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Chris Christie Vetoes ‘Smart Gun’ Bill, Urges Loosening of Concealed Carry Restrictions

by AWR Hawkins On August 24, Governor Chris Christie (R) vetoed a bill requiring retailers to stock “smart guns” and urged Democratic lawmakers to loosen restrictions on concealed carry in the state of New Jersey. According to New Jersey 101.5, the “smart gun” bill would have forced “gun retailers to stock up” on guns designed to fire only when in the hands of an authorized user. There continue to be doubts as to whether the biometric palm and/or finger readers on such guns would function properly if the hands of the authorized user were wet or his fingertips caked with… View Article