NJ Carry Permit Information And Qualification Process
Disclaimer: The State seems to be adding and changing requirements daily. For the people who are willing to apply, and risk changes, we cannot be held liable for any changes that occur after you qualify with us. You’ve been warned.
Step 1
I need my FID Card and/or Pistol Purchase Permit. Click Here
Step 2
I need to find and purchase the gun I would like to carry. Click Here
Step 3
Before I qualify, I’d like lessons or to practice with my carry gun. Click Here
Step 4
I need to shoot the qualification course. Click Here
Step 5
I need the application packet for PTC. Click Here
Step 6
I received my carry, what are the latest laws? Click Here
Step 2
I need to find and purchase the gun I would like to carry.
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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 300 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 12pm – 8pm
Tuesday 12pm – 8pm
Wednesday 12pm – 8pm
Thursday: 12pm – 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 course. 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 Basics of 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 Basics of 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 – 10pm
Saturday 8am – 10pm
Sunday 8am – 8pm
Step 4: The Qualification (Updated 9/17/2023)
I need to shoot the qualification course.
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 course 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:
- Pistol (must be registered to you):
- 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.
- Two magazines minimum
- Magazine Holders/Pouches (Preferred not mandatory)
- 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.
- 50 rounds of factory ammunition
- Sturdy Belt
- Eye and Ear Protection.
- 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 course.**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.
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Qualification & Requalification Timeslots
Wednesday: 5pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm
Thursday: 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm
Step 5: Use The Applications Below
State Police have now updated their website! The application is completely digital Click Here!
*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 renewal 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. If you have never been fingerprinted for firearms purposes in New Jersey before, start with an application for an Initial Firearms I.D. card here.
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.
- Police ORI Numbers
- 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, you will need to apply for an FID card to complete this step prior to applying for concealed carry. Click here to begin the FID card process.
- New Jersey State Police Firearms Identification Card Safety & Awareness Interim Training
- 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.
- Identification Information
- 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
NJ PTC The latest Information on NJ Carry
Liability Insurance For New Jersey CCW Holders
4(a) and (b): Liability insurance requirement was enjoined under Judge Bumb’s 5/16/2023 ruling. Meaning, the insurance requirement was knocked down there is no insurance requirement.
Where Can I Carry?
If you have a NJ Carry Permit, here are the places you can and can not carry.
YES (Places you can carry)
The provisions of law that currently may not be enforced (aka, you can carry), in whole or in part, under the PI are as follows:
• YES N.J.A.C. 7:2–2.17(b) [preexisting law]: STATE PARK Service property.
• YES 7(a)(20): an airport. [PARTIAL – The Court clarified that Chapter 131 does not prohibit carry while dropping off or picking up passengers at curbside. The Court also ruled that while the PI is in effect, individuals may check a firearm as checked luggage while travelling pursuant to federal law so long as the individual stores the firearm as required by federal law before physically entering the airport and upon entry immediately proceeds to the required area to check the baggage containing the firearm. The individual cannot travel to any other section of the airport until the bag containing the firearm is checked. The Court did not rule on whether a person may carry inside any portion of the airport, and, other than the foregoing, the prohibition of carrying a firearm in an airport remains in effect. The Court did not issue an injunction as to transportation hubs and therefore that prohibition remains in effect.]
• YES 7(a)(23): a public location being used for making motion picture or television images for theatrical, commercial or educational purposes, during the time such location is being used for that purpose;
• YES 7(a)(24): PRIVATE PROPERTY, unless the owner has provided express dissent or has posted a sign indicating that it is not permissible to carry on the premises. However, the injunction only applies to property “held open to the public.” We interpret this ruling to mean that the Court did not issue an injunction for residential property or commercial property not held open to the public. Thus, we understand that the injunction applies to private property where the public may enter without seeking express permission, that is, where the public can walk in the door without asking.
• YES 7(b)(1): prohibition on carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
NO (Places you can’t carry)
- NO 7(a)(1): Place of government administration
- NO 7(a)(24): Private property (as to property that is not held open to the public)
- NO 7(a)(2): Courthouse
- NO 7(a)(3): Correctional facility
- NO 7(a)(4): State contracted half-way house
- NO 7(a)(10): Playground only
- NO 7(a)(5): Polling place
- NO 7(a)(9): Nursery school, pro-school, summer camp (excluding zoo)
- NO 7(a)(7): School, college, university or other education institution
- NO 7(a)(8): Child care facility
- NO 7(a)(11): Youth sport events
- NO 7(a)(13): Homeless shelter
- NO 7(a)(20): Airport (except curbside drop off/pickup & air travel pursuant to federal law) or transportation hub
- NO 7(a)(21): Healthcare facility (all categories except medical office and ambulatory care facility)
- NO 7(a)(16): Cannabis retailer or dispensary
- NO 7(a)(19): Energy plant
- NO 7(a)(22): Addiction or mental health treatment facility
- NO 7(a)(14): Licensed community residence for disabled terminally ill, etc.
- NO 7(a)(6): within 100 feet of a place where a public gathering, demonstration or event is held for which a government permit is required, during the conduct of such gathering, demonstration or event.
- NO 7(a)(9): zoo [the injunction only applies to zoos, not the other items listed in section 9.]
- NO 7(a)(10): a park, beach, recreation facility or area or playground owned or controlled by a State, county or local government unit, or any part of such a place, which is designated as a gun-free zone by the governing authority based on considerations of public safety. [The prohibition on carry in playgrounds is still enforceable for now.]
- NO 7(a)(12): Library and museum
- NO 7(a)(15): Restaurant or bar
- NO 7(a)(17): Entertainment venues privately or publicly owned and operated within this State, including but not limited to a theater, stadium, museum, arena, racetrack or other place where performances, concerts, exhibits, games or contests are held.
- NO 7(a)(18): Casino and related facilities, including but not limited to appurtenant hotels, retail premises, restaurant and bar facilities, and entertainment and recreational venues located within the casino property.
- NO N.J.A.C. 13:69D–1.13 [preexisting law]: within a CASINO or CASINO SIMULCASTING FACILITY.
- NO 7(a)(21): a health care facility, but only as to a medical office or ambulatory care facility. The prohibitions remain in effect as to all other categories of health care facilities.
Disclaimer: This is a description of actions taken by the Court and not a guide as to where or how firearms may be carried, or what special conditions may apply. This is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as much. Consult your own attorney before carrying a handgun outside your home. ANJRPC members can direct basic legal questions at no charge to retained counsel listed in News & Briefs. These rulings are only temporary and may be changed from time to time. The category descriptions used above are shorted for convenience – please refer to the actual statutory language to determine the full extend of the legal prohibitions. Gun For Hire assumes no risk or liability from the use or misuse of this information.
Client PTC Success Stories
”Dear Anthony and Matt,
I wanted to let you know that today I received my NJ Permit to Carry a Handgun and I have to thank you and the great team at Gun for Hire for helping me get it done. I attended your NJ Qualification class in June and thanks to your guidance and assistance, I received my permit about 5 weeks later. Keep up the great work and thank you for all you do to support the Second Amendment here in NJ!”
“Hey guys, a big thank you to everyone at GFH for all the training and guidance. Just got the call today to get my CCW license (very exciting!). It took 3 months from application to approval, but worth the wait. You guys were on top of this from day one, really appreciate it!”
“Called court today and they said my permit was approved and mailed to NJSP. Should be in hand in a few days. Big thank you to you and the team!”
“Anthony Colandro and Crew, Middlesex issued my permit to carry today. Could not have done it without you guys. Your website instructions were dead on and when qualifying your RSO’s were professional and made the process easier. All my paperwork was accepted without any issues. A big shout out to Anthony Colandro and the guys at Gun For Hire, LLC Thank You!!!”
“Thank you Anthony & Matt for running a great team and printing my recently change application allowing me to notarize and submit on the same day of qualification. Today I received my NJ PTC from Hunterdon County!
Thank you guys and gals for all your help getting my NJ and FL PTC approved, used your team for Notary, Qualification for two handguns.
“Got my permit today! Thanks to you and your team. My permit states no restrictions but is only valid for the listed firearms, just like you said all along.”
“Just wanted to let you know that the Englewood Cliffs Detective just called me to pick up my carry permit on Tuesday. Thank you for all your help and guidance.
Please let the Gun For Hire family know the Great News!”
Just wanted to say thank you to the Gun For Hire team. Today I was notified that I can come down to the Middlesex county superior court and pick up my concealed carry permit.
“I wanted to say thank you! Got a call from the court clerk my hearing for CCW is Tuesday the 2nd. They said everything looks great and I attached my certificates from GFH and the clerk compliments GFH for their professionalism. Just wanted to share on a personal level that your hard work and dreams are a reality many of us appreciate and respect all you do!”
“I want to thank you and your staff for all the great information that was provided in applying for a CCW. My wife and I both received our permits this week from Bergen County!!”
“Got my permit today!!! Thanks to you and the entire crew for helping make this a reality for myself and the rest of us lawful firearms owners in the state. Loads of appreciation!”
“Gun For Hire team, just received my CCW permit from the Passaic Superior Court. Thank you for making the process seamless. Passaic is lucky to have a fantastic judge being fair and efficient with this process.”
“Good afternoon Anthony just an update on CCW in Ocean County. I turned in my paperwork on August 10 fingerprinted on August 19th received an email from Manchester Twsp on 6 August. Will let you know when I go to court thank you for your hard work. Now because of your Gun For Hire Radio episode 591 I will join NRA and I like to join one more group.”
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