I seem to remember that there was talk that some police departments might want to actually call or meet with the people you put down as references for your carry application. Is this a thing that is happening? Have any of your references actually been questioned by the investigating cop, either by phone or in person?
There was also talk that they could ask to look at your social media accounts. Is that a thing? Or is that part of what's been struck down? It's really hard to keep track of what part of the law is in force and what isn't.

My town (Piscataway) contacted my references before the changes I want to say that was around October/November last year before they forwarded my application to the court.  I will post back if I get contacted for a buddy I just signed for last week is in Bound Brook.

None of my references were contacted.

It depends on the town/police barracks.

None of my references were contacted when I applied in November '22 (prior to the law that made police departments the sole issuing authority and removed the courts).

6 hours ago, Dr. Goodshot said:

I seem to remember that there was talk that some police departments might want to actually call or meet with the people you put down as references for your carry application. Is this a thing that is happening? Have any of your references actually been questioned by the investigating cop, either by phone or in person?
There was also talk that they could ask to look at your social media accounts. Is that a thing? Or is that part of what's been struck down? It's really hard to keep track of what part of the law is in force and what isn't.

my references were only contacted by email. this was early december 2022

I have been contacted multiple times by email and phone.  Just depends on the PD.

My references were all called . I’ve been called for a few people in other towns . 

I was used as a reference and was contacted yesterday. Officer was very nice and cordial. Department was Colts Neck.

No phone call but just got and email this AM with link to questionnaire/survey on njportal.

No phone call.  Just a request to answer an online form with yes/no questions about the person.