I have my 1st 1911 sitting at the FFL just waiting to be picked up but I am waiting for my permit. (My wife suprised me with it and didnt know I neeeded anything more than my FID) I heard the Parippany Chief signs permits the 30th of every month, no exceptions. I dropped off my paperwork on the 21st in the afternoon, so I figure it wasnt sent out until Wed the 22nd at best. Friday they were closed and today was probably shot. Any chance they get it by tomorrow or Wed?

Highly doubtful.

how many months you been waiting?

Only 5 days, I have my FID I just need a handgun permit and figured if he signs everything on the 30th, 10 days should be plenty for the State to return the mental health form. If not I have to wait until January 30th which would suck. (than again why would I expect the state to just fax results back in a day like any other state.)

 

I cry when I hear friends in Nevada walk into a store, buy a gun and come back after they are done shopping to pick it up.

Hope it works out that quick for you. Im on the 7 week mark for my permits and I called 2 weeks ago and was told the Detective should be done anyday now.

It could be one more week or it could be 3 more months, it all depends on factors that you have no control over.

I have my 1st 1911 sitting at the FFL just waiting to be picked up but I am waiting for my permit. (My wife suprised me with it and didnt know I neeeded anything more than my FID) I heard the Parippany Chief signs permits the 30th of every month, no exceptions. I dropped off my paperwork on the 21st in the afternoon, so I figure it wasnt sent out until Wed the 22nd at best. Friday they were closed and today was probably shot. Any chance they get it by tomorrow or Wed?

I have heard this about only signing on the 30th of the month and I doubt it's true. Parsippany takes 4 - 5 weeks to process permits because the chief is a stickler for going through the entire investigation process everytime you apply. It could be a lot worse, you will read horror stories on this forum about permits taking 2 - 6 months.

 

FYI - the county does the mental record check, not the SP

State police are quick with Background checks, less then 5 days. The rest is up to the PD. A friend called up the NJSP and they said they couldn't give out any info regarding his check, but they did state firmly that most checks are sent out withing 3 days of request. The rest is up to the PD including reference checks, mental health check and so on.

State police are quick with Background checks, less then 5 days. The rest is up to the PD. A friend called up the NJSP and they said they couldn't give out any info regarding his check, but they did state firmly that most checks are sent out withing 3 days of request. The rest is up to the PD including reference checks, mental health check and so on.

 

I am not frustrated because I expect it from the state, but if you already have a FID and your check is clear, they really should just issue the permit. It makes me want to apply for 3 everytime and then buy 3 everytime, instead of once a year. It probably puts more guns on the street this way. They dont need to redo references etc. When I asked the clerk about the turn aorund time she said it depended on the state's turn around time. I CANT WAIT UNTIL THIS ENTIRE SYSTEM IS SCRAPPED.

 

I wonder how much leeway the mayor has in changing a chief's procedures. I heard the 30th of the month info from a FFL in the area.

I got the call yesterday afternoon that my permits were ready to be picked up. I dropped them off right before Thanksgiving and figured that because of the holidays this time around would take longer then my normal 10 business days from my small town. The message left from our Captain was very polite and wanted to just leave a reminder that even though I received multiple permits, the state, would only allow the purchase of one a month. It was funny that he put extra emphasis on "The State". I like my small town.

I got the call yesterday afternoon that my permits were ready to be picked up. I dropped them off right before Thanksgiving and figured that because of the holidays this time around would take longer then my normal 10 business days from my small town. The message left from our Captain was very polite and wanted to just leave a reminder that even though I received multiple permits, the state, would only allow the purchase of one a month. It was funny that he put extra emphasis on "The State". I like my small town.

 

I see your in Passaic County, which town might this happen to be if you'd like to share? I'm in West Milford and they suck.

I see your in Passaic County, which town might this happen to be if you'd like to share? I'm in West Milford and they suck.

 

Just down the road from you in Bloomingdale. I've got friends in WM and have heard about some of the stupidness that goes on there. Forget about the Building Department and political correctness factor if you are a wee bit outside the norm's.

I am not frustrated because I expect it from the state, but if you already have a FID and your check is clear, they really should just issue the permit. It makes me want to apply for 3 everytime and then buy 3 everytime, instead of once a year. It probably puts more guns on the street this way. They dont need to redo references etc. When I asked the clerk about the turn aorund time she said it depended on the state's turn around time. I CANT WAIT UNTIL THIS ENTIRE SYSTEM IS SCRAPPED.

 

I wonder how much leeway the mayor has in changing a chief's procedures. I heard the 30th of the month info from a FFL in the area.

I doubt Barberio is going to tell the chief to do less investigation on gun permits.

 

You are totally correct that this system is BS. The PD can check in less than 5 minutes that you haven't commited any crimes since the last time you got permits. The chief is going to go through the motions so if someone does misbehave with a gun after the PD's approval, he can say he did everything possible to protect society from this person.

 

The system needs to be changed. The PPP's became obsolete when NICS went online.

 

I always get multiple permits when I apply. If they are going to make you pay $18 to apply and wait a month or more to get them to you, why not? The most you have to lose is $2 a permit at that point.

Apparently for 15.00 you can have it done right away if someone answers the phone..

I doubt Barberio is going to tell the chief to do less investigation on gun permits.

 

You are totally correct that this system is BS. The PD can check in less than 5 minutes that you haven't commited any crimes since the last time you got permits. The chief is going to go through the motions so if someone does misbehave with a gun after the PD's approval, he can say he did everything possible to protect society from this person.

 

The system needs to be changed. The PPP's became obsolete when NICS went online.

 

I always get multiple permits when I apply. If they are going to make you pay $18 to apply and wait a month or more to get them to you, why not? The most you have to lose is $2 a permit at that point.

 

Barberio qualifies as an enemy to the 2A in my book. I contacted him about belonging to MAIG as soon as I saw his name posted, he called me and said he would look into it immediately, I didnt get a call back and he is still listed. I look forward to telling him I am single issue voter and he blew it.

Background check: 5 minutes

Make sure you know your place and respect their authoritah: weeks, months, however long the chief feels it should take.

 

Background check: 5 minutes

Make sure you know your place and respect their authoritah: weeks, months, however long the chief feels it should take.

 

 

I think its time to demand the 2d amendment gets the same protections as the rest of the bill of rights. Imagine telling someone the could publish a news piece or go to mass one to 3 months after an application that really shouldnt be denied.

I felt like following up here so here goes. I got a call 19 days after I submitted my application that it was incomplete and missing a mental health authorization. I am not going to comment on if it was there, I thought it was, the girl who took my app checked twice and everything was there, but I know things get misplaced. My issue is that no one looked at it for 3 weeks and they admtted it to my wife. Also by calling 4pm on a friday, there was no was i could get back there until Monday afternoon. My references just went out this week! Talk about a lack of concern. Anyway I will fill everyone is on what happens both referencs dropped them in the mail yesterday.

 

Here is a dumb question. Do they need to check references EVERY time I apply?

 

Here is a dumb question. Do they need to check references EVERY time I apply?

 

 

Unfortunately

Unfortunately

 

Depends on the town. Old Bridge didn't send reference letters for my PPP. I applied on 12/7 and received my permit on 1/14. My references are still waiting for the letter, maybe I should let them know it's not coming.

I'm not sure . In my case, one reference is a Sargent in town and the other is a Lt. in the neighboring PD who lives in our town.

I doubt Barberio is going to tell the chief to do less investigation on gun permits.

 

You are totally correct that this system is BS. The PD can check in less than 5 minutes that you haven't commited any crimes since the last time you got permits. The chief is going to go through the motions so if someone does misbehave with a gun after the PD's approval, he can say he did everything possible to protect society from this person.The system needs to be changed. The PPP's became obsolete when NICS went online.

 

I always get multiple permits when I apply. If they are going to make you pay $18 to apply and wait a month or more to get them to you, why not? The most you have to lose is $2 a permit at that point.

WINNAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is what happens when the Policies and procedures are written by the Town attorneys rather than the individual departments.

You would think the mayor would have some sway with the chief to hurry things along if he knew it would cost him votes. He came to my door last election and I said he had my vote, this year I am going to tell him I am a 1 issue voter.

 

Also, next time I needa permit, I will listen to everyone here and get 3. May as well get the impractical Desert Eagle since they are puting me through the ringer anyway.

You would think the mayor would have some sway with the chief to hurry things along if he knew it would cost him votes. He came to my door last election and I said he had my vote, this year I am going to tell him I am a 1 issue voter.

 

Also, next time I needa permit, I will listen to everyone here and get 3. May as well get the impractical Desert Eagle since they are puting me through the ringer anyway.

You are right the mayor does have some sway with the procedure. Although i'm sure its more along the lines of "mr cheif please take your time." I've herd of some anti-gun mayors putting pressure on the municiplities to take there time processing applications. Honestly if enough people approached the mayor over it im sure he would care, but i think they have much more pressing matters then this subject. There more worried about taxes and are fighting over money right now, if they had enough lawsuits in the towns im sure it would only be a matter of how to save money and stop people from suing, but not enough people care.

hi, I had been finger printed and filed all my paper work on oct. 21 2010 in little egg harbor, NJ(Ocean county). how long will it take for them to get back to me. i have called them numerous times with no luck of getting answers. they told me it would take 2 months but i havent received any info from the PD or anything.

hi, I had been finger printed and filed all my paper work on oct. 21 2010 in little egg harbor, NJ(Ocean county). how long will it take for them to get back to me. i have called them numerous times with no luck of getting answers. they told me it would take 2 months but i havent received any info from the PD or anything.

 

2 months??????????????? they cant say 2 months when they should be shooting for 30 days.

 

 

This starts week 6 for me and I plan to call tomorrow. If they didnt wait 3 weeks to send out the references, this would be wrapped up by now.

I am at week 8. The Sgt at the NJSP station mentioned 3 to 4 months when I applied. My references have not yet been contacted.

I am at week 8. The Sgt at the NJSP station mentioned 3 to 4 months when I applied. My references have not yet been contacted.

 

No offense, but you are a prime person to take another whack at the 30 day statute. I can understand it being a guideline if you caused the wait,but to say 3-4 months before anything else and not contact the references after you submitted everything properly, than I think they have a real problem and a lawsuit should be filed. Plus the SP should know better.

3 MONTHS IN. Still no permits.

 

Why am I upset today.

This happened 2 weeks ago: 1st the ladies claimed they never got one reference. I later spoke to a patrolman that was helpful and after I dropped by he nicely agreed to fax the reference. The next monday, when the reference called the lady to have the reference faxed over, I got a phone call saying never mind, that they had it and found it on someone's desk (it was sent in January.)

 

I then confirmed that my entire file was complete and that nothing was missing, references in, state police check, mental health check, everything, this was March 7, 2010. I figured I would be nice and wait to see when they would call me but it is now 11 days later and I called. She said they arent ready if they didnt call me, I said everything has been in since the 7th and I was told it was all complete. She asked my name and pulled the file, and then said I was right and they will be ready next week.

 

I have no doubt I will call next Friday and they wont be avialable. I expect this. What upsets me is that I dont believe they really lost 2 things from my file. I think they really dont take it seriously and dont care. I am not a nuisance but I will call once a month for something that should take 30 days. (BTW I did mention this and it was shrugged off as if it meant nothing, which I guess the laws in this state do.) Its good to vent but this is nuts.

 

Meanwhile my CHRISTMAS present is still in a vault at the FFL.

3 MONTHS IN. Still no permits.

 

Why am I upset today.

This happened 2 weeks ago: 1st the ladies claimed they never got one reference. I later spoke to a patrolman that was helpful and after I dropped by he nicely agreed to fax the reference. The next monday, when the reference called the lady to have the reference faxed over, I got a phone call saying never mind, that they had it and found it on someone's desk (it was sent in January.)

 

I then confirmed that my entire file was complete and that nothing was missing, references in, state police check, mental health check, everything, this was March 7, 2010. I figured I would be nice and wait to see when they would call me but it is now 11 days later and I called. She said they arent ready if they didnt call me, I said everything has been in since the 7th and I was told it was all complete. She asked my name and pulled the file, and then said I was right and they will be ready next week.

 

I have no doubt I will call next Friday and they wont be avialable. I expect this. What upsets me is that I dont believe they really lost 2 things from my file. I think they really dont take it seriously and dont care. I am not a nuisance but I will call once a month for something that should take 30 days. (BTW I did mention this and it was shrugged off as if it meant nothing, which I guess the laws in this state do.) Its good to vent but this is nuts.

 

Meanwhile my CHRISTMAS present is still in a vault at the FFL.

 

Applied December 3 - still waiting. I now have TWO handguns sitting in the FFL's safe. Pi$$ed off but what can you do?