A federal lawsuit seeks to compel New Jersey to recognize judicial orders from other states allowing their residents to carry concealed weapons.

The suit was filed by Delaware and Georgia residents who say they avoid visiting New Jersey out of fear of prosecution and incarceration for carrying a concealed firearm. New Jersey law does not recognize permits issued by other states to carry firearms, the suit says. No exemption is afforded to out-of-state travelers who possess a handgun in a hotel or other overnight accommodation.