So I have found out that I will be moving rather suddenly to NJ. In about a week or so. I was planning on purchasing a pistol for target shooting in the next couple months(XDm) So looking for some advice, should I move up my purchase prior to moving to NJ? Seems like it would cut out alot of paper work. My main question is once I move and have said pistol will I have any trouble transporting it to and from the range without an NJFID? I would apply for one after moving but in the time that I would be in the state owning the pistol with no permit would I run into any issues? Or should I just wait till I move and start the pistol purchase permit process?

I understand you aren't lawyers so I won't hold anyone to their advice

Thanks!

Go buy they pistol today! It's gonna literally take months once you get here. It is legal to bring with you when you move as long as it is a legal pistol in NJ. Nothing over 15 round mags.

 

After you get here you can take the time to get your FID card and more permits to purchase pistols. You need an FID card to buy ammo that can be used in a pistol. Yes even .22lr!

 

Personally I would not move here but if you have to, buy the pistol now

Buy now, as well as ammo! Also make sure your mags will be NJ legal (15 rounds).

Buy the pistol now. Make sure it has magazines that hold 15 or less rounds (i.e. if you buy a Glock 17, swap out the stock mags for 10 rounders) . Also, buy a decent amount of ammo because you will not be able to purchase pistol ammo in New Jersey without a Firearm Purchaser's ID.

 

Once you move here:

1) Go to DMV and get NJ Driver's License

2) Take shiny new license to local Police Department and file for New Jersey Firearm Purchaser's ID.

3) Since you are there, file for a few pistol permits too so you have them just in case something at your local gun shop catches your eye.

 

Now wait for several months. Repeat step #3 as necessary.

Normally the following words are taken as an insult in normal conversations... but in this case, very good advice...

 

Stay the hell out! (it sucks!)

Buy the pistol now. Make sure it has magazines that hold 15 or less rounds (i.e. if you buy a Glock 17, swap out the stock mags for 10 rounders) . Also, buy a decent amount of ammo because you will not be able to purchase pistol ammo in New Jersey without a Firearm Purchaser's ID.

 

Once you move here:

1) Go to DMV and get NJ Driver's License

2) Take shiny new license to local Police Department and file for New Jersey Firearm Purchaser's ID.

3) Since you are there, file for a few pistol permits too so you have them just in case something at your local gun shop catches your eye.

 

Now wait for several months. Repeat step #3 as necessary.

 

Actually, you can still buy ammo online from an out of state supplier and have it shipped to NJ without a FPID. I do it all the time, and it's much cheaper that way too.

Actually, you can still buy ammo online from an out of state supplier and have it shipped to NJ without a FPID. I do it all the time, and it's much cheaper that way too.

 

I agree to an extent, but it is hard to beat those PA WalMart prices on ammo.

Thanks guys! I'll make sure to make my purchase prior to moving. Hopefully I can head down to the local range today and see if they have what I am looking for in stock. I don't mind driving a bit if anyone knows the best spot within an hour of philly to pick up a Springfield? Gonna grab the XDm in either 40 or 9mm depending on what is in stock, figure I can't be picky at this point.

Thanks guys! I'll make sure to make my purchase prior to moving. Hopefully I can head down to the local range today and see if they have what I am looking for in stock. I don't mind driving a bit if anyone knows the best spot within an hour of philly to pick up a Springfield? Gonna grab the XDm in either 40 or 9mm depending on what is in stock, figure I can't be picky at this point.

 

The problem with the XDm 40 and 9 is that they both hold more then 15 rounds. (16 for the 40 and 19 for the 9) You'd have to get XDs (Which also have 10 rd mags) or go for the XDm 45 which holds 13 rds.

The problem with the XDm 40 and 9 is that they both hold more then 15 rounds. (16 for the 40 and 19 for the 9) You'd have to get XDs (Which also have 10 rd mags) or go for the XDm 45 which holds 13 rds.

 

Thanks for the heads up, didn't realize Springfield didn't make a lower capacity magazine for them

IMPO I would get the XD45 over the XD40. But if your just starting out a 9mm may be the better choice for you. But in your perdictament I would say get the XD45 so at least you can shoot if you want to, and then if you want to buy an XD9 down the road you can.

 

I love my XD45 I shoot it better than pretty much any of the other pistols that I own and I absolutely love the .45 cartridge. If you reload you can make some serious powder puff loads that don't even feel like it has recoil.

 

My vote is for the XD45.

 

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+1 on the XD45!

+1 on the XD45!

 

Just went and looked at it about an hour ago, going back tomorrow to pick one up. Couldn't decide between the m or non m version in 45

Just went and looked at it about an hour ago, going back tomorrow to pick one up. Couldn't decide between the m or non m version in 45

 

Oh man, I wish I could go look at a pistol and then go pick it up the next day!

 

You really need to move here huh?

Oh man, I wish I could go look at a pistol and then go pick it up the next day!

 

You really need to move here huh?

 

Yeah gotta move, found a great deal on a house... I could left with it today! Just didn't know which model I wanted.

If you can afford it, go XDm!

If you can afford it, go XDm!

 

He just bought a house in NJ. He can't afford it.

He just bought a house in NJ. He can't afford it.

 

He can afford it right up until his tax bills start rolling in!

I can't talk about the XDM, but my sister lives near a range/gunshop near Brandywine.

I think their website is targetmaster.com. they run specials every month.

Why? Everyone else is trying to get out!

Actually, you can still buy ammo online from an out of state supplier and have it shipped to NJ without a FPID. I do it all the time, and it's much cheaper that way too.

 

You actually meant "rifle ammo" only right? And not handgun ammo. Because it is against the law to acquire handgun ammo without a FPID or P2P while in NJ.

 

 

2C:58-3.3 "Handgun ammunition" defined; sale, purchase, etc., regulated; violation, fourth degree crime.

b.No person shall sell, give, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of, or receive, purchase, or otherwise acquire handgun ammunition unless the purchaser, assignee, donee, receiver or holder is licensed as a manufacturer, wholesaler, or dealer under this chapter or is the holder of and possesses a valid firearms purchaser identification card, a valid copy of a permit to purchase a handgun, or a valid permit to carry a handgun and first exhibits such card or permit to the seller, donor, transferor or assignor.

You actually meant "rifle ammo" only right? And not handgun ammo. Because it is against the law to acquire handgun ammo without a FPID or P2P while in NJ.

 

That only applies to in state dealers as far as I was told. I purchase handgun ammo online all the time without ever being asked for FPID, although I do have one to provide if asked, and they ship it to my home in NJ.

You actually meant "rifle ammo" only right? And not handgun ammo. Because it is against the law to acquire handgun ammo without a FPID or P2P while in NJ.

 

Here's a discussion about it in the forums from last year some time. http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/18569-buying-ammo-online

 

As mentioned, some online dealers ask for a copy anyway, some don't, but NJ can't force them to ask for FPID. MidwayUSA, for example, won't ship handgun ammo at all to NJ, while Cheaper Than Dirt does.

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An out of state vendor can not violate NJ law. The burden is upon the purchaser to follow NJ law. One must possess a FPID to acquire handgun ammo in NJ, either through shipment or FTF. I think we agree.

So decided on the xdm bi-tone in 45, pretty excited. So thing brings about a new question since I will be moving into NJ without my FID card and pretty unable to buy ammunition at a store. Am I able to purchase ammunition at which ever range I go to practice? Or will I have to go back to PA? Will it be an issue driving across state lines to shoot?

So decided on the xdm bi-tone in 45, pretty excited. So thing brings about a new question since I will be moving into NJ without my FID card and pretty unable to buy ammunition at a store. Am I able to purchase ammunition at which ever range I go to practice? Or will I have to go back to PA? Will it be an issue driving across state lines to shoot?

 

Without a firearms purchaser ID card, you cannot legally take possession of ammunition that can be used in a pistol while in the state of NJ.

 

No gun shop in NJ will sell it to you.

 

You can still shoot it in NJ without any issues. You can purchase it in PA as well. If you buy it in NY, they will ask you for your "pistol license" so you're stuck buying it in PA for now.

If you buy it in NY, they will ask you for your "pistol license" so you're stuck buying it in PA for now.

I've bought pistol ammo in NY at gun shows and was never asked for anything except payment.

I've bought pistol ammo in NY at gun shows and was never asked for anything except payment.

 

All the retail places will generally ask. Davis in Goshen usually doesn't. I don't think there is a legal requirement. I think Walmart, Gander etc. have rules about it.

I agree to an extent, but it is hard to beat those PA WalMart prices on ammo.

Just out of curiosity, how much is ammo in PA Walmarts? Here in CA, it's $10.47 for 9mm Federal 50 rd box.