Step 1. Obtain your Firearms Identification Card and Pistol Purchase Permit
Note: If you already have the FID card – Firearms Identification Card – and already own a handgun approved for carry by security companies, skip to the step regarding the NJ Permit to Carry a Handgun.
NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS: Go to your local police department’s website or visit the NJSP FARS website at https://www.njportal.com/njsp/fars.
Enter your local/hometown police department’s ORI number. The ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) Number is a unique number assigned to each Police Department and State Agency in New Jersey, and they all start with “NJ”. It is very important to get the correct ORI Number from your local police department prior to starting the application. If an application is submitted to an incorrect ORI, it will need to be withdrawn and resubmitted for correct ORI. There are NO REFUNDS for withdrawn applications. Not all local police departments are accepting Firearms Applications online. You will not be able to apply for an ORI that is not accepting online applications. Please check with your Local police department for the correctness of the ORI Number.
OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS: If you are not a New Jersey resident, you may select an ORI of any State Police Station for submitting your application but you may want to select the one closest to you as you may be required to visit the station. However, it must NOT be a Toll Road Station.
REFERENCES: You will need 2 reputable references (you need two good character references & their email addresses).
Step 2. Apply for your Permit to Carry a Handgun
It is required that you own a handgun. If you have an FID card but do not own a handgun, visit https://www.njportal.com/njsp/fars All applicants must be fingerprinted for initial and renewal applications. Applicants can visit www.IDENTOGO.com to schedule an appointment. When scheduling, the applicant must provide the investigating agencies ORI. Fingerprints must be received within ninety (90) days of application.
Applicants for concealed carry permits must first complete all pertinent forms/courses on the New Jersey State Police website listed below:
1 – S.P. 182- PTC (Permit to Carry) safe handling and proficiency certification. This is the form to be completed by a certified firearms instructor and range. The class must include the following information.
a. Firearms safety and awareness.
b. PTC Use of Force and CCARE (Civilian Carry Assessment & Range Evaluation) qualification.
c. Review of Prohibited carry areas and carry law.
d. Interaction with Law Enforcement officers when carrying a concealed handgun.
These forms/courses can be obtained utilizing the link below:
https://nj.gov/njsp/firearms/forms.shtml
Upon completion of all pertinent forms/courses, applicants can apply for a concealed carry permit and upload all the pertinent forms to the NJ portal website utilizing the link below:
https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/ConcealedCarry/
$ 50 fee is paid online to the state of New Jersey via credit card.
$150 fee paid to your local police department. Contact your local police department to inquire about acceptable payment methods, additional forms and materials they need, and hours that payments and forms are accepted.
