Firearms Bureau

In order to obtain a Firearms Identification Card and / or a Permit to Purchase a Handgun, you must meet eligibility requirements and comply with the Statutes which govern firearms purchases in the State of New Jersey. Additional firearms information is available at the NJ State Police website (N.J.S.A. Title 13 Chapter 54).

All firearms applications for residents of the Borough of West Long Branch are handled through the Firearms Bureau section of the Police Department.

Below are instructions on how to obtain Firearms ID cards and permits.

Applying for a Permit to Carry a Handgun

(UPDATED 7/13/2022)

The following instructions are the same for the initial and renewal application

YOU MUST APPLY IN PERSON

*PLEASE CALL PRIOR TO APPLYING – DO NOT JUST SHOW UP

*PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING AT TIME OF APPLICATION:

1. Driver’s License and Birth Certificate OR Driver’s License and Passport OR Driver’s License and Naturalization Paperwork/Green Card

2. Three (3) State of New Jersey Applications For Permit To Carry A Handgun, form SP642. Must be double sided and notarized.

3. Four (4) color passport size photographs.

4. Consent for Mental Health Search, form SP066.

5. Written proof of ownership and qualification with the handgun(s) you intend on carrying.

a. Proof of ownership can be a purchase receipt or purchase permit or a notarized letter of ownership listing make, model, and serial number of handgun(s).

b. Written qualification must be within six (6) months of application and include Instructors Name and Certification, make, model, caliber and serial number of handgun(s) you intend to carry.

6. Money Order in the amount of $50.00 payable to; “Treasurer, State of New Jersey”

** ALL APPLICANTS (INITIAL AND RENEWAL) FOR PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN MUST BE FINGERPRINTED. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINGER PRINTING WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

** THE REQUIRED WRITTEN FIREARMS QUALIFICATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.A.C. 13:54-2.4(B), CAN BE OBTAINED AT MOST FIREARM RANGES THROUGH OUT THE STATE. A LIST IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT, WWW.NJSP.ORG > PUBLIC INFORMATION > FIREARMS INFORMATION > NEW JERSEY SHOOTING RANGES FOR RPO QUALIFICATION.

** A NEW JERSEY PERMIT TO CARRY IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM TIME OF APPROVAL.

** IF ANY OF THE PRECEDING IS NOT COMPLETE OR INCORRECT THE APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED AND YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-APPLY

Please be advised that the IdentoGo Service Code for firearms applicants is 2F164B

You will need a case number when filling out the form on the IdentoGo website for fingerprinting. You will receive the case number when you apply in person.

For an appointment, please call 732-229-5000 ext. 212 to speak with Lt. Ellis.

Lt Brian H. Ellis

West Long Branch Police Department

Firearms Bureau

965 Broadway

West Long Branch, NJ 07764

(W) 732-229-5000 ext. 212

(F) 732-403-3491

www.njportal.com/njsp/fars

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