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Handgun Permit wait time??????
2/23/2012 7:45:47 PM
WTF! iIts been a month , I normally get them in 7 to 10 days in Vernon , I hear its the state police thats holding things up . Anyone know what the fk is going on?
2/23/2012 8:59:49 PM
A month? That's nothing. I usually wait at least 4 - 8 weeks(Lawrence Twp) and when I lived in Princeton, 9 months on one occasion. A client of mine who lives in Hopewell Township was forced to wait 13 months and they lost her paperwork and made her re-submit it. She had to get her nephew, a Trenton police detective, to strong arm them into giving it to her. So, while I sympathize with you, it could be much, much, much worse.
2/23/2012 9:19:32 PM
Takes me a week and a half
2/23/2012 10:19:51 PM
Originally Posted By midnitecreeper:
WTF! iIts been a month , I normally get them in 7 to 10 days in Vernon , I hear its the state police thats holding things up . Anyone know what the fk is going on?
WTF! iIts been a month , I normally get them in 7 to 10 days in Vernon , I hear its the state police thats holding things up . Anyone know what the fk is going on?
A little less than two months for East Brunswick PD>
2/23/2012 10:37:07 PM
I think the law states 30 days, so I normally call every day after 30 days and I normally receive my permit in 45 days 
. I enjoy being a pest!!
Joe
. I enjoy being a pest!!
Joe
2/24/2012 11:33:48 AM
I feel for you guys...less than week for me unless something changed since I last applied
2/24/2012 2:46:29 PM
Like I said its normally 7 to 10 days, when did you guys apply last.
2/24/2012 2:55:08 PM
They always blame it on the state police. I once called on a Mon. or Tues. and was told it's on the Lt.'s/Sg's desk for a signature. It should be ready by the end of the week or early next week.
2/24/2012 4:18:00 PM
Ive heard a week to a year depending on the municipality
2/24/2012 4:33:38 PM
I got two pieces of personal property that I bought and paid for sitting in my FFL's safe and even if I got the permits next week , Id still have to wait a month to pick up the second handgun!
Lord I hate this fucking state, its just a matter of time before Im out!
Lord I hate this fucking state, its just a matter of time before Im out!
2/24/2012 6:23:34 PM
Waiting for handgun purchase permits? IT IS YOUR FAULT. 
There is absolutely no need to wait ever again, unless it is for your first. Just play the game. Apply for 6 every six months or sooner, depending if you use the exemption or not. Overlap your applications prior to the permits expiration and just turn in the old ones if unused.
There is absolutely no need to wait ever again, unless it is for your first. Just play the game. Apply for 6 every six months or sooner, depending if you use the exemption or not. Overlap your applications prior to the permits expiration and just turn in the old ones if unused.
2/24/2012 8:06:04 PM
Originally Posted By 3690:
Waiting for handgun purchase permits? IT IS YOUR FAULT.
There is absolutely no need to wait ever again, unless it is for your first. Just play the game. Apply for 6 every six months or sooner, depending if you use the exemption or not. Overlap your applications prior to the permits expiration and just turn in the old ones if unused.
Waiting for handgun purchase permits? IT IS YOUR FAULT.
There is absolutely no need to wait ever again, unless it is for your first. Just play the game. Apply for 6 every six months or sooner, depending if you use the exemption or not. Overlap your applications prior to the permits expiration and just turn in the old ones if unused.
Wrong, it is the fault of the issuing police department. Why should anyone have to give more money to this fucking state in the form of $18.00 money orders and $2.00 permits when all of them might not be used? How about the police departments just issue them in a timely manner. It's amazing that they can run a check on your driver's license and/or license plates to see if you are a criminal, but it takes weeks/months to hear from the state police about your record. How come some people here get them inside of a week when others wait months? Do the state police have "favorite" departments that they rush the information to, while others wait?
2/24/2012 8:18:32 PM
Originally Posted By 3690:
Waiting for handgun purchase permits? IT IS YOUR FAULT.
There is absolutely no need to wait ever again, unless it is for your first. Just play the game. Apply for 6 every six months or sooner, depending if you use the exemption or not. Overlap your applications prior to the permits expiration and just turn in the old ones if unused.
Waiting for handgun purchase permits? IT IS YOUR FAULT.
There is absolutely no need to wait ever again, unless it is for your first. Just play the game. Apply for 6 every six months or sooner, depending if you use the exemption or not. Overlap your applications prior to the permits expiration and just turn in the old ones if unused.
Did anyone read the part where I said "it usually takes 7 to 10 days" , just trying to find out right now at this time is anyone else waiting for a permit for a longer than usual amount of time. I dont care how anyone did it two months ,three months ,six months ago ,last year , Is anyone at this moment in time under an unusually long waiting period!
2/24/2012 8:19:40 PM
Originally Posted By Cambo:
Wrong, it is the fault of the issuing police department. Why should anyone have to give more money to this fucking state in the form of $18.00 money orders and $2.00 permits when all of them might not be used? How about the police departments just issue them in a timely manner. It's amazing that they can run a check on your driver's license and/or license plates to see if you are a criminal, but it takes weeks/months to hear from the state police about your record. How come some people here get them inside of a week when others wait months? Do the state police have "favorite" departments that they rush the information to, while others wait?
Originally Posted By 3690:
Waiting for handgun purchase permits? IT IS YOUR FAULT.
There is absolutely no need to wait ever again, unless it is for your first. Just play the game. Apply for 6 every six months or sooner, depending if you use the exemption or not. Overlap your applications prior to the permits expiration and just turn in the old ones if unused.
Waiting for handgun purchase permits? IT IS YOUR FAULT.
There is absolutely no need to wait ever again, unless it is for your first. Just play the game. Apply for 6 every six months or sooner, depending if you use the exemption or not. Overlap your applications prior to the permits expiration and just turn in the old ones if unused.
Wrong, it is the fault of the issuing police department. Why should anyone have to give more money to this fucking state in the form of $18.00 money orders and $2.00 permits when all of them might not be used? How about the police departments just issue them in a timely manner. It's amazing that they can run a check on your driver's license and/or license plates to see if you are a criminal, but it takes weeks/months to hear from the state police about your record. How come some people here get them inside of a week when others wait months? Do the state police have "favorite" departments that they rush the information to, while others wait?
Exactly , why should I spend unnecessary cash just to exercise a basic right of property ownership!
2/24/2012 11:03:14 PM
i've gotten a bunch and the first few times i had them inside of 3 weeks the last 2 times it was 8 weeks. same municipality. i have no idea why.
2/25/2012 8:04:16 AM
i'm in Vernon also, and last time it took around 9 days (business days) to get my permit. that was this past July. i'd give them a call or stop by and see if they have any info––––they're pretty helpful.
2/25/2012 8:50:08 AM
Will call monday!
3/21/2012 9:00:57 PM
Well its 7 weeks now and Im told the State Police ar so back logged it may take 3 months! 
3/21/2012 9:44:15 PM
put mine in on 2/08 and just got the letter today to come pick the permits up. so for me it was a month and a half.
3/21/2012 10:32:40 PM
Well I just turned in my paperwork yesterday the 20th along with 18 freaking $. Lets see how long it takes. I will post when I get it
3/22/2012 12:43:50 PM
In Pemberton it takes 4 weeks.The longest was 7weeks. I just got 4 permits 2-15 it was the fast3 weeks!The op did your police chief change?The state is quick it is your police dept. that sets the pace!If they drag thier feet you will be waiting.
3/22/2012 3:16:20 PM
Just got mine back. 5 weeks. Washington Township, Morris County. At 4 weeks I inquired about the permits. They said the SP sends them out in batches as opposed to when they are done.
3/25/2012 10:28:39 AM
Bedminster Township was right around 8 weeks. I recently spoke with my local FFL dealer who went to a seminar with the state police regarding their turnaround time on background checks. This is apparently slowing the process down for everyone. They are aware of the problem and working ways to expedite the process. I'll believe it when I see it, but its good to know they are aware of the issue and working to fix it.
