New Jersey legal term
Large capacity ammunition magazine in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Large capacity ammunition magazine” 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 “Large capacity ammunition magazine” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Large capacity ammunition magazine" means a box, drum, tube, or other container which is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition to be fed continuously and directly therefrom into a semi-automatic firearm. (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1)
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