planenut 59 Posted April 7, 2015 Hello all. I'm in the process of filling out the application for my FID card and I see the Pistol Permit application is part of the same form. I noticed that they ask for how many permits you would like to request. I wanted to know under what circumstances can you request more than one pistol permit at a time? I know the rule is one pistol per thirty day period so I was wondering what the exceptions are to that rule. Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamkurrupt 0 Posted April 7, 2015 One per 30 day. 90 day max on each. So 3 is always my go to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illy 1 Posted April 7, 2015 There is no limit on the number of permits for which you can apply. However, permits to purchase a pistol are only valid for 90 days from the issue date. So, typically you would only be able to use 3 within that 90-day window. You may be able to have them extended for an additional 90 days, for a total of 180 days from the issue date. Extension of permits is entirely at the discretion of your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. He/she does not have issue an extension. Some do, some won't, some want you to provide an explanation for needing the extension. If you plan on taking possession of multiple handguns at one time, you can apply for a exception to the one-gun-a-month rule. Such exceptions go through the State Police and are usually granted without any issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illy 1 Posted April 7, 2015 One per 30 day. 90 day max on each. So 3 is always my go to. Same. I just put in for 3, whether I intend to use all 3 or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMScott 3 Posted April 7, 2015 I always apply for 3 permits.... I get one hand gun per month..... My wife says... "Can't you buy just one?"..... I alway tell her it's the law in New Jersey...... I have to get 3....... I think she knows I'm full of it and lets me get 3 anyway...... I have a very cool wife.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted April 7, 2015 There is no limit on the number of permits for which you can apply. However, permits to purchase a pistol are only valid for 90 days from the issue date. So, typically you would only be able to use 3 within that 90-day window. You may be able to have them extended for an additional 90 days, for a total of 180 days from the issue date. Extension of permits is entirely at the discretion of your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. He/she does not have issue an extension. Some do, some won't, some want you to provide an explanation for needing the extension. If you plan on taking possession of multiple handguns at one time, you can apply for a exception to the one-gun-a-month rule. Such exceptions go through the State Police and are usually granted without any issue. This. To prove a point, I put down 10 on my last round of applications, I was issued 10. There is no "limit" - anyone that tells you that there is a limit is in violation of the law, period. We have got to stop being pussies about these "camel nose under the tent" incursions on our freedom. Yes, I wasted 4 or 5 of those permits (OMG at $2 a piece I'm going to go BROKE!), but I proved a point, and had I actually stumbled upon an exemption worthy collection, I may not have wasted any of those permits... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 396 Posted April 7, 2015 My town renews them on the spot after 90 days, so I get 6 every time, knowing that finances will usually only allow for 2 or 3 purchases. But, I like buying used guns, and you never know what you will find on the discount rack. If I am out of funds for a real gun, but I see something interesting for cheap, I may try it out just for kicks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted April 7, 2015 One per 30 day. 90 day max on each. So 3 is always my go to. Ditto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,125 Posted April 7, 2015 I always apply for 3 permits.... I get one hand gun per month..... My wife says... "Can't you buy just one?"..... I alway tell her it's the law in New Jersey...... I have to get 3....... I think she knows I'm full of it and lets me get 3 anyway...... I have a very cool wife.... Lol! I like that! Think I'm going to use it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planenut 59 Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks for the info everyone. I turned in my application yesterday and I put down for the three permits. Next up on this list is the fingerprinting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WadePool 1 Posted April 11, 2015 I filed for 4 recently with the intention to use one every other month. I only have two definite purchases I am sure on, and the other two I extend for 90 more days and wait for deals to pop up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang69 503 Posted April 14, 2015 For my last set of permits I asked and got 5. When I picked them uop I had the chief extend 3 of them on the spot. He did it no questions asked. Saves me the trip back at the 90-day mark, and there's no downside I can see. Anyone else get permits extended on day 1? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites