Firearms Identification Card & Pistol Permit Application

 

1. Log on to the New Jersey FARS System
2. The Bound Brook Police Department’s ORI # – NJ0180400
3. Complete the online application. You may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. When completing the application, you will need the email addresses of two (2) reputable references.
4. A non-refundable payment is required prior to processing of the application. Someone will be in touch via email to coordinate payment. Do not bring or send payment to headquarters without being told.

 

• You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this process.
• Please advise your references that the FARS system will email them the reference questions to be answered.
• The online application is applicant driven. Please ensure that you have entered the best phone numbers and email addresses for you and your references.

Permit to Carry a Handgun Application

 

1. Log on to the New Jersey State Portal
2. The Bound Brook Police Department’s ORI # – NJ0180400
3. Complete the online application. You may complete the application using a smartphone, mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. When completing the application, you will need the email addresses of two (2) reputable references.
4. A non-refundable payment is required prior to processing of the application. Someone will be in touch via email to coordinate payment. Do not bring or send payment to headquarters without being told.
5. You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this process.

 

• Please advise your references that the portal system will email them the reference questions to be answered.
• The online application is applicant driven. Please ensure that you have entered the best phone numbers and email addresses for you and your references.
• These instructions are the same for both initial and renewal applications.
• Out of state residents – apply at a non-toll road State Police Barracks closest to your residence.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FIREARMS CARRY PERMITS

Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE)

All certified firearms instructors in New Jersey shall now instruct on the CCARE protocol.

As for individuals who completed firearms training prior to July 1, 2023, and whose permit to carry does not expire until after December 22, 2023, they must requalify on the CCARE protocol, or the HQC2-modified protocol issued on July 21, 2023. Failure to requalify by December 31, 2023, will render the applicable individual’s permit-to-carry invalid.

An individual who completed a course of fire prior to the issuance of the CCARE protocol is deemed to have satisfied N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4(g)(2) if and only if the prior course included each of the following:

A minimum of 50 scored rounds per participant.

• Minimum passing score of 80% using an FBI type Q target.
• At least 10 rounds must be from the 15-, 10-, 7-, 5- and 3-yard lines each, or if fewer rounds were fired from those distances, the remaining rounds must have been fired from greater distances.
• The participant must demonstrate safe holstering and unholstering during the shooting course, which must include safely drawing the weapon from a secured holster before firing at each of the required distances and re-holstering after completing the round.
• The participant must demonstrate proficient and safe reloading during the shooting course.

No substantially similar courses completed after the CCARE protocol is issued will be accepted.

Attorney General Memo

CCARE Protocol

Use of Force Training

Firearms Division Contacts: