So I submitted a Change of Address on Firearm Purchaser Identification Card with my new local PD about a month ago, I contacted the Sgt. who was handling my request, and he said everything got approved and I should be getting an email soon.
That was about a week ago, still no email, any idea how long this could go on for? Since he told me that I got approved I ordered a new pistol, so hoping to get the new ID before that comes.
If the new ID doesn’t come in time could I use the one with the old address or would that get me into trouble?
I have a firearm ID with the old address that expires in 2034, it’s in NJ as well, but a different city/town. I don’t know if they nullify your old ID when you submit an address change, or if your SBI number changes.
When you purchase a pistol in NJ you will need matching address on FPID and NJ DL as well as a valid permit from the same town. If you do not have all 3 in place from the same town that will not fly.
FPID and Permit are the same thing no? I do have my old DL as well with the old address, but I’ll probably just play it safe, don’t wanna fuck around with gun laws especially in NJ, gonna wait 1-2 weeks and call the Sgt. again, hopefully he doesn’t get annoyed.
It sounds to me that you have never purchased a pistol in NJ?
Unless things have recently changed, once you obtain your FPID you would then apply for pistol purchase permits which can be executed once per month/31 days and are valid for 180 days (but are auto extended another 180 if unused - don’t ask) As mentioned previously your DL, FPID and Permit to Purchase a handgun must all match from same town/address.
Yeah he said I’d get an email, so gonna see if it comes through in the next week or 2, it’s just taking much longer to change address than it took to get my FPID the first time.