Staff Reports
New Jersey, which is known for its strict gun control measures, is taking it a step further by mandating gun retailers to sell firearms with microstamping technology. Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced the establishment of a process for handguns to be included on the state’s microstamping-enabled firearms roster. Microstamping is a technology that leaves an identifying marker on expended cartridge cases, allowing law enforcement to match them to specific firearms. Platkin believes that this technology will make a significant impact on public safety and help hold criminals accountable.
New Jersey's top law enforcement officer has outlined the state's plans for mandating gun retailers sell firearms with microstamping technology.https://t.co/yzw2eOtq8b
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) August 24, 2023
While proponents argue that microstamping will help reduce gun violence and aid in solving crimes, Second Amendment groups and the National Rifle Association (NRA) have expressed concerns. The NRA claims that microstamping is an inconsistent technology that can be easily defeated by criminals, rendering it ineffective in preventing crime. They also suggest that criminals could potentially use spent cartridge cases acquired from shooting ranges to plant them at crime scenes, potentially causing harm to innocent gun owners.
Despite these concerns, New Jersey’s push for microstamping technology reflects their commitment to being leaders in innovative approaches to reducing gun violence. While it remains to be seen whether these regulations will face legal challenges, the state remains determined to prioritize public safety over Second Amendment rights.
New Jersey’s obsession with gun control seems to know no bounds. Mandating gun retailers to sell firearms with microstamping technology is just another example of their disregard for law-abiding gun owners. The NRA is absolutely correct in highlighting the flaws of microstamping and its potential to burden responsible citizens. Criminals will always find ways to acquire guns and evade these measures, but it’s the responsible gun owners who will bear the heavier burden. New Jersey should focus on addressing the root causes of gun violence, such as mental health and illegal firearms trafficking, instead of implementing ineffective and burdensome regulations.
