Sorry if this has been discussed here before. I'm a Texas resident trying to figure out how to apply for a FOID card in case I decide to visit NJ so I can take one of my firearms with me. I went through the NJ statues, filled out the "release of mental records" form, the main application and the firearm registration form. I also have 2 sets of fingerprint cards both on FBI approved form taken and printed electronicaly.

 

I'm having hard time finding out what fees do I need to submit along with my application and what is the exact address I need to send it to.

 

Is this correct:

 

1. Money order $5 for the application to NJ State Police.

2. Money order for $60.25 for the background check to the NJ State Police.

3. Send to:

New Jersey State Police

P.O. Box 7068

West Trenton, NJ 08628

 

Is this correct? I appreciate all the help.

I believe that you may have to do the prints in person through MorphoTrak.

 

BTW, most call it a FPID or FID card. You don't need a card to OWN firearms in NJ.

1. As PK said, it's a FIREARMS PURCHASER IDENTIFICATION CARD. It is not a FIREARMS OWNERSHIP ID Card. You do not need a FPID to visit NJ with your guns unless you plan on purchasing ammunition or a long gun. You can purchase ammo in PA if you need. Most NY stores near the border will ask for a FPID although as a Texas resident, I'm unsure if they will require it or refuse to sell to you.

 

2. All gun registration is Voluntary in NJ, so don't do it.

 

3. You cannot carry in NJ unless you are a LEO.

 

4. All your guns must be legal under NJ's assault weapon laws. The biggest being magazine capacity...no more than 15 rounds on any semi pistol or rifle and no more than 6 round mags in any semi-shotgun. There's a list of guns banned by names and semi-auto rifles are limited to 1 evil looking feature.

 

5. The fees listed below look right to me.

 

6. If you do visit NJ with your guns, you are limited to having them at your residence, a business you own, a gun range, a gun smith, hunting and transit between said places. During said transit, they need to be in a securely tied package, box, case or locked in the trunk, unloaded. Only reasonable deviations from/to the above listed places are acceptable. Don't load your gun in your vehicle on Monday for a hunting trip on Thursday, you'll get yourself jacked up if you ever get pulled over.

 

Good luck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry if this has been discussed here before. I'm a Texas resident trying to figure out how to apply for a FOID card in case I decide to visit NJ so I can take one of my firearms with me. I went through the NJ statues, filled out the "release of mental records" form, the main application and the firearm registration form. I also have 2 sets of fingerprint cards both on FBI approved form taken and printed electronicaly.

 

I'm having hard time finding out what fees do I need to submit along with my application and what is the exact address I need to send it to.

 

Is this correct:

 

1. Money order $5 for the application to NJ State Police.

2. Money order for $60.25 for the background check to the NJ State Police.

3. Send to:

New Jersey State Police

P.O. Box 7068

West Trenton, NJ 08628

 

Is this correct? I appreciate all the help.

It's a hassle to do anything gun related in New Jersey. If you're going hunting or going to some shooting competition you should be good with or without an FID, otherwise it's not worth the trouble bringing any weapon in this effin state.

Excellent news. Thanks for all the help. I am not concerned about staying in NJ but more like travelling through some of the southern states overnight. While with my TX license I can carry in all these states I was warned before that being caught simply posessing a firearm in NJ might cause me trouble.

 

Thank you for all the help. Feel much more comfortable now

Excellent news. Thanks for all the help. I am not concerned about staying in NJ but more like travelling through some of the southern states overnight. While with my TX license I can carry in all these states I was warned before that being caught simply posessing a firearm in NJ might cause me trouble.

 

Thank you for all the help. Feel much more comfortable now

 

Well, just to add to the discomfort level any gun in NJ must comply with the gun laws. If you have 15+ capacity magazines, leave them at home.

 

Keep the gun(s) in the trunk, unloaded. It doesn't need to be locked but trigger locks and such go towards intent and character even though they provide no legal defense.

 

The NJ police are aware that people travel through NJ so they are aware of FOPA laws and unless they find drugs or give you a DUI, you'll probably be let go on your way if you ever get stopped.

 

It is not legally a requirement to inform a LEO that there are firearms in the car. Unless they can see them, they probably won't ask. Make sure they can't be seen. If asked, don't lie but for your own sake, just make sure they're NJ compliant.

 

It's not as bad as some would make out, but it is important to follow the details.

Thank you! In case I decide to bring a firearm to my trip I just bring my little 380 with 7+1 capacity so it should be fine. I know that hollow points are illegal in NJ so I need to swap out my carry ammo .

I don't do drugs or DUI. I have a spotless record, model family man !

If you use Hornady Critical Defense or Federal EFMJ as your carry ammo, you are fine

Hollow points aren't illegal in NJ. They're illegal to use illegally. They can be used for hunting, at the range and at home. They cannot be used for concealed carry even by off duty police(On duty is different). Since only about 1200 people outside of law enforcement can carry in NJ, it really doesn't matter anyway.

 

As noted above Federal Expanding Full Metal Jacket and Hornady Critical Defense are good alternatives to hollow points for NJ.

OOPS. I did not realize that you were "visiting" NJ. I thought you were moving into NJ.

 

Sorry. You should leave your firearms home.

It seems like NJSP now requires you to get fingerprinted by Sagem Morpho/morphotrak. I guess they get a cut from the company each time it's done. Lol