Local PD for purchase permits—Why?

[Zeus2112 2]

Curious why one must go through their local PD for purchase permits. And if this isn't true, please enlighten me.

thanks in advance

[dilbert1967 145]

The short answer to your question is that the NJ statue reads you have to apply at your local PD, unless you don't have a local PD, then you must apply at the nearest state police station/barracks.

This subject is covered in several threads on the forum.

I think you'll find that, on average, you will get your purchase permits faster through your local PD than applying at a state police barracks.  With the new FARS in place, I apply on-line and the local barracks will have my permits in about 3 1/2 months.  If everyone applied at their "local" barracks, that number would probably double.

 

[Zeus2112 2]

I ask, because I filled out the online FARS, was approved by State Police within a couple weeks, or less, and my local PD has been taking over 4 weeks now, doing whatever they need to do on their end to approve me for 2 purchase permits. Im really getting annoyed at this process....Doesnt seem right, does it?

[CAL. .30 M1 2,101]

16 minutes ago, Zeus2112 said:

I ask, because I filled out the online FARS, was approved by State Police within a couple weeks, or less, and my local PD has been taking over 4 weeks now, doing whatever they need to do on their end to approve me for 2 purchase permits. Im really getting annoyed at this process....Doesnt seem right, does it?

Your getting annoyed and think it's wrong..that's cute...

 

 

[njJoniGuy 2,131]

1 hour ago, Zeus2112 said:

...Doesnt seem right, does it?

VERY LITTLE in 2C:39 and 2C:58 seems right.