New Jersey’s Assembly Judiciary Committee advances a series of new gun-control bills aimed at tightening regulations surrounding firearms in the state. This legislative package includes measures to prohibit the possession of digital blueprints for 3D-printed firearms and ban machine gun conversion devices, both of which have raised concerns among lawmakers and gun safety advocates.
During a rally at the State House, supporters, including groups like Moms Demand Action and Brady United Against Gun Violence, emphasized the importance of these regulations in ensuring public safety. New Jersey has a history of leading the nation in responsible gun legislation, and these latest proposals seek to close loopholes that allow the proliferation of potentially dangerous weapons, asserting that their quick passage is needed to protect communities.
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