February 23 - FRIDAY NIGHT SURPRISE: At close of business today, a special session of the Assembly Judiciary Committee for Wednesday, February 28 to consider anti-gun legislation was simultaneously scheduled and announced. The Assembly Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet at 11:00 a.m. in Committee Room 11 on the 4th floor of the State House Annex on State Street in Trenton (note: the committee room could change).



The following bills are scheduled to be considered:



A2761



Magazine Ban: Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds A2759



Ammo Ban: Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor. A2758



Kills right to carry: Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun. A2757



Requires dealer background checks for private gun sales. A1016



Smart Guns: Establishes commission to approve smart guns; requires firearm retailers to sell smart guns. A1217



Authorizes gun violence restraining orders and firearm seizure warrants. A1181



Requires firearms seizure when mental health "professionals" think someone poses risk. We will provide detailed analysis of these bills in a subsequent alert. In the meanwhile, please begin contacting members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee . Click here to contact the members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee.



Please plan on emailing legislators again next week with additional talking points, and please plan on attending Wednesday's hearing in person.







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