Hey everyone. I made a topic in the gun law forum a few months back. I'm 20, and what happened was, I applied for my FPID and received it, along with a permit to purchase a handgun. Well, I was understandably confused on what to do with it. So, following the advice of my fellow firearm enthusiasts, I attempted to return it to the police station. The detective, however, told me that he could simply renew it for me and I could use it after my birthday. My birthday is on March 12th, and the renewed permit is set to expire on the 15th. What I'm wondering is if I should even attempt to use it. The permit says "20" on the age section, so I'm sure it would look a bit fishy if I tried to use it, also considering the fact that anyone would question how the hell I got it so quickly after my birthday. Am I worrying for nothing? Or should I simply trash it and apply for a fresh batch?

When in doubt, throw it out. You're stressing out over nothing, but if you're worried just don't use it. It's easy to apply for more permits. You'll have to wait, but you've been waiting for years. What's another couple months (and it looks like your town is easy going when it comes to gun permits).

Showing your Driver's License will dispell any doubts about your age. You are perfectly legal. I would buy yourself a nice birthday present.

Are you ready to buy?

 

The other consideration is that a copy of the form will go to the state police. Who knows if they might get a hair up their buttcrack over it.

 

I think I'm in the camp that you should just apply for more permits even though legally you're fine. Remember, in NJ, you own guns at your own peril. It will only set you back some weeks. It is extremely unlikely that anyone would have an issue with it, but the chances are not zero. Wait a few weeks and the issues become zero so that seems like an easy win to me. Of course, if your local PD doesn't have a problem with it, it really shouldn't matter. I'm just an over abundance of caution guy.

I agree with the others. Your drivers license, which is required to purchase, will show the seller that you are of legal age.

 

If you can, get something in writing from the detective just to keep for yourself in case anybody questions it later down the road.

Use it on your 21st birthday.

 

Showing your Driver's License will dispell any doubts about your age. You are perfectly legal. I would buy yourself a nice birthday present.

 

What he said.

I say use it on/after your birthday