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Firearms
Identification Cards and Permits
General:
There are many State and Federal Laws that control the sale and
possession of firearms, and this website will not attempt to
explain them all or offer legal advice. We will offer some basic
definitions, and alert you to the times when permits are required.
The actual USE of a firearm within the State of New Jersey is
controlled by statutes, which the gun owner is responsible for
learning. We suggest:
Firearms Statutes in New Jersey - A link to the
New Jersey State Police with the complete law and information.
The information below lists
permits that ONLY apply to the ordinary purchase and transport of a
permitted weapon for personal use. If you are interested in
becoming a gun dealer or gunsmith, etc., additional State and Federal
Regulations apply.
Definitions:
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A firearm is any gun of any type.
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A handgun is any pistol, revolver or other firearm
originally designed or manufactured to be fired by the use of a
single hand. More stringent rules apply to handguns.
Permits:
The Firearms Purchaser Identification Card is required to
purchase a rifle or shotgun.
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Must be at least eighteen years of age.
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Required to purchase a rifle (including Black Powder & BB or
Pellet) and shotgun.
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You need not be a citizen of the United States to apply for an
ID card.
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You may purchase long-guns with your firearms ID card at
licensed gun shops in New Jersey. You may purchase long-guns at
any federally licensed dealer in any state. You may also purchase
any long-guns from any private citizen who resides within the
State of New Jersey, while actually in New Jersey.
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Duplicate cards are available to those who have been
previously issued a Firearms Purchaser Card absent revocation
(excepting court order). An application for a duplicate card will
be accepted from those who have lost their card or had it stolen,
has a mutilated card, or has a change of name, address, or gender.
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You must report a Change of Name or Address to us, so we can
reissue the card. An ID card with the incorrect address may not
be used to purchase a firearm.
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If you have NOT been fingerprinted within the last two years,
you will have to be fingerprinted again whenever the card is
reissued.
A Handgun Purchase Permit is required to purchase a
handgun.
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Must be at least twenty-one years of age.
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Required to purchase handguns, handgun frames, BB/Pellet
handguns, and muzzle loading pistols.
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You need not be a citizen of the United States to apply for a
permit to purchase a handgun.
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You must live in New Jersey to apply for a permit to purchase
a handgun.
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You may purchase handguns with your permit at licensed gun
shops in New Jersey. You may also purchase handguns from any
private citizen who resides within New Jersey, while actually in
New Jersey.
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You may not purchase or receive a handgun directly from
someone in another state. It must go through a licensed firearms
dealer in the state where the firearm is to be received.
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Permit to purchase good for 90 days and can be renewed by the
Chief of Police for an additional 90 days only with renewal
signature by the Chief.
A Permit to Carry a Handgun is required for ANY handgun,
concealed or not. It is valid anywhere in the state of New Jersey
(there are some exceptions) and must be renewed every 2 years.
Exceptions:
You DO NOT NEED any of these permits or cards for the following:
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Paintball gun.
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Antique firearm.
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Personal MACE canister under 3/4 ounce.
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Nautical or aircraft flare gun.
It is unlawful to possess a stun gun or any
comparable electric shock weapon in New Jersey.
Procedure:
In order to qualify to have these documents issued by the Police
Chief, you must be a resident of the City of Ventnor. There are some
restrictions (convicted felon, etc.) which
will be discuss with you.
To start the application process you must come
to the Ventnor Police Department during the following days and
hours.
Mondays - 4pm to 8 pm.
Wednesdays - 8:30 am to 12 noon.
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Activity |
Certified check, money order or
cashier's check only, payable to: Division of State Police SBI |
Cash or Check payable to:
Ventnor Police Department
(No Cash on Mondays) |
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Firearms Purchaser Identification
Card, fingerprinting required |
$60.25 |
$5.00 |
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Handgun Purchase Permit,
fingerprinting required |
$60.25 |
(per permit) $2.00 |
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Firearms Purchaser ID Card and
Handgun Purchase Permit at the same time, fingerprinting
required |
$60.25 |
$5.00 |
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(per permit) $2.00 |
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Handgun Purchase Permit,
previously fingerprinted |
$18.00 |
(per permit) $2.00 |
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Change of Address or
Replacement of Firearms Purchaser ID Card |
$18.00 |
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Step 1 - Complete
the application form as well as a Mental Health Waiver and sign
them only in the presence of a law enforcement officer from
Ventnor City Police.
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Make
sure full names, addresses, and
telephone numbers are listed for both of your references since a
reference letter will be sent out.
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Step 2 - Application
will be reviewed by a law enforcement officer and you must submit to
being fingerprinted by a law enforcement officer.
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Processing and approval takes
approximately 8 to 10 weeks. You will be notified by mail or phone
to pick up your permits.
Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please call
(609) 822-2101.
Firearms Safety
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