Pizza Bob

I went to the website linked in your post and found only the old hard copy forms. The process now is done entirely on-line. Go here and follow the instructions... https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/FARS You will need to know your municipality's ORI code. This may be it, but someone on here from there should confirm... NJ0150800 That's for Toms River Twp. You'll also need a credit card. Adios, Pizza Bob There was actually a directive sent out by either the NJSP or the state AG's office that police departments cannot restrict the number of permits applied for. The website linked to in the OP is so outdated as to be laughable. Adios, Pizza Bob

Buying S&W wheelguns....what else? (Now out to July for final pick-up). Adios, Pizza Bob

They're catching up. Submitted Tuesday morning (4/14) approved Wednesday afternoon (4/15).

That bodes well. It will be interesting to see how long it takes before I'm notified. You put in in 3/13 and I put in on 3/30 - we'll see if that interval holds or if I get notified sooner than 17 days from now. I put in for three permits, two of which are already spoken for - had an offer out to use the third but it didn't come to fruition. I'm sure that I'll find something. Would really like a birth year K38. Adios, Pizza Bob

CMJ - I'm guessing that the bottleneck is at the NJSP. HTPD was keeping up pretty well, even being short one detective. NICS was out to 5 days, but that too is improving - submitted for NICS approval on Tuesday morning, approved Wednesday late afternoon. I applied for three more permits on 3/30. References in, but like you, no contact that background check has been completed. Adios, Pizza Bob

It didn't in my case. My FFL got an email and I got a phone call. This stemmed from a misunderstanding of how a multiple purchase exemption works within the framework of OGAM. Adios, Pizza Bob

Yes the "system" does. The time clock is activated by NICS approvals. Don't ask me how I know, LOL Adios, Pizza Bob

Actually Critical Defense is specifically excluded from being a "hollowpoint", if that is you concern. See the attached memo to the NJSP. Actually, one could extrapolate from that, that trhe same would apply to any ammunition that uses a polymer plug to fill the nose of a projectile. Adios, Pizza Bob njsp_hollowpoint.pdf

Since you didn't list a location in your profile we have no idea who is in your area to recommend. It would help us to know where you are and maybe even the specific rifle you are looking for. Adios, Pizza Bob

That is unacceptable. Report this to the ANJRPC's Strikeforce.

And Bob thanks you for that PSA

While I have never had need (thank goodness) I did see Needleman testify before the senate judiciary committee once, and he impressed the hell out of me. Really sharp, had a terrific command of the facts, articulate. IIRC, he used to own a gun store, then was a LEO and then became an attorney. I have him programmed into my phone, should there ever be a need. Adios, Pizza Bob

All he needs is some 'tussin. RE:

Not only no longer in business, but gone entirely. I believe that there is now a Nissan dealer in that location. Somebody from up that way correct me if I'm wrong. The OP lives in a great township for firearms. Not sure how the virus will affect things, but under normal conditions they have always made the 30 days for me. Just remember that the 90 day extension is at the discretion of the CLEO of the issuing authority and not all grant it automatically - some not at all, some with hoops to jump through and some just rubber stamp it. Adios, Pizza Bob

You are probably correct. Just my addled senior brain conflating FARS & NICS. Too many damn acronyms, or as I like to say: TMDA. SNAFU Adios, Pizza Bob

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FARS is open. I just applied for some purchase permits (big surprise) and everything is functional. Adios, Pizza Bob

Anybody here old enough to remember when Second Chance body armor came to the market? They made an offer to any LEO who wore their armor and survived being shot, and subsequently smoked the perpetrator a free Model 29 S&W. I believe that it was the DOJ that put a stop to this because they said it was too much like bounty hunting. LOL. Be safe. Be healthy. Adios, Pizza Bob

Some guns prefer larger diameter bullets. A couple thousandths of an inch will not harm the gun and may increase the accuracy - depends on what the actual barrel measures. Coated bullets are terrific - even more so for use on indoor ranges. Reduces the amount of smoke and airborne (atomized) lead. Greater lubricity than jacketed bullets (usually attain slightly higher velocities with the coated bullets). Cost usually falls slightly higher than cast bullets but lower than jacketed. I have been using them for a number of years now - makes cleaning the gun easier too - no leading. My friends and I have used Ibejiheads, Bayou, Roger's Bullets (in King of Prussia, PA) and factory Federal Syn Tech. Adios, Pizza Bob

Any word yet on what transpired?

Done!

I believe that he is relatively newly elected and he appears to be a realist. There was a piece on the news last night that said that he was concerned about all the first time firearm buyers that crises like the covid-19 bring out. To that end, he is partnering with the NRA and sponsoring an on-line firearms safety course. It is tonight (3/25) and it is free. It is accessed through the sheriff's facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/events/bucks-county-sheriffs-office/live-online-firearms-safety-course/561780078020118/ Here's an elected official that is concerned about keeping the public safe - not by the tyrannical usurping of our 2A rights, but by actually doing something positive. Adios, Pizza Bob

Look at Garrett Industries. They make leather--lined Kydex, the best of both worlds. They may not have your gun listed, but you can call and talk to them. They are most accommodating and their product is excellent (not cheap, but quality seldom is). Adios, Pizza Bob

Zene: Regardless of the state of residence of the purchaser, any firearm transaction is processed through the protocol of the state where the transaction takes place. In PA that would be PICS. Both PA and NJ are POC (point of contact) states which means there is a "middleman" between the dealer and the FBI NICS system. In the case of PA and NJ that would be the state police. Adios, Pizza Bob

Five-shot built on the L-frame. Weighs about 18 oz. Model 296 Someday I may let you fondle it, if you promise not to drool on it. Adios, Pizza Bob