A New Jersey appellate court confirms the state’s prohibition on firearms bearing obliterated or defaced serial numbers, stating that such protections under the Second Amendment do not apply. The decision, delivered by Judge Greta Gooden Brown, emphasizes the lack of rationale for law-abiding citizens to possess such weapons, even amidst recent Supreme Court rulings expanding gun rights.
This ruling impacts the legal landscape of gun ownership in New Jersey, reinforcing the state’s efforts to maintain stricter regulations. As debates over gun rights continue to evolve, the court’s stance highlights significant interpretations of constitutional protections concerning firearm ownership and safety.
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