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Accident? Criminal charges for girl, 12, who shot H.S. athlete
A promising young athlete's life cut tragically short and serves as a heartbreaking reminder about the dangers of firearms, especially around kids.

NJ man cleared in ‘stand your ground’ shooting of home intruder
In Hamilton Township, a homeowner takes drastic action against a disoriented intruder amid chilly March temps, resulting in a fatal encounter that raises questions about self-defense.

NJ sues to stop Trump admin from giving back 'machine guns'
New Jersey and 15 other attorneys general are suing the Trump administration to stop a plan that would redistribute thousands of forced reset triggers.

New Jersey takes aim at Trump-era gun deal
A group of states is pushing back against a controversial decision that could change the landscape of firearm regulations. Tensions are high on this one.

Cops say NJ man with ‘assault rifle’ spurs lockdowns
A Hackettstown man was reported as carrying an AK-47 near a Warren County hospital. The gun was fake, police say.

NJ sues gun shops for selling lethal ammo without ID check
Store workers allegedly sold a 1,000-round case of AR-15 caliber rifle ammunition to undercover investigators, for cash without asking for ID.

Police: NJ gun range safety officer pointed gun at unarmed person
A gun range worker is charged with aggravated assault after police say he pointed a handgun at an unarmed customer in a alleged dispute over rules.

Somers Point Man Charged With Unregistered Machine Guns
Charges filed against Michael John James of Somers Point

Where the guns are: New Jersey reveals who's packing
New Jersey is revealing detailed information about firearm carry permits. Learn where most of the new permits are being approved and who is getting them.

Self-defense? Deadly break-in at NJ home under investigation
A man was shot and killed after a break-in involving a hammer at a Mercer County residence.