Although this is not in New York State, a lawsuit was brought against New Jersey’s pistol permit laws. The laws in New Jersey are very similar to New York City and some other counties in New York. Their permit laws, which require a “justifiable need” to be issued a concealed carry permit are being challenged as a violation of civil rights under the Second Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment. The suit is brought by six New Jersey residents as well as the Second Amendment Foundation and New Jersey Pistol & Rifle Clubs, Inc. It names several issuing authorities as defendants. Included in the plaintiffs are a man who was kidnapped at gunpoint and beaten, a part time Sheriff’s Deputy, an ATM machine owner/service provider that carries large sums of money and an FBI employee who is also a Coast Guard warrant officer.
This is a case to watch since it may eventually affect laws in New York State.
Read the complaint here.
