THIRD CIRCUIT AGREES TO 

December 12, 2025. Earlier this week, a middle-level federal appeals court agreed to rehear  ANJRPC’s “carry killer” lawsuit, Siegel v. Platkin, in front of the full panel of all 14 judges. This move wipes away the terrible decision of a three-judge panel earlier this year, and essentially represents a “do-over” of the appeal. The appeal will be reargued on February 11, 2026.

This decision also reinstates the legal state of affairs that existed prior to the three-judge panel ruling. Until the full court rules, New Jerseyans will remain subject to the partial suspension of the carry killer law that went into effect in 2023 (see below for more details).

That means that for the duration of the new appeal, the categories of place restrictions challenged in the lawsuit where gun owners can and cannot lawfully carry (NOTE: these are not complete lists) are as follows:

PLACES WHERE GUN OWNERS CANNOT LAWFULLY CARRY (Note: not a complete list):

- Within 100 feet of a public gathering, demonstration, or event requiring a government permit;

- Zoos;

- Parks, beaches, recreational facilities or areas owned or controlled by a State, county or local government unit designated as a gun-free zone;

- Publicly owned or leased libraries or museums;

- Bars or restaurants where alcohol is served and any other sites or facilities where alcohol is sold for consumption on the premises;

- Entertainment facilities;

- Casinos and related facilities;

- Health care facilities.

PLACES WHERE GUN OWNERS CAN LAWFULLY CARRY (Note: not a complete list):

While the new appeal is unresolved, the carry-killer law is STILL BLOCKED for the following places (NOTE: not a complete list), where carry with a valid carry permit can take place:

- Vehicles

- Private property open to the public

- Public film locations.

Additionally, the lower court’s original ruling is also in effect (for the duration of the current appeal) regarding:

- Blocking the Insurance requirement

- Blocking certain permit procedures and requirements.

As noted above, carry rights as described are only impacted for the duration of the new appeal, and it is likely that the rules will change once new appeal is decided. ANJRPC will continue to aggressively defend right to carry throughout every stage of the case. Gun owners should exercise caution and take great care to stay informed of all developments in this case as they occur, since this situation remains subject to change at any moment.