Today, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals granted rehearing en banc in Siegel v. Platkin, an NRA-supported challenge to New Jersey’s carry restrictions.
In response to the NRA’s landmark Supreme Court victory, NYSRPA v. Bruen, New Jersey passed a law making it illegal to carry a firearm in 26 categories and 115 subcategories of places that together cover nearly every square inch of public space throughout the state. The law also includes several other restrictions, including a requirement that carry-permit applicants provide references from four “reputable” non-relatives.
In September, a 3-judge panel of the Third Circuit invalidated some aspects of the law, but upheld carry bans in many categories of locations, including parks, beaches, playgrounds, zoos, libraries, museums, bars, casinos, permitted events, and healthcare facilities, among others. The panel also upheld the requirement that applicants provide references from four “reputable” non-relatives.
In October, the plaintiffs—which include the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs and seven individuals—petitioned for rehearing en banc, arguing that the panel misapplied Bruen and emphasizing that the issues presented in the case are too important to allow the panel’s flawed decision to be the last word on the constitutionality of New Jersey’s outlier regime.
Today, the court granted that petition.
Please stay tuned to www.nraila.org for future updates on NRA-ILA’s ongoing efforts to defend your constitutional rights, and please visit www.nraila.org/litigation to keep up to date on NRA-ILA’s ongoing litigation efforts.
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