That's news to me. I just got my firearms ID and handgun permits, and I live just a few miles from a highly acclaimed shooting range.
Granted, I shouldn't have to have a "permit" nor should I need to "apply" for one. But the 2nd Amendment being infringed, and the 2nd Amendment not applying here (as you said), are two different things.
Hello from Sussex County AKA " 'red-state' New Jersey"
Just read your profile, love it!
You're fairly new to owning firearms in New Jersey but it won't take long to see just how incredibly anti 2nd amendment the state is.
Your chances of getting a carry permit is as close to zero as it can get.
To get to that "highly acclaimed shooting range" you have to secure your arms in locked containers and keep the ammunition in a separate locked container.
New Jersey law restricts the ownership of certain semi-automatic and other firearms based upon their military appearance.
The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and the Million Mom March give New Jersey an A- rating so that tells you how much New Jersey cares about the 2nd Amendment. There are plenty in New Jersey's government that would love to see an A+ rating.
If you'd like to go buy a World War II M-1 Carbine, forget it. It's banned in New Jersey.
I hope you've joined the NRA and any organizations your shooting range might suggest. It's one hell of an uphill battle in New Jersey. Good luck.
Heh, so do I. Guess we're neighbors :). I hear how busy it is on Sundays, specially since it's only a ridge or two over.