Njgunowner 2 Posted April 11, 2013 So in Tinton Falls it took almost exactly 6 weeks for my pistol permits and replacement fid card. Not too shabby considering, though I miss when they turned them around in 2 weeks. At least I can say in my town they really do try not to make it a horrible experience. My sister in law in Red Bank got jerked around for months before they finally issued hers. How are the rest of you guys making out these days? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyrebel70 0 Posted April 11, 2013 took me 3 months Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted April 11, 2013 I am at 16 weeks and counting for a change of address on my FID, 6 weeks isn't that bad at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hare Trigger 0 Posted April 11, 2013 My daughter applied for her pistol permit the 17th of Jan, and I applied on the 19th of Feb. We got the call on Monday and will be picking them up tomorrow. Thats 11 weeks and a couple of days for hers and 7 weeks for me. Both from the same police station! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plode 0 Posted April 12, 2013 I'm at 114 days- 16 weeks and counting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted April 12, 2013 I guess I am very lucky in my town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted April 12, 2013 I'm at 114 days- 16 weeks and counting. Just curious, did you go through a local PD or the NJSP? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night Prowler 0 Posted April 12, 2013 NJSP day 115 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awynne56 0 Posted April 12, 2013 70 days and I live right next door from tintonfalls. Good luck on you nics wait Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plode 0 Posted April 12, 2013 Just curious, did you go through a local PD or the NJSP? NJSP Woodbine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted April 12, 2013 It amazes me how local PDs are getting these done in the 30 to 60 day time frame and it is consistently taking the NJSP 120- 150 days. I wonder if it is because they have noone to answer to, no local politicians, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chvl67 0 Posted April 12, 2013 It amazes me how local PDs are getting these done in the 30 to 60 day time frame and it is consistently taking the NJSP 120- 150 days. I wonder if it is because they have noone to answer to, no local politicians, etc. It's not amazing--It's simple insanity. The excuse is that they're dealing with "larger volumes" than local PD's, but every single local PD still needs to go through....NJSP. Day F'n 60 as of today--They already prepped me/the wife not to expect until at least day 100. This is unacceptable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plode 0 Posted April 12, 2013 It's not amazing--It's simple insanity. The excuse is that they're dealing with "larger volumes" than local PD's, but every single local PD still needs to go through....NJSP. Day F'n 60 as of today--They already prepped me/the wife not to expect until at least day 100. This is unacceptable Lots of us are well over 100 and no permits in sight. No doubt they have larger volumes- NJSP handles polcing for 22 municipalities, and should be staffed accordingly, but obviolusly either they aren't staffed properly, they aren't doing their job, or some combination of the two. If they are not staffed properly, then this is a known issue to "brass" and nothing is being done about it. This is a difficult battle for those of us who have to use NJSP as it's tough to get those who are getting their permits in a few weeks to jump on board and do something about this. I've had a pistol paid for since December. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPK0620 0 Posted April 12, 2013 NJSP 144 days ! Was told at the end of January it should be another few weeks then was told in March that it went up to their Headquarters on Feb 27th and it should be only another few weeks. Yesterday I was told that they are overwhelmed................... so then, what I don't understand is, how do the local municipalities get theirs so much faster ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njgunowner 2 Posted April 13, 2013 Good god, I didn't realize just how bad it was for some of you. Maybe a few letters from NJ2AS would scare them straight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socom 19 Posted April 13, 2013 2 months and still waiting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chvl67 0 Posted April 14, 2013 No doubt they have larger volumes- NJSP handles polcing for 22 municipalities, and should be staffed accordingly, but obviolusly either they aren't staffed properly, they aren't doing their job, or some combination of the two. If they are not staffed properly, then this is a known issue to "brass" and nothing is being done about it. This is a difficult battle for those of us who have to use NJSP as it's tough to get those who are getting their permits in a few weeks to jump on board and do something about this. I've had a pistol paid for since December. I.....DON'T.....CARE....This is not my problem. The United States in general has become almost exclusively a "service based" industry. With such "service"--there is an expectation of a "service delivery". There are things called "service standards". Because NJSP has "higher volumes" is no excuse. This state really thinks we're stupid for putting up with this, and laughs at us every single time. If this was how I treated any clients that my team "serviced", I would have been out of a job a long time ago--you either need to deal with the volume accordingly, or CHANGE THE PROCESS so the volumes CAN be accommodated. People keep telling me when I say that I'm planning on packing up and moving to "stay and fight", but what fight is there to be had? We've made absolutely zero progress, and are going backwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlsbee 1 Posted April 14, 2013 My last one, in Dec/Jan took 47 days. Put in for one few days ago so I'll see if it's better or worse. Btw...the ladies in our Police Department are very, very nice to deal with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSD1026 48 Posted April 14, 2013 6 weeks for me.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex V 99 Posted April 15, 2013 74 days thus far in East Brunswick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quikz 34 Posted April 18, 2013 30 days, 3 "permits". 2005 Now, 44 days, 2 "permits", 2009. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jds560 0 Posted April 18, 2013 I'm still waiting and it's been 2 months. These mental health records are runing everything in Essex County Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm1827 284 Posted April 18, 2013 NJSP 144 days ! Was told at the end of January it should be another few weeks then was told in March that it went up to their Headquarters on Feb 27th and it should be only another few weeks. Yesterday I was told that they are overwhelmed................... so then, what I don't understand is, how do the local municipalities get theirs so much faster ? NJSP told me the exact same thing, that my FID went up to the firearms investigation unit for aproval on 2/27 and although under normal conditions it takes 30 days or less it is now taking 60 or more so I shouldn't look for my FID before the end of April. 120 days as of today, and all I have is a change of address not even a P2P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night Prowler 0 Posted April 18, 2013 Well F me. You guys are not giving me a lot of hope. Day 121 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plode 0 Posted April 18, 2013 Well F me. You guys are not giving me a lot of hope. Day 121 I'm on day 121 as well. Why is NJSP taking so long to issue these permits? Other PD's are getting them out in a matter of 4-6 weeks. Us who have to use NJSP have been waiting 16+! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night Prowler 0 Posted April 18, 2013 The SP have never been good about getting permits back. I believe it's due to under staffing and its more obvious now because of the times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPK0620 0 Posted April 18, 2013 It's not amazing--It's simple insanity. The excuse is that they're dealing with "larger volumes" than local PD's, but every single local PD still needs to go through....NJSP. Day F'n 60 as of today--They already prepped me/the wife not to expect until at least day 100. This is unacceptable I was speaking with a NJ State Police Officer yesterday. He handles the majority of the requests that come thru the Hamilton Barracks. He told me that because of the increased volume they are now working 6 days a week. They are processing not only handgun permits, but ID Cards, changes of address etc. They go up to their Headquarters in Trenton in batches and are a mixed bag of the various requests. I asked him about the Municipalities also having to go thru the State Police System and he said that they do not come thru there.... they are all handled at the local level. The only ones that would come up to them from the local level would be for a carry permit. He sympathize with my time frame which today is 5 months (submitted Nov 18th) but was optimistic that it should come thru any day. JM1827 my permits went up on the Feb 27th also........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quikz 34 Posted April 20, 2013 Damn everyone... I got my NJ restricted "Carry Permit" in 'only' 2.5 months and that's with me delaying the process w fingerprints (was too lazy) by approx 2 weeks. Else it would have been a little less 2 months, or 7-8 weeks. Sheesh......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexTheSane 236 Posted April 30, 2013 One day shy of 7 weeks and I saw the envelope from Sayreville PD in my mailbox. I left the rest of the mail there and ran back to the house like it was Christmas morning.. I carefully opened the envelope and there they were, my three handgun permits. All three are already spoken for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites