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The document is an application form for a Permit to Carry a Handgun in the State of New Jersey. It outlines the requirements for applicants, including submission details, necessary fees, and personal information needed. Applicants must provide a letter of need, photographs, and answer various questions regarding their background, including criminal history and mental health status. The form must be submitted in triplicate to the appropriate authorities.

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Begin by selecting whether this is a new application or a renewal. Fill in your municipal code accurately.
Complete your personal information, including last name, first name, date of birth, and address. Ensure all details are correct.
Provide your U.S. citizenship status and Social Security number. If applicable, include your driver's license number and state.
Attach four recent photographs as specified, along with a letter detailing your need for carrying a handgun.
Answer all background questions regarding criminal history, mental health, and substance use honestly.
Once completed, review the form for accuracy before submitting it to the Chief of Police or Superintendent of State Police.

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Can you now legally carry a gun in NJ?

Open carry is prohibited in New Jersey. Concealed carry is only legal with a NJ PCH. PCH are issued to residents and non-residents. A firearms training course is required for new applicants, who must be at least 21 years old.

Can I carry a handgun in my car in NJ?

General Summary: No one, with a few exceptions, may carry or possess a handgun open or concealed without a permit. It is also illegal to posses a loaded long gun unless permitted by law e.g. hunting.

Is it legal to have a loaded gun in your home in NJ?

You are legally allowed to keep a loaded gun in your New Jersey home or business. While New Jersey does not have a stand your ground law, the use of force is often allowed if you believe you are protecting yourself. However, a person can get in trouble if they shoot, and , someone, without good reason.

Can you carry a gun in New Jersey with a permit?

The firearm should not be directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. If the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the passenger compartment, the firearm and ammunition must be in a locked container other than the vehicles glove compartment or console.

Is NJ open carry or concealed carry?

$50 Initial firearm identification card. $150 Carry permit (paid online through NPD payment link) + $50 to be paid online through NJ FARS. Total $200 in two separate transactions. These fees are set by NJ Statute and not by NPD.

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What weapons are legal to carry in New Jersey?

A handgun can be carried legally for self-defense if concealed, after getting another permit, a handgun carry permit. You can also have high-powered weapons, like machine guns and assault rifles, but you need a special permit authorized by a court.