NJ Governor Corzine Revises Gun Law

There was a step in the right direction in New Jersey this week. NewJerseyNewsRoom.com reported that Governor Jon Corzine revised the “one gun a month” limit for residents in the Garden State:

“The law (A-4361) provides limited exemptions for certain persons to lawfully purchase more than one handgun within a 30-day period, specifically persons who wish to purchase multiple handguns from an estate or inheritance, collectors of firearms, and persons who use firearms for competitive and recreational purposes. Under the law, a person who seeks an exemption will apply to the State Police superintendent. The superintendent will be authorized to approve the purchase of more than one handgun within a 30-day period if the applicant demonstrates the request meets the requirements of one of the bill’s specified exemptions.”

While we still agree that there shouldn’t be any limit on the number of firearms a law-abiding citizen can buy, this is at least a move that will make it easier for collectors and hobbyists.