ok, here is a dumb question about getting a pistol permit

[FFDP82 4]

And its bs because I can guarantee you that NOBODY that I work with can honestly determine if I am capable and responsible enough to own a firearm.

 

Yeah the reference thing is just another bull tactic to intimidate/discourage application. I mean think about how ridiculous it is "Yeah this guy I know from the Bowling League that I see for 2 hours a week every other week and just casually talk to about small talk can certify I am not a danger to society"

[elmo iscariot 0]

I actually got a copy of the form in hand. Here are a few excerpts:

 

- "Reference Questionnaire: Firearms Applicant"

 

- "Please answer all of the following questions and return this letter to the address below as soon as possible. Please consider the seriousness of the nature of this application when replying." [There's also a note explaining that companies can answer N/A to all of the questions.]

 

- "Would you consider this person capable of handling firearms properly?"

 

- "Do you know of any reason(s) now or in the past, why this person should not be issued a NJ Firearms Purchaser I.D. Card or Permit to Purchase a Handgun?"

 

- "Does this person consume alcoholic beverages? Excessive__ Moderate__ Seldom__ Not at all__ Unknown__"

 

- "Does this person have a violent or uncontrolled temper?"

 

- "To your knowledge, has this person ever been arrested?"

 

- "To your knowledge, has this person ever been involved in a Domestic Violence situation?"

 

- "If you have any other pertinent information regarding the character and/or advisability of the applicant owning a firearm, please explain on the reverse side of this letter."

 

According to my PD, this crap is a state policy, not theirs. And I believe them; my permitting officer's been nothing but professional, and has zipped right through the process, contacting me with updates. He expects the permits to actually come in less than 30 days after my application. This isn't an anti-gun department.

[jgofnj 5]

I can't believe my 2 neighbors had to answer question like this about me. How embarrassing.

[intercooler 41]

just a fast update, i put papers in and got my permits (3) in less than 15 days....picked them up today actually

My wife got here fid in that same amount of time (she dropped off my forms as she did hers, after FP at sagem morpho)

the electronic prints were at the pd in 1 day according to what I was told.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Dang that's fast!

[elmo iscariot 0]

I got mine last Monday, 25 days after filing the paperwork. Now, my town's always been good by NJ standards, but never _that_ good.

 

Does this _happen_?

[intercooler 41]

fast replies on the forms, my references hand delivered mine..her's were replied to the same day. The biggest thing I think is the electronic FP, it is VERY fast. i am sure that is why the process for here was so quick. I also don't live in an overwhelmingly large town. the chief in my town is easy to work with and very professional, I honestly am happy I live where i do compared to some of the others.