2AJoe

I just took some of my first shots with my Colt Gov't 1911 in 9mm. It is smooth and recoil was pretty nonexistent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

FYI: I now have my FID and Permits. Going after work and picking up a Beretta 92-A1. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok, I spoke with the Detective assigned by Lt. Ross to investigate my complaint. I was told they have approved me and will send out my FID and PP today. The awesome thing is they are overnighting it to the local barrack. So, if all works out, I will be getting my FID and permits tomorrow in the AM. Writing the Gov's office was the best thing; as it got things rolling for me.

I agree, people are applauding this and I am just shrugging my shoulders. Justifiable needs is something that needs to be removed totally. Needing to justify something is equal to infringing upon the person's rights. Infringing does not limit to preventing. But, it is also undermines and restricts it. My justifiable needs is simple; it is in the constitution.

Have you sent a complaint to http://www.state.nj.us/governor/contact/ ? This is how I got the ball rolling. I wrote a heavily detailed (chronological order) letter. I referenced two cases where delays actually cost lives. I included the NJ code 2C:58-3 - Purchase of firearms - section F. I also added that I hope to never need one to defend my family and not have it due to these infringing delays. I am paraphrasing it. Who knows, maybe that got them motivated to contact me. I wish you the best of luck and let us know of any updates.

Great point. My original letter did go to the AG. They in turn forwarded a copy of it to the head of the Firearm Division for an investigation on why the delay. Lt. Ross seemed adamant that Hope NJSP should not have allowed it to be delayed this long. Especially because of the delay being NY mental health check. He explained that a Judge made a ruling that mental health checks should be done beyond NJ. Judge has no clue on the logistics of obtaining out of state mental health checks. Unfortunately. the person in charge of Hope NJSP FID Dept. is on vacation this week. This is why he has asked for a week to get back to me. I will give him the benefit of the doubt and will work with him first. BTW, you have been great with your replies and I thank you for taking the time.

I hope so. I'll wait and see what happens by next week. Sorry to hear that you haven't heard anything. Hopefully you will get a call soon. It seems that they may be getting some pressure from the Gov to get this under control. Election year's can benefit us at times. I am going to wait until next week. If I am not satisfied, I plan on following step 3 suggested by NJ2AS: "3.) If you get no satisfaction from the Police Department or if they are non-committal, make an appointment with your Mayor and/or town council and/or municipal attorney to discuss this problem and ask politely for their assistance....." http://www.nj2as.com/delays

I receive a call today from Lt. Ross of the Firearm Division. He was responding to my letter that I wrote to the Governor's Office. He is going to investigate the delay and hope to have it resolve for me by early next week. He left me his direct line; so, I can follow up with him next week. He said that the person at the Hope barracks should not wait any longer than a couple of weeks for the mental health check in NY. I will update this as soon as something new is to report.

Hope NJSP calls the references . Only problem, I have been waiting now 5 months for my initial FID. They are telling me they sent out a mental health check to NY in January and are still waiting on NY's response. Now I know why some people will go the other route for a gun. I don't agree; but I can empathize.

I have been saying the same thing. We really need to gather people and have some type of civil suit against NJ. These delays and waiting times are unconstitutional at the very least. I am not too familar how to start one. I would certainly participate if such lawsuit was filed.

Same here -- will begin a writting campaign, and will not stop until I get some answers.

Sorry, I've been dealing with State Pol. Spoke with them last week and was told they're now waiting on NY. I was told they sent the request to NY in mid-January. Also, he did not remember that Fl. Is a no-access state. So, only NY Mental Health check is pending.

I did the same two weeks ago. Last week I received a similar email regarding forwarding to AG. I refuse to wait any longer without causing a sh#tstorm. 3 months is more than enough time. I put money aside so I can purchase my handgun as soon as I receive my FID and PPs. I ordered three, so let's see how this works out. Best of luck to you and the rest of those suffering the same infringement of our Second Amendment right.

Does one of the wiener ends belong to Mr. Chow

Sorry, now I understand. That is BS. Especially, that this was through no fault of yours.

Ok, I was just wondering if they would try some BS and say 90 days from the original issued date. Thanks again for your replies and inputs.

I filed a complaint earlier today. I hope to have the same luck you did and receive a quick reply and solution. One question on the handgun purchase permits. The permits had which date on them? I only ask becuase of that nonsensical rule of only 1 handgun per 30 days rule.

Thank you all. I will submit a formal complaint, as OfcrFek suggested.

I have been doing some research on it. But, was checking to see if anyone has had simialr issues and if they have any advice from their experience.

Sorry if this has already been discussed. I used the search feature here prior to posting the following: Last weeks was week 10 of my saga obtaining my FID Card/3 Permits. I spoke to the Sgt. regarding having completed my fingerprints on 2/11/16 and would like a status. He explained to me that he has yet to receive anything from Trenton. He also mentioned that he is also waiting to hear from Fl on my mental health check. So, yesterday, I decided to call Trenton and get some answers. The young lady was extremely helpful and provided me with the dates the prints were put in and release. I went on 2/11 and they release it on 2/12. She explained to me that once it has been completed; they send a letter with their findings to the barrack where I applied. Yesterday, I tried several times to speak with the Sgt. at the barracks, but he was unavailable. I did receive a call from him this morning and was advised that he has the fingerprint results and is now waiting on Fl. to respond to the mental health check request. He also explained that he received my fingerprint results the day after we spoke last week. I am a little suspect on that one; reason being, why would he not call me about it upon receiving them the day after we just spoke. Now my concern is this: he is telling me this can take weeks to months (claims he has waited 8 months) before hearing back from them. Any advice? Should I contact someone in Florida about this? This is why people purchase guns illegally! I do not condone it, but why go through this bureaucratic mess!

Welcome, newbie as well.

Thank you. I added them to my bookmarks of gun sites. I've heard great things about them. I always try to do as much research as possible before purchasing anything. Firearms to me is something that would require such due diligence.

Yes, but my hands are kind of tied. It really sucks when I need to keep myself from going off on someone,

Thanks for the info. I will look into renting one as well as the others I mentioned.

I do love some of the rifles; but you are right about the money. Thank god for tax season I found the website you were referring about. It looks nice, but there are not enough info or pics to make a true judgement. Your thoughts on the VP9? I also looked at that one.