NJ introduces some of U.S.'s strictest gun carry laws

NEW JERSEY - Lawmakers in New Jersey have introduced some of the harshest gun carry laws in the nation.

A new bill would prohibit guns in 25 categories of public areas, including government buildings, schools, casinos, bars, sporting arenas, child care centers, parks, beaches, hotels, and college campuses.

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It would also require some gun owners to obtain liability insurance and complete safety training to carry a firearm.

Violations would be a third-degree crime. 

Lawmakers say the bill is a direct response to the Supreme Court decision overturning New York's concealed carry law.