New Jersey § 13:1g-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 13:1g-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13:1g-21.
As used in this act: “ Handgun ” means a pistol, revolver or other firearm originally designed or manufactured to
be fired by the use of a single hand. “ Rifle ” means a firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder and using the energy of the
explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire a single projectile through a rifled
bore for each single pull of the trigger. “ Shotgun ” means a firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder and using the energy of the
explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of
ball shots or a single projectile for each pull of the trigger, or any firearm designed
to be fired from the shoulder which does not fire fixed ammunition. “ Skeet shooting ” means shooting with a shotgun at a succession of clay pigeons sprung at different
angles into the air from a trap. “ Trapshooting ” means shooting with a shotgun at a clay pigeon sprung into the air from a trap.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 13:1g-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 13:1g-21 cover?
Section 13:1g-21 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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How does New Jersey § 13:1g-21 apply to my situation?
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