New Jersey legal term
Covert firearm in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Covert firearm” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Covert firearm” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Covert firearm" means any firearm that is constructed in a shape or configuration such that it does not resemble a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or machine gun including, but not limited to, a firearm that resembles a keychain, pen, cigarette lighter, cigarette package, cellphone, smart phone, wallet, or cane. ii. (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1)
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