Firearms Permits
In the State of New Jersey an individual must first apply for a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card which enables he/she to purchase and transport rifles or shotguns (long guns). This application initiates a process by which the State and Federal agencies conduct a back ground check through supplied fingerprints of the applicant. This process also requires a questionnaire, application form, references and mental health screening. The State of New Jersey has  firearms purchasing. This process may take as long as two months to complete. Once the applicant's file receives a positive response back on all filed requests,a card is issued by the Chief of Police. Should the applicant then request a permit to purchase a handgun, this is then done through our Police Department as he/she has been cleared by the issuance of the Firearms Purchaser Identification Card. It should be noted, a Firearms Purchasers Identification Card has no expiration date, however a permit to purchase a handgun expires within 90 days. There is one permit to purchase a handgun issued for each weapon intended to be purchased. This also serves as a registration on the weapon. This is logged at both the Municipal and State level.

Fees
Certified check or money order for $49.00 payable to: "New Jersey State Police S.B.I."

Once the application is finished and the applicant cleared a $5.00 cash only payment to the Borough of Allendale is given and the card issued.

Permit to purchase a handgun $2.00 cash only payment to the Borough of Allendale

Residents requesting information or wishing to apply for their Firearms Purchaser Identification Card or permit to purchase a handgun, should direct their inquires to Sergeant Joseph Carey Principal Firearms Instructor/Armorer.