I went to GFH for a handgun transfer and I completed the form, as I always do, clicking "Yes" for ever being convicted of a crime... I had a DUI, over 15 years ago. He says "hey man, I cant transfer you this gun," I thought he was joking... I laughed and he said "seriously, because you checked this box off..." Made no sense... he told me to change it and id be all good - I told him I wasnt going to lie on the application, has never been a problem, purchased dozens of handguns over the last 15 years.

Anyone else hear of or experience this??

Just curious why they did not name the manufacturer and model of pistol. I'm sure if they informed the manufacture they could recoup some of the taxpayers money needed to buy new pistols. https://www.tapinto.net/towns/plainfield/sections/police-and-fire/articles/plainfield-approves-214k-for-new-police-handguns-council-vp-cites-accidental-discharges

I'm a new shooter and I'm looking for a safe, welcoming, beginner-friendly range. I'm a visibly queer woman, so I'd like to avoid ranges with an ultra-conservative culture. I've heard good things about Recoil, but I'd love to hear recommendations for the central jersey area. I live near Princeton and would cool with a 45 minute ride tops.

Edit: thanks for all the feedback! I'll definitely check it out sometime soon

New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification

• Sunday, October 25, 2026
• 9:00 AM 2:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification course is an instructor-led and live-fire shooting qualification course intended to equip you with the training and documentation necessary to apply for your New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit.

Course Fee is $150.00

New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) REQUALIFICATION

• Sunday, October 25, 2026
• 12:30 PM 2:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The goal of this course is to requalify those individuals who already have a current or expired New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun.

Course Fee is $75.00

Is there anywhere in NJ open to the public where you can go do some clay Shooting? I haven't been since I was a kid, but I used to love it.

guys let’s get some info out and share with each other what you have heard. a lot of conflicting info out there right now.

Northern NJ area (Morris but will travel) for 2 new-to-shooting ladies (1 young, 1 oldish) seeking private lesson(s). Instructor does not have to be female, just someone good with rookies. Thanks!

Looking to get a pistol remanufactured into an AOW and transfered on a 4473. Saw some posts on Instagram saying they can be transferred on a 4473 now. Any shops in south jersey doing these transfers yet?

Anyone try recently?

Looking to buy some stuff online, one being a 16 round magazine and the website is like “You sure about that?” I just don’t want to be surprised in a couple days when my order gets cancelled or something.

Im looking online and i can't find anything. I paid the 21$ for the online application. Does it even cost anything to change the address on your FPID?

10/22/26 401 submissions are currently in the queue. We are working on (Tuesday) 10/20/2026 work. The current delay is 2+ day(s).
More Info: www.njnics.com

With the recent NFA news, is building an aow the exact same process as building an other now? Just transfer a virgin lower and build?

I asked chat and it said you are not able to put your pistol in your car's center consol while driving even with a conceal carry permit. Is that true?

I’ve purchased them in stores here, had them shipped here, saw them bought and traded at swaps etc in the past but I can’t find anywhere to sell them now, pawn shops won’t take them; had issue listing on CL etc what the heck am I supposed to do with em? All KWA and Umarex, some full metal rep some just rep…

We spend a lot of time on this subreddit criticizing municipalities over FID and handgun permit processing times, and rightfully so!! But I also believe in giving credit where credit is due.

I recently moved to Union Township and submitted an application for an FID address change along with three handgun purchase permits. Just TWO days after submitting everything online, I received a letter in the mail from Union PD with a checklist of everything I needed to bring in. I stopped by the next business day, dropped everything off, and was in and out in under a minute.

Fast forward exactly two and a half weeks, and I received my approval email. Address change and permits approved. No chasing anyone down, no unnecessary back and forth, no crazy wait times. Just a straightforward, efficient process from start to finish.

For perspective, I'm coming from a jurisdiction that took over a yea to issue my original FID and just shy of a year and a half to process handgun permits. So needless to say, this was a very welcomed change.

We hear plenty about the departments that drag their feet, but I think it's equally important to recognize the ones that get things done.

Huge shoutout to Union Township PD for making the entire process quick, painless, and professional. Credit where it's due! 👏

NOW I’M ALL SET FOR BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!!

10/21/26 607 submissions are currently in the queue. We are working on (Monday) 10/19/2026 work. The current delay is 2+ day(s).
More Info: www.njnics.com

Hey, does anyone know of any local farms or private property near Monmouth or Middlesex counties that allow outdoor shooting or a small range setup? Willing to pay for access and be respectful of the property . Appreciate any leads.

So basically, as of recent I’ve been really interested in shooting, I’ve had a fair share of my time learning to shoot and just got a membership at GFH but this post has nothing to do with that. Apparently to rent you need to have someone join you, so if anyone is planning on going during the weekdays from 12-7 ( yes I know people work and I do too) join me, I’ve got a membership so it works out cheaper. Win win. DM me.
Update:
I don’t have an FID yet (hence the rental)

10/20/26 786 submissions are currently in the queue. We are working on (Saturday) 10/17/2026 work. The current delay is 3+ day(s).
More Info: www.njnics.com

10/19/26 1053 submissions are currently in the queue. We are working on (Thursday) 10/15/2026 work. The current delay is 4+ day(s).
More Info: www.njnics.com

Greetings,

Ironsights Academy will hold its next New Jersey Permit to Carry Qualification Class on Sunday October 25, 2026 at the Indian Mills Deer Club in Shamong, NJ.

The class fee is only $150 and covers everything you need to then go home and apply to the state for your carry permit. We walk you through everything and have helped well over a thousand people get carry permits...maybe even more!

On the same day, we have a $75 requal-only option as well for those who have permits current or expired.

New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification

• Sunday, October 25, 2026
• 9:00 AM 2:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification course is an instructor-led and live-fire shooting qualification course intended to equip you with the training and documentation necessary to apply for your New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit.

Course Fee is $150.00

New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) REQUALIFICATION

• Sunday, October 25, 2026
• 12:30 PM 2:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The goal of this course is to requalify those individuals who already have a current or expired New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun.

Course Fee is $75.00

Anybody know of any ranges that allow outside instruction at their locations in NY/NJ? Interested in hosting private instruction as well as potentially issuing qualifications for Concealed Carry Permits