NJ ‘Sensitive Places’ Concealed Gun Ban Revived During Appeal

New Jersey state officials convinced the Third Circuit to allow the state’s ban on concealed guns in certain locations to take effect for now after a lower court partially blocked the law last month.

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit granted the officials’ request in part Tuesday after previously agreeing to hold expedited proceedings over the objections of a group of gun owners who challenged the regulations.

Judge Cheryl Ann Krause signed the order temporarily reviving provisions in the law which prohibit concealed carry in “sensitive places,” such as libraries, museums, restaurants, bars, and more. The court ...