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HBecwithFn7, thank you for in info. That is very good to know. My town does have a local PD. I think now I may roll the dice and go for it without a lawyer. While we do have a local PD here, my town is very small with a relatively low number of year round residents. Due to this, hopefully I will be given a chance to speak to an officer, introduce myself, and briefly explain my answer to 26 and my knowledge and understanding of mental illness. Also, everyone in town knows me as an avid outdoorsman/sportsman so hopefully that will work in my favor. Thank you Carcano. Regarding the pistol permit, is there any distinct advantage to getting it now? I.E., am I going to have another "#26" issue to deal with if I hold off on obtaining a handgun permit?

So thats the background check, consent for mental health record search, and the initial FID application paperwork? Additionally, how exactly does the process work? The forms I printed were from the state police website but is the process actually carried out by the state police or would it be done by my local police department, or a combination of both? Is one specific LEO appointed the job of analyzing my paperwork and then ultimately decides my approval/disapproval?

I live in Seaside Park and I'm pretty sure I'm in good standing with the local police. I was never committed nor have I ever had to speak to a crisis intervention worker/mental health screener. From my understanding, I can answer No for that one but I'd still answer yes for 26 I'm definitely leaning towards calling a lawyer. It'll be today or tomorrow.

Thanks for the replies. I've been on Jef Henninger's site a few times over the past few days. I am thinking about calling him tomorrow unless someone chimes in about another attorney or other advice. Also, to clarify a little better, the psychiatrist I'm using as a reference is a different one than the one I saw back in 2010. The one I am using is the one I worked with when I was in the field after getting my degree. Additionally, I have no intention of lying on the application and will be answering yes to question 26 knowing full well that it may be an issue. Another potential issue in my case is that while I remember the year of my visits to the psychiatrist's office, I do not recall the specific months and days which is also on the application. If I call his office, do you think they would still have this information on file somewhere?

First and foremost, I apologize for making yet another thread on this topic. Despite being a new member, I have searched the topic, just nothing as specific to my application hence this post. Anyway, now that I have passed my NJ hunters education course in all disciplines, I would like to apply for my FID card. As with many others, question 26 will seemingly present an issue in my case however. For a few months back in 2010 I saw a private psychiatrist for depression and anxiety. I NEVER had suicidal or homicidal ideation and was never treated in a psychiatric hospital. After this occurrence, I got a bachelor's degree in psychology and worked in the psychiatric field for slightly over a year (2012-2013) before deciding to go back to school and pursuing a career in a different field. I also intend to use the psychiatrist I worked with as a reference for my form. I know there are not any questions regarding educational experience or past careers, but, in having a reference in the psychiatric field, do you think I should roll the dice, despite my past treatment, and submit the application without any legal guidance and hire a lawyer if I get denied? or Should I hire an attorney before submitting anything? Thank you.