Yes.
But where are the "second-degree unlawful weapons possession and fourth-degree possession of prohibited weapons" violations?
The authoress could have been more specific: Is it illegal to own a semi-automatic rifle and ammo in New Jersey?
I see grenade launchers (sans grenades) advertised for sale at many surplus outlets.
Hollow point ammo is legal.
Body armor is legal.
It does sound as if this guy was up to no good, but unless he was actually violating laws this report is just more fear mongering by a female GFW.
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Report states the rifle had a defaced serial number. That’s all it takes.