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Firearms

**Changes Effective Immediately in Firearms Application Process**

Under 2C:58-3 (c) (11) and (d), the wording of the statute has been amended:

In order to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card, the applicant shall demonstrate that, within four years prior to the date of the application, the applicant satisfactorily completed a course of instruction approved by the superintendent in the lawful and safe handling and storage of firearms. The applicant shall be required to demonstrate completion of a course of instruction only once prior to obtaining either a firearms purchaser identification card or the applicant's first permit to purchase a handgun.

The applicant shall not be required to demonstrate completion of a course of instruction in order to obtain any subsequent permit to purchase a handgun, to replace an existing firearms purchaser identification card, or to renew a firearms purchaser identification card.

A person who obtained a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card prior to the effective date of P.L.2022, c.58 shall not be required to complete a course of instruction pursuant to this subsection.

If there are any questions in regards to the new procedures, please contact

Police Records at (609) 845-1100 Ext. 102 or 120 during normal business hours.

All firearms applications can now be completed online at https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars


Conceal Carry FAQ's and Retired Police Officer FAQ's have been posted on the NJSP webpage. Firearms Information | New Jersey State Police

  • Applicants should have a printer attached to print any necessary paperwork.
  • The system will ask for the “ORI Number”. Mount Holly Township Police Department’s ORI Number is NJ0032400.
  • Please ensure that the agency ORI is correct on the form. If an incorrect ORI number is entered on the form, you will NOT receive a FID Card or a Permit To Purchase. You will then have to reapply using the correct ORI number and pay for the process again. A REFUND CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
  • Applicants should have handy, any necessary identification for completion of the application, along with contact information for two (2) references, including their email (must have an email address) and phone numbers.
  • If you have never been fingerprinted before, for Mount Holly Township, for firearms purposes, you will need to go for fingerprinting with the Universal Fingerprint Form that will be generated after successful submission of this form.
  • However, if you have been fingerprinted before, for Mount Holly Township, for firearms purposes, upon completion of this form and payment, you would have completed both S.T.S 033 and 212A requirements.
  • You must come to the Police Department to pay for your initial FID Card and/or handgun Permits to Purchase after being contacted by Police Records of application approval. Payment is not refundable if you are denied for any reason. (As per NJAC 13:54-1.4)
    • Exact payment is required (cash or money order to Mount Holly Township)
      • Firearms Identification Card: $50.00
      • Handgun permits to purchase: $25.00 each
  • Automated emails will be sent to you throughout this process.
  • Everything is electronic now. No paper FID cards or permits will be issued.
  • Please advise your references that the FARS system will email them the reference questions to be answered. Your references can complete the questions using a Smartphone, mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. Please advise them to complete the questions immediately to progress your background investigation.
    • Application can now be done online at: https://www.njportal.com/njsp/concealedcarry
    • Applicant should have a printer available to print any necessary paperwork
    • You will be asked for the ORI Number of the Mt Holly Police Department, NJ0032400. Please make sure you enter the correct ORI number, no refunds will be issued if you enter the wrong the number.
    • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ONLINE BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION. REMEMBER NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUEDThe online application is applicant driven. Please ensure that you have entered the best contact information (phone numbers & email addresses) for yourself and references.

Applying for a Permit to Carry a Handgun

You will need the following information when doing your application:

  • SBI #
  • Recent Photo to upload
  • One (1) training record completed within the past 2 years, instructor name & qualification date
  • Personal Information
  • Background Information
  • 4 Non-Family Related references (address, phone & email)
  • Information on ALL handguns to be carried
  • Application fee $200
    • $50 paid to the state at time of online application
    • $150 MONEY ORDER paid to Mt Holly PD before application is approved

**The required written firearms qualification, in accordance with NJAC 13:54-2.4(b), can be obtained at most firearms ranges throughout the state. A list is also available on the State Police Website, www.njsp.org

**A New Jersey Permit to Carry is valid for two (2) years from time of approval.

**You must have an Initial Firearms ID Card in order to apply for a permit to carry. If you do not have an FID Card you must start that process first.

Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation
M E M O R A N D U M
Use of Force Interim Training For Private Citizen Concealed Carry
New Jersey Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency in the Use of Handguns Certification