Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require firearm manufacturers to obtain a state-issued license and pay annual fees tied to the public health costs of gun violence, with proceeds directed to compensate victims.
The proposal, known as the “Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act,” outlines a new regulatory structure affecting manufacturers, retailers, and compensation programs statewide.
The Bill would require firearm manufacturers to obtain annual state licenses to sell in New Jersey. Fees could total hundreds of millions statewide, based on gun violence-related costs. Revenue would fund compensation for victims of firearm injuries and deaths
The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park, would prohibit firearm manufacturers from selling or distributing products in New Jersey without a valid license issued by the Superintendent of State Police.
Retail dealers would also be barred from selling firearms unless the manufacturer is properly licensed.
Just so you know, this is New Jersey’s new Governor:
NJ Governor Sherrill wears hijab for Eid (whatever the fuck that is). NJ doesn’t look anything like I remember…
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Since 80% of gun violence is committed by blacks, it would be better to require they get a license to live in NJ rather than criminalize a legal product because a small group misuses a product. NJ’s makes as much sense as requiring car manufacturers to pay for the cost of drunk driving, or alcohol makers to pay school fees because of drunken unplanned pregnancies.
Dear Exile1981,
Now, now.You have to be very careful about speaking some common sense in this day and age. As it might offend some poor dear out there in the Garden State.
The thing that gets me is that the Folks I have met from NJ. Is that they are some mighty fine folks. Who have hired somehow some of the most stupid Pols and the toughest Cops that I have ever met. Go figure!
Grumpy