...do I need to get a new FID card? I know I probably would to buy since my drivers license address wouldn't match the FID card, but would I need it just to bring and keep it there. Also instead of an apt. may be just moving in with a freind what are the change of residence laws?

You have 7 days to change your DL and 30 days to change your FPID card.

Got a cite for that? I don't recall seeing any such limitation in the permit section of the NJ Code when I was looking at it. Nor did my local merchant o' death mention it when I said I moved and asked if it would cause problems in buying ammo.

 

(Not that I wouldn't believe a cop shop in NJ trying to pull that, but what's the point, really?)

 

Now I have been given to understand that if you change towns the new town will often run the whole process again to issue you your new FPID - but that an in-town move the cops are usually OK on.

Never mind

 

N.J.A.C. 13:54-1.11 Duplicate firearms purchaser identification card

(a) Persons shall apply for a duplicate firearms purchaser identification card to replace a lost, stolen or mutilated card, or in the case of a change of residence by the holder, within 30 days of such loss, theft, mutilation, or change of residence.

Ok so I won't be able to buy ammo and guns etc, but would I be allowed to posses the firearm on the new premisies that's my main concern.

Should be OK. Posession at the home requires no paperwork. (Nor does transport to range, at the range, or the rest).

 

I'm glad you brought it up - my lease at my last place was up July 31...

Ok so I won't be able to buy ammo and guns etc, but would I be allowed to posses the firearm on the new premisies that's my main concern.

 

Just for what its worth, most stores just ask for you FPID when buying ammo. I know it they are supposed to match it with your DL but they often don't.

While it might not seem a big deal if you decide you want to purchase a rifle/shotgun or apply for a pistol permit the process will be delayed during the time the process takes to change. It is not simply retyping a new card. most towns start with requesting all of you documentation front your prior jurisdiction. that alone could take a few weeks.

While it might not seem a big deal if you decide you want to purchase a rifle/shotgun or apply for a pistol permit the process will be delayed during the time the process takes to change. It is not simply retyping a new card. most towns start with requesting all of you documentation front your prior jurisdiction. that alone could take a few weeks.

 

that is what happened to me

 

Iw as in Manalapan, moved to Freehold for 2 years, moved to Monroe and they made me do it all over again, but was my mistake, not thiers

While it might not seem a big deal if you decide you want to purchase a rifle/shotgun or apply for a pistol permit the process will be delayed during the time the process takes to change. It is not simply retyping a new card. most towns start with requesting all of you documentation front your prior jurisdiction. that alone could take a few weeks.

 

Old Bridge makes you re-do the entire process again also. They also make you do the whole thing over again if you haven't purchased a gun in the past 2 years.

While it might not seem a big deal if you decide you want to purchase a rifle/shotgun or apply for a pistol permit the process will be delayed during the time the process takes to change. It is not simply retyping a new card. most towns start with requesting all of you documentation front your prior jurisdiction. that alone could take a few weeks.

 

that is what happened to me

 

Iw as in Manalapan, moved to Freehold for 2 years, moved to Monroe and they made me do it all over again, but was my mistake, not thiers

 

Thank corzine for this. It USED to be, you tirn in your CoA form, they call the issuing dept who sent them copies of your forms (including copies of all PP's) and they ran your nname and SS# to make sure you didnt have any warrants or a CCH (Criminal History) then issued the new card. Took MAYBE 2 weeks total waiting for mail and such. NOW, everything has to go through the state and get that $18.00 fee collected.

The use of a CCH for applicants was prohibited for some time. We couldn't do it for required background checks of school employees or others requiring licensing. Other than a check of the DV file the state system was of little help.

 

As I was the one struck with those SBI audits, I wasn't screwing around.

 

The transfer of paperwork wasn't mandatory but it helped with some tasks. But the last I heard they want new prints after a multi-year lapse.