Gun Laws/New Jersey/Reviewed September 16, 2026
Does New Jersey have a red flag law?
Quick answer
Yes
New Jersey has a red flag law.
2 of New Jersey's 3 neighboring states have the same status.
Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026
Red flag laws by state
New Jersey law in detail
- New Jersey has an extreme risk protection order law: Yes
- An order is about a person, not a part. It does not make any component illegal to own or buy, and it does not change what you can put on a build.
- Who can petition, how long an order runs and how firearms are returned all vary by state. Those details are in the statute, not in a parts list.
The federal rule
There is no federal red flag order. Red flag laws, also called extreme risk protection orders, let a state court temporarily remove firearms from someone found to be a danger; the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funds state programs but does not create one.
Red flag in neighboring states
Frequently asked questions
Does New Jersey have a red flag law?
Yes. New Jersey has a red flag law. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
What is the federal rule on red flag laws?
There is no federal red flag order. Red flag laws, also called extreme risk protection orders, let a state court temporarily remove firearms from someone found to be a danger; the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funds state programs but does not create one.
How many states restrict red flag laws?
Nationwide by our review: 28 states: no red flag law; 22: red flag law.
More New Jersey gun laws
Legal disclaimer: This page summarizes state law for general information and is not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can be stricter. Confirm with the New Jersey statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.