What happens if my P2P expires (it was already extended for 90 days) after the NICS check is started but before the state police approves it (which I have heard is now taking over 2 weeks)? Would I have to start over again and apply for new permits? Will the FFL hold the pistol for a few months until I get the new permits (it was already paid for)?

 

And I always thought the I in NICS stood for Instant! My bad.

I would think that the faxed in date would count as the date.  I am sure there are many FFLs that will weigh in on the correct answer. I ordered a gun from a local FFL once and the gun came in a day after the permit expired and they said it was no problem.

if no approval is received prior to expiration date.......your loss. It doesn't start on the date is was sent over, sorry. Nics is also up to about 20 days

Now we know.  Thanks Tony for a fast and knowledgeable answer. 

if no approval is received prior to expiration date.......your loss. It doesn't start on the date is was sent over, sorry. Nics is also up to about 20 days

On the flip side, I had an FFL state that the SP is allowing it if its submitted prior to expiration, of course thats not in writing though lol.

So just to make sure, is the expiration date on the permit the last day that it is good for?

My FFL contacted NICS and explained the expiration situation. They moved it to the top of the list and it was completed before permit expiring. YMMV

Buy a gun from me and I'll push it through. 

This is why i am just handing my 3rd permit back immediately and having an extension put on it

Buy a gun from me and I'll push it through. 

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My FFL contacted NICS and explained the expiration situation. They moved it to the top of the list and it was completed before permit expiring. YMMV

 

This is correct. In extreme situations they can fast track. If permit can be extended though that should be tried first. Is it really 20 days now?

The permit had already been extended for 90 days and the FFL can't contact the SP so my last hope is that the confirmation comes in today or Monday. Otherwise I will have to apply for new permits. And yes they are saying it is 20 days now for the INSTANT check.

Its time for a lawsuit

The instant NICS check didn't make it back yet and my permit expired. So this morning I went to the local PD and submitted an application for 3 more permits. I am guessing that is going to take some time now also. You gotta love our NJ system!