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  1. I sent mine certified which provided me a tracking number. However in my case I did not request a return receipt. So maybe that was the difference. I would recommend you remain patient. No news is good news, until your actual permit arrives. Let us know how it turns out.
  2. Here is what I did in March 2022 to renew. YMMV As best as I can recall, they proactively sent me the renewal notice which included the Florida Fingerprint Card they wanted used for my prints and a return envelope for it. I was able to get my prints taken at a local police department. Also got new passport pictures taken. I then scanned both of the aforementioned to my PC. With both of those in hand, I filled out the online renewal. As part of that online renewal process I uploaded both the scans (fingerprint card and passport photo.) That same afternoon I mailed them the physical fingerprint card. This is required. (I don't recall whether I also mailed them the physical passport photos.) I mailed it on a Friday via USPS Certified First Class mail. Was expected to arrive that coming Tuesday. HOWEVER, the post office screwed me over and it was not delivered until over two weeks later. This delay triggered a warning letter informing me that they did not get my fingerprint card and that my renewal was at risk. This of course caused me considerable anxiety thinking the post office may have lost my prints. Ultimately it did arrive and my renewal was processed. Next time I renew I will send it Express Overnight mail instead. Recommend you consider doing the same. Btw, excluding postage, the renewal cost totaled $87.50 ($45 renewal fee, $42 fingerprint processing fee and .50 convenience fee). Hope this helps.
  3. OP, I renewed mine several months ago. Needed to get physical prints and mail them to Fla. Am about to fall asleep. Will share more info tomorrow.
  4. On Tucker Carlson’s show tonight this was the lead story, in particular the notion that the Biden Admin may be responsible.
  5. Yes, I purchased an Agile 52 model three years ago for an upstairs bedroom. I am very pleased with it in all respects except for one thing. The combination keypad sucks. Ie I never seem to be able to open it on the first try. So it is not a rapid safe to open. Aside from that am very happy with it. Extremely customizable and stores my long guns inline for easy access. You can get creative and make use of every nook and cranny to hold your long guns and handguns. Weight was a consideration for me as well and this certainly met my needs. Was straight forward to assemble. Did it by myself. You should plan to bolt it down to the floor and wall so that it is securely in place. When I ordered mine I also purchased three of the yellow accessory bins, the big shelf on which I have several long guns sitting(room for ammo underneath), two of the long shelves that fit against the back wall behind the guns, and two of the handgun holders(pegs).
  6. As was also questioned earlier in this thread, I am of the understanding that our current mag ban challenge addresses the 10+ round law, not necessarily the earlier over 15 round ban. However even if that is the case, I anticipate eventually that will be overturned as well. Certainly also looking forward to bringing my orphaned “children “ back home from their almost four year vacation in PA. We should plan a celebration. Perhaps a meetup where we all bring only our standard capacity magazines, lol.
  7. I am by no means an insurance expert. However, regarding “insurance”, my understanding is there are two distinct facets to this discussion which often get intermingled/confused. One facet is a plan like US Lawshield(My wife and I are 50 state members). It of course covers your legal defense criminally and civilly in the event you defend yourself with an item(be it a firearm, knife, fist, nerf gun, whatever). The other facet is liability insurance in the event you are sued by the other party and they are awarded damages. US Lawshield would cover your legal representation but not the damages themselves. For that you would also need “liability” insurance. Some have suggested that your typical umbrella policy would cover it. I have no idea if that is the case. But a dedicated separate firearm liability policy may be warranted. There are several such companies I have seen mentioned. I do not recall the names. Hope this makes sense and please clarify if I misstated anything.
  8. Very well stated and exactly matches my logic as well. (Also similarly expressed by cjack many posts back in this thread). Logic and precedent strongly imply that RPO quals (page 79) would be adequate given it has been the standard for retired LEOs since at least 2003. Any action by the state to require anything more stringent(e.g. HQC) would negatively impact not just normal citizens but also all the existing and future retire police officers. My personal plan, at least at this point in time, is to practice the RPO Qual CoF using an FBI Q target(on order from “The Target Shop”), and in due course likely take the quals at RTSP.
  9. Really appreciate your post and especially the link. (Fwiw, I did verify to my own satisfaction that the 6/26/2003 document is still the latest.) I too have found the differing range CCW quals disconcerting as I plan my own way forward. To me, the existence of the RPO Qual on page 7-79 strongly suggests that the RPO Qual would represent the most stringent qualification that the state would require, as opposed the the HQC1/2 police officer quals. Ie if the RPO qual has been the standard for RPOs all these years, one would think that it would be more than acceptable for the average citizen seeking his/her CCW. The RPO Qual strikes me as being challenging yet achievable for the average citizen who is proficient with their handgun. Neither RTSP nor GFH's quals exactly match the RPO one, but RTSP's seems to more closely match it. (e.g. holster draw, 15 yds max, etc.). Not sure whether RTSP's quals are timed or not. Anyone know? Bottomline for me is that I think I will practice the RPO quals at the range, and then take the Intro class(hey why not)and quals at RTSP. p.s. I have even seen some facilities requiring HQC variants as the CCW quals. Not sure why anyone would require anything more stringent than the RPO.
  10. NJ law does not distinguish between concealed and open carry. (Fwiw, this has come up numerous times here and on Facebook.) The concensus is that for numerous reasons, including public perception, that concealed would be the better choice.
  11. My understanding is the text in brackets is being removed and the underlined text is being added. So 7 months or when the state has their databases/systems in place, whichever comes first. I am concerned that online dealers may decide the reporting requirements (as opposed to just requiring copies of FIDs) are too burdensome and not sell to us at all.
  12. Not sure I understand your comment. To clarify my post, I was merely suggesting that when you submit your change of address and receive your duplicate/replacement/whateveryouwanttocallit FID, that it will be the new 10 year expiration version.
  13. IANAL, but my default assumption is that when you process a change of address and you are issued your “new” FID, that it will be the NEW fid with picture and 10 year expiration.
  14. I think one of the cases remanded back was an AWB case(Maryland?). Not sure if a favorable ruling there immediately and directly helps us. They are in a different Circuit Court. However, note the below FPC case. I assume this NJ case would benefit from a favorable ruling above.
  15. IANAL but In the latest bill text at the links above, With regards to current FID expiration, it states on page 8, lines 7-9, that they do not expire. On page 7, lines 36 and 45, , the various references to 4 years have been changed to 10 years. (The wording in brackets is being removed.). Please do correct me if my understanding is not correct.
  16. I use an Excel workbook comprised of several spreadsheets to keep track of my firearms related information. You could make it as simple or complex as you wish. You could store it on the cloud(Microsoft OneDrive, Apple Drive, google Docs, etc) of your choice and access it via your mobile devices.
  17. Interesting. A “catastrophic” shortage of judges exists before even factoring in the forthcoming 200,000 CC applications. I am glad to hear that. Will hopefully compel the judiciary to take themselves out of the CC application approval process. I.e. let the police chief give final approval as with FID and P2Ps. The judges can still hear appeals to any denials.
  18. SCOTUS has issued their “Orders” for 6/27. I took a quick look and do not see any references to the pending gun cases(e.g. mag ban). Am mobile so cannot examine it more closely. Anyone else have a look as yet? (Google Scotus Orders).
  19. My own understanding at this point in time is that the existing SP-642 is still the official form to use. At some future point they will upgrade the form to remove the reference to JN. Also based on the governor’s new conference, FARS will be upgraded to also handle CCW. The timeline for either or both of the aforementioned is not yet known.
  20. Thanks, great suggestion. I do have Talon grips on mine and glad I installed them. They have held up perfectly. However I have large hands and even with it, the G43's slim profile directly impacts the base of my thumb where the arthritis is.
  21. A novice at CC here. Sharing what I have acquired in the past for CC, including gunbelts. Hopefully will give some of you some ideas. About four years ago, when for a very short time I was able to conceal carry in PA using my Texas non-resident permit; I equipped myself for concealed carry in the hope that we would one day be able to carry here in NJ. I had exactly ONE glorious day of concealed carry in PA before they stopped recognizing my Texas permit, lol. However I have continued to periodically take training and practice shooting from the holster. Here is what I purchased at the time and will be my initial setup for concealed carry here. Will adapt to suit as I get some CC experience. I purchased two gun belts from BigFoot gunbelts. https://gunbelts.com. Excellent quality and a must as the OP indicated. I purchased the following model belt in two sizes. One was size 36 for use with my regular jeans and OWB holster. The other was size 38 for use with the next size up jeans for IWB carry. Product was "Leather Gun Belt (14oz) with Steel Core Belt Size38 ColorBlack Buckle and Snaps Finish Flat Black Product# GB14C-38-BL-FB." The holsters I own are as follows. Once I obtain my NJ CC permit, will be trying these in ernest to see what works best for me. So far have mostly used my Vedder LightDraw OWB holster. Brand Type Description IWB or OWB Hybrid or Kydex Firearm Make and Model Comment Alien Gear Holster Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB Hybrid Glock 19 Alien Gear Shell G26 Shell for Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 holster IWB Hybrid Glock 26 Spare shell Vedder Holster LightTuck IWB Kydex Glock 26 Vedder Holster LightTuck IWB Kydex Glock 43 Vedder Holster LightDraw OWB Kydex Glock 19 G26 also fits. Fobus Holster Fobus Evolution OWB Kydex S&W M&P 22 (Walther made) The primary firearm I plan to qualify with will be my Glock 26. Secondarily perhaps my Glock 19 and/or Glock 43. Albeat the Glock 43 single stack is painful to shoot due to arthritis in my hand. (I do not intend to use my M&P 22 for CC. Listed it in case anyone has that model and is looking for an OWB holster that fits it.)
  22. #2 is what is in effect now. No insurance required. #4 would require future legislation. I was only trying to pass along what I heard.
  23. I totally agree. It sounded, today at least, they they will be trying to hit a grandslam with respect to defining sensitive places. Such an overreach could be in clear conflict with Scotus's wording with respect to sensitive places. I imagine that when an actual bill is written and goes thru the committee process, it could be watered down to conform with the new reality. Obviously we all need to remain vigilant and keep fighting. While most of the posts over the last day have focused on NJ's now defunct justifiable need requirement and the concealed carry application process; SCOTUS's revised guidance on the standards (i.e. text, history, and tradition only) that courts must use going forward to judge 2A laws is a huge gamechanger for the entire country and for us. Laws restricting magazine sizes, "assault" weapons, and so on will now be subject to being overturned based on the new guidance. Stay tuned in the coming week to see what SCOTUS does with t he cases they have had on hold pending yesterday's decision. Our elected officials better have Advil on hand as I believe more headaches are coming their way.
  24. That did not come up. However if you are referring to the handgun “unreasonable deviation” transportation constraint we live under, current law states that does not apply if you have a nj concealed carry permit.
  25. I am a member of Union Hill Gun Club. Holster draw is allowed after you have demonstrated safe firearm handling with one of their RSOs. You then receive a sticker for your membership card. As a courtesy I inform them when I arrive if I plan to holster draw.
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