Greetings all,

 

Perhaps this is posted elsewhere, but I couldn't find it. Can someone explain the proper procedure for going about getting a handgun for the first-time owner? I don't have an ID or anything, so we're doing this from scratch and I'd rather show up and get it right on the first try. I've already called my local police dept and they can process my paperwork virtually any day of the week.

 

It seems that I need at least SP-066 and STS-033 (see links below). Is there anything else I'm missing? Also, on form STS-033, can I apply for both the ID card and use that same form to apply for a purchase at the same time?

 

http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/info/pdf/firearms/sp-066.pdf

http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/info/pdf/firearms/sts-033.pdf

 

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Bob

Here's the form you need:

 

http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/info/pdf/fi ... ts-033.pdf

 

Show up with money order or certified check, no cash.

 

Yes you can use the form for both, just check both boxes and specify the number of pistol permits you'd like.

A couple of things

 

-When you apply for your Firearms Purchaser ID, definitely get some pistol permits. The process is the same, you may as well do it concurrently. Get 1 more pistol permit than you'll need. They're only 2 bucks and you might decide you want something additional.

 

-If you have anything in your past, be honest on the form. Some things should be expunged before you apply.

 

-WARN your references to expect contact from the police departments.

 

-Call the PD and find out when they do fingerprinting. My town does it only on Fridays so going any other day is a waste of time.

-Ask the PD if they require additional forms. Some towns do ask for extra forms although it legally is not required. If they are vindictive pricks they can simply deny your FPID causing you all sort of troubles to ultimately get it.

 

-Once you apply forget about it for 2 months. If you get a call before that, GREAT! If you don't at 2 months, it is time to call them. Usually they'll feed you a line of BS why its taking so long. The common answer is "The FBI" which is a giant load of donkey shit, but hey, it's NJ.

 

Welcome aboard.

Thanks for the quick replies; very helpful. So it seems that the SP-066 (Consent for Mental Health Records Search) is not required, is that correct? Is that form required for a carry permit only?

Thanks for the quick replies; very helpful. So it seems that the SP-066 (Consent for Mental Health Records Search) is not required, is that correct? Is that form required for a carry permit only?

 

I don't know if it's required by the state, but my township has started making you fill these out now. It has only been in the last year and a half. Before that, I never had to fill out that form in Middlewtown.

Thanks for the quick replies; very helpful. So it seems that the SP-066 (Consent for Mental Health Records Search) is not required, is that correct? Is that form required for a carry permit only?

 

The mental health check is required by law for the Firearms purchaser ID and pistol permits.

 

Just so you're clear here, technically you can get pistol permits without getting a purchaser ID which is why I'm referring to them separately.

The reality is that it's the same form to apply for both and you simply check a box for pistol permits. You cannot buy pistol ammo in a brick and mortar store in NJ without a Firearms Purchaser ID.

So, indeed, the mental health check was required. Left there today without getting the fingerprints done; apparently their computer wasn't talking to their scanner. Last thing I heard before I left the fingerprint area was one of the officers asking 'what if we have to arrest someone today?' Kinda funny, kinda not. Hope to get it done tomorrow.

The mental health thing is to see if you were admitted to a hospital for mental health reasons. If you have seen a Therapist , Psychiatrist, etc at his/her office, thats not a problem, and not the kind of issue they are looking for.