That is because 70% of New Jersey gun laws are unconstitutional.
Its closer to 100 percent
Jackson Township, which is considered one of the most Republican (RINOS) areas in the state, is being sued for delaying gun purchase permits up to a year or so. When 30 days is required by law.
That is a DIRECT result of the cops thinking they are more badass than the serfs at handling weapons. Yet you see next to none at USPSA matches or anything of the like. They don’t want to get embarrassed.