New Jersey Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Is a permit required to purchase a shotgun in New Jersey?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Only for semi-automatic shotguns

  4. Only for residents of other states

The correct answer is: Yes

A permit is required to purchase any type of firearm in New Jersey, including a shotgun. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because state law requires a permit for all firearm purchases, regardless of the type of firearm or the residency of the purchaser. Therefore, the only correct answer is A.