"Arms-n-Ammo"

Frequently Asked Questions
NEW JERSEY SPECIFIC

Who can own a firearm?

1.    A person of good character and good repute in the community in which he lives and who is not subject to any of the disabilities set forth below.
2.    No handgun purchase permit or firearms purchaser identification card shall be issued:
             (a)    to any person who has been convicted of a crime, whether or not armed with or possessing a weapon at the time of such offense
            (b)    to any drug dependent person or to any person who is confined for a mental disorder to a hospital, mental institution or sanitarium, or to any person who is presently an habitual drunkard
            (c)    to any person who suffers from a physical defect or disease which would make it unsafe for him to handle firearms, to any person who has ever been confined for a mental disorder, or to any alcoholic unless any of the foregoing persons produces a certificate of a medical doctor or psychiatrist licensed in New Jersey, or other satisfactory proof, that he is no longer suffering from that particular disability in such a manner that would interfere with or handicap him in the handling of firearms; to any person who knowingly falsifies any information on the application form for a handgun purchase permit or
firearms purchaser identification card
            (d)    to any person under the age of 18 years for a firearms purchaser identification card and to any person under the age of 21 years for a permit to purchase a handgun
            (e)    to any person where the issuance would not be in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare
            (f)    to any person who is subject to a domestic violence court order prohibiting the person from possessing any firearm
            (g)    to any person who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime and the offense involved the unlawful use or possession of a firearm
3.    Crime conviction is defined as:
            (a)    aggravated assault, arson, burglary, escape, extortion, homicide, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault or endangering the welfare of a child, whether or not armed with or having in his possession any weapon, or any person convicted of a crime pursuant to the provisions of prohibited weapons, unlawful possession, manufacturing, transporting, disposition and defacement of weapons.

How do I buy a handgun?

 1.    A 'Handgun Purchase Permit' shall be issued to any person of good character and repute that is not:
            (a)    convicted of a crime
            (b)    drug or alcohol dependent
            (c)    a resident of a mental hospital
            (d)    physically handicapped making it unsafe to handle firearms
            (e)    deemed to be a 'public safety threat'
            (f)    subject to a domestic violence restraining order
            (g)    under the age of 21
2.    The following forms are needed to purchase a handgun:
            (a)    Application to Purchase a Handgun
            (b)    Consent for Mental Health Records Search
            (c)    Fingerprints taken by the Issuing Authority
3.    The financial cost involved is:
            (a)    $2.00 Application Fee
            (b)    $49.00 Fingerprint Fee (varies)
4.    The application shall be granted or denied within:
            (a)    30 days for a resident of NJ
            (b)    45 days for a nonresident
5.    Once the 'Handgun Purchase Permit' is granted:
            (a)    it is valid for 90 days
            (b)    completed copies are forwarded to:
                            (1)    NJSP Superintendent
                            (2)    Local Police Chief
                            (3)    Seller
                            (4)    Purchaser
How do I buy a rifle or shotgun? 1.    A 'Firearms Purchaser Identification Card' shall be issued to any person of good character and repute that is not:
            (a)    convicted of a crime
            (b)    drug or alcohol dependent
            (c)    a resident of a mental hospital
            (d)    physically handicapped making it unsafe to handle firearms
            (e)    deemed to be a 'public safety threat'
            (f)    subject to a domestic violence restraining order
            (g)    under the age of 18
2.    The following forms are needed to purchase a long gun:
            (a)    Application for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card
            (b)    Consent for Mental Health Records Search
            (c)    Fingerprints taken by the Issuing Authority
3.    The financial cost involved is:
            (a)    $5.00 Application Fee
            (b)    $49.00 Fingerprint Fee
4.    The application shall be granted or denied within:
            (a)    30 days for a resident of NJ
            (b)    45 days for a nonresident
5.    Once the 'Firearms Purchaser Identification Card' is granted:
            (a)    it is valid for a lifetime
Can I buy a firearm from an individual? Absolutely. The same rules and laws apply as if the seller was a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer. You should request proof of ownership from this private seller as a precaution.
Somebody gave me a firearm. Can I keep it? 1.    One can inherit a firearm from an heir, as long as this person qualifies to possess the firearm (see: Who can own a firearm?). If one does not qualify, he may retain ownership for 180 days in order to make disposition by sale.
2.    One can also follow the guidelines for a 'Purchase'
The seller need not be an FFL Dealer.
I'm moving to NJ. How do I register my firearms? Registration of any firearm is strictly voluntary. As long as the firearm was purchased lawfully, it is legal to possess in New Jersey.
How do I transport firearms? Firearms may be transported unloaded and in a closed case or vehicle trunk:
            (a)    between his residences and places of business
            (b)    directly to and from a 'State Filed Charter' Target Range
            (c)    while hunting or fishing with a license in possession
            (d)    to and from a firearm repair shop
Can I carry a firearm on my person? One can carry a legally owned firearm:
            (a)    on his property or business owned by him
            (b)    on a 'State Filed Charter' Target Range
            (c)    while hunting or fishing during open season with a license in possession
            (d)    if he possesses a 'Permit to Carry'
Can I borrow another person's firearm? One may borrow another person's:
        1.    rifle or shotgun:
            (a)    for up to 8 hours on a 'State Filed Charter' Target Range in the presence of the owner
            (d)    while hunting with a rifle or shotgun in the vicinity of the owner
        2.    handgun:
            (a)    for up to 8 hours on a 'State Filed Charter' Target Range in the presence of the owner
    This person must also meet the requirements of ownership (see: Who can own a firearm?), but not necessarily need to possess a 'Handgun Purchase Permit' or 'Firearms Purchaser Identification Card'.
How can I get a 'Permit to Carry' a handgun? 1.    One may obtain a 'Permit to Carry' a handgun for the entire state of NJ provided that the applicant:
            (a)    is not prohibited from purchasing a handgun
            (b)    demonstrates a proficient handling of a handgun
            (c)    has a justifiable need to carry a handgun
2.    An application to carry a handgun must be submitted to the:
            (a)    Chief of Police who:
                        (1)    shall approve or deny the application within 60 days
                        (2)    must approve the application after 60 days from filing
            (b)    County Superior Court who shall:
                        (1)    approve or deny the application
What firearms are illegal in NJ? 1.    'Assault Firearms'
            (a)    Specific List
                        (1)      Algimec AGM1 type
                        (2)      Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder such as the "Street Sweeper" or "Striker 12"
                        (3)      Armalite AR-180 type
                        (4)      Australian Automatic Arms SAR
                        (5)      Avtomat Kalashnikov type semi-automatic firearms
                        (6)      Beretta AR-70 and BM59 semi-automatic firearms
                        (7)      Bushmaster Assault Rifle
                        (8)      Calico M-900 Assault carbine and M-900
                        (9)      CETME G3
                        (10)    Chartered Industries of Singapore SR-88 type
                        (11)    Colt AR-15 and CAR-15 series
                        (12)    Daewoo K-1, K-2, Max 1 and Max 2, AR 100 types
                        (13)    Demro TAC-1 carbine type
                        (14)    Encom MP-9 and MP-45 carbine types
                        (15)    FAMAS MAS223 types
                        (16)    FN-FAL, FN-LAR, or FN-FNC type semi-automatic firearms
                        (17)    Franchi SPAS 12 and LAW 12 shotguns
                        (18)    G3SA type
                        (19)    Galil type Heckler and Koch HK91, HK93, HK94, MP5, PSG-1
                        (20)    Intratec TEC 9 and 22 semi-automatic firearms
                        (21)    M1 carbine type
                        (22)    M14S type
                        (23)    MAC 10, MAC 11, MAC 11-9mm carbine type firearms
                        (24)    PJK M-68 carbine type
                        (25)    Plainfield Machine Company Carbine
                        (26)    Ruger K-Mini-14/5F and Mini-14/5RF
                        (27)    SIG AMT, SIG 550SP, SIG 551SP, SIG PE-57 types
                        (28)    SKS with detachable magazine type
                        (29)    Spectre Auto carbine type
                        (30)    Springfield Armory BM59 and SAR-48 type
                        (31)    Sterling MK-6, MK-7 and SAR types
                        (32)    Steyr A.U.G. semi-automatic firearms
                        (33)    USAS 12 semi-automatic type shotgun
                        (34)    Uzi type semi-automatic firearms
                        (35)    Valmet M62, M71S, M76, or M78 type semi-automatic firearms
                        (36)    Weaver Arm Nighthawk
            (b)    Any firearm manufactured under any designation which is substantially identical to any of the firearms listed above
            (c)    A semi-automatic shotgun with either a magazine capacity exceeding six rounds, a pistol grip, or a folding stock
            (d)    A semi-automatic rifle with a fixed magazine capacity exceeding 15 rounds
            (e)    A part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault firearm, or any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person
2.    Sawed-off Shotgun
            (a)    any shotgun having a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length measured from the breech to the muzzle
            (b)    any rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length measured from the breech to the muzzle
            (c)    any firearm altered from a rifle or a shotgun having an overall length of less than 26 inches
3.    Defaced Firearms
            (a)    removed, altered or covered:
                        (1)    manufacturer name
                        (2)    model number
                        (3)    serial number
What other weapons or devices are illegal in NJ? 1.    Destructive devices
            (a)    bomb
            (b)    rocket
            (c)    60 caliber or larger projectile launcher (except shotgun)
            (d)    molotov cocktail
2.    Silencers
3.    Certain weapons without a purpose to possess
            (a)    knives
                        (1)    gravity
                        (2)    switchblade
                        (3)    dagger
                        (4)    dirk
                        (5)    stiletto
                        (6)    ballistic
            (b)    clubs
                        (1)    billy
                        (2)    blackjack
                        (3)    sand club
                        (4)    razor blades in wood
            (c)    metal knuckle
            (d)    cestes
4.    Bullets
            (a)    body armor penetrating
            (b)    dum-dum (away from residence)
            (c)    hollow nose (away from residence)
5.    Stun guns
6.    Firearm magazine greater than 15 rounds capacity
7.    Handcuffs without a purpose to possess
8.    Tracer ammunition
Can I keep a loaded firearm in my house? 1.    Yes, however, if someone under the age of 16 has access to it, the firearm must:
            (a)    be in a locked box, or
            (b)    have a trigger lock, or
            (c)    be in a reasonably secure location

NFA WEAPON SPECIFIC
Can I Legally Own a Machine Gun, Suppressor or Other Class 3 Weapon? The answer depends on several factors. The state in which you must reside (see below) must allow for the possession of the weapon (s). Machine guns, suppressors (silencers), short-barreled shotguns, short-barreled rifles, and any other weapons (AOWs) [e.g., flashlight guns, pistol grip short-barreled Mossberg-type weapons] are classified by the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 as Title II weapons. The NFA is Title II of the Gun Control Act of 1968. Title I weapons are handguns, rifles, etc.

Federal law also provides for an individual to own a Title II NFA weapon. Individuals (Non-FFL holders) may purchase and own machineguns that were made and registered before May 1986. Such machine guns are classified as "Transferable". Suppressors, Short-Barreled Rifles, Short-Barreled Shotguns, and AOWs are still manufactured. Non-FFL holders may only purchase an NFA weapon from a dealer or individual within their own state (same as buying a handgun). If the weapon is located out of state it must be transferred to a class 3 dealer within the state, before transfer to the non FFL purchaser.

Generally, you must meet the following FEDERAL requirements to own a Title II NFA weapon:

Be a US Citizen at least 21 years of age Be of a sound mind Not a person prohibited from receiving a Title I firearm Never convicted of a felony Pay a one-time Federal Transfer Tax on each weapon purchased ( $200.00 for machine guns, suppressors, $5 for AOWs) Complete BATF Form 4 in duplicate, which includes: (1) Obtaining the signature of the "Chief Law Enforcement Officer" (CLEO) in your area signifying that he has no knowledge that you will use your weapon for anything other than lawful purposes, and provide a reason for the "reasonable necessity" to possess the weapon described (2) Provide two (2) sets of fingerprints (3) Provide two 2"x2" recent photographs NOTE: Items 1 through 3 above are not required for corporate ownership of NFA weapons, reducing approval time significantly.

If you have your own corporation or are an officer in a corporation, the corporation can acquire these weapons and you, as a corporate officer, may be able to possess the item (s), take them to the range shooting, etc. just as if they were registered to you, provided you are acting within the confines of the corporation.

It should be noted that in states where it is ILLEGAL for an individual to own, carry, transport, or be in possession of a machinegun or any other NFA weapon, corporate ownership is NOT a viable option (e.g., South Carolina). If the corporation dissolves, the item must be transferred to another individual, corporation, or dealer. If in doubt, check with your local Class III dealer.

After approximately 90 days, during which time the FBI performs a criminal background check, you will receive your Form 4 from BATFE. Only after the transfer is approved can you take possession of your item.

Machineguns are ILLEGAL for individuals in DE, DC, HI, NY, WA,
Class 3 dealers are allowed possession in CA, IL, IO, KS, MI, NJ, RI

Silencers are ILLEGAL for individuals in DE, DC, HI, IL, MS, MT, NY, NJ, RI
Class 3 dealers are allowed possession in : CA, KS, MO, MN

SITE SPECIFIC

Code

Firearm Standards

Condition
NIB
(New in Box) 		Not previously sold at retail and in same condition as current factory production. 100%
EXC
(Excellent) 		New condition and used but little, if at all. No noticeable marring of wood or metal. Bluing perfect, except at muzzle or sharp edges. 95% - 100%
VG
(Very Good) 		In perfect working condition with no appreciable wear on working surfaces. No corrosion or pitting and only minor surface dents or scratches. 85% - 95%
GD
(Good)		 In safe working condition with minor wear on working surfaces. No broken parts and no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning. 70% - 85%
FR
(Fair)		 In safe working condition, but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments, which should be indicated in advertisement. No rust, but may have corrosion pits, which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. 50% - 70%
PR
(Poor)		 Major and minor parts replaced. Major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed. Metal deeply pitted. Principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated. Wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken. Mechanically inoperative and generally undesirable as a collector's firearm. Under 50%