Could this be the last one?!?

[only1harry]

Skip: I work actually 15-20min. SouthWest of Parsippany, right off 78 and very close to 24, but I do visit my friend in Whippany once in a while which is right next to Parsippany so we may be able to work something out.  He works at Bear Stearns and my company also owns a large office building in Parsippany.  I visit that site every few months.  I live in upstate NY btw!

A co-worker asked me today how does one get into airguns in NJ and I told him he would need a license.  He has no idea how to go about doing it so I told him to call his local police dept.  Is there anything else he should know?  Once he submits the paperwork, how long does it take?  Do they have a license just for airguns in NJ, or does one have to take a safety class first, and then apply for the regular shotgun/firearms license, which would include airguns?

[Skip]

Only a firearms  ID card is needed for along gun, and a pistol permit for a handgun. NJ treats airguns as firearms. He has to fill out the paperwork at local PD , get fingerprinted and wait...... It could take months depending on the Town.  I waited for 3 months for a handgun permit, and already have the ID card which is required for any gun. The ID card is a one time deal and he could buy as many shooters (long guns) as he wants as long as he dosen't move. A pistol permit is needed for each pistol. He should to apply soon its only getting harder, and the fees they charge are getting out of hand. NJ is not a very gun friendly state.
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[only1harry]

Thanks Skip.  Once you have the firearms ID card, are you allowed to shoot your airgun in your backyard? or does that depend on your local town and/or county laws like here in NY?

[Skip]

NO , DON'T shoot in the yard!!!  Most towns have no discharge laws. As I said before NJ treats airguns as firearms. It would be like firing a shotgun in the yard. The safe bet is to check local law enforcement. Even if there is no law against the discharge it should be kept out of sight. Someone may call the cops and report a man with a gun. That could put you on the wrong end of a BIG BORE powder burner when they arrive. Belive me thats a place you don't want to be, it could ruin your whole day. NJ really sxxks.
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