Please Contact the Members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee Today!
On Thursday, January 3, the New Jersey State Assembly Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on two bills that will further erode the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners in New Jersey. It is critical that you contact the members of the Committee and respectfully urge them to amend or vote against both of these anti-gun bills.
A4620, introduced by State Assemblyman Louis Manzo (D-31), would make honest gun owners responsible for the acts of criminals if they fail to “immediately” report the theft or loss of a firearm that is later used in a crime.
A3035, sponsored by State Assemblyman Peter Barnes (D-18), is an overly broad attempt to address gang violence that could have unintended consequences for honest gun owners. Among other things, it would criminalize and severely punish the mere possession of certain firearms, including registered handguns, even while engaged in lawful activities. As originally drafted, the bill puts law-abiding gun owners at risk of a potential 10-year prison sentence and a $150,000 fine.
A4620 and A3035 are companion bills to legislation currently being voted on in the State Senate. It is critical that A4640 and A3035 are defeated or, at the very least, amended to match the Senate versions.
Committee Information:
Thursday, January 3, 2008
11:00 AM
Committee Room 12, 4th Floor
State House Annex
Trenton, New Jersey
Assembly Judiciary Committee:
Assemblywoman Linda Greenstein (D-14), Chair
(609) 395-9911
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-15), Vice-Chair
(609) 292-0500
Assemblyman Christopher Connors (R-9)
(609) 693-6700
Assemblywoman Nellie Pou (D-35)
(973) 247-1555
Assemblywoman Joan Quigley (D-32)
(201) 217-4614
Assemblyman David Russo (R-40)
(201) 444-9719
Also, please contact your State Senator today at (609) 292-4840 and respectfully urge him or her to protect the Second Amendment rights of New Jersey’s law-abiding gun owners by opposing S2470, S2934, and S2431.