I just turned 21 on Jan 2nd 2011. and looking to purchase my first handgun.I applied for my FID back in 2009 when I was 19 and it took exactly 2 months to the day. Anyway I just applied for 2 pistol permits on January 12th. Quick and easy, the officer told me i didnt need any references and needed no additional fingerprinting. Basically my question is does anyone have any idea how long the pistol permit process will take? I live in Galloway Township (Atlantic County) if that even matters..

8 days to 8 months.

Depends on the town. Could be 3 days, 3 weeks, or 3 months or longer.

ill give it 60 days. after that im going to push the situation with the local police. DOnt want it sitting on someones desk for 3 months

update us when you get yours back.. I just put in for one in galloway twp for another glock I want to pick up..

 

welcome to the forum!

ill fill you in when i get them. hopefully it will be quick

Sometime between now and hell freezing over.

got the letter in the mail today. 2 pistol permits ready to be picked up. 31 days.

I just turned 21 on Jan 2nd 2011. and looking to purchase my first handgun.I applied for my FID back in 2009 when I was 19 and it took exactly 2 months to the day. Anyway I just applied for 2 pistol permits on January 12th. Quick and easy, the officer told me i didnt need any references and needed no additional fingerprinting. Basically my question is does anyone have any idea how long the pistol permit process will take? I live in Galloway Township (Atlantic County) if that even matters..

Congrats in getting your permit almost within the State Law requirement.

 

The Law requires that you are be advised advised of approval (meaning your permit is ok and you can pick it up) or rejection within in 30 days. Your local authorities are to ne commended. They are part of the few who actually follow the law.

 

Most of the others play games, usually, blaming the State Police wheras in most cases they can process the apps internally and all else is an excuse.

 

A call to the NJ State Police and then to the AG will get action at the risk of the locals being super PO.

 

Nothing like the PRNJ

Mine usually take 30 days.