monmouthresident

I don't think they would do anything, but I also can't see into the future either. Really I'm just trying to generally discern whether this "Reference" is just a meaningless litmus test or a binding legal contract where I am tied to the person I give a reference for and any of their future actions.

I mean that's solid advice, hard to really argue against that. For anyone else reading the thread I'm not looking to decide whether or not I "should" vouch for them, I'm only trying to figure out if I inherit some liability or possible future legal problems for doing so.

They are my friend and they did ask me to be a reference. I'm just wondering if there has been an instance where a reference has been charged with a crime when someone they "vouched" for committed a firearms offense, or if it is even a possibility.

I got an email asking me to be a "reference" for someone I know that is looking to get a firearms permit. It's worded like, "xxx is being investigated to determine his/her suitability for the issuance of N.J. Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and/or Permit to Purchase a Handgun. This individual has identified you as the background reference in their application. Your feedback is essential for further processing of this application." And then has a follow up link for me to fill out some questions. Am I liable for what this person does with his/her firearm after I fill this out? For example, I'm worried that if I am a reference and years later this person is convicted of a crime involving a firearm I will somehow be implicated because I was his "reference". Has this happened or is this something I shouldn't worry about? I live in monmouth county if it makes any difference.