Posted: 7/11/2008 4:17:54 PM EDT
| My buddy that recently got stationed here went to apply for his FPID last week. He went to the local barracks and filled out his application. Then the clerk behind the desk asked for a list of all the firearms he owned, including make, model, serial number and caliber. I thought the FPID was for firearms being purchased in NJ, not those already owned or procured while a resident of another state. What gives?? |
| that's total BS. they can't ask that question. i hope your buddy said he didn't own any firearms. if you move to NJ you are under no obligation to register any of your firearms. just hope he didn't bring any pre ban configured firearms or mags over 15 rounds with him. |
| Basically, he did. I'm curious if there is a statute or case law that precludes the state from asking for that info. He's not a resident, he's from TN, just active military stationed here. I'm in the same boat. I realize there are loopholes that mean we don't HAVE to have a FPID, but it sure makes things easier i.e. ammo and all now. I just want to have all my ducks in a row before I go apply for mine, since I will be applying at the same barracks. Either that, or wait a few more years to move out of the PRNJ. |
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It appears they tried to get your buddy to fill out this form. Did they go into a good cop - bad cop routine too?  http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/info/pdf/firearms/sp-650.pdf VOLUNTARY FORM OF FIREARMS REGISTRATION This form may only be utilized to voluntarily register firearms you own that may be lawfully possessed in New Jersey that were previously acquired under any one of the following circumstances: 1. Inherited pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3j; 2. Lawfully acquired in another state pursuant to state and federal laws; or 3. Lawfully acquired in New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3a and N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3b. |