dilbert1967 145 Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 9:32 AM, BobA said: Well nothing has changed here with me and NJSP. I submitted on 2/2 and so far zip. I called Trenton and got the old “they’re here and approved the station just needs to pickup their mail”. That was 3 weeks ago. I didn't think this new system would improve the process for anyone that had to deal with the NJSP. While I see process completion times between 8 days and 7 weeks on average (for municipal police departments) when I read through this thread, the state police is another matter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted May 10, 2019 38 minutes ago, dilbert1967 said: I didn't think this new system would improve the process for anyone that had to deal with the NJSP. While I see process completion times between 8 days and 7 weeks on average (for municipal police departments) when I read through this thread, the state police is another matter. Yeah. You can say that again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilbert1967 145 Posted May 11, 2019 I received e-mail notifications that both of my references responded both with their questionnaires completed, my criminal background check has been completed, employment verification was done, and since I've lived in NJ for at least ten years, a mental health background check was not required. Fingerprints are already on file. This is for 3 P2Ps. Does anyone know what the next step is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,296 Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, dilbert1967 said: ...since I've lived in NJ for at least ten years, a mental health background check was not required. I'm glad it worked out that way, though one could argue that living in NJ for at least 10 years should be grounds for failing a mental health background check. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted May 12, 2019 19 hours ago, dilbert1967 said: I received e-mail notifications that both of my references responded both with their questionnaires completed, my criminal background check has been completed, employment verification was done, and since I've lived in NJ for at least ten years, a mental health background check was not required. Fingerprints are already on file. This is for 3 P2Ps. Does anyone know what the next step is? You're just waiting for the email saying the PD marked your application as "complete", then a phone call from your PD telling you they're signed and ready to pick up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilbert1967 145 Posted May 12, 2019 4 hours ago, InFamous said: You're just waiting for the email saying the PD marked your application as "complete", then a phone call from your PD telling you they're signed and ready to pick up. So I filed my application on line on 30 April. And all of the steps have been completed as of 9 May 2019. Under the old system, this is where I wait for the two notifications above, which usually take about 5 1/2 months, give or take. Under the new system, I may not get the paperwork any faster, but I have a pretty good idea where it is sitting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted May 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, dilbert1967 said: but I have a pretty good idea where it is sitting. Do you deal with LEOs or NJSP? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilbert1967 145 Posted May 12, 2019 2 hours ago, BobA said: Do you deal with LEOs or NJSP? NJSP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted May 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, dilbert1967 said: NJSP. Yup. I guessed as much. Here it is a rainy Mother’s Day, no one on the roads. Everyone visiting their Moms instead of committing crimes. A perfect day to take a trip to Trenton and pick up the mail. But nooooo! Mine went in on 2/2/19. I called Trenton over three weeks ago and it was approved and awaiting pick up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilbert1967 145 Posted May 12, 2019 39 minutes ago, BobA said: Yup. I guessed as much. Here it is a rainy Mother’s Day, no one on the roads. Everyone visiting their Moms instead of committing crimes. A perfect day to take a trip to Trenton and pick up the mail. But nooooo! Mine went in on 2/2/19. I called Trenton over three weeks ago and it was approved and awaiting pick up. Indeed. I can't pick it up myself because the station commander, a lieutenant, has to sign it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted May 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, dilbert1967 said: Indeed. I can't pick it up myself because the station commander, a lieutenant, has to sign it. Yup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted May 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, dilbert1967 said: Indeed. I can't pick it up myself because the station commander, a lieutenant, has to sign it. Kingwood Station? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilbert1967 145 Posted May 13, 2019 3 hours ago, BobA said: Kingwood Station? Red Lion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark42361 8 Posted May 13, 2019 4 hours ago, BobA said: Yup. I guessed as much. Here it is a rainy Mother’s Day, no one on the roads. Everyone visiting their Moms instead of committing crimes. A perfect day to take a trip to Trenton and pick up the mail. But nooooo! Mine went in on 2/2/19. I called Trenton over three weeks ago and it was approved and awaiting pick up. You know your 90 day clock probably started three weeks ago also. I have dealt with Red Lion and most times they were 3-4 weeks old by the time they called me to pick them up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted May 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, mark42361 said: You know your 90 day clock probably started three weeks ago also. I have dealt with Red Lion and most times they were 3-4 weeks old by the time they called me to pick them up. Yup. When I bought that up to them they quickly told me the permits were now 6 months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc17 622 Posted June 6, 2019 I didn't think this warranted its own thread. I applied online this past Sunday, confirmation email came through shortly after. Monday AM I had the email my 1st reference had completed the form, in the afternoon I got the email for the 2nd. The FAQ section of the state site references a "Next Steps" section in the confirmation email. None of the emails I've gotten have that. I have (sadly) lived in this State my entire life, so it is my understanding I do not need Form S.P. 66 again. I do not have a local PD, so I deal with NJSP directly. My main question is.... have those of you that have applied via FARS, had this "Next Steps" in the email or a dedicated email about it, or do I just sit around and wait for the notification to pick up my permits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted June 6, 2019 Sit and wait, you'll get a confirmation email saying your background check went through, then an email saying your permits are ready, then I would assume a call from NJSP saying to come pick them up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunnz 49 Posted June 11, 2019 With the new system received my permits in exactly 2 weeks. New record for Old Bridge. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc17 622 Posted June 11, 2019 I received an email stating the criminal background check was completed; hopefully things will progress quickly. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunnz 49 Posted June 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, kc17 said: I received an email stating the criminal background check was completed; hopefully things will progress quickly. Got call from my PD 3 days later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted June 17, 2019 So is the new process easier, quicker or same as before? I never really had any problems here in north Bergen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunnz 49 Posted June 17, 2019 7 hours ago, david8613 said: So is the new process easier, quicker or same as before? I never really had any problems here in north Bergen. About a month faster in my town. Went from 5-6 weeks down to exactly 2. some towns still seem to be dragging their feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted June 19, 2019 I put in for some permits this afternoon, pretty easy system. My references received emails about an hour later! I'm wondering how much quicker this is going to be north bergen? I'm very hopeful. am I supposed to go to my P.D. station to pay for pistol permits now, or when the permits get there for pick up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonx 2 Posted June 20, 2019 Not sure if this was mentioned, but it is now impossible to have a reference that does not use email. The form cannot be completed without an email address. Not sure what they do if the email is invalid or they don't answer back. Will they call? Mail? In either case, seems if the email gets lost in the spam you are going to have major delays in getting a permit. They also call your workplace. Talk about breach of privacy! Better hope your boss isn't a vengeful liberal that retaliates against you for owning a gun. Basically, I think the system is technically faster now, but only if you're on top of your references. Get them to check their email same day/next day and answer the questions ASAP. Also means no: non-English speaking references, old folks who don't use email, etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjtrip001 0 Posted June 20, 2019 12 hours ago, jasonx said: Not sure what they do if the email is invalid or they don't answer back. I have some experience with this. My contacts list in my phone had an outdated email address for one of my contacts. I found out and informed them immediately, but there was no way for me to go back and correct it myself. Basically, your local PD will have to contact the State Police and that's the only way it can be corrected. It took 3 weeks for someone to actually update it to the correct address. You will know if they don't respond, because you get confirmation when they do respond, so no notification, no response. If you need to provide an alternate contact, contact the local PD. You can call your contact yourself and have the system re-send the email if they missed it. My employer was contacted the old way and with the new online app, so that is not a change (at least it wasn't in Burlington). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc17 622 Posted June 20, 2019 3 hours ago, mjtrip001 said: My employer was contacted the old way and with the new online app, so that is not a change (at least it wasn't in Burlington) Did you get a system notification when your employer responded/was contacted? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjtrip001 0 Posted June 20, 2019 Just now, kc17 said: Did you get a system notification when your employer responded/was contacted? No, but when I called local PD to check the status, they asked me who at my work they should contact, so I gave them the HR person who does workplace verification. I didn't get notified when that was done, but I assumed it was done that same day. I hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc17 622 Posted June 20, 2019 Thanks. I deal with the State Police and I work for a larger company and have always just given the main number (which is now a computer prompt). Never had anyone from work question me or bring it up. It's been a little over a week since the email that I passed the criminal history check; nothing since. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted June 25, 2019 Is there anyway to check status online? If not who do I call to get updates on status, not really sure? My canik TP9SFX is at tier one ready for pick up! Now anxiously waiting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjtrip001 0 Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, david8613 said: Is there anyway to check status online? If not who do I call to get updates on status Did you already get your reference confirmations, and your criminal check confirmation? You can call your local PD for an update.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites