laws, including the permit fee, and that the state is now obligated to respect the Second Amendment rights of its citizens.