A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld most of the sweeping gun restrictions enacted in New Jersey since a 2022 Supreme Court decision prompted the state to ban firearms in most public spaces.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision that New Jersey can prohibit guns in parks, libraries, entertainment venues, healthcare facilities, and locations serving alcohol under its “sensitive places” doctrine, but found the state’s $300,000 insurance mandate and portions of its permit fees unconstitutional.

The decision affects Chapter 131 , New Jersey’s 2022 response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen , which struck down “ may issue ” concealed carry laws, which gave officials discretion to deny permits. New Jersey h

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