Overview for New Jersey

New Jersey is one of the strictest states when it comes to gun control.

When traveling with a firearm it’s advisable to avoid New Jersey altogether if possible. The gun transport laws are very strict and even when the gun is stored in compliance with federal laws (unloaded, stored in a locked container, etc.) there can be issues.

New Jersey requires that citizens have a FID (Firearm Purchasers Identification card) before they can own any firearms. For more information on New Jersey’s firearms laws click here.

Permit to PurchaseDetails

Open CarryDetails

Concealed CarryDetails

State Preemption of Local RestrictionsDetails

Firearm RegistrationDetails

Owner LicenseDetails

Law	Long-guns	Handguns
Permit to Purchase	Yes	Yes
Open Carry	No	Yes
Concealed Carry	No	Yes
State Preemption of Local Restrictions	No	No
Firearm Registration	No	Yes
Owner License	No	No

The Concealed Carry Permit

(often encompasses the open carry permit)

Price: $20
Valid for 2 years
Regarding Non-residents of New Jersey: $20
Non-resident permits are valid for 2 years
An owner's license is Not Needed
Permit to Purchase: Required for handguns only one handgun can be purchased per permit (long guns require an FID which cost $5 plus $57.50 for finger printing)
Permits to Purchase Year/Cost: 90 days/$2 (plus $57.50 for buyers that have not been finger printed)

Offical Concealed Carry page for New Jersey.

New Jersey honors the permits of

New Jersey does not honor the permits of any other states.

New Jersey's permits are honored by

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont