application and refuses to issue the permit, the applicant
may appeal such denial in accordance with the law.
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4e.
G. Revocation
Any permit may be revoked by the Superior Court
after a hearing with notice to the holder and where there
is a finding that the holder no longer qualifies. The
county prosecutor of any county, the chief police officer
of any municipality, or any citizen may apply to such
court at any time for the revocation of such card. N.J.S.A.
2C:58-4f.
IV. LICENSES TO POSSESS AND CARRY
MACHINE GUNS AND ASSAULT FIREARMS
(N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5)
A. Licenses Generally
Licenses are required to purchase, possess, and carry
a machine gun or assault firearm in this State. N.J.S.A.
2C:58-5.
B. Exemptions
Very few particular classes of persons, such as law
enforcement officers, are permitted to carry such firearms
without a permit. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6a.
C. Who May Obtain
The person must be qualified for a permit to carry a
handgun under N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4, and the court must
find that the public safety and welfare so require. N.J.S.A.
2C:58-5b.
D. How To Obtain A License To Possess And Carry
Machine Guns And Assault Firearms
A person may apply to the Superior Court. The
Superior Court will refer the application to the county
prosecutor for investigation and recommendation. A
copy of the prosecutor’s report, together with a copy of
the notice of the hearing on the application, will be served
on the superintendent and the chief police officer of every
municipality in which the applicant intends to carry the
machine gun or assault firearm, unless, for good cause
shown, the court orders notice to be given wholly or in
part by publication. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5a.
E. Duration Of Authority
Any license shall generally expire two years from the
date of issuance. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5g. However, any
license with conditions and limitations attached by the
court shall expire one year from the date of issuance,
unless otherwise provided by court order at the time of
issuance. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4d. Licenses may be renewed
in the same manner and under the same conditions as
apply to original applications. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5d, g.
F. Appeal Of Denial
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the court in
granting or denying an application may appeal said
decision in accordance with the law. The applicant, the
prosecutor, or any law enforcement officer entitled to
notice who appeared in opposition to the application
may appeal. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5b.
G. Revocation
Any license may be revoked by the Superior Court
after a hearing with notice to the holder and where there
is a finding that the holder no longer qualifies. Any
citizen may apply to such court at any time for the
revocation of such card. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5e.