The regulation of firearms is a challenging and contentious issue. Gun control, however, is not all or nothing, as partisan extremists of both sides would have others believe.
Keeping and bearing arms for lawful purposes is a fundamental constitutional right, but there are plenty of limits on the exercise of that right. Since the U.S. Supreme Court reasserted the basics of the 2nd Amendment last summer, these limits are getting more attention.
New Jersey was among states that for many years made keeping and carrying a gun nearly impossible for some lawful purposes such as self-protection. After its excessive restrictions were found to be unconstitutional, state government quickly passed replacement regulations to see if they would pass muster.
