Indiana Firearms Dealer Will Stop Selling Large Capacity Magazines into New Jersey, Pay Penalty to Resolve Investigation into Illegal Online Sales
Element Armament Agrees to Comply with New Jersey’s Strict Firearms Laws
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in coordination with the Division of Consumer Affairs, announced a significant legal agreement with Indiana-based Element Armament, LLC. The firearms dealer consented to cease advertising and selling large capacity magazines (LCMs) to New Jersey residents, following allegations from an undercover state investigation.
This resolution stems from Element Armament’s sale and shipment of four LCMs to an undercover state investigator, a transaction that contravened New Jersey’s stringent consumer protection laws. As part of the agreement, Element Armament will pay $17,705, including a $12,000 civil penalty and reimbursement for the Division’s legal fees.
In New Jersey, the possession and sale of LCMs—magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition—are strictly prohibited. These high-capacity magazines enable a shooter to discharge numerous rounds quickly, a factor that has tragically linked LCMs to mass shootings due to their ability to inflict greater harm.