New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) No person, other than a licensed or registered retail or wholesale dealer, shall receive, purchase, or otherwise acquire a rifle, shotgun, or antique cannon, other than an antique rifle or shotgun, unless that person possesses and exhibits a valid firearms purchaser identific…

(a) Every person applying for a State of New Jersey firearms purchaser identification card or for a permit to purchase a handgun form of register shall furnish such information and particulars as are set forth in the application form designated S.T.S. 033. Forms can be obtained f…

(a) A permit to purchase a handgun and form of register, or a State of New Jersey firearms purchaser identification card, shall not be issued: 1. To any person who has been convicted of any crime, or a disorderly persons offense involving an act of domestic violence as defined in…

A permit or identification card may be issued to a person who had previously suffered from a physical defect or disease, or mental disorder, or was an alcoholic if the applicant provides a certificate of a medical doctor or psychiatrist licensed in New Jersey, or other satisfacto…

(a) A State of New Jersey firearms purchaser identification card shall be valid until such time as the holder becomes subject to any of the disabilities set forth by law and this subchapter pertaining to an applicant's eligibility. Upon becoming subject to any of the disabilities…

(a) Any person receiving, purchasing, or otherwise acquiring a firearm by exhibiting a firearms purchaser identification card shall sign a written certification on a State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility designated as form S.P. 634, which shall indicate that he or she pr…

(a) Only one handgun may be purchased or delivered on each permit to purchase. (b) There shall be no restriction on the number of rifles, shotguns and antique cannons that may be purchased or acquired, provided the receiver possesses a valid firearms purchaser identification card…

This subchapter prescribes requirements and procedures for the issuance, renewal and revocation of permits to carry handguns. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-2.1

(a) Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be void at such time as the holder no longer meets the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:54-1.5 and 1.6, and the holder of such a void permit shall immediately surrender it to the Superintendent who shall give notice to the licensing…

No person, except as provided in N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6, shall carry, hold or possess a handgun without first having obtained a permit to carry the same in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-2.2

(a) No application for a permit to carry a handgun shall be approved by a chief police officer of a municipality, the Superintendent or the Superior Court, unless the applicant: 1. Is a person of good character who is not subject to any of the disabilities which would prevent him…

(a) Every person applying for a permit to carry a handgun shall furnish such information and particulars as set forth in the application form designated SP 642. The application shall be signed by the applicant under oath and shall be endorsed by three reputable persons who have k…

The chief of police or the Superintendent, as the case may be, shall cause the applicant to be thoroughly investigated. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, ascertaining that the applicant satisfies all of the requirements contained in this chapter for obtainin…

Any application to carry a handgun by an employee of an armored car company shall be accompanied by a letter from the chief executive officer of the armored car company verifying employment of the applicant, endorsing approval of the application and agreeing to notify the Superin…

(a) Upon being satisfied of the sufficiency of the application and the fulfillment of the provisions of P.L. 1979, c. 58, the judge shall issue a permit. The issuing Superior Court judge shall return the original permit to carry a handgun along with the application endorsed by th…

(a) Any person making application for a permit to carry a handgun who is denied approval by the chief police officer or the Superintendent may request a hearing in the Superior Court of the county in which he or she resides, or a county in which he or she intends to carry a handg…

(a) All permits to carry a handgun shall expire two years from the date of issuance or, in the case of an employee of an armored car company, upon termination of his or her employment by the company occurring prior thereto, whichever is earlier in time. (b) Permits must be renewe…

This subchapter prescribes requirements for issuance of licenses to retail dealers for the retail sale of firearms, retail sale of ammunition, gunsmithing and the requirements for issuance of licenses to employees of such dealers. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-3.1

(a) An applicant for renewal of a retail firearms dealers license need not be fingerprinted again, provided such applicant completes the New Jersey State Police, State Bureau of Identification (SBI) "Request For Criminal History Record Information For A Non Criminal Justice Purpo…

Each retail dealer shall install a system for the prevention and detection of the theft of firearms or ammunition from the business premises in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:54-6. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-3.11

In addition to complying with the other requirements of this chapter, the retail dealer shall, prior to the sale or transfer of a rifle, shotgun, or receiver, initiate a NICS check with the Division of State Police as defined in 27 CFR 478.11, which is incorporated by reference h…

(a) Every purchaser, other than a licensed or registered retail or wholesale dealer or manufacturer, or law enforcement agency as provided in this chapter, shall present a valid permit to purchase a handgun to the dealer, who shall confirm the identity of the purchaser. A permit …

(a) Every retail dealer of firearms or gunsmith shall maintain a permanent record of each firearm acquisition and disposition, including firearm frames and receivers. The record shall be maintained in a bound form and shall be kept at the location where the business is being cond…

Retail dealers licensed by this chapter may sell firearms to the Armed Forces of the United States, the National Guard and to law enforcement agencies. Retail dealers must maintain records of sale or disposition of firearms to any of the aforementioned entities or agencies. The r…

Records are to be retained by the dealer and shall, for administrative and law enforcement purposes, be made available for inspection during reasonable hours to any member of the Division of State Police. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-3.16

Upon discontinuance, termination, expiration or revocation of a retail dealer license, the retail dealer license and any employee licenses shall be forwarded to the Superintendent within five business days. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-3.17

(a) Any person making application for a retail dealer license, who is denied approval by a Superior Court judge of the county wherein the application was made, may file an appeal in accordance with law. (b) Any person who has been denied an employee's license, may appeal to the S…

The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is available electronically via a web-based system "New Jersey State Police NICS Online," weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. NICS will be closed on all State holidays. The Div…

No retail dealer of firearms nor any employee of a retail dealer shall sell or expose for sale or possess with intent to sell, any firearm, parts of firearms, ammunition, or engage in gunsmithing, unless such person has first obtained a retail dealers license issued pursuant to t…

Consignment firearms are firearms that are transferred by the legal owner (consignor) of the firearm to a licensed retail firearms dealer (consignee) for the purpose of resale. Licensed retail firearms dealers that receive firearms on consignment shall provide a receipt/invoice t…

All retail and gunsmithing firearms shall be affixed with a tag or label containing information that coincides with the records of the acquisition and disposition ledgers, both manual and/or electronic. Labels shall be clearly visible and facilitate reconciliation with ledgers fo…

(a) Every person, partnership or corporation applying for a retail dealer license shall furnish such information and particulars as required by the application form designated SP-649, and in the case of partnerships, corporations or other business organizations, the application f…

(a) No license shall be granted under this subchapter to any retail dealer under the age of 21 or to any employee of a retail dealer under the age of 18 or to any person who could not qualify to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card, or…

A physical handicap shall not disqualify an applicant for a license unless such handicap would make it unsafe for the applicant to handle firearms or would interfere with the activities of the applicant or employee to the extent that it would endanger the public health, safety or…

(a) A public corporation whose stock is listed on a major stock exchange at the time of filing of an application for a retail dealer license shall not be required to furnish the personal data as set forth in the application form for officers or directors of such corporation or fo…

(a) The Superintendent shall cause the applicant for a retail dealer license to be investigated for purposes of providing the judge of the Superior Court with such information as the Superintendent deems appropriate with respect to the applicant's qualifications and disabilities.…

A retail dealer license shall be effective for three years from the date of issuance. If a retail dealer license is renewed, it shall be effective for three years from the date of the expiration of the initial or most recent license. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-3.8

(a) ll licenses issued pursuant to this subchapter shall be subject to the following conditions, the breach of any of which may result in license revocation after notice and hearing by the issuing court, upon the application of the Superintendent or any law enforcement officer. 1…

This subchapter prescribes standards and qualifications for registration of wholesale dealers and manufacturers of firearms and the rules for holders of registration certificates to conduct business. This subchapter also provides for the licensing of wholesale dealers' agents and…

(a) Any certificate of registration may be revoked for breach of any of the conditions under which it was granted, or any conditions provided for in this chapter by the Superintendent, after written notice to all affected parties and a hearing, if requested. (b) Any employee lice…

Any person who has been refused registration as a manufacturer or wholesale dealer or any person whose name has been removed from registration by the Superintendent or any person who has been denied an employee's license, may appeal to the Superintendent within 30 days from the d…

(a) Each manufacturer and/or wholesale dealer of firearms shall record the type, model, caliber or gauge, and serial number of each complete firearm, frame or receiver he manufactures or otherwise acquires, and the date of manufacture or acquisition of such firearm, frame or rece…

(a) Records are to be retained by wholesale dealers and/or manufacturers and shall, for administrative and law enforcement purposes, be made available for inspection during reasonable hours to any member of the Division of State Police. (b) All firearms acquired by the licensee s…

Upon discontinuance or termination of a wholesale dealers and/or manufacturers certificate of registration, the certificate of registration and any employee licenses shall be forwarded to the Superintendent within five days. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-4.14

Each registered manufacturer of firearms shall legibly identify each firearm manufactured by engraving, casting, stamping, or otherwise conspicuously placing or causing to be engraved, cast, stamped or placed on the frame, receiver or barrel thereof in a manner not susceptible to…

No person shall manufacture or sell at wholesale any firearm or part of a firearm unless he or she has been registered by the Superintendent under the provisions of this chapter. This section shall not apply to a person who exclusively processes, or deals exclusively in, grips, s…

(a) Every person applying for a certificate of registration shall furnish such information and particulars required by the applications forms designated S.P. 280 and S.P. 280A. The forms may be obtained from the Firearms Investigation Unit, Division of State Police, Box 7068, Wes…

(a) Registration shall not be granted under this subchapter to any manufacturer or wholesale dealer of firearms under the age of 21 years or to any person who could not qualify to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card, or to any corpora…

A physical handicap shall not disqualify an applicant to be registered as a wholesale dealer or manufacturer of firearms or an applicant to be licensed as an employee unless such handicap would make it unsafe for the applicant to handle firearms or would interfere with the activi…

(a) A public corporation whose stock is listed on a major stock exchange at the time of the filing of an application for registration as a wholesale dealer and/or manufacturer of firearms, shall not be required to furnish the personal data as set forth in the application form S.P…