Are these NJ legal?

[the truth]

Quick question for the more experienced snare guys here. Are these flat style washer locks NJ legal? Looking at some commercial snares and they have this style lock. Not sure if they are considered “relaxing”. Just wanna stay legal beagle. 

[Turkeyslayer]

The lock has to be classified as a relaxing lock in order to be NJ legal ( which just means the lock stops tightening when the animal stops pulling) so I believe they are legal but I personally wouldn’t recommend using that type of lock

[Bucndoe]

They are legal but they suck. Much better options available 

[the truth]

What are you guys’ preference for locks? I’m going to eventually get into making my own snares. I hit the ground running this season and did get one coyote so far. But I haven’t caught enough stuff to really have any experience on what works best 

[CJ3a]

Micro lock

[rgw]

These are the 3 locks I use, I use the micro the most but this year I used newts master lock and really liked it, will definitely be making more using that lock

[SPEARFISH]

59 minutes ago, rgw said:

These are the 3 locks I use, I use the micro the most but this year I used newts master lock and really liked it, will definitely be making more using that lock

I like these too.  

[gobblergetter]

What rgw said

Lopro locks are another favorite of mine

[Silver Belly62]

Always liked Newts slim lock, haven't tried his master lock yet

[rgw]

9 hours ago, Silver Belly62 said:

Always liked Newts slim lock, haven't tried his master lock yet

You will like it

[Chrissk]

Theres a big learning curve in making snares. That being said Newts master lock is hard to beat.