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Yesterday I wrote to Senator Doherty like many of us have. I also CC'd my representatives from the 24th district asking them to support Senator Doherty's efforts. Here is the response I got from Assemblywoman McHose's and Assemblyman Space's Chief of Staff. Hi Mr. XXXXXX, Thank you for your email. The legislators agree that the pistol permit/FID card system in New Jersey needs a serious overhaul. I am going to look at Senator Doherty's two bills (one is not available yet) and see if anyone in the Assembly have requested them. We have worked with him in the past on firearms issues. Unfortunately with the 30 day rule - yes you are correct but New Jersey courts have allowed the deadline to be ignored. From what I have gathered, in 2013, the amount of applications have tripled over 2012. With all the back ups that occurred, especially in communities that have State Police coverage, it is fortunate that the four year renewal FID card bill was vetoed by the Governor. Below is a list of the bills introduced this session which Senator Oroho, Assemblywoman McHose and Assemblyman Space have sponsored. Since the session is new, there will be more beneficial bills introduced. Take care and thank you for your advocacy, Lou Louis Crescitelli III, Chief of Staff Assembly Members Alison Littell McHose & Parker Space Legislative District 24 Office of Oroho, McHose, & Space 115 Demarest Road, Suite 2B Sparta, New Jersey 07871 973-300-0200 Phone 973-300-1744 Fax [email protected] [email protected] S251/A989 Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle. S792/A1861 The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law." A113 Repeals certain restrictions on future retail sales of handguns (so called "smart guns"). A155 Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request. A2318 Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun (establishes shall-issue carry permits). Assemblywoman McHose will become a sponsor next week.

They may not be an official registry at the state level but many municipalities have the capability of tracking your pistol permits and purchases at the local level. A common feature in may police software package allows the capture of this information and can tie it to individuals as part of an "officer safety" function. This way if an officer is sent to an address where someone has an FID, Permits or Pistols the system will alert those involved of the "risks". Probably when CMJeepster's local PD was contacted, this is where they got the information.

This was my first thought. There is no way Obama will sign it and I don't see enough support in both chambers to get the 2/3 necessary to over ride him. Could be used as a platform piece by a candidate to say they would sign it if it makes it to their desk. That being said, there's as much chance of Hillary signing it as Obama and if by some chance Christie gets the nomination and wins he's not going to sign it either. I'm sorry but unless we win with SCOTUS or can elect enough representatives at the state / national level on our side this is not going to happen in the next 6 to 10 years at minimum.

Ed, I dropped mine off in early November and was told the same thing but was also told not inquire until the 4 months had passed as they wouldn't have any updates. When I dropped of my application for FID last January it took 2 months so I'm not sure why it is going to take longer now when I believe some of the demand has slowed. Update - Permit notification letter came today. About 2.5 months since I dropped off the application.

Have you applied for permits since? I was told I had to either use or surrender my unused permits back to the PD. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

Just put a permit request in yesterday in Sparta. Was told to expect it to take four months. That's longer than it took when I applied for my FID last January. Let's see how it goes. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

Just dropped off a pistol permit application today at Sparta PD. I already have my FID. Was told to expect it to take four months before it will be ready. I thought it was getting better. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

Very well written. I would suggest you consider submitting it as an editorial post as well on nj.com and other outlets.

Sorry if the answer to this is obvious. My father has a Civil War era Enfield Rifle Musket that he intends to pass on to me. Being that the weapon has a .577 cal would it become a banned weapon? I've read over the proposed bill and from what I can see it looks like he will have to register it and after he passes it must be surrendered or destroyed in 90 days. I couldn't tell (not a lawyer) if it will somehow be exempted because of its age or the fact that it doesn't utilize cartridge ammunition. Anyone have any idea how it will affect not only this gun but all of those possessed by re-en-actors?

You could also consider adding an alarm system with a separate zone just for the closet with a keypad inside. At least that way you would know within a minute or so if someone tried to gain access. Not sure about the laws in FL, but you could consider a safety deposit box too.

This is the first time I'm hearing about the "bounty" part released last week. "Meanwhile, opponents of Cuomo’s SAFE Act were outraged last week with the disclosure that the state would pay $500 bounties to persons reporting the illegal ownership of weapons"

Sparta PD Fingerprinted on 1/16/13 Submitted FID application with P2P on 1/17/13 Received notice that all was ready for pickup on 3/21/13 Was quoted 2 month timeline when I dropped off application which turned out to be pretty accurate. They were great to work with too and there others there dropping off applications at the same time so I know they are busy.