New Jersey

September 19, 2015

New Jersey Concealed Carry Law

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While New Jersey does issue carry permit/licenses to residents and non-residents, it is known to be a difficult process. Contact your local police department for specific information. New Jersey does not recognize permits or licenses from any other state.  Anyone looking to carry a firearm in New Jersey should educate themselves fully on exactly what is and what is not allowed under New Jersey Law. New Jersey does NOT recognized the Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License as a legal way to conealed carry in their state.

However, by getting the State of Virginia’s Non Resident Carry Permit/License, you can  INCREASE the number of states you CAN carry in.

 

Can I Apply For A New Jersey Carry Permit/License As A Non-Resident Of New Jersey?

Non-residents can apply for their New Jersey carry permit/license with the State Police Department closest to their physical location. Contact your local State Police Department for specific application instructions.

 

Does This Course Qualify Me To Obtain A Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License?

Yes. You will NOT be applying for your permit in the state you reside.  This is for you to obtain a Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License which is accepted in many states as a valid concealed carry permit, but NOT in New Jersey.  This is good for recoprocity to other states only for New Jersey residents and non-residents.

 

Can I Open Carry In New Jersey?

No.

 

How Long Is The Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License Good For?

Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License are valid for 5 years.  We suggest you apply at least 90 days before the expiration of your permit to be sure you have plenty of time to submit it to the Virginia State Police to be renewed to allow enough time for you to get your new permit before the old one expires.

Important!!

How to apply for your Virginia Non-Resident Permit:
To apply for your VA non-resident Permit visit: http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_NonresidentConcealed.shtm

You can also go to www.vsp.state.va.us and on the left side of the page click the link for “firearms/concealed handguns” and then click on “Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits” link.

This will bring you to a page that details the application process. You can begin the application process immediately by downloading their checklist of all the documents that need to be prepared to make your application.

This webpage will give you everything you need to apply.

PLEASE NOTE:

To obtain your Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License, you will need to submit an additional $100 made payable to the Virginia Police.

This class/training is only valid for one year before you apply for your permit.  If you do not apply within one year, your training will not be valid and you will have to retake training per state law.

Gun Community Resources

How Do I Apply For My New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit/License?

Residents can apply for their New Jersey carry permit/license with the Chief of Police in their municipality. Contact your local police department for specific application instructions.

New Jersey Second Amendment Society

The New Jersey Second Amendment Society is a human rights advocacy group that lobbies against unreasonable gun control laws.

http://www.nj2as.com/

Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs

The Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs works to defend the right to keep and bear arms in the state of New Jersey.

http://www.anjrpc.org/

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