Project Exile is a program pioneered in Richmond, Virginia that uses tough, current Federal law to prosecute gun-wielding criminals. Under Project Exile, Federal, State and local authorities work together to exile gun criminals out of state, into a Federal penitentiary where they will serve a lengthy term of imprisonment.
Tough enforcement is only half the battle, however.
Using a local, media awareness campaign, Project Exile gets its message to the street and puts potential criminals on notice. Mayor Bret Schundler launched Project Exile in June 2000. As a cooperative effort between the local community, and various governmental entities, Jersey City Exile is working to further reduce crime in Jersey City by using stiff penalties and extensive, advertising. Project Exile does not require new legislation that further restricts the rights of gun owners. Instead, Jersey City Exile utilizes a combination of existing Federal and State laws.