So my father got his license back in the 70's and bought some sort of 308 pistol.  He's moved around the state twice since those days.  I know about the change of address hassle, but what happens if he walks in a store and tries to buy new ammo using the old ID?

I can't recall what the process is for handgun rounds beyond writing down the FID data, since I get my pistol ammo on online usually, and they never ask for any other ID.

I don't think they ask for license when purchasing ammo so he should be good to go.

I haven't bought handgun ammo in NJ in several years, but I believe they will ask for the FID card and a driver's license.  If the addresses don't match they may not allow the sale.  If they don't care about the address match then he gets the ammo.

308 pistol? or .380?

308 pistol? or .380?

As the owner of .223 pistols, the thought of a .308 pistol is woody material!!!!!!

308 pistol? or .380?

Not sure which flavor but definitely a pistol

I've been to Dick's Sporting goods with a friend that has an FID from the 60's or 70's and so far no problems other than the occasional comment of it being a really old card. Only used it to buy 22lr ammo.

As the others stated, all you need is the FID alone and not a DL to buy handgun ammo in NJ.

I bought some ammo at Efinger last week. Just FID, no DL needed.

Some internet sites do ask for a NJFID and a DL, I believe they ask for the DL as a form of age verification though.

I thought mine was old from early 90s. 60s? Damn. I wonder if my dad still has his.

Just FID needed for handgun ammo.  No drivers license.  FID and matching DL needed for guns.

Dad carried his original FID till he passed. One of the first issues. Card was green in color. Never bought a gun in NJ (was a NE PA boy all his life), until he went to get a 22 Marlin 60 on sale at Ramsey Outdoor Store in Paramus. Presented the card, clerk went to the back to check something, next thing he is surrounded by Paramus Police for presenting a false ID card. No one had ever seen a green card before and to top it off, it didn't have the "SBI Number" on it.

 

The missing number was a clerical mistake and he walked away that day when hometown PD said yes they issued it.

 

I still have the card in his personal paperwork. Memories, even back then the dreaded NJ FID paperwork mix up.

Last shop I bought ammo from asked for FID and DL. 

dicks always asks for fid and DL.... but of course they're a bunch of...well, dicks.

dicks always asks for fid and DL.... but of course they're a bunch of...well, dicks.

Not the one in Rockaway NJ...maybe it is a manager's decision..?

I thought mine was old from early 90s. 60s? Damn. I wonder if my dad still has his.

I have a neighbor who's social security card is metal.. Anyone have one of those on here ?

 

Dad carried his original FID till he passed. One of the first issues. Card was green in color. Never bought a gun in NJ (was a NE PA boy all his life), until he went to get a 22 Marlin 60 on sale at Ramsey Outdoor Store in Paramus. Presented the card, clerk went to the back to check something, next thing he is surrounded by Paramus Police for presenting a false ID card. No one had ever seen a green card before and to top it off, it didn't have the "SBI Number" on it.

 

The missing number was a clerical mistake and he walked away that day when hometown PD said yes they issued it.

 

I still have the card in his personal paperwork. Memories, even back then the dreaded NJ FID paperwork mix up.

 

 

Hold onto it. Some day we will need it for an exhibit at the American Holocaust Museum. Keep it in a logbook with the story.