Recommendations from the State Organization ANRPCDISPOSITION OF NON-COMPLIANT MAGAZINES. Please follow these guidelines if shipping, transporting, or transferring magazines or firearms for purposes of compliance with the new mag ban law by the December 10 deadline (note: shipping, transport, or transfer of non-compliant items for purposes other than compliance with the new law is not permitted, and after December 10 these options are not lawful):
Ship magazines if possible (see below if dealing with firearms that do not comply with the mag ban). Because NJ failed to update pre-existing conflicting provisions of law when it passed the mag ban, shipping by common carrier is the option least likely to be legally challenged. Package securely before leaving the location where the items are presently stored, and avoid contents rattling. Consider putting a couple of paperback novels into the package so you can truthfully declare the contents as “books and magazines” if required. Do not bring others with you. Go directly to the shipping location without stopping. Follow speed limit laws and avoid drawing attention to yourself. Be polite but do not answer questions and do not consent to a search if you are stopped by law enforcement on the way to ship the items. Do not resist if you or your vehicle are searched even though you have politely made it clear you do not consent to a search. Note: Gunsitters has its own unique requirements for magazine transfer and should be contacted directly for particulars if you are using them at
[email protected] or 973-610-8600.
If you are transporting items to comply with the new law rather than shipping them: Know that there is some risk associated with even direct transportation of items and consider shipping them instead (see above). If you have made the decision to transport nevertheless (but only for purposes of compliance with the new law): Make sure items are in a closed and securely fastened box, case, bag or container, or in a locked case if travelling out of state. Do not leave items in plain view. If you have a trunk or other secure storage area that cannot be accessed from the driver’s seat, put them in it. Do not bring others with you. Go directly to your destination without stopping. Follow speed limit laws and avoid drawing attention to yourself. Be polite but do not answer questions and do not consent to a search if you are stopped by law enforcement on the way to ship the items. Do not resist if you or your vehicle are searched even though you have politely made it clear you do not consent to a search.
If transferring magazines directly to persons authorized to possess them in NJ, try to have them pick the items up from your location rather than shipping or transpo