On December 3 I submitted an application for three handgun permits at my local NJSP station (we do not have municipal coverage).

 

On February 5 my references were contacted by phone and let me know all is good. Figure I'm getting close now, right? WRONG!

 

Today I called the station to find out where I was in the queue, three months from the date I submitted the applications. The secretary, who was very nice, checked the file and told me they had not even been sent to Trenton yet! She does not understand why and promised to check with the sergeant to find out why.

 

Meanwhile, I have had a new handgun sitting in my FFL's safe since December and a second one should be arriving in a few days.

 

Talk about frustrating!!!!

 

I'm not going to rattle any cages - it can't help to PO the cops, but this sucks.

That sucks man, I feel your pain though. My first permits took about 60 days, the next batch took close to 3 months.

 

The way I think about it is, it just gives you more time to save up more money for more ammo

Where in Hunterdon County are you? I've had different experiences out this way, but i know every PD is different.

Personally, I would have called to check on the status in 3 weeks, not three months. Be polite, but stay on top of them. It's the government, after all.

Hey man, I feel your pain... I'm in the same situation as you. I handed over my paperwork at my local NJSP station on October 17th and they told me it would take at most 90 days. It took 8 weeks until my references received their letters. I spoke to the trooper that was handling my paperwork in the beginning of December and he told me it would be another 2 weeks until my updated FID and permits would be in, so I went to my FFL and ordered my pistol. It's been almost 5 months and I don't have my permits yet, and my pistol is sitting at my FFL just waiting for me. It fustrating as hell...

Forgot to add, that it seems like there's a BIG delay in Trenton. The trooper sent my paperwork down to Trenton 8 weeks ago. I noticed that they cashed my check to pay for the permits 2 weeks ago, but the permits have not been sent to the station yet. I don't know if they just have a huge amount of applications they're processing, or it's just that they are just taking their time in Trenton. Sorry man, don't mean to be a downer, but you may be waiting quite a while longer... I've called the station and talked to the trooper on several occassions, and I'm always polite so as not to piss them off. I'm sure they understand that we're all frustrated when it takes such a long time for our paperwork to get processed. Nobody should have to wait 5+ months for this stuff

Forgot to add, that it seems like there's a BIG delay in Trenton. The trooper sent my paperwork down to Trenton 8 weeks ago. I noticed that they cashed my check to pay for the permits 2 weeks ago, but the permits have not been sent to the station yet. I don't know if they just have a huge amount of applications they're processing, or it's just that they are just taking their time in Trenton. Sorry man, don't mean to be a downer, but you may be waiting quite a while longer... I've called the station and talked to the trooper on several occassions, and I'm always polite so as not to piss them off. I'm sure they understand that we're all frustrated when it takes such a long time for our paperwork to get processed. Nobody should have to wait 5+ months for this stuff

 

Tony: Kingwood station? Maybe I am starting to see a trend.

Guys, this is part of the reason we started Operation Establish Compliance. Please try to donate so we can fight the way NJ handles FID Cards and permits. Spread the word!!

 

 

http://nj2as.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=11

Guys, this is part of the reason we started Operation Establish Compliance. Please try to donate so we can fight the way NJ handles FID Cards and permits. Spread the word!!

 

 

http://nj2as.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=11

 

Thanks for the reminder, Tom.

 

Any word on whether or not the 30 day requirement will be added to the complaint?

Not at this time. I am sure Bob (Legislation Director) will update everyone at the meeting on the 16th!

I feel your pain. I applied in January. 3 weeks later I was told they lost my mental health form (which means they didnt look at the application for 3 weeks) I just went down yesterday and learned that one reference was missing. I know it was sent, so it was either lost in the mail or at the PD. The only good thing was that the patrolman was very nice and since the reference wasnt back I was able to change my request from 1 to 3.

 

The 1911 is at the FFL already paid for.

The Beretta 92 will be 30 day after that.

And 30 days after that who knows.

 

What did I learn? Because of their delays and one gun a month. They took someone like me that only want 1 lousy handgun that my wife bought me for Christmas and now I am buying 3. They basically force you to buy 3 at a time.

I put in my app at my local PD on 2/15 and my references just got the forms yesterday. Both are going back in the mail today so we'll see how it goes from here.

Tony: Kingwood station? Maybe I am starting to see a trend.

 

Nope, Perryville Barracks.

I know a few people were interested in the form CH was sending out that required notarization. Notice my reference put in "constitutional right" as my reason for purchasing a handgun. Guess we find out if that pisses them off lol

I guess I should remember to attach the file too, huh?

chpd.pdf

Wow, I get tax stamps faster than that.

 

I bet if I had to wait to buy a pistol like that I would probably have a lot more pistols. Every time I saw something I liked I'd figure I'd better get it now. And everytime a permit was about to expire I'd figure I better use it.

Thanks SJ

 

Adding it to the Archives!!

Guys, this is part of the reason we started Operation Establish Compliance. Please try to donate so we can fight the way NJ handles FID Cards and permits. Spread the word!!

 

 

http://nj2as.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=11

 

Thanks for letting me know about this. I just donated!

Thanks for letting me know about this. I just donated!

 

+1

Thanks guys, and spread the word. We hope to see you at the next meeting!

 

I bet if I had to wait to buy a pistol like that I would probably have a lot more pistols. Every time I saw something I liked I'd figure I'd better get it now. And everytime a permit was about to expire I'd figure I better use it.

That's what happens when I get permits, I always get a bunch at a time and refuse to let them go to waste. You end up finding something to buy.

Personally, I would have called to check on the status in 3 weeks, not three months. Be polite, but stay on top of them. It's the government, after all.

 

 

Exactly. It's only supposed to be 30 days, right? Rattle those cages.

I have been advised on several occaisons to go (phone) to the State Attorney General's office with the facts (dates, municipality, etc)and something will happen. I have never done this. Has anyone on the forum tried this?

I have been advised on several occaisons to go (phone) to the State Attorney General's office with the facts (dates, municipality, etc)and something will happen. I have never done this. Has anyone on the forum tried this?

 

I cannot imagine Paula Dow or anyone on her staff supporting our 2A rights. I would also be interested in whether anyone has tried this route, however.

Give me the number, I'll call

Give me the number, I'll call

 

 

Darn PA residents have all the good stuff :icon_exclaim: :icon_exclaim:

You don't have telephones in NJ?

You don't have telephones in NJ?

 

 

We don't have the will any longer to punch nine digits into the phone to dial Trenton. It disappeared slowly over time and I think the last hold out fell after OGAM was passed.

I got my FID card and pistol permit at kingwood station in 27 days. Sorry your having to wait so long

I got my FID card and pistol permit at kingwood station in 27 days. Sorry your having to wait so long

 

Wow - that is amazing!

 

I spoke to them this morning. They apologized for the delay and said the paperwork was sent to Trenton yesterday with a note to expedite if possible.