#1. In NJ can a friend or relative give me a handgun as a gift if he/she believes that there is nothing barring me from owning one?

 

#2 If I visit a friend in another state and he gives me a handgun as a gift to his groomsman can I bring it back to NJ and legally own it?

 

What say NJ Gun Forums?

 

Thanks

IANAL but to my knowledge the answer to both would be no, an out of state transfer must go through an FFL with pistol permit and FTF in state also needs a permit.

Shizz, thanks for the reply. Permits for a gift seems absurd, but nothing surprises me anymore regarding NJ gun laws. So an FFL is going to get his cut if I give my Glock to my Brother for his Birthday. What a sad state of affairs.

 

Thanks again for the reply.

There is no gifts. Only transfers.

 

We are talking about handguns only here?

 

Transfers between states must go through ffl in the receiving state. So if you live in nj, the guy sends it to ffl in nj. You need 1 p2p

 

Transfers within state. You and gift giver both residents of nj. No ffl needed. You need p2p though

Greetings. I searched for the answer to this question and was close to finding the answer on here but the info didn't address it specifically. I am new to the forum and am still learning to navigate so please excuse me if this question has been answered before. Also forgive me if I posted this in the wrong spot. I originally put this in a thread but then realized I was sort of hijacking the thread with my intrusion.

 

#1. In NJ can a friend or relative give me a handgun as a gift if he/she believes that there is nothing barring me from owning one? (without paperwork)

 

#2 If I visit a friend in another state and he gives me a handgun as a gift to his groomsman can I bring it back to NJ and legally own it? (without paperwork)

 

I ask these questions because I may be in these situations in the next 6 months. I am always a fan of the Government not knowing any of my business, so if it is possible to do either of the above without giving our Government any information I consider that a win win if it is legal to do so.

 

What say NJ Gun Forums?

 

Thanks,

Trig

 

NO and NO.

 

 

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I took a look at your first post and I see that you are a PMC in Baghdad. If you were an Active Duty Marine the answer would be different. Unfortunately, you are a NJ resident, so the answer is no.

 

Work your butt off. Get that tax free money, apply for an FID and P2P and buy a really nice Kimber when you get back safe.