New Jersey Denied Carol Browne a Fighting Chance

By Jenn Jacques

Carol Browne’s death deserves national attention. Late Wednesday night, outside her Berlin, NJ home, 39 year old Browne was brutally stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend. As senseless as this tragedy is, it is even more tragic knowing that Browne had applied for a firearms permit in an effort to defend herself. Not days, not weeks, but MONTHS prior to her death.

Certainly, Browne’s death is a tragedy and she is only one of the many Americans wishing to protect themselves with a firearm, only to be left defenseless in their time of need. Browne knew the restraining order she was granted on her ex-boyfriend, 45 year old suspect Michael Eitel, was only a piece of paper and would not protect her if he chose not to abide by it, which was the case on the night of her untimely death.

New Jersey is one of the worst states for gun owners and Browne’s murder is further evidence that not only do state laws need to be fixed and processes need to be more efficient, but also that better reciprocity laws are needed nationwide. Although New Jersey state criminal code requires applications be granted within 30 days, Browne was unable to defend …read more

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