By: Richard L. Smith
A civil lawsuit against licensed firearms dealer Point Blank Guns and Ammo LLC has been resolved through a court-ordered settlement, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Tuesday. 
The case, which accused the store of repeatedly selling gun-related products without verifying buyers’ legal eligibility to possess firearms, underscores the state’s commitment to enforcing firearm sales laws.
The lawsuit, filed in November 2024 by Attorney General Platkin and the Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement Office (SAFE), cited two specific incidents.
In March 2024, Point Blank sold a handgun ammunition magazine to a first-time buyer without asking for identification or proof of firearm ownership.
Two months later, the store made another sale—this time, a 1,000-round case of .223 caliber ammunition—to a different first-time customer under similar circumstances.
Both transactions were conducted in cash, and no effort was made to verify the buyers’ legal status or eligibility.
Attorney General Platkin condemned the store’s actions, emphasizing the risks associated with failing to follow proper procedures.
“I will not tolerate lax and unlawful practices by firearms businesses—the very kind that can lead to a deadly mass shooting,” he stated. “Our Legislature and Governor put these laws in place to protect the public, and compliance is not optional. We are pleased that Point Blank has agreed to follow the law moving forward.”
SAFE Director Ravi Ramanathan reinforced that the settlement demonstrates the effectiveness of New Jersey’s firearm accountability laws.
“Gun stores must take reasonable steps to ensure they only sell ammunition and gun-related products to individuals who can legally possess a firearm,” he said. “Point Blank has now accepted responsibility and committed to changing its practices.”
As part of the consent order, Point Blank must fully comply with N.J.S.A. 2C:58-35(a)(2) by implementing strict procedures to prevent sales to prohibited buyers. The store has agreed to:
- Limit sales of gun-related products to licensed firearms businesses or individuals who present a valid New Jersey firearms card or permit before completing a purchase.
- Request a government-issued photo ID if the firearms card or permit lacks photographic identification.
- Maintain detailed records of all gun-related product sales, documenting how each buyer’s eligibility was verified. These records must be provided to the SAFE Office for at least three years.
- Pay $2,500 to cover the Attorney General’s legal costs for the case.
This settlement ensures that Point Blank will operate under stricter oversight while reinforcing New Jersey’s stance on gun safety and legal compliance.