The bill amends N.J.S.2C:39-6 to establish a "reasonableness" standard for individuals lawfully transporting firearms, allowing for deviations from their intended travel route for common, brief, and lawful purposes, such as collecting passengers, obtaining supplies, or using restrooms. It clarifies that these deviations do not restrict travel during emergencies or declared local disaster emergencies. The bill also introduces a definition for "reasonable deviations" to enhance clarity regarding acceptable actions during firearm transportation.

In addition to these changes, the bill modifies existing laws concerning self-defense devices, specifying that devices used to repel animal attacks must be selected from a list approved by the Commissioner of Health and can only be used when animals are not restrained. It permits individuals aged 18 and older, without a criminal conviction, to possess pocket-sized non-lethal chemical devices for personal self-defense. Furthermore, it outlines new requirements for exemptions from firearm possession restrictions, including the completion of an approved firearms training course. Overall, the legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for self-defense device use and firearm transportation while ensuring public safety.