The Washington Township Police Department Firearms Identification Unit assists residents with the application, processing, and registration of firearms. The below link will take you to the New Jersey State Police Conceal Carry application and full Instructions. The Firearms Identification Unit may be reached at (856)589-6650ext. 1074 or via email at rmruh@pd.twp.washington.nj.us
New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun Application Procedures for Applicants
APPLICATION : All paperwork needed for the completion of the online application will need to be uploaded.
Concealed Carry Permits (njportal.com)
ORI #: NJ0081800
PROOF OF QUALIFICATION: Proof of qualification completed within six months prior to date of application, with a certified firearms instructor along with firearms instructor proof of certification.
- Memo regarding new qualifications Memo
- Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation protocol can be found here. CCARE
- THE REQUIRED PROOF OF FIREARMS QUALIFICATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT MOST FIREARM RANGES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. A LIST IS ALSO AVAILABLE HERE.
- A NEW JERSEY PERMIT TO CARRY IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM TIME OF APPROVAL.
- WRITTEN PROOF OF OWNERSHIP FOR THE FIREARM(S) YOU QUALIFIED WITH, INCLUDING THE MAKE, MODEL, SERIAL NUMBER, AND CALIBER OF THE FIREARM(S). EXAMPLES OF PROOF OF OWNERSHIP ARE A RECEIPT OF PURCHASE, A COPY OF THE PURCHASE PERMIT, OR A NOTARIZED LETTER LISTING THE HANDGUN'S MAKE, MODEL, AND SERIAL NUMBER.
PAYMENT:
- Payment to the State Police of $50.00 will be done online when you complete the application.
- Submit a separate check or money order in the amount of $150.00 payable to the Township of Washington. Office hours are from 08:30-16:30 Mon- Thur
(Please include full name of applicant on the money order.)
If your application is denied by the Chief of Police you will be notified in writing and will have thirty days (30) to appeal the denial to the Superior Court of Gloucester County.
