dkal85

Back in 2009 I applied for a NJ Firearms Purchaser ID. I had fingerprints & a backround check done & received the ID card & a handgun permit. Unfortunately I didn't find a gun shop I was comfortable with and didn't buy a gun within the 90 days. Now I found this board & a gun shop that I like. I'd like to purchase a handgun but am wondering if I need to go through the entire fingerprint/backround/reference check again. Nothing has changed since my first application except that my former references do not wish to be involved this time around. Truthfully, the reference part is the hardest to get. For some reason many believe they can either get in trouble or will somehow be responsible if I do something wrong with the gun. I live in Middletown Township and am wondering if I can just take my ID card to the police & receive a new handgun permit without jumping through all the hoops again. Also, can a person who has a gun permit & ID purchase a handgun as a gift for someone else? I'd like to gift my husband with a gun. He also has a NJ Firearms ID but didn't get a permit to buy. Thank you for your help.