State Bans Guns That Hold More Than 10 Rounds, Citizens Told To Surrender Them or Become Criminals

Free Thought Project – by Rachel Blevins

The state of New Jersey, which is known for its strict gun laws, has tightened regulations with new legislation that gives citizens 180 days to surrender all firearms and magazines that hold more than 10 rounds —and if they are caught with the newly illegal contraband, they will be treated as criminals.

The new rules are courtesy of Assembly Bill 2761, which was recently passed by the state. The bill’s purpose is to reduce “maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds,” and the text states that citizens will have 180 days to comply: 

“A person who legally owns a semi-automatic rifle with a fixed magazine capacity exceeding 10 rounds or a large capacity ammunition magazine… which is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition… may retain possession of that rifle or magazine for a period not to exceed 180 days after the effective date of this act.”

During the 180-day period, the bill states that citizens can get rid of their firearms and magazines by:

  • Transfer the semi-automatic rifle or magazine to any person or firm lawfully entitled to own or possess that firearm or magazine;
  • Render the semi-automatic rifle or magazine inoperable or permanently modify a large capacity ammunition magazine to accept 10 rounds or less;
  • Voluntarily surrender the semi-automatic rifle or magazine

The bill also includes a detailed process for citizens who choose to “voluntarily surrender” their newly illegal firearms and magazines to police. It states that in order to surrender the weapons without being convicted of a crime, the citizens must give written notice, which includes “the proposed date and time of surrender,” and the weapons must be given to the superintendent or the chief of police in the municipality in which the individual lives.

The Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs is fighting back against the legislation by filing a motion in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey to block enforcement of the law, on the basis that it violates the Second Amendment.

Scott Bach, the group’s executive director, told the Washington Free Beacon that they are fighting back against the new law because they believe it will be “ignored by criminals and madmen,” and will only affect the law-abiding gun owners who are turned into criminals because of its existence.

It turns one million people into criminals with the stroke of a pen, limits self-defense, and takes away property lawfully acquired. Buy it yesterday, ban it today, go to prison tomorrow—it’s the Jersey way, and the goal of our lawsuit is to boot this law, which makes no one safer, into the trash heap of history where it belongs,” Bach said.

Those who choose to protect themselves and their families and resist this legislation by holding on to their weapons will be charged with a 4th degree felony and face up to 18 months in jail and a $10,000 fine.

This legislation is just one of several bills that have been passed in New Jersey recently, with the purpose of increasing gun restrictions in a state that is already known for its strict gun laws. Gov. Phil Murphy signed the bills into law earlier this month, which are all targeted at increasing gun control by expanding background checks, adding increased restrictions to concealed carry permits, and establishing a “red flag” system where individuals can report people who they believe are dangerous, and those suspects will have their firearms temporarily seized by police.

Assembly Bill 1217 authorizes “gun violence restraining orders” and firearm seizure warrants; Assembly Bill 1181 requires firearms seizure when mental health professionals determines a patient poses a threat of harm to himself or others; Assembly Bill 2757 requires background check for private gun sales; Assembly Bill 2758 codifies and restricts regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun; and Assembly Bill 2759 prohibits possession of ammunition that qualifies as “capable of penetrating body armor.”

Yet even with the current gun regulations in place, a convicted felon who spent years in prison on aggravated manslaughter charges was able to access a handgun, which he used to unleash a hail of bullets on a crowd at an arts festival in Trenton, New Jersey, last week, and 22 people were injured as a result. Everything he did to obtain the gun and open fire was illegal—none of the laws stopped him.

When strict control gun control laws are enforced, it is not the criminals who suffer, but the law-abiding citizens who own guns for the purpose of protecting themselves and their families, and the new gun restrictions in New Jersey set a dangerous precedent that could serve as a blueprint for other states to follow.

Free Thought Project

12 thoughts on “State Bans Guns That Hold More Than 10 Rounds, Citizens Told To Surrender Them or Become Criminals

  1. If anyone thought “Krispy Kreme Christie” was something, they haven’t seen anything yet! Phil “The Joker” is already surpassing his predecessor! He’s already passed a law that reinstates the “Obummer Care” penalty for not having health insurance, wants to give illegals free college tuition, and wants to turn New Jersey into a sanctuary state.

    1. 42 USC § 18115 – Freedom not to participate in Federal health insurance programs

      No individual, company, business, nonprofit entity, or health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall be required to participate in any Federal health insurance program created under this Act (or any amendments made by this Act), or in any Federal health insurance program expanded by this Act (or any such amendments), and there shall be no penalty or fine imposed upon any such issuer for choosing not to participate in such programs.
      Source
      Pub. L. 111–148, title I, § 1555,Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 260.)
      References in Text
      This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 111–148, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 119, known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 18001 of this title and Tables.

      http://losthorizons.com/Documents/ObamacareAndTheTax.htm

  2. Jew Jersey.

    Passed a law that it is illegal to have a brain with more than ten rounds of brain cells.

    Like my dad used to say…

    Who was black.

    I can’t take you niggers anywhere.

    Now get in the goddammint car.

  3. “Passed a law that it is illegal to have a brain with more than ten rounds of brain cells.”

    This is very funny!

    1. Thank you Katie…

      But just between you n me.

      I really enjoy your comments and opinions.

      It adds balance to my bad behavior.

  4. I am sad to report that the real story is actually worse than what is being reported in this article. the New jersey attorney general is warning sellers of certain gun parts that is illegal to sell those parts in new jersey. This is more than just magazines; it includes lowers and uppers of various types of firearms including 80% non-firearm items to FFL dealers or individuals.

  5. Shoulda’, Coulda’, Woulda’, all the same thing.

    You shoulda’ been collecting unregistered weapons of all types instead of thinking it will never happen…
    You coulda’ been collecting these weapons, but you were under the influence of something else…
    You woulda’ done it, but you had better things to do…

    Excuses can get you an exclusive space 6 Feet under in this case.

    Time to rectify your situation(s) and get some unregistered weapons as-soon-as-possible. You’re going to need them.

    Good Luck

  6. The general misconception is that any statute passed by legislators bearing the appearance of law ,constitutes the law of the land.

    The US constitution IS the supreme law of the land , and any statute to be valid must be in agreement
    It is impossible for a law which violates the constitution to be valid

    All laws which are repugnant to the constitution are null and void
    Maybury VS Madison 5US (2Cranch) 137,174,176 (1803)

    Sue the stupid bastard out of his office
    Take his pension , Prosicute him for treason
    And quit playing games with these traitors

    No one comply
    Tell that yellow bellied bastard to show up on his own and try to take them

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