I was under the impression that once the gun is purchased and the permit executed for purchase then the date of expiration essentially stops regardless of the time it takes to OK everything.
71 hours? Not bad at all. I am on 72 and still counting. I can only imagine how overwhelmed the NJSP is with new FID apps and handgun license requests never mind the NICS check.
Purchased my AR from the Bullethole and paid in full on Monday and I am STILL waiting. The phone system was down on Monday and they faxed my info in. Called yesterday just to check and the phone system to NICS is still down and not answering. Patience is a virtue. Maybe today... maybe tomorrow...