Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday pushed for new gun laws to solidify New Jersey s status as one of the most restrictive in the nation for firearms.
Murphy presented his plan as perhaps the most sweeping gun violence prevention package in the history of our nation, but in reality many of the measures have stalled in the Legislature, some for years.
The governor s office said it is significant, however, that he announced the measures with legislative leaders, indicating support to move them forward.
Kevin McArdle, a spokesman for Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, D-Middlesex, said: The speaker is appalled by the continued incidents of gun violence throughout this nation. He will thoroughly review today’s proposed legislation that could help stem this tide of senseless violence.”
Murphy proposes new ambitious gun control, safety measures
MIKE CATALINI, Associated Press
FacebookTwitterEmail
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey would mandate safety courses in order to get a gun permit, require lockboxes for out-of-use firearms and change state law to hold firearm makers liable for harm stemming from gun use, among other changes proposed in the dozen new gun control measures Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled on Thursday.
Murphy proposed the election-year agenda in Newark, the state’s largest city, during a more than an hourlong, rally-like event in a crowded community center. The Democrat-led Legislature will have to weigh in on most of the measures, and in a sign of legislative support, influential state lawmakers like state Sen. Teresa Ruiz and Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald attended the event and spoke.
Murphy Proposes New Ambitious Gun Control, Safety Measures for New Jersey nbcnewyork.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nbcnewyork.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Proposes New Ambitious Gun Control, Safety Measures
CBS Philadelphia 7 hrs ago Syndicated Local – CBS Philly
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday called for a dozen new gun control measures, a sweeping election-year agenda aimed at tightening laws already considered among the toughest in the nation.
Murphy unveiled the measures in Newark, the state’s largest city, during a more than an hourlong, rally-like event in a crowded community center. The Democrat-led Legislature will weigh in on most of the measures, and in a sign of legislative support, influential state lawmakers like state Sen. Teresa Ruiz and Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald attended the event and spoke.
Murphy proposes 8 sweeping new gun laws in wake of rising homicides, shootings nationwide nj.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nj.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.