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Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun in NJ?

Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun in NJ?

New Jersey requires individuals who wish to purchase a handgun to obtain a Permit to purchase a handgun. Anyone who wishes to buy a rifle or shotgun must apply for a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card, otherwise known as an FPIC.

How long does it take to get a firearms purchase permit in NJ?

Many citizens report that it may take up to 6 months or longer to receive your FID card depending on the police department you filed with. After you are issued your card, you may purchase a long gun (shotgun, rifle, black powder rifle, or BB gun).

How much is a firearm permit in NJ?

Permit to Purchase a Handgun- $ 2.00 each (These fees may be paid by check, or money order payable to the law enforcement agency where the application is submitted.) If you are applying for a Handgun Purchase Permit, there is no limit on the quantity of permits you may apply for.

Can I have a gun in my house without a permit in New Jersey?

According to the New Jersey State Police, it is legal to purchase and possess, but you can only have it in your home, at a gun range, when hunting, or when “traveling to and from such places.”

How do you obtain a firearm purchase permit in NJ?

In the state of New Jersey, you must obtain an “Application for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and/or Handgun Purchase Permit” from the New Jersey State Police in order to buy a gun or an “Application for Permit to Carry a Handgun” to carry one.

What are the gun laws in New Jersey?

Like most other states, New Jersey prohibits the sale and ownership of sawed-off shotguns, silencers, and armor penetrating bullets. Additionally, New Jersey gun control laws mandate a 30-day waiting period for handguns (45 days for non-residents), while those convicted of most felonies may not own firearms in the state.

What is a firearm identification card?

A firearm identification card is a type of gun license in Massachusetts. Specifically, the card allows you to purchase, posses and carry non-large capacity rifles, shotguns and ammunition.