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State of New Jersey Requirements for Carrying Firearms in Public in Wake of Supreme Court’s Decision

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Trenton NJ, in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a New York law requiring people to demonstrate a particular need in order to get a permit to carry a handgun in public, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a directive clarifying requirements for carrying firearms in New Jersey.

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NJ Attorney General’s Office Investigating Apparent Suicide During Police Encounter in Lyndhurst

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Lyndhurst NJ, The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of an apparent suicide by firearm that occurred during a police encounter in Lyndhurst, N.J., on Sunday, Oct. 24. One male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time. No one else was injured.

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