How to Get a Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon in New Jersey
New Jersey is a restrictive "may issue" state. A carry and conceal weapon (CCW) permit may be issued to someone who can justify their requirement for one, but it will not serve as a National Instant Criminal System (NICS) check. The following steps will show how to obtain a CCW license in New Jersey.
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Be over 21 years old and fill out an application form.
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Be a retired New Jersey police officer or federal officer to be entitled to an unrestricted CCW permit. You may also be an armored car worker. These are not statutory requirements, but a CCW permit is almost never issued to anyone else in New Jersey. The basis for issuing a permit is almost completely discretionary and you must demonstrate an urgent need for self-protection.
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Determine who your issuing authority is. If you are a resident of New Jersey living in a town with a chief of police and are not seeking armored car employment, your issuing authority is your local chief of police. Otherwise, your issuing authority is the state police superintendent (you can go to any state police barracks.)
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Provide the issuing authority with the completed application form, your fingerprints, the permit fee and proof of firearms training. Most departments charge more than what the statute specifies.
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Present a complete description of each handgun you intend to carry. The permit is good for two years.
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