New Jersey sees a historic surge in concealed carry permit requests, with over 4,000 applications processed in January alone—shattering the previous record set just months earlier. This dramatic increase follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, which curtailed the state’s ability to deny such permits, prompting many residents to seek firearm carry rights.
Data indicates that since the Bruen ruling, New Jersey has received a staggering 61,751 applications for carry permits, a stark jump from the mere 1,500 applications in the two years prior. As legal challenges continue to shape the evolving landscape of firearm regulations in the state, experts predict that more New Jerseyans are likely to apply for permits as they adapt to the new rules around gun rights.
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