Target audiences
- The general population who is able to obtain a legal permit to carry in the State of New Jersey.
Pursuant to the recent Federal Court decision in N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. Bruen, No. 20-843 and the New Jersey Attorney General Directive 22-07, the justifiable need to carry a handgun is no longer required. This course has been established to satisfy the state requirement set forth in N.J.A.C 13-54-2.4(b), “Passage of any test in this State’s laws governing the use of force.”
This course was developed by OPTU’s Police Training Commission (PTC) certified firearm instructors.
*Disclaimer*
This training material is intended to serve as a summary of legal concepts as they pertain to the use of force by a private citizen. It does not constitute the creation of a prescribed legal standard. It should not be construed as evidential in any criminal or civil proceeding.
If a private citizen has a question regarding the use of force, they should consult with his or her attorney.
Note: Given the recent change in law contained in New Jersey Attorney General Directive 22-07, the information contained within may be subject to further clarification.
