Do you need an FID to possess a long gun?

[Howard 538]

A friend (no its not me, really) inherited a rifle and a shotgun. Does he need an FID to own these or is he OK to just have them in his house without such a permit.

[ChrisJM981 924]

No FID required as long as the rifle and shotgun were willed to him. However, he will fall under the exemptions for transporting (to/from range or place of repair) without the FPIC (Firearms Purchaser Identification Card)

[Ray Ray 3,566]

simple answer

 

NO

[Howard 538]

No FID required as long as the rifle and shotgun were willed to him. However, he will fall under the exemptions for transporting (to/from range or place of repair) without the FPIC (Firearms Purchaser Identification Card)

 

Just want to be sure are you saying that he May or May NOT take them to the range without an ID card? I guess not matter what he needs a card if he wants to buy Ammo?

[alowerlevel 77]

Just want to be sure are you saying that he May or May NOT take them to the range without an ID card? I guess not matter what he needs a card if he wants to buy Ammo?

 

AFAIK a FID is only required to buy pistol ammo, although some places may ask for it to buy rifle ammo anyway

[ryan_j 0]

Just want to be sure are you saying that he May or May NOT take them to the range without an ID card? I guess not matter what he needs a card if he wants to buy Ammo?

 

Without the FPID he can only take it directly between these places - home, range, gunsmith. With the FPID card he can basically have it in his trunk and go everywhere with it.

[DavidV433 0]

Im still confused with nj laws, I can have any nj legal rifle with me at all time in the car ( unloaded of course) in the trunk ? even if im not going to/ from the range right ?

[Damjan 73]

Im still confused with nj laws, I can have any nj legal rifle with me at all time in the car ( unloaded of course) in the trunk ? even if im not going to/ from the range right ?

 

Rifle and shotgun.

No handgun.

 

As long as you have your FID with you.

 

 

[PK90 3,573]

Rifle and shotgun.

No handgun.

 

As long as you have your FID with you.

 

Not really necessary to have it in possession, but it would help to prove you were issued one per statute.

[ChrisJM981 924]

 

 

Just want to be sure are you saying that he May or May NOT take them to the range without an ID card? I guess not matter what he needs a card if he wants to buy Ammo?

 

Firearms in NJ are illegal, but there are exemptions by statute. He MAY transport to a range or place of repair without obtaining his FPIC. To purchase rifle ammo no card is required, however if the ammo being purchased can be used in a handgun (example .22lr) he will need a FPIC (firearms purchaser identification card).

[JohnnyB 4,345]

Without the FPID he can only take it directly between these places - home, range, gunsmith. With the FPID card he can basically have it in his trunk and go everywhere with it.

 

Pardon me as a noobie, but as I read the law, only a permit to carry would make you legal in your above statement to go everywhere with it.

POSSESSION

It is unlawful to knowingly possess any handgun, including any antique handgun, without first having obtained a Permit to Carry, and it is unlawful to knowingly possess any rifle or shotgun without having first obtained a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FID), however, no Permit to Carry or FID is required: READ ALL

• To keep or carry any firearm about a person’s place of business, residence, premises, or other land owned or possessed by him; a place of business shall be deemed a fixed location.
  
• To carry any firearm unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported and the course of travel shall include only such deviations as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances from any place of purchase to his residence or place of business, between his dwelling and his place of business, from one place of business or residence and another when moving, or between his dwelling or place of business and place where such firearms are repaired, for the purpose of repair.
  
• To transport such firearms as necessary for target practice, in the manner described in paragraph 2 above, by a member of a gun club organized in accordance with the rules prescribed by the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice in going to or from a place of target practice, provided the club has filed a copy of its charter with the Superintendent of State Police and annually submits a list of its members to the superintendent.
  
• To transport any firearm, in the manner described in paragraph 2 above, while traveling:
  
  • Directly to or from any place for the purpose of hunting or fishing, provided such person has in his possession a valid hunting or fishing license.
    
  • Directly to or from any target range or other authorized place for the purpose of practice, match, target, trap or skeet shooting exhibitions.
    
  • Directly to or from any exhibition or display of firearms which is sponsored by any law enforcement agency, any gun club or gun collectors club for the purpose of displaying the firearms to the public or to members of such organization or club, provided that not less than 30 days prior to such exhibition or display notice shall be given to the Superintendent of State Police by the sponsoring organization or club and the sponsor has complied with such reasonable safety regulations as the superintendent may promulgate.
    

  [*]To carry a firearm in the woods or fields or upon the waters of this State for the purpose of hunting, target practice, or fishing, provided that the firearm is legal and appropriate for hunting or fishing purposes in this State and the person possesses a valid hunting license, or, with respect to fresh water fishing, a valid fishing license.

  [*]To transport firearms by a licensed dealer in firearms and his registered employees during the course of normal business, provided the firearms are transported in the manner described in the second paragraph above.

  [*]For members of the armed forces or National Guard while on duty or traveling between places of duty and carrying authorized weapons.

  [*]For federal law enforcement officers and any other federal officers and employees required to carry firearms in the performance of their official duties.

  [*]For law enforcement officers, vehicle inspectors, prosecutors, and assistant prosecutors.

  [*]For guards and persons with limited police or arrest powers while in the performance of their duties.

  [*]For out-of-state law enforcement officers while actually engaged in official duties, provided that the Superintendent of State Police, or the police chief, or county prosecutor of the county where the out-of-state officer is engaged in official duties has been notified.

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[ChrisJM981 924]

JohnnyB, the original poster (howard) was asking about a long gun (rifle or shotgun). Ryan's response was in reference to a long gun.

[ryan_j 0]

Part 1, handguns:

 

It is unlawful to knowingly possess any handgun, including any antique handgun, without first having obtained a Permit to Carry,

 

Part 2, long guns:

 

and it is unlawful to knowingly possess any rifle or shotgun without having first obtained a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FID),

 

So there it is in black and white. The FID is essentially a permit to purchase and carry long guns.

 

Now for the rest of the law, which talks about carrying firearms without either a FID or permit to carry a handgun.

 

however, no Permit to Carry or FID is required: READ ALL

• To keep or carry any firearm about a person’s place of business, residence, premises, or other land owned or possessed by him; a place of business shall be deemed a fixed location.
  
• To carry any firearm unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported and the course of travel shall include only such deviations as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances from any place of purchase to his residence or place of business, between his dwelling and his place of business, from one place of business or residence and another when moving, or between his dwelling or place of business and place where such firearms are repaired, for the purpose of repair.
  
• To transport such firearms as necessary for target practice, in the manner described in paragraph 2 above, by a member of a gun club organized in accordance with the rules prescribed by the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice in going to or from a place of target practice, provided the club has filed a copy of its charter with the Superintendent of State Police and annually submits a list of its members to the superintendent.
  
• To transport any firearm, in the manner described in paragraph 2 above, while traveling:
  
  • Directly to or from any place for the purpose of hunting or fishing, provided such person has in his possession a valid hunting or fishing license.
    
  • Directly to or from any target range or other authorized place for the purpose of practice, match, target, trap or skeet shooting exhibitions.
    
  • Directly to or from any exhibition or display of firearms which is sponsored by any law enforcement agency, any gun club or gun collectors club for the purpose of displaying the firearms to the public or to members of such organization or club, provided that not less than 30 days prior to such exhibition or display notice shall be given to the Superintendent of State Police by the sponsoring organization or club and the sponsor has complied with such reasonable safety regulations as the superintendent may promulgate.
    

  [*]To carry a firearm in the woods or fields or upon the waters of this State for the purpose of hunting, target practice, or fishing, provided that the firearm is legal and appropriate for hunting or fishing purposes in this State and the person possesses a valid hunting license, or, with respect to fresh water fishing, a valid fishing license.

  [*]To transport firearms by a licensed dealer in firearms and his registered employees during the course of normal business, provided the firearms are transported in the manner described in the second paragraph above.

  [*]For members of the armed forces or National Guard while on duty or traveling between places of duty and carrying authorized weapons.

  [*]For federal law enforcement officers and any other federal officers and employees required to carry firearms in the performance of their official duties.

  [*]For law enforcement officers, vehicle inspectors, prosecutors, and assistant prosecutors.

  [*]For guards and persons with limited police or arrest powers while in the performance of their duties.

  [*]For out-of-state law enforcement officers while actually engaged in official duties, provided that the Superintendent of State Police, or the police chief, or county prosecutor of the county where the out-of-state officer is engaged in official duties has been notified.

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