PRNJ to raise cost of firearms permits

[KPShooting]

How is this not considered the same as a poll tax? You're literally paying to exercise your right, but this is worse because NJ doesn't have to issue the permit.

[lts1ow]

Do you think that $2.00 isn't going to be effected?

No, I am sure they will try their best to raise it.

[Qtrborecrazy]

This just makes me wonder what their next screwing of the gun owners is going to be.

Make them move out of state.

[Bang]

Seems pretty plain-English to me:

Governor Murphy has expressed support to raise the fees in the past. ”It's hard to believe it's actually cheaper to get a permit to purchase a handgun, which is $2, than it is to get a dog license in practically any town in our state," Murphy said at a June 13, 2018, bill signing.

[Emptymag]

It's hard to believe there's no permit required for free speech. Yet.

[Defender]

Murphy stated he cannot believe gun permits are cheaper than other licenses. Expected to be enacted by Tuesday, $300 fee, $150 to police officers and LE retirees.

https://www.nj2as.org/gov_murphy_to_...m_source=nj2as

What makes the police and LE retirees so special? We are all supposed to be treated equally under the law, aren't we?

[Defender]

Half price for LEO and LE retired.

That's fair.

How is that fair? Are you just trying to be facetious?

[father-of-five]

There is a list of bills that were stalled by either legislative committee or Christie, that they will be pushing full force now.
Yes, $300 for a card that grants people "permission to purchase" longarms that they want renewed every 4 years. I hope to be out of the state before mine gains the ability to expire.

[father-of-five]

I guess the idea of lowering the fees for other licenses and permits never crossed his mind?

Nope! New jersey's 2018 budget is already 2.7 billion more than Pennsylvania. Im sure it will be reaching new heights with the current administration.

[Daycrawler]

Sounds like another case of Murphy's law. The Police who are still active are covered under LEOSA. As for the retired officers they should also be covered under LEOSA. As for the rest who continue to live under the rule of the fourth reich, oh well!