Last week's ruling overturning New Jersey's ban on AR-15-style rifles was met with the predictable fear-mongering in a parade of statements from Democrat leadership. @SenPresScutari today wrote that no civilian should have "weapons of war." What war, exactly? The U.S. military doesn't carry civilian AR-15s. They carry M4s and M16s. Calling an AR-15 a "weapon of war" is a political slogan, not a technical description. The AR-15 platform is widely recognized as a Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR) by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and is used by sportsmen & millions of Americans for home defense. As someone who has experienced violent crime firsthand, I take this issue personally. I'm not only a mother of three, but also the victim of an armed robbery. This undoubtedly informs my opinion on this issue. As such, I was trained to shoot a pistol by an @NRA instructor and am a law-abiding gun owner, including an ArmaLite Rifle (not an "Assault Rifle.") And as we read the string of released statements, remember that @GovSherrillNJ enjoys armed police protection. Also noteworthy is that this is the same Democrat-controlled Legislature that spent years making it damn near impossible for law-abiding citizens to protect themselves pre-Bruen decision. Under @GovMurphy, a @GovChristie-administration policy recognizing "serious threats" under New Jersey's already restrictive "justifiable need" standard for a concealed carry permit was rescinded, making it next to impossible to obtain one. And former Attorney General Grewal went even further, stating: "New Jersey's law should be clear – private citizens should not be able to carry weapons based on mere generalized fear." I'm sorry, what? The Constitution of the United States would like a word with you, Sir. Need an example of how New Jersey's myopic policies have put women in danger? We could ask Carol Bowne. Except we can't. Carol Bowne obtained a restraining order, repeatedly pleaded for help, and applied for a handgun permit. NJ law required that her application be approved or denied within 30 days. Forty-two days after applying, Bowne was slaughtered in her own driveway before she was ever issued her New Jersey permission slip. This is the tragic result when we have a state government packed with Dems who "know better". A piece of paper doesn't save you. Neither does a politician who throws up roadblocks between you and your Constitutional right to protect yourself. Pre-Bruen, that's EXACTLY where we were in NJ. Violent criminals and criminal aliens who use illegally-obtained firearms don't belong on the streets of New Jersey or in our country. As such, I will continue to exercise my Constitutionally-protected rights, be it to hunt, shoot sporting clays, or for self-protection. We ARE NOT going backwards. @NJAssemblyGOP @njassemblydems

Thank you, Asm. @mikeinganamort. Bill A222: njleg.state.nj.us/bill-searc… Inconsistency at best, bias at worst. The color of your skin is NOT a valid reason for denial of a permit to carry. Subjective standards are driving denials in NJ and the data shows those decisions are hitting minority applicants the hardest. This is not new. The complete data must be shared in a timely manner, and the @NewJerseyOAG bears the responsibility to ensure this. newjerseymonitor.com/2025/07… @NJFOSyndicate @JoeLoPorto @JohnPetrolino @cnjfo @NRA @Robert_Auth