Taipan 0 Posted March 14, 2013 I'm a first time (almost) gun owner. Just picked up my FPID card and two permits today. Took 3 months to the day from application. Part of the delay was because one of my references was lost and had to be resubmitted. I never thought much about gun ownership until all of the current hysteria against it. Now I think it's important to exercise our rights. I have two purchase questions if anyone would like to help me out.... First, looking at the purchase permits, I see that the 'seller address' section says that it has to be a NJ address. Does this mean that I can only buy in NJ? I'm surprised as I thought I could drive out to Cabela's in Pennsylvania to shop for a handgun. Second, one gun store that I spoke to told me that once i pick out a gun the paperwork has to be sent off to the NJSP for approval before I can complete the purchase. Is this a new law? I had thought the permit was sufficient to go out and purchase. Thanks for any replies. I look forward to being an active member of the NJ gun forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_G 51 Posted March 14, 2013 I'm a first time (almost) gun owner. Just picked up my FPID card and two permits today. Took 3 months to the day from application. Part of the delay was because one of my references was lost and had to be resubmitted. I never thought much about gun ownership until all of the current hysteria against it. Now I think it's important to exercise our rights. I have two purchase questions if anyone would like to help me out.... First, looking at the purchase permits, I see that the 'seller address' section says that it has to be a NJ address. Does this mean that I can only buy in NJ? I'm surprised as I thought I could drive out to Cabela's in Pennsylvania to shop for a handgun. Handguns may only be purchased in NJ. Rifles/shotguns may be purchased in PA. Second, one gun store that I spoke to told me that once i pick out a gun the paperwork has to be sent off to the NJSP for approval before I can complete the purchase. Is this a new law? I had thought the permit was sufficient to go out and purchase. When you prchase your new gun, you will fill out the permit to purchase and the gun store will call or fax the NJSP to run a NICS chech. That used to take about 10 minutes. Now, it takes 3 - 7 days. It's not a new law, just severe backlog. Or so they claim. Thanks for any replies. I look forward to being an active member of the NJ gun forum. Welcome to the forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_D 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome from another new shooter... To add to freejerseys's response, you can purchase from out of state/online but it must be transfered to a NJ FFL dealer. I ordered my M&P online and had it shipped to one of the forum vendors. Great experience and supper easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night Prowler 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Handguns can be purchased in any state but has to be transferred to a NJ FFL. Some Cabelas will not do transfers any more. If the store is out of state the seller may charge a transfer fee and you will be charged a few by your NJ FFL. As stated long arms are fine to purchase out of state except pistol grip shotguns. They have to be bought in your home state as per federal law. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night Prowler 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Sorry Dave probably was typing as you posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted March 14, 2013 welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeHM 5 Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome to the forums. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidV433 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome to the boards, kenilworth here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taipan 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks for the info and for the welcomes. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonnylee 20 Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome! Union county Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifleman1 32 Posted March 14, 2013 Hello and welcome to the Forums! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,812 Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome WestfieldLaw01. Attorney, by chance? .... As stated long arms are fine to purchase out of state except pistol grip shotguns. They have to be bought in your home state as per federal law. Uhhh, are you sure about that, or maybe want to clarify that? I'm not aware of any *Federal* law that prevents a NJ resident from buying a pistol grip shotgun out of state. In fact, I have done exactly that before - bought a pistol grip shotgun from Gander Mountain in New York state. NJ *state* law doesn't allow the possession of a **semi-auto** pistol grip shotgun. A pump shotgun with a pistol grip is just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-Tech 8 Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome! Roselle Park here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome from union! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taipan 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Looks like Union County is well represented in the forums. I look forward to getting to know everyone. Meantime, I'd appreciate recommendations on places to shoot handguns and/or shotguns. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted March 14, 2013 Looks like Union County is well represented in the forums. I look forward to getting to know everyone. Meantime, I'd appreciate recommendations on places to shoot handguns and/or shotguns. Thanks. Hi and Welcome, Read the NJ law stickies about biying firearms. http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/29389-nj-law-summary-read-first-nj-gun-law-faqs/ About the NICS check its by fax now and that s what the store you went to probably means......... What do you want to use the guns you plan buying for....defense, competition.....both? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plinkster5000 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Welcome You Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Fox 5 Posted March 16, 2013 Welcome ftom Colonia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonnylee 20 Posted March 16, 2013 There's not many in union county, join a club, I belong to OBRPC in Oldbridge great place indoor and outdoor facilities, knowledgable people, and they have tons of shooting disciplines , while being new shooter friendly. If you'd like to go let me know. Vince Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted March 16, 2013 Greetings from Cape May County; Welcome to the forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brownie^HP 6 Posted March 16, 2013 Welcome from Plainfield, As Night Prowler mentioned about Cabela's. I've purchased 3 pistols over the phone before TSHTF and had them shipped to a FFL here in NJ. They don't charge you the sales tax, it was $25 for the shipping and my FFL charged me $45 for the transfer and NICS check. Also, it was cheaper then buying the pistols here at a local shop! I called a couple of months ago, the Firearms Dept. was not taking calls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taipan 0 Posted March 17, 2013 Anyone going to the NJ2AS rally on Tuesday evening in Kenilworth? http://www.nj2as.com/EVENTS?eventId=648237&EventViewMode=EventDetails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_D 0 Posted March 17, 2013 Anyone going to the NJ2AS rally on Tuesday evening in Kenilworth? http://www.nj2as.com/EVENTS?eventId=648237&EventViewMode=EventDetails There's a thread related to the rally and looks like a few are going, including myself. http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/51180-nj2as-rally-on-tue-319-in-kenilworth-nj/page__hl__nj2as__fromsearch__1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbldune 8 Posted March 17, 2013 Welcome to another honest US Citizen who believes in the Constitution. Summit here, if you care to shoot get back to me. RJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,758 Posted March 17, 2013 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pythagoras 2 Posted March 22, 2013 Hello and welcome. Fanwood here if you want to visit a range together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted March 25, 2013 Welcome to the Forum.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites