New Jersey Gun Laws
Concealed carry permit requiredEligibility and location restrictions apply.
- Concealed carry
- A permit is required for public concealed carry, with limited exceptions. Check the map before relying on an out-of-state permit.
- Open carry
- Public open handgun carry is prohibited, including for carry-permit holders.
- Police stops
- A carry-permit holder stopped or detained while carrying in public or traveling with a handgun in a vehicle must immediately disclose the handgun and display the carry permit.
Sources & dates
Checked 2026-09-05.
Traveling to another state?
Check where your permit is recognized and see the carry rules along your route.