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Firearms
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Can I apply for a NJ Firearms ID Card or permit to purchase a handgun if I am not a US citizen?
ANSWER:
If you are not a citizen of the United States, you may still apply for an ID card or permit to purchase a handgun.
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Can I apply for a NJ Firearms ID Card or Permit to purchase a handgun if I live out of state?
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If you live outside of New Jersey and want a Firearms ID card, you may apply at your closest NJ State Police barracks. You may NOT apply for a permit to purchase a handgun in New Jersey.
If you have dual-residence, refer to where you pay income tax and/or vote for home state.
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Can I borrow a gun?
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In NJ, you may borrow a gun for hunting from the owner of that weapon for a period of no more than 8 consecutive hours in a 24 hour period; however, you must not be restricted by any of the requirements that would prohibit you from purchasing a weapon yourself, and the weapons owner must remain in close proximity to you and the weapon at all times.
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Can I get a permit to carry a weapon?
ANSWER:
Anyone wishing to apply for a Permit to Carry needs to call or email the firearms investigator for details regarding the same.
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Can I purchase a weapon outside of NJ?
ANSWER:
You may not purchase any weapons from any person or shop outside of New Jersey. If you desire a weapon for sale out of state, that weapon would have to be transferred or sold to a federally licensed dealer in NJ for you to then purchase from them.
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What are the laws regarding assault weapons?
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Assault weapons, as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1w, are prohibited in New Jersey at all times. You must apply to your County Prosecutor’s Office for a permit to obtain assault weapons. For more information on what an assault weapon is, you may call or email the firearms investigator, check the N.J.S.P. website, or review the aforementioned statute available online.
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What are the laws regarding high capacity magazines?
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High-capacity magazines are illegal unless there is a permanent block welded or similar to comply with the law. High-capacity is a magazine that holds 16 or more rounds.
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What are the requirements to apply for all applicants?
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Can never have been convicted of any degree crime in NJ or the equivalent of such crimes in any other state that has not been expunged or sealed
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Must not be a habitual drunkard,
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Cannot be an alcoholic
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Must not be drug dependent,
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Must not currently - or have ever been - confined for a mental disorder.
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Must not falsify any information on application
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Must not be prohibited from possessing weapons or ID card from a court order
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Must not have any physical defect that would make it unsafe to handle a firearm
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What are the requirements to purchase a handgun?
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Persons wanting to purchase a handgun (including bb gun) or handgun frame must apply for a Permit to Purchase a Handgun and must be 21 years old.
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What are the requirements to purchase a rifle?
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Persons wanting to purchase rifles (including black powder, BB and pellet) and shotguns need to apply for a Firearms Identification card must be 18 years old.
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What do I need to do if I purchase or am given/willed a long-arm from a private citizen?
ANSWER:
If you purchase a long-arm from a private citizen, you will need to complete a Certificate of Eligibility, which can be found on the State Police website or at your local PD.
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Where can I purchase a weapon?
ANSWER:
You may purchase weapons at any federally or state licensed gun shop within New Jersey or any private citizen.
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Police Records Bureau
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Records
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Are accident reports considered public information?
ANSWER:
Yes. Because you are required by law to make a report of a motor vehicle accident, a New Jersey Crash report is considered public information. Some fatal accident reports can be considered criminal investigatory reports.
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Is a victim of identity theft entitled to a copy of the investigation report?
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Yes. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.6, law enforcement agencies are required to provide a copy of the report to identity theft victims.
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Is arrest or crime information considered public information?
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Yes. Where a crime has been reported but no arrest yet made, information as to the type of crime, time, location and type of weapon, if any.
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If an arrest has been made for any crime information as to the name, address and age of any victims, unless there has not been sufficient opportunity for notification of next of kin of any victims of injury and/or death to any such victim or where the release of the names of any victim would be contrary to existing law or court rule. In deciding on the release of information as to the identity of a victim, the safety of the victim and the victim's family, and the integrity of any ongoing investigation, shall be considered;
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Information as to the defendant's name, age, residence, occupation, marital status and similar background information and the identity of the complaining party, unless the release of such information is contrary to existing law or court rule;
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Information as to the identity of the investigating and arresting personnel and agency and the length of the investigation;
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Information of the circumstances immediately surrounding the arrest, including but not limited to the time and place of the arrest, resistance, if any, pursuit, possession and nature and use of weapons and ammunition by the suspect and by the police; and
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Information as to circumstances surrounding bail, whether it was posted and amount thereof.
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When it shall appear that the information requested or to be examined will jeopardize the safety of any person or jeopardize any investigation in progress or may be otherwise inappropriate to release, such information may be withheld. This section is intended to be narrowly construed to prevent disclosure of information which would be truly harmful to a bona fide law enforcement purpose or public safety if released.
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Can I do a check on my friend, neighbor or relative?
ANSWER:
No. State law governs the dissemination of criminal history record information compiled and maintained by the Division of State Police.
New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, et seq. exempts criminal history record information from the category of records automatically available to the public. Only a federal or state statute, rule, regulation, administration code or executive order could mandate release of criminal history record information to you. Criminal history record information may only be accessed by an authorized individual or agency for an authorized purpose
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Can I do a record check on a perspective employee (babysitter, gardener)?
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Yes. N.J.A.C. 13:59-1.2(a)2 authorizes the dissemination of criminal history record information to a person or non-governmental entity of this State for the purpose of employment.
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My previous employer did a record check; is it necessary to have another done for a new job?
ANSWER:
Yes. Since the results of a record check are dated and may have changed since your last background check, your new employer may require a new check be conducted. This of course is at the discretion of your new employer.
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Can an attorney or private detective do a background check?
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Yes. N.J.A.C. 13:59-1.2(a)3 authorizes attorneys licensed by the state of New Jersey to obtain criminal history record information for any contested matters docketed in any State or Federal courts or administrative agencies of this State.
Requests must be by the submission of a subpoena.
Yes. N.J.A.C. 13:59-1.2(a)4 authorizes private detectives licensed by the Division of State Police pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:19-8, et seq. for purposes of obtaining information in furtherance of the performance of their statutorily authorized functions, as specifically enumerated by N.J.S.A. 45:19-9(a)1 to 9.
Requests may be submitted utilizing the SBI 212B Form.
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