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Reciprocity Guidelines for New Jersey
New Jersey is a May Issue state that does not recognize permits/licenses issued by other states.
Applying for a Permit in New Jersey
The initial and renewal application for carry permits in New Jersey have the same process: a. Obtain a New Jersey Permit to Carry Application Form. b. Have all the original documents notarized. c. Submit 4 color passport-sized photos along with the application form. d. Complete the Form SP-66 (Consent for Mental Health Search) e. A […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
Non-residents may apply for a carry permit at any police station in New Jersey. Armored car guards should submit their application to the New Jersey State Police. New Jersey Code The laws regarding firearms can be found in Chapter 39 and Chapter 58 of the New Jersey Code. Laws on firearms and weapons can be […]
Carry Permit Limitations
2C:39-5. Carrying of firearms in any school, university, college or other educational buildings and their property including school bus and facilities used by the students is not allowed. New Jersey Administrative Code 19:45-1.13. Firearms; Possession within Casino or Casino Simulcasting Facility. Carrying of firearms within casino or casino simulcasting facilities is not allowed even for […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
There is no enough information to identify the validity of “No Gun” signs in New Jersey, so nationalcarryacademy.com recommends that carriers should treat such signs to have the force of the law. When you come across a property with a sign prohibiting the possession of firearms, just walk away and leave the premises.
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
The New Jersey law does not state that carriers are required to inform police officer on contact or carry their license whenever their firearms are in their possession. But then, nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you to always bring your valid license when carrying a firearm.
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying of firearms on state parks within the state of New Jersey is prohibited. However, carrying in national forests, state WMA’s and road side rest areas is allowed.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a New Jersey Permit
Carrying of a loaded firearm in a vehicle without a carry permit is illegal in New Jersey. To know more about carrying an ammunition, see the “Carry Permit Limitations” section above. Nationalcarryacademy.com recommends you not to take your firearm to New Jersey if you are not familiar with their laws regarding the possession of firearms. […]
Open Carry Laws for New Jersey
The state of New Jersey does not allow open carrying. To be able to carry a firearm, a person must have a license to carry a concealed firearm. This means that only concealed carrying is permissible in New Jersey