# New Jersey Gun Lawyers - The Tormey Law Firm

> New Jersey criminal defense law firm that handles firearms and weapons cases, gun permit denials and appeals, weapons seizures, and Extreme Risk Protective Orders. Offices in Hackensack, Newark, and Morristown, representing clients in courts across all 21 New Jersey counties.

The Tormey Law Firm was founded in 2010 by Travis J. Tormey. The firm defends people charged with weapons offenses under N.J.S.A. 2C:39, assists clients with Firearms Purchaser Identification Card, Permit to Purchase a Handgun, and Permit to Carry applications, and represents gun owners in permit appeals, domestic violence weapons seizures, and ERPO proceedings. The firm's phone line is answered 24/7.

## Weapons Charges

- [Criminal Weapons Charges](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/criminal-weapons-charges/): Overview of weapons offenses charged in New Jersey
- [Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5)](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/unlawful-possession-weapon-nj-2c39-5/): Handgun, rifle, shotgun, and other weapon possession charges
- [Illegal Gun Possession](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/illegal-gun-possession-nj/): How illegal possession cases are charged and defended
- [Second-Degree Gun Charges](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/2nd-degree-gun-charge-nj/): Penalties and defense options for second-degree weapons offenses
- [Loaded Firearm Charges](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/loaded-firearm-charges-nj/): Charges involving loaded handguns and long guns
- [Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4)](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/possession-weapon-unlawful-purpose-nj-2c39-4/): Possession with intent to use a weapon unlawfully
- [Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7)](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/certain-persons-felons-not-to-possess-weapons-in-nj-2c39-7/): Charges against people barred from possessing firearms
- [Assault Weapons](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/assault-weapons-new-jersey/): New Jersey assault firearm laws and charges
- [High-Capacity Magazines](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/high-capacity-magazines/): Large capacity magazine possession offenses
- [Possession of Hollow Point Bullets](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/possession-of-hollow-point-bullets/): Hollow nose ammunition charges
- [Ammunition Laws](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/ammunition-new-jersey/): Rules on purchasing and possessing ammunition
- [Ghost Gun Offenses](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/ghost-gun-possession-manufacturing-offenses/): Possession and manufacturing of untraceable firearms
- [Defaced Firearms](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/defaced-firearms/): Charges involving altered or removed serial numbers
- [Machine Guns](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/machine-guns-new-jersey/): Machine gun possession laws
- [Sawed-Off Shotguns](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/sawed-off-shotguns-new-jersey/): Sawed-off shotgun offenses
- [Silencers](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/silencers-new-jersey/): Firearm silencer possession charges
- [Prohibited Weapons and Devices](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/prohibited-weapons-devices-new-jersey/): Prohibited weapons and devices under New Jersey law
- [Destructive Devices](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/destructive-devices-new-jersey/): Charges involving destructive devices
- [BB Guns, Airsoft Guns, and Pellet Guns](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/bb-guns-airsoft-guns-pellet-guns/): How New Jersey treats BB, airsoft, and pellet guns
- [Imitation Firearms](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/imitation-firearms/): Imitation firearm offenses
- [NJ Knife Laws](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/nj-knife-laws/): Knife possession laws and charges
- [Mace Charges](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/mace-charges-in-new-jersey/): Pepper spray and mace offenses
- [Weapons in Schools](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/weapons-schools-new-jersey/): Weapons possession on school property
- [Unlawful Disposition of a Firearm (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9)](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/unlawful-disposition-firearm-n-j-s-2c39-9/): Charges for unlawfully selling or transferring firearms
- [Firearms and Weapons Trafficking](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/firearms-and-weapons-trafficking/): Gun trafficking charges
- [Federal Gun Charges](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/federal-gun-charges/): Federal firearms prosecutions
- [Drug and Gun Charges](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/drug-and-gun-charges-in-new-jersey/): Cases combining weapons and drug offenses
- [Pointing a Firearm](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/pointing-a-firearm-n-j-s-a-2c12-1b/): Aggravated assault by pointing a firearm
- [Aggravated Assault with a Weapon](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/aggravated-assault-with-weapon-nj-2c12-1b/): Assault charges involving a weapon
- [Armed Robbery](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/armed-robbery-charges/): Robbery charges involving a weapon
- [Carjacking](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/carjacking-nj-2c15-2/): Carjacking charges
- [Terroristic Threats](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/terroristic-threats-nj-2c12-3/): Terroristic threats charges

## Graves Act and Sentencing

- [Graves Act in NJ Gun Cases](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/graves-act-nj-gun-cases/): How the Graves Act affects firearms sentencing
- [Graves Act Mandatory Minimum Sentences](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/graves-act-mandatory-minimum-sentences-nj/): Mandatory minimum terms and parole ineligibility
- [Crimes That Trigger the Graves Act](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/crimes-that-trigger-graves-act/): Offenses covered by the Graves Act
- [Graves Act Waivers](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/graves-act-waivers/): Requesting a waiver of the mandatory minimum
- [Graves Act Out-of-State Waiver](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/graves-act-out-of-state-waiver/): Waivers for out-of-state gun owners
- [Graves Act FAQ](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/graves-act-faq-nj/): Common questions about the Graves Act
- [Penalties for Gun Charges](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/penalties-for-gun-charges-in-new-jersey/): Sentencing exposure for weapons offenses
- [Degrees of Crimes in Gun Cases](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/degrees-crimes-nj-gun-cases/): How weapons offenses are graded
- [No Early Release Act (NERA) and Firearms](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/the-no-early-release-act-nera-and-firearms-weapons/): NERA in weapons cases

## Defense Strategies and Case Process

- [Defenses to NJ Gun Charges](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/defenses-nj-gun-charges/): Common defenses in weapons cases
- [Pretrial Intervention (PTI) in Gun Cases](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/pre-trial-intervention-pti-nj-gun-cases/): PTI eligibility for weapons charges
- [Steps in a Weapons Criminal Case](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/steps-in-the-process-of-a-weapons-criminal-case/): Stages of a weapons case from arrest to resolution
- [First-Offense Gun Cases](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/first-offense-gun-cases-nj/): Options for first-time weapons offenders
- [Plea Negotiations in Gun Cases](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/plea-negotiations-nj-gun-cases/): How plea negotiations work in weapons cases
- [Challenging Probable Cause in Traffic Stops](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/challenging-probable-cause-traffic-stop-gun-cases/): Suppression issues in vehicle stops
- [Fighting Consent Searches](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/fighting-consent-search-nj-gun-cases/): Challenging consent searches in gun cases
- [Search Warrants in Gun Cases](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/search-warrants-nj-gun-cases/): Challenging search warrants
- [Is a Gun Charge a Felony in NJ?](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/is-a-gun-charge-a-felony-in-nj/): How New Jersey classifies gun offenses
- [Is a Gun Charge a Violent Crime in NJ?](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/is-a-gun-charge-a-violent-crime-in-nj/): Violent crime classification of weapons offenses
- [New Jersey Superior Courts and Gun Charges](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/new-jersey-superior-courts-gun-charges/): Where weapons cases are heard

## Gun Permits

- [Gun Permits in New Jersey](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/gun-permits-new-jersey/): Overview of New Jersey firearm permits
- [Gun Permit Process](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/gun-permit-process-new-jersey/): How to apply for an FPIC and handgun purchase permit
- [Handgun Carry Permits](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/handgun-carry-permits/): Permit to Carry applications
- [Gun Permit Appeals](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/gun-permit-appeals/): Appealing a permit denial in Superior Court
- [Reasons for Gun Permit Denial](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/reasons-gun-permit-denial-nj/): Common grounds for denial
- [Expungement to Obtain a Gun Permit](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/expungement-to-obtain-a-gun-permit-nj/): Clearing a record before applying
- [Mental Health and Medical Issues with Firearms](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/mental-health-medical-issues-with-firearms-in-nj/): How mental health history affects eligibility
- [Lying on a Gun Application](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/lying-on-a-gun-application/): Consequences of false statements on permit applications
- [Retired Police Officer (RPO) Gun Permits](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/retired-police-officer-rpo-gun-permits/): Carry permits for retired officers
- [Gun Purchasing in New Jersey](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/gun-purchasing-new-jersey/): Rules for buying firearms
- [Gun Registration](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/gun-registration-new-jersey/): Firearm registration requirements
- [NICS Background Checks](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/national-instant-criminal-background-check-system-nics/): The federal background check system
- [New Jersey Gun and Weapons Forms](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/new-jersey-gun-and-weapons-forms/): Official forms for permits and registration

## Weapons Seizure, Return, and ERPOs

- [Extreme Risk Protective Orders](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/extreme-risk-protective-orders-nj/): Overview of ERPO proceedings
- [Temporary Extreme Risk Protective Orders (TERPOs)](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/temporary-extreme-risk-protective-orders-terpos/): Temporary orders and firearm surrender
- [Final ERPO Hearings](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/nj-final-extreme-risk-protective-order-hearings/): What happens at a final ERPO hearing
- [Termination of ERPOs](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/termination-of-extreme-risk-protective-orders-in-new-jersey/): Ending an Extreme Risk Protective Order
- [Seizure of Weapons in Domestic Violence Cases](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/seizure-weapons-new-jersey-domestic-violence-cases/): Firearm seizures tied to restraining orders
- [Return of Weapons in Domestic Violence Cases](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/return-weapons-new-jersey-domestic-violence-cases/): Recovering firearms after a seizure
- [Searches for Weapons in Domestic Violence Cases](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/searches-for-weapons-in-domestic-violence-cases/): Police search authority in DV cases
- [Voluntary Surrender of Weapons (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-12)](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/voluntary-surrender-of-weapons-nj-2c39-12/): Surrendering a firearm to police

## Transporting and Owning Firearms

- [Transporting Firearms in New Jersey](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/transporting-firearms-new-jersey/): Legal transport requirements
- [Interactive Guide to Legal Transportation Requirements](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/interactive-guide-to-legal-transportation-requirements/): Step-by-step transport guide
- [Out-of-State Guns in New Jersey](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/out-state-guns-new-jersey/): Non-residents bringing firearms into New Jersey
- [Flying with Guns in New Jersey](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/flying-with-guns-in-new-jersey/): Air travel with firearms
- [Gun Charges at Newark Airport](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/gun-charges-at-newark-airport/): Airport weapons arrests
- [Gun Charges on the New Jersey Turnpike](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/gun-charges-on-the-new-jersey-turnpike/): Turnpike stops and weapons charges
- [Casino Gun Crimes](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/casino-gun-crimes/): Weapons offenses in Atlantic City casinos
- [Guns at Amusement Parks](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/guns-at-amusement-parks/): Firearms at amusement parks
- [New Jersey vs. Pennsylvania Gun Laws](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/new-jersey-vs-pennsylvania-gun-laws/): Key differences between the two states
- [Inheriting Firearms](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/inheriting-firearms-in-new-jersey/): Legal steps when inheriting guns
- [Collecting Firearms](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/collecting-firearms-in-new-jersey/): Rules for firearm collectors
- [Rifles in New Jersey](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/rifles-new-jersey/): Rifle ownership laws
- [Children and Firearms](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/children-firearms-new-jersey/): Minors and firearm access laws
- [Hunting Rules and Regulations](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/new-jersey-hunting-rules-regulations/): Firearms rules for hunters
- [Sporting and Competitive Shooting Laws](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/sporting-target-practice-competitive-shooting-with-weapons-laws-nj/): Target practice and competition rules
- [Definitions of Weapons (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1)](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/definitions-weapons-nj-2c39-1/): Statutory weapon definitions

## Counties

- [Bergen County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/bergen-county/)
- [Essex County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/essex-county/)
- [Morris County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/morris-county/)
- [Passaic County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/passaic-county-nj-gun-lawyers/)
- [Hudson County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/hudson-county-nj-gun-lawyers/)
- [Union County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/union-county-nj-gun-lawyers/)
- [Middlesex County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/middlesex-county-nj-gun-lawyers/)
- [Monmouth County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/monmouth-county/)
- [Ocean County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/ocean-county/)
- [Somerset County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/somerset-county/)
- [Sussex County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/sussex-county/)
- [Warren County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/warren-county/)
- [Hunterdon County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/hunterdon-county-2/)
- [Mercer County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/mercer-county/)
- [Burlington County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/burlington-county/)
- [Camden County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/camden-county/)
- [Gloucester County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/gloucester-county-2/)
- [Atlantic County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/atlantic-county/)
- [Cape May County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/cape-may-county/)
- [Cumberland County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/cumberland-county/)
- [Salem County](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/salemcounty/)

## Attorneys and Firm

- [Firm Overview](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/firm-overview/): About The Tormey Law Firm
- [Travis J. Tormey](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/travis-j-tormey/): Founding and managing attorney
- [Jacqueline D. Smith](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/jacqueline-d-smith/): Attorney profile
- [John P. Robertson II](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/john-p-robertson-ii/): Attorney profile; former Morris County Assistant Prosecutor
- [Jeffrey Skiendziul](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/jeffrey-skiendziul-esq/): Attorney profile
- [Client Reviews](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/clients-reviews-tormey-law-firm-llc/): Reviews from former clients
- [Contact](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/contact/): Request a free consultation

## Case Results

- [NJ Gun Cases Dropped and Dismissed](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/nj-gun-cases-dropped-dismissed-thanks-tormey-law-firm/): Selected results in weapons cases. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

## Optional

- [Video Library](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/video-library/): Videos on New Jersey gun laws
- [Disclaimer](https://www.newjerseygunlawyers.com/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer