Step 2

I need to find and purchase the gun I would like to carry.

Our 2,400 sq. ft. Gun Store is stocked with the best selection of firearms at every price level. More extensive than our line of firearms is our staff’s knowledge on the 2,000 guns we have in inventory! We are ready to help and assist you in finding the best firearm for your grip and needs.

1- Visit the store to see what is the best fit for you!
2- Head to the rental counter and try it before you buy it! We have over 400 firearms in stock for you to rent.
3- Head back to the store after you rent your selected firearms. If you purchase the firearm same day, we will cover your $25 rental!
4- Members receive a FREE lesson, for new gun owners, on your first firearm purchase. (Valued $25)

Gun Store Hours

Monday 1pm – 8pm
Tuesday 1pm – 8pm
Wednesday 1pm – 8pm
Thursday: 1pm – 8pm
Friday 11am – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm

Step 3

Before I qualify, I’d like private lessons or to practice with my carry gun.

Our 6-Star Gun Range is the perfect place for you to come and practice for your upcoming PTC Qualification. You have some great options below. Choose the best option for your level.

1- Bring your firearm, to Gun For Hire, anytime the Range is open. At the Retail counter, tell our Retail staff you would like to practice to shoot the qualification. They will hand you the correct target and course of fire. (Note: You can not draw from a holster at Gun For Hire unless you have taken Holster Draw at Gun For Hire.) You can also have a Range Safety Officer stand in the port with you and give you basic training to help improve your score. Walk in anytime. We always have RSOs available.

2- You can schedule a private lesson, which is 2 hours of 1 on 1 training. The instructor will work with you on everything you need to feel comfortable and confident with your firearm. To see the available dates and times for Personal One on One Instruction, click here.

3- If you are a new gun owner and have never taken the NRA First Steps Pistol, we highly recommend this course. This course also give you the option to apply for the Florida Non-Resident Carry Permit, which will allow you to carry in approximately 35 states. To see the available dates and times for NRA First Steps Pistol, click here.

*Note: You can not draw from a holster, at Gun For Hire, unless you have taken the Gun For Hire Holster Draw course.

Gun Range Hours

Monday 12pm – 9pm
Tuesday 12pm – 9pm
Wednesday 12pm – 9pm
Thursday: 12pm – 9pm
Friday 10am – 9pm
Saturday 8am – 10pm
Sunday 8am – 8pm

Step 4: The Qualification (Updated 9/17/2023) 

I need to shoot the qualification. The qualification is the same whether this is your initial application or reapplication. 

Qualification PDF (September 17, 2023)

In the range, you will demonstrate familiarity with the safe handling of firearms. Upon successful completion, you will be given a certificate to submit with your application. All of our instructors are PTC, NRA and LE certified. Gun For Hire has been qualifying security, private carry and retired police since 1992.

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for the NJ CCW Carry Qualification. Please note this is NOT a beginner qualification. You must have general safety / operational knowledge of YOUR firearm. Before the qualification, we will be offering an educational overview of safe drawing / qualifying within the qualification requirements.

What you need to bring with you:

1. Pistol (must be registered to you):
2. Concealment Holster
Must be strong side holster [IWB/AIWB/OWB are allowed] – no cross-draw, shoulder holsters, pocket holsters, sticky holsters, ankle holsters , or belly-band style holsters. You must draw from concealment, if carrying OWB, your shirt must cover the firearm. **See below for the requirements for a legal holster in New Jersey.
3. Two magazines minimum
4. Magazine Holders/Pouches
(Preferred not mandatory)
5. Cover Garment
You MUST wear a loose cover garment since this does require drawing from concealment
IE: A loose fitting overshirt concealing an OWB holster is acceptable.
6. 50 rounds of factory ammunition
7. Sturdy Belt
8. Eye and Ear Protection.
9. Jeans or BDU style pants. No Sweatpants, No shorts, No open-toed shoes.

*Please note that while we do our best to list what is needed and recommended, it is up to the individual to ensure they are brining compliant and legal firearms/components to the qualification.**h. For purposes of this section, “holster” means a device or sheath that securely retains a handgun which, at a minimum, conceals and protects the main body of the firearm, maintains the firearm in a consistent and accessible position, and renders the trigger covered and inaccessible while the handgun is fully seated in the holster.
(cf: P.L.2018, c.37, s.1) 

The 9/17/23 revision no longer requires, timed shooting, weak hand shooting, or kneeling:

IMPORTANT: You MUST save your S.P.182 form. This form is valid for 2 years and you can use the same qualification form to renew your PTC upon your next renewal. You are responsible for your qualification sheet as Gun For Hire does not keep copies of training records. If you lose your sheet between qualifying and submitting for renewal you will need to requalify.

– Discounts on training, ammo, firearms and more. Join today save from the beginning.Click here to view Memberships!

Step 5: Use The Applications Below

State Police have now updated their website! The application is completely digital Click Here!

How To Apply:

If you have never applied for a Concealed Carry Permit on this website, then you will apply as an initial applicant by using the green “Start Initial Application” button on the NJSP website.

New Jersey Residents or Dual Residents of the State of New Jersey: If you are a New Jersey resident or a dual resident of the State of New Jersey, click here for instructions.

“Dual resident” means you have a residence in New Jersey and another state. You can be considered a dual resident if you can show proof of residency here in New Jersey. Proof of residency can be established with a valid government issued identification showing your New Jersey residence or a government issued tax record or government issued utility bill. For example, a water bill from the town where you reside.

New Jersey residents, or dual residents of the State of New Jersey, must apply to the Police Department that provides police coverage for where you reside in New Jersey. A Municipal Police Department or a New Jersey State Police Station may provide police coverage for your residence. Confirm your police department before applying. There are no refunds for applying to the incorrect police department. If you have an issue with your application, you should contact the Municipal Police Department or New Jersey State Police Station that will be processing your application.

Out-of-State Residents: If you are an out-of-state resident, click here for instructions.

Renewal Applications:

Approved Concealed Carry Permits are due for renewal every two (2) years. Renewal applications can be submitted up to four (4) months before the expiration date. To avoid a lapse of your permit to carry a handgun, you should consider applying three to four months prior to your expiration.

Renewal applications can be filed online for Concealed Carry Permits that were issued through this online system. If your Concealed Carry Permit was not filed through this online system, you must renew as an initial applicant using the green “Start Initial Application” button below.

For further instructions on renewals, click the above instructions that apply to you.

Name Change Information:

Before applying as either an initial or renewal applicant, applicants must first update their state identification or driver’s license to their new legal name.

New Jersey or dual residents of New Jersey that legally changed their name from their previous name listed on their Concealed Carry Permit, will need to file a “Change of Name on Firearm Purchaser Identification Card” application on the Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS). If you are due to renew your Concealed Carry Permit, you must file the Change of Name application before you renew your Concealed Carry Permit.

Out-of-State Residents that legally changed their name from their previous name listed on their Concealed Carry Permit, must be fingerprinted again to have their name updated. If you are due for renewal of your Concealed Carry Permit, you must first get fingerprinted for the purpose of changing your name and then wait five (5) days for your record to update before you apply for your renewal of your Concealed Carry Permit.

Helpful Tips/Information:

Warning: As listed in the above directions, please make sure to have all relevant documentation, files, and credit card information before you start your application. Your session will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity in any of the individual tabs or sections.

*Please note: The new online CCW is similar to the FARS system. You will need to upload a photo, as well as copies of your qualification sheet. You must qualify before beginning the application.

• The Concealed Carry Permits service allows for online submission of both initial and applications. Approved applications are due for renewal every two (2) years. Renewal applications can be submitted up to four (4) months before the expiration date. Concealed Carry Permit applicants need to have been fingerprinted for firearms purposes in New Jersey and assigned an SBI number before they can apply for a Concealed Carry Permit. 

• You can find the Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency Certification and Use of Force Training document on the NJSP website.

• If you have lived outside of the state of New Jersey, in the last ten (10) years, please fill out form SP-066 (Consent for Mental Health Records) and upload it to your application.

• Step 1: The New Jersey State Police Concealed Carry Permits
  • NJ has switched over to the more convenient online application form, this is the new digital way to complete an application for both NJ resident and out-of-state resident carry permits. Click here to open the application.
• Step 2: Police ORI Numbers & Purpose
  • Police ORI Numbers
    • When filling out the application, you will need your town’s ORI number, we have all the ORI numbers conveniently listed below by county.
  • Purpose
    • There will be three questions regarding application purpose, select the correct answer that pertains to you.
• Step 3: Upload A Photograph
  • Passport style color photograph of applicant in civilian attire only without wearing a hat or sunglasses is required to be uploaded. Photographs must be passport style – 2 inch x 2 inch with a light background. Applications submitted with a photograph that do not meet the requirements may need to be withdrawn. Please note that there are no refunds for withdrawn applications.
  • Taking A Photo
    • Open the camera app on your cellphone
    • Switch the settings to a 1:1 ratio to ensure you’re using the correct size.
    • Take a photo using the above State specifications.
  • Upload A Photo
    • Select the “Upload” button in the Concealed Carry System to upload your photo.
• Step 4: Training/SBI
  • New Jersey State Police Firearms Identification Card Safety & Awareness Interim Training
    • A powerpoint presentation will appear. This is the State’s “mandatory” firearms training. All you have to do is click through the slideshow. There is no quiz or test on the material.
  • New Jersey State Police Firearms Identification Card Safety & Awareness Interim Training
    • Prior to being permitted to carry a firearm, a person subject to this paragraph shall take and successfully complete a firearms training course administered by the Police Training Commission pursuant to P.L. 1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-66 et seq.), and shall annually qualify in the use of a handgun or similar weapon prior to being permitted to carry a firearm.
    • Please upload a signed copy of a Use of Force Training record indicating that you have received training in a handgun qualification course by a certified firearms instructor.
  • SBI Number
    • In this box type your FID/SBI number.
    • Note: For out-of-state residents without a non-resident FID card, please follow the directions listed on the NJSP website prior to applying. “If you have never been fingerprinted for a firearm application in New Jersey before, and you are a New Jersey resident or dual resident, start with an application for an Initial Firearms I.D. card here. If you are an Out of state resident that has never been fingerprinted for a firearm application in New Jersey before, please email firearmsinvestunit@njsp.gov for further directions.” 
• Step 5: Personal Information
  • Fill out appropriately.
• Step 6: Identification Information
  • Identification Information
    • Fill out appropriately
  • Handgun Information
    • Fill out the information of all firearms you intend to carry.
• Step 7: Contact Information
  • Fill out appropriately.
  • Note: For out-of-state residents you will need to fill out form S.P. 066 and upload to the portal.
• Step 8: Background Information
  • Fill out appropriately.
• Step 9: References
  • You will need the names and contact information of 4 references. References can NOT be related to you by blood or law. These references will receive an email survey on your behalf. Your application will not process until these references fill out their survey. Make sure their email addresses/names/contact information are correct before submitting.
• Step 10: Review, Payment and Submit

Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No 2016-4
Law Enforcement Directive Concerning Uniform Statewide Practices and Procedures for Issuing Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards, Handgun Purchase Permits, and Permits to Carry Handguns

In sum, permit applications that meet all of the statutory and regulatory standards should be approved as expeditiously as practicable so that the applicants promptly can exercise their lawful rights under New Jersey law and regulations to acquire and/or carry a firearm. So too, applications that do not satisfy all of the statutory and regulatory requirements should be denied expeditiously so that those applicants promptly may exercise their right to initiate an appeal to the courts should they choose to do so.

In addition to timeliness, all police agencies must enforce State firearms statutes and regulations objectively and uniformly. State law prescribes the qualification standards for each type of permit application. Police agencies serving in the capacity of firearms licensing authorities are prohibited from applying different policies and standards reflecting local or personal views for the appropriate regulation of civilian firearms, and are prohibited from requiring the submission of forms or the provision of information that goes beyond the items of information authorized by N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3(e), the State Police application forms, or judicial authority interpreting the law. See, ems., N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3(fl (“There shall be no conditions or requirements added to the form or content of the application, or required by the licensing authority for the issuance of a permit or identification card, other than those that are specifically set forth in this chapter.”).

10/25/24 – ANJRPC Sues to Overturn “Red Flag” Law Being Used To Suppress Right To Carry

October 25, 2024. ANJRPC joined a federal lawsuit today to overturn New Jersey’s unconstitutional Extreme Risk Protective Order (“Red Flag”) law, which is being used to suppress the right to carry handguns guaranteed by the Second Amendment.

The New Jersey State Police used the Red Flag law to seize the firearms of 67-year old attorney David L. Burg because he simply tried to exercise his right of lawful self-defense while enroute to an Independence Day celebration in July.

The State Police never bothered to speak directly with Mr. Burg, a carry permit holder, before using the red flag law to wrongly arrest him and seize his firearms.  Instead, they falsely concluded he was a bad actor who needed to be stripped of his gun rights without due process. This “arrest first and ask questions later” approach puts every law-abiding carry permit holder in New Jersey at risk of false arrest and wrongful firearm seizure.

This new lawsuit was brought to put an end to unconstitutional laws like Red Flag, which are being used to intimidate carry permit holders and suppress the right of self-defense, which is now recognized and protected by the U.S. Supreme Court.  ANJRPC will not allow New Jersey to get away with its continued abuse of citizens’ Second Amendment rights, and will hold the State fully accountable.

7/30/24 – Judge Issues Mixed Decision in Mag Bag/ AW Ban Cases

July 30, 2024. In a surprise decision, the judge in ANJRPC’s mag ban/ AW ban lawsuits has issued a mixed decision striking a portion of New Jersey’s “assault firearm” ban while upholding New Jersey’s ban on magazines that hold over 10 rounds of ammunition. The 69-page decision was released late today by Judge Peter Sheridan, who had been reported to have retired last month. Portions of the decision will be appealed to the middle level federal court by ANJRPC and are also expected to be appealed by the State of New Jersey.

While the decision is groundbreaking in that it invalidates parts of New Jersey’s assault firearms law, it mistakenly limits that ruling to the “Colt AR-15” only, even though the lawsuit clearly challenges the law as to ALL assault firearms. Also, the ruling curiously upholds New Jersey’s magazine ban while simultaneously invalidating parts of the assault firearm law. The NRA has provided support on both cases.

Despite this unusual ruling, gun owners should be encouraged that the issues are no longer languishing in the lower federal court, and will now make their way to the middle level appeals court, and eventually, perhaps, to the U.S. Supreme Court.

12/23/23 – Exception to the CCARE Protocol – Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women

Certain Temporary Exemptions to CCARE Requirements

The State has received inquiries regarding pregnant and breastfeeding individuals and the ability to safely complete the CCARE protocol.

Issuing agencies shall grant temporary accommodations for these individuals, if they have previously successfully completed a live-fire range test and otherwise satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4, but are temporarily unable to complete an updated live-firing test at a firearms range without risk to their own health or the health of their fetus or child. To request such an accommodation, such individuals shall submit a written attestation from their treating physician to the issuing agency as to the following (all four components are required):

1) Identifying the individual’s temporary medical status or condition, and stating that participating in a live-firing test at a firearms range would pose a risk to the individual’s own health or the health of their fetus or child;

2) Protective measures, such as but not limited to face masks, gloves, and noise-cancelling headphones, and/or choosing to complete the test at an outdoor range facility, would not mitigate that risk;

3) The individual’s medical status or condition is not one that would prevent the individual from otherwise safely handling a firearm under N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3(c)(3); and

4) The expected duration of the temporary disability.

Such individuals must still also submit a certificate from a certified firearms instructor certifying that the individual has successfully completed the Use of Force Training for Private Citizen Concealed Carry. However, the instructor should indicate on the certification that the course-offire qualification was not completed due to temporary disability.

Existing Permit Holders: If the individual obtained a permit to carry prior to July 1, 2023 that is not scheduled to expire until after December 22, 2023, the individual must submit the foregoing prior to January 15, 2024. If properly submitted, the permit shall remain valid for the duration of the temporary disability, plus 30 days.

Renewals: If the individual is seeking to renew a permit-to-carry previously received, the individual must submit the foregoing along with their renewal application. If the individual otherwise satisfies the requirements of N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4, the agency shall issue a renewal permit, contingent on completion of the CCARE requirement within 30 days of the end of the temporary disability.

It is the individual’s duty to comply with the timelines ascribed here; failure to do so will render the permit invalid. If the medical status changes, the individual may submit updated requests for exemption.

Issuing agencies are advised to consult with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. and the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.

9/17/23 – CCARE Protocol Announcement

New NJ CCW:

The State of New Jersey has, once again, issued the New Training Requirements for Civilian Carry. Since the beginning, we have all been excited to finally get our right our in New Jersey. Our qualification, at Gun For Hire, has always been the minimum required with no additional or burdensome requirements. We believe it is already your constitutional right and you have enough hurdles to go through.

New CCARE Protocol Qualification Requirements:

No Single Hand! No Support Hand! No Kneeling! No Timed fire! No Retention Shooting!
This Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) protocol replaces the Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency Qualification protocol (HQC2-modified) issued on July 21, 2023. An individual who has satisfied the HQC2-modified protocol is deemed to have met the requirements of the CCARE protocol for purposes of complying with N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4(g)(2).

Who Needs To Re-qualify?:

If your original qualification does not follow the CCARE Protocol (per the 9/17/2023 released guidelines), you need to re-qualify. This includes EVERYONE from the start of our landmark carry victory in June 2022!

Gun For Hire Customers:
If you qualified at Gun For Hire on/after July 21, 2023, you do NOT need to re-qualify because we were running the updated qualification.

If you qualified at Gun For Hire June 2022 – July 20, 2023 and have not re-qualified (July 21st or later), you do need to re-qualify before the extended December 31st, 2023 deadline. This includes EVERYONE from the start of our landmark carry victory!

The good thing is, your re-qualification is good for 2 years from the date of your qualification!
This means when your carry permit is up for renewal, you will be able to submit this re-qualification with your renewal application. Think of it as you’re qualifying, for your renewal, in advance.

IMPORTANT: You MUST save your S.P.182 form. This form is valid for 2 years and you can use the same qualification form to renew your PTC upon your next renewal. You are responsible for your qualification sheet as Gun For Hire does not keep copies of training records. If you lose your sheet between qualifying and submitting for renewal you will need to requalify.

What Happens After 1/1/24?:

If you do not requalify and turn your new qualification into your PD by 1/1/24, your permit will be invalid. You can not carry in NJ with an invalid permit. You will need to requalify and reapply for your CCW permit. Please scroll up to Step 4 to sign up to qualify. 

We all knew this was in flux and we all stood to fight. Congratulations to all the Permit To Carry holders, who have shown the government our strength to persevere. Thank you to: Dan Schmutter, Scott Bach, ANJRPC, Evan Nappen, and “the tip of the spear” Anthony Colandro for always putting up the fight.

Additional reading:
– ANJRPC Alert:
– NJ State Memorandum
– Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE)
– Updated Use of Force Interim Training For Private Citizen Concealed Carry

 Supplement to Directive #14-22 – Requests to Amend Permits to Carry

Clarification On Making Amendments To Judge Issued Permits

On December 22, 2022, Governor Murphy signed A-4769 into law (L. 2022, c. 131), amending a number of New Jersey firearms statutes in response to the United States Supreme Court’s decision in N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, 142 S. Ct. 2111 (2022). The legislation, in part, removed the courts from the initial decision-making process for applications for permits to carry handguns. Directive # 14- 22 (“Criminal – Gun Permit Procedures”) was promulgated in conjunction with enactment of the new law to establish uniformity in the court’s handling of appeals from law enforcement’s denial of firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handguns, and permits to carry handguns. This Supplement to Directive # 14- 22 addresses the practice of the court amending permits to carry handguns and orders issuing permits to carry.

Effective immediately, courts will no longer issue amended carry permits or orders to issue amended carry permits other than to correct issuance errors ( e.g., typographical errors, misprints). As of December 22, 2022, law enforcement alone receives, investigates, and makes decisions on all new requests regarding permit to carry applications. To that end, applicants requesting to add one or more handguns to a permit to carry that previously was issued by the courts should be directed instead to apply for a new permit through their local police agency. Applicants requesting to remove any restriction from a permit previously issued by the courts may choose to appeal to a higher court.

Questions or comments may be directed to Criminal Practice Division by email to the AOC Criminal Practice Division at aoccrimprac.mbx@njcourts.gov or by phone 609-815-2900,x55300

This Just In! New Disqualifier For Owning Firearms In New Jersey

Under A796 There Is A New Disqualifer For Owning Firearms In New Jersey

Except as hereinafter provided, a person shall not be denied a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card, unless the person is known in the community in which the person lives as someone who has engaged in acts or made statements suggesting the person is likely to engage in conduct, other than justified self-defense, that would pose a danger to self or others, or is subject to any of the disabilities set forth in this section or other sections of this chapter. A handgun purchase permit or firearms purchaser identification card shall not be issued:
(13) To any person who has previously been voluntarily admitted to inpatient treatment pursuant to P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.1 et seq.) or involuntarily committed to inpatient or outpatient treatment pursuant to P.L.1987, c.116 (C.30:4-27.1 et seq.), unless the court has expunged the person’s record pursuant to P.L.1953, c.268 (C.30:4-80.8 et seq.);

• Previously, ONLY involuntary commitments were a hard disqualifier.
• The State has now backloaded decades of mental health records into their NICS System, if someone has had a past VOLUNTARY commitment, but owns guns, DO NOT ASSUME it’s not an issue. Both Juvenile and Adult commitments/admissions apply,
• Should this apply to you, you ONLY have 5 days to surrender their FPIC (FID Card), as the law states: “A firearms purchaser identification card shall be void if the holder becomes subject to any of the disabilities set forth in subsection c. of this section, whereupon the card shall be returned within five days by the holder to the superintendent, who shall then advise the licensing authority.”
  
• Those falling into this trap are also getting into hot water over the fact, it’s now undeniably clear that they have lied on previous applications on these two questions which are on every NJ firearms application and the FARS system.
• Several people who have been caught by this new trap, either on FPIC Address Change, new P2P, or PTC application have been asked to turn in their firearms to their police department.
• If this applies to you, please contact an attorney ASAP and discuss your situation to ensure you navigate this properly, as it’s more than a mental health expungement.
• This NEW HARD disqualifier, is separate and distinct from the longstanding “subjective” catchall of “ (5) To any person where the issuance would not be in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare because the person is found to be lacking the essential character or temperament necessary to be entrusted with a firearm. 

Dealing with Permitting Abuse / Civil Malfeasance
WRITING A LETTER TO YOUR POLICE CHIEF

IMPORTANT: Before anything derails the process EVERYONE should have a manilla folder, and on the front be keeping copious notes of every step of the FPIC, PPP or PTC Application Process, including when each step was completed, when filed or received, and any discussions or other communications.  Hopefully, you won’t need it, but you have to plan ahead. Document everything.

First Always Start with the Licensing Division 

• When communicating with your PD, do it by email or certified mail so you have a paper trail if possible, Certified Mail while slower always screams something important or legal related.  If you do it via phone, keep detailed dates/times/who you spoke to.
• I always suggest OPENLY CC-ing Strikeforce@anjrpc.org on the initial complaint e-mail or letter about the unreasonable delay, as often the licensing officer just Googling “Strikeforce@anjrpc.org” gets him/her to act.
• Document all communications, after 7 days move on to the next step, as you gave them time to respond, but make sure you have facts to support a letter to the Chief.
• Here are the allowable processing times under the law:
  • FPIC:                                                 30 days for residents / 45 days for non-residents  per 2C:58-3
  • Permit to Purchase Handgun:     30 days per 2C:58-3
  • Permit to Carry:                              90 days, but Chief can request additional 30 days IN WRITING per  2C:58-4
• After a reasonable time has passed beyond the statutory allowance, and after you are getting nowhere with the permitting officer when trying to resolve the issue, it’s now time to write to the Chief and lay out the facts. This can be via e-mail or certified mail, even if via e-mail I always like to write a letter signed and attached via PDF.

Writing to your Chief  

• Not always, but very often, the best and brightest and overachieving cops are NOT the ones assigned to desk duty/firearms licensing.  However, you do not get to be made Chief unless you are the rising star of the Department, exceeded standards of policing, and got stuff done during the latter years of your career in a Captain role.  A big part of a Chief’s role is that of a politician, so they do take matters that come across their desk seriously. All 5 of the letters I helped write, got 100% resolution in less than 36 hours.
• Start the letter off with 3-4 sentences introducing yourself, how long you have lived in your town, you are a law-abiding citizen, make it personal,  and ask if they can spare 15 minutes of their time to listen to your frustrations with your FPIC, PPP or PTC Application, which is now X days well beyond the law.
• Next,  via bullet points lay out the timeline, the date you applied, the date your references replied, the date you tried to reach the licensing officer, and other times even if you called and got no answer, a callback or reply to an e-mail. Also, lay out any of the BS they might have told on why your application is delayed, they are busy, they don’t have paper, they need more guidance etc.
• In closing,  lay out the applicable statute on what the law says in terms how much time was allowed and how much has since passed since your application was filed, and while you are an understanding person, the delay is unreasonable, and how as a Police Department and City we can do better to serve all residents with due process. A Right Delayed is a Right Denied.  If the licensing officer gave the common excuse “We are really busy or understaffed, maybe cite this in the letter to the Chief and offer that you would be more than happy to go to the next City Council Meeting or Mayor’s Office and request additional resources allocated to the Police Licensing Department so they can better serve all residents………….No Chief is going to want you to do that.

Over Covid, and under the last Chief of Hoboken here was how I closed off my letter to the Chief after succinctly laying out all the facts.

Now if I could make an unfair and cynical comparison, if you look at a Hoboken City event like SantaCon where your department handles 20+ arrests in a shift, some needing supervised treatment at HUMC, then off to the station for booking, FREE DIGITAL fingerprinting,  report issuing, and transport to county jail – all of which is accomplished in a matter of hours. As an outsider, all I can see that is missing in that process are the velvet ropes, a VIP list, and a red carpet outside of Police HQ.  I commend all the hard work you and your officers do day in and day out to keep our city safe, but when it comes to firearms permits I feel as a city and department we can do better. I appreciate your time in listening to my frustration and hopefully we can find some ways to better serve all the residents of Hoboken with equal due process.  

What do you know, the next day my 3 pistol purchase permits were ready after 4 months of BS.

Hopefully this help others in getting a resolution, when nothing else seems to work, follow the process IT DOES WORK.

Additional Comments from Dan Schmutter, ANJRPC Attorney 

The Court also acknowledged the State’s concession that “school, college, university, or other educational institution” is to be read narrowly to apply to traditional schools such as are regulated by the State. Thus, the prohibition on carrying in schools does not apply to, for example, motorcycle classes, firearms training, Sunday school within a church, karate classes, and music lessons.

Further, the Court acknowledged the State’s concession that notwithstanding the very broad language used in the statute (“any part of the buildings, grounds, or parking area”) the scope of prohibition on multiuse property (strip malls, office buildings, churches with schools, etc.) is limited only to the actual prohibited use itself and not other uses and also does not include shared features such as shared parking lots, hallways, elevators, etc.

The next stage is our request for a preliminary injunction, which seeks to block the enforcement of the law all the way through the end of the case. We plan to aggressively seek to add more places to the list of restrictions we have successfully challenged.

If your permit was signed by a judge you are bound to the restrictions put in place by the judge. IE: If you have a court order, you still have to carry the court order around with your permit and firearm, if you have restricted firearms, you are limited to ONLY those firearms. By breaking the order you can be found in contempt, leading to loss of license and prosecution.

What Can I Do If I Want To Carry Any Of My Guns?

1.  You can contest the court and request a new PTC without the restrictions. It is not guaranteed that the courts will grant you a new PTC without restrictions. This will most likely require a lawyer and fees.
2. You can wait until yours expires, when you file for a renewal, the new permit will be unrestricted.

If your permit was signed by the PD, you can carry any firearm you own under the new law.
Gun For Hire and our Attorneys all recommend qualifying with any gun you want to carry. If you ever need to use your firearm and end up in court, your lawyer will thank you for showing qualification proficiency with that firearm.

FEDERAL APPEALS COURT TEMPORARILY REINSTATES PARTS OF CARRY-KILLER LAW FOR DURATION OF APPEAL

June 20, 2023. A mid-level federal appeals court has partially granted and partially denied New Jersey’s motion to temporarily reinstate the carry-killer law. As a result, the lower court’s injunction blocking most of the carry-killer law will be partially suspended during the state’s appeal. This means that for the duration of the appeal there are “sensitive places” where the carry-killer law prohibits carry and other places where the carry-killer law remains blocked by the court.

The decision means that for the duration of the appeal gun owners CANNOT lawfully continue to carry in the following locations:

• Within 100 feet of a public gathering, demonstration, or event requiring a government permit;
• Zoo;
• Park, beach, recreational facility or area owned or controlled by a State, county or local government unit designated as a gun-free zone;
• Publicly owned or leased library or museum;
• Bar or restaurant where alcohol is served and any other site or facility where alcohol is sold for consumption on the premises;
• Entertainment facility;
• Casino and related facilities;
• Health care facility.

However, the carry-killer law is STILL BLOCKED for the following:

• Vehicles
• Private property
• Public film locations

Additionally, today’s order does not disrupt the lower court’s ruling on the following items which still remain blocked:

• Insurance requirement
• Certain permit procedures and requirements

As noted above, the court’s decision only impacts carry rights for the duration of the state’s appeal, and does not necessarily mean that the state’s appeal will ultimately be successful. Despite this new ruling, ANJRPC will continue to aggressively defend gun owners’ carry rights during every stage of this case.

Gun owners should take care to stay informed of all developments in this case as they occur, since this situation remains subject to change at any moment.

Legal Defense For Self Defense 

Follow Gun For Hire Owner’s, Matt, Journey Through Getting His NJ PTC. This is a crazy storm of changes. We must all stand strong and weather the storm. The more we stand together the stronger we become. Waiting or moving out of state are not the answer. Get the process started. We have helped thousands received their carry permit!

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Follow Gun For Hire Owner’s, Matt, Journey Through Getting His NJ PTC. This is a crazy storm of changes. We must all stand strong and weather the storm. The more we stand together the stronger we become. Waiting or moving out of state is not the answer. Get the process started. We have helped thousands receive their carry permit!

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