How To Apply For Your New Jersey Concealed Carry CCW License

[@ScottKaufmanNJ]

I took the course and qualified at RTSP In Randolph. Submitted my app online through the state police (I live in a town in Sussex County where we dont have a police dept) on Feb 14th, and got my permit March 11th.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Thats a good turnaround, congratulations. Thanks for watching and carry on!

[@romagman]

Your lucky it took me almost b 5 months.

[@Tactics_Actual]

did you have to provide justifiable reason to carrY?

[@ScottKaufmanNJ]

@@Tactics_Actual no.

[@bleeeeed7631]

@@Tactics_Actualthat’s why this big now n everybody able to get guns because they don’t require that. Might want your social media

[@2AUnionMan]

Gun for hire is the best and very helpful

[@JayCostaUSA]

Yep, I am about to join as a member. Thanks for watching!

[@bman2549]

I qualified with them and took the use of force there they were great I will go with them when its time to renew. Did I hear right you have to take the use of force again? It was $125 for the 1 hour class.

[@bman2549]

When I finally got my permit 8 months after applying (3 months PD, 5 months sitting in the court house) I applied for my PA carry license. I applied 10am I got the call at 3pm the same day that I was approved. I picked up the license the next day. NJ is so f'd up.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Yup, keep fighting and one day we will have that hear in NJ! Thanks for watching!

[@Kingshock]

​@@JayCostaUSAAs far as I know it'll never change

[@michael7324]

I did the same thing. I hit enter on the computer and two hours later I got a phone call to come pick up the permit.

[@anthonygallo3576]

What county in PA did u guys apply with .I can't find a county that is non resident freindly

[@bman2549]

@@anthonygallo3576 York

[@Tactics_Actual]

just got my CCARE qualification finished at ironsights academy they were professional, honest people. no hidden fees. Applied friday for ccw.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Cool! Let us know how the process goes.

[@hearnsleonard]

Have you been approved yet

[@N4sir98]

As a certified CCW Firearms Instructor certified by the New Jersey State Police, I feel inclined to let comment readers know that the application procedures for non-residents must be done in-person at the nearest non-toll road New Jersey State Police barracks closest to the out-of-state applicant's residence. Non-resident applicants MUST call the closest State Police barracks ahead of time and not just show up. None of the application documents can be submitted online.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Yes, this is for NJ residents only. I should have been more clear. Thanks for watching!

[@BobBob-il2ku]

It doesn’t say that on New Jersey State Police portal website at all unreal

[@jjkeys321]

@@JayCostaUSAcan u do one for out of state people

[@eliace6207]

I just completed the required holster and handgun cert class. Do I need a FID in order to proceed?

[@musicman1eanda]

Do you have a website? What NJ state websites give the complete steps for out of state residents?

[@stanwerner7484]

Just a bit more info on this subject matter---if you have a local Police department in the town you reside in, that is who you need to contact for your ORI number

[@JayCostaUSA]

yes, they give it to you, and it is also available online for each town in some places. Thanks for watching!

[@alexsaavedra2905]

Thanks for the info. I’ll be going to RTSP in Union to qualify.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Keep us posted and thanks for watching!

[@bman2549]

That's where I went they were great.

[@travisstorms9951]

Thank you for the NJ insight, Jay.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Thanks for watching!

[@upsdean24]

Thank you so much I start my journey next week.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Keep us posted!

[@alexatriano6699]

looking to carry thanks for the info!

[@JayCostaUSA]

you are welcome. Carry on and let us know how it goes!

[@njguedo]

great video and great info! Thanks for creating it!

[@JayCostaUSA]

Thanks for the kind words and for subscribing!

[@luislorenzo7168]

Thank you so much, I watched your video about a month ago or so, your video and links provided made everything a lot easier, the Franklin Twship PD (Somerset)was great and the process was simple and quick ( considering this is NJ) , thanks again, keep the good work Pal.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Awesome, I am glad to hear. Did you get approved yet?

[@luislorenzo7168]

@@JayCostaUSA yes, I believed it took two weeks only from application to a short interview with officer and a few days later I got approved 🤗

[@kraggman]

This is very good info. Thank you !!

[@JayCostaUSA]

youre welcome, thanks for watching!

[@michael7324]

For my qualifications, I went to Union Hill GC. They host a training ROC Training Academy. Great class.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Awesome, how did you like it?

[@michael7324]

@@JayCostaUSA Great class. Had fun doing it.

[@AGallo1968]

Jay, I just renewed online last month in Woodbridge, it literally only took 6 Days. Also you don’t need to contact your local PD, you just need to get their ORI #. Also I believe the firearms instructor can be an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, who will then give you a copy of their NRA instructor certificate to upload with your application.

[@CrumbKiller12]

I payed for the application but where do i pay my 150 to the township? Do i wait for a reply from them or do i go in person and pay? Please lmk!

[@JayCostaUSA]

I believe I paid when I picked it up. But I would wait and ask them directly.

[@anthonygallo3576]

Great video ,now PLEASE do one on how to renew. Additionally ,any NJ resident who is a ccw holder and applied and recieved a PA permit please comment on which county.I cannot find a county that is non resident freindly

[@JayCostaUSA]

thanks, already did one. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6uoemyLoJyofa8

[@marcedery8387]

Thanks for a great video. One question...do we really need to contact our local pd at the beginning of the process? If so how do we do that? I might be missing something but it appears to me that the entire process is done online and dies dot include a direct communication with the local pd. Can you kindly elaborate on this? Thank you.

[@JayCostaUSA]

You dont have to, but it is best to have an open dialogue with your PD, IMO. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other questions!

[@windelbobadilla6347]

I JUST GOT MY FIREARMS ID AND HANDGUN PERMIT LASTNIGHT. TOOK ABOUT 50 DAYS SINCE THE DAY I APPLIED TO GET IT

[@JayCostaUSA]

Nice congrats! Which town?

[@skatehabitat711]

Does it matter what gun we use? Does it have to be the gun we are going to carry, can we qualify with multiple guns?

[@JayCostaUSA]

Nope, not anymore. What gun do you have?

[@miltontorres9535]

Multiple !

[@Dakham_]

What if u have a charge or warrant in other states that doesn’t interfere?

[@salvatorebarbato2538]

Excellent Information! Thank you

[@JayCostaUSA]

You are welcome Salvatore!

[@alanincentraljersey]

Save your money, move to PA. You won’t be disappointed if you want to carry.

[@nbastar1993]

Or just hear me out get and get reciprocity in most other states including PA?

[@alanincentraljersey]

⁠Incorrect @nbastar. I have my PA and Utah. They are only valid if your NJ permit is valid. NJ expires in 2 years, PA and Utah are 5 years. NJ makes you jump through hoops. PA and Utah makes it very easy. Again, save your money in NJ and move to PA.

[@myst8217]

Doesn't PA have a magazine ban that's less than NJ? And I believe I just read a possible AR ban

[@alanincentraljersey]

I doubt that very much, no one is stricter than NJ.

[@TheChrisAndDrew]

@@myst8217Thankfully not. No magazine ban in place. The House always tries to pass AR bans but they never get voted on because it violates the 22nd Amendment in the PA Constitution

[@9er..]

Just received my out of state NJ carry license( what a convoluted process) so when it comes time for renewal, do I have to go through the entire process again including fingerprinting, references, including qualification course, and all of the forms or is the renewal process simplified?

[@JayCostaUSA]

It will be simplified, I will do video on it soon. Thanks for watching!

[@wvurbanpreparedness9543]

I received my NJ non resident PTC in March 2023 after 5 months waiting. It’s almost my time to start the renewal process in October. Do you know if out of state PTC holders need to get a FPID card now? Previously, I did not apply for the FPID card and still received my permit.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Good question, honestly I am not sure. I would ask local PD. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@Awolf3766]

Jay, great videos on this subject, i applied for my PTC on sept 10, today is oct 31, any idea how long it should take for an answer? Its been 51 days, should i be worried or just keep checking my email? Thank you.

[@shem3737]

Do you have a video of uploading the documents? I keep getting an error when i am trying to upload the documents of completion. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks.

[@nick85674]

Hi, I’m a PA resident with PA license to carry. I want to get my permit to carry in NJ but don’t have an FID card. Do I still have the get the FID card first? Then do all of this? Should I take the training course first and pass Then go to the police station to apply? And at what point in the process do I get my finger printing done? Thanks you

[@JayCostaUSA]

You will need an FID card first. Apply on NJSP Website. Thanks for watching!

[@thomassmith3948]

thanks a lot for this info

[@JayCostaUSA]

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

[@lingrlongr]

Do you have to take the drawing from a holster class before taking the qualifying class? Or does the qualifying course count for that?

[@JayCostaUSA]

You do not need to take any course for your PTC other than the qualifying class.

[@Chunkyboyallday]

When you draw form the holster do you have to use the holster you plan on carrying with or just from a owb holster?

[@JayCostaUSA]

I dont think they care. Thanks for watching.

[@teudyluna1150]

Hey once all your references submitted all the feedback do I have to wait to get an email to go and pay the $150 ? Or I could just go to my local police department and pay it ?

[@boblouderback1]

Wow. Super simple. I live in PA and started the process in December 2023. It's August 19th, 2024, and $600 later, still waiting.

[@boblouderback1]

In contrast, my sister who lives outside of PA came to visit, showed up at the local Sheriff's office with her drivers license, and had her PA CCW permit, with picture that THEY took, in her hand in under 25 minutes and $20.

[@JayCostaUSA]

That is NJ for you! Thanks for watching!

[@mtfd425]

Do you have to re qualify every 2 years or just pay?

[@bman2549]

Do you have to take the use of force again when you renew your license?

[@JayCostaUSA]

Unsure, I will be making a video on how to renew shortly!

[@ToxicDriftRC]

Why do you need to go to your ldp and let them youre applying before you begin the process? Do they give you something? Just asking for when I have the means to get my NJ PTC.

[@JayCostaUSA]

you dont "have" to but its a good idea to be on same page before starting to see exactly how that PD handles the process. Thanks for watching!

[@ToxicDriftRC]

@@JayCostaUSA ok cool, thanks! I agree GFH is one of the best ranges in NJ! I go there all the time.

[@slikbrutus8682]

I have a ccw in florida but i am moving to New jersey for my job (1year contract) do i need to apply for a ccw in NJ

[@JayCostaUSA]

If you want to carry you do.

[@binladin8688]

I’m from Jersey I’m looking to get a carry gun ever since I tried to get robbed for my motorcycle twice I haven’t been able to ride due to ptsd that I got from it what should I do ?

[@binladin8688]

And Im only 18

[@nazyork]

@@binladin8688with a name like that I can understand why u have ptsd

[@shoreguyeast]

$$$: the fees in NJ are so ridiculous. You failed to mention. Why do the people have to spend $2500 (including handgun) in NJ when it cost $25 in PA + handgun cost. The fee is for 5 or more years. And no crazy hoop jumping!!!

[@BigOPA215]

What License is required in New Jersey to purchase Wine & Spirits?

[@PedroGarcia-ni2nb]

For the gun course I went to The bullet hole. I thought it was pretty damn good.

[@rnelnj44]

10 shots each at 5,7,10 and 15 yards equals 40 shots. You said the test was 50 shots. What am I missing?

[@JayCostaUSA]

You missed 3 before 5.

[@mikehernandez4806]

Im from bergen county and i have mine 2 months ago 3 months wait time.

[@Lomax_Wave_God]

3 month wait is crazy. I live in Bergen county hope it doesnt take that long. Applied 2/12/24

[@JayCostaUSA]

Nice what town?

[@JayCostaUSA]

Good luck! What town?

[@Lomax_Wave_God]

@@JayCostaUSAGarfield

[@Mike-v5m4d]

Can you give me some information about where can i carry at

[@JayCostaUSA]

Next video coming right up!

[@DeadlyReaperHD]

Hey how to get a non resident nyc license to carry if you live in nj

[@ctpisces28]

I only see initial no renewal on website.

[@JayCostaUSA]

I would email state police, I am sure it will be on there shortly.

[@stephan07462]

Does anybody know if the references have to be nj residents or can they be from other states?

[@JayCostaUSA]

Can be anywhere, just no family members.

[@AnthonyNYC-Pro2Amendment]

how do you apply NON RESIDENT in NJ?

[@JayCostaUSA]

I believe you need NJ FID card first

[@ctpisces28]

I'm takin class there 2morrow a.m.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes and thanks for watching!

[@ctpisces28]

Is the class really an hr and do they mail the permit 2 u or u have 2 pick it up from pd or state??

[@JCRS3-20]

I only paid 69 dollars. It was an automated email payment.

[@JayCostaUSA]

For the CCW permit? How?

[@ctpisces28]

Yea I payed 76 bucks.

[@Spread_love01]

A lawsuit needs to be initiated. Its a burden for low-income

[@JayCostaUSA]

I think there is one. Stay tuned

[@Mike-v5m4d]

Hey where can i carry at

[@JayCostaUSA]

Next video!

[@JCRS3-20]

Also I had to update the email on one of my references. My PD was able to update it and send the questionnaire to my reference. That was almost 2 months ago so hopefully I'll hear back soon.

[@JayCostaUSA]

Good to know, I still think we should all triple check though. Any error can be used as a reason to deny our application. Thanks for watching!

[@JCRS3-20]

@JayCostaUSA no doubt. I had to remind my local PD 4 separate times pleading with them to please update the references.

[@myst8217]

It may be simple, but still $400 at the minimum. Complete joke

[@JayCostaUSA]

agreed. Thanks for watching!

[@DJBinkParker]

Always Been About money and reactive instead of Proactive.

[@myst8217]

@@DJBinkParker The unfortunate truth. It may be time to move to a freedom state

[@romagman]

Governor Murphy wants to raise the fee to $400.00 dollars instead of the current fee of $200.00 !

[@JayCostaUSA]

Yep, are you surprised??

[@Armed98]

The criminals pay zero…and he gets armed security wherever he goes.

[@gladius2489]

Fill out application. Submit it. There you go.

[@JayCostaUSA]

yup. No need to overcomplicate

[@KayFabe87]

The notion that one needs multiple "references" in order to exercise a constitutional right is preposterous. It just adds friction to the process in order to discourage as many people as possible from applying for a permit. Try to imagine requiring 'references' in order to vote. Hopefully this unnecessary impediment gets challenged and is eventually thrown out. By that time I will probably have departed NJ permanently.

[@Kingshock]

That's wayyyyyy too much unconstitutional shit going on for me to move back there and deal with. I'll stay in Colorado where shit makes sense and your permit only takes $150 at the Sheriff's office and a $60 lecture through an instructor and boom wait 90 days and it's in the mail.

[@JayCostaUSA]

True, fair enough. Thanks for watching!

[@allgasnobrakes123]

NJ is very complicated. I hate it

[@JayCostaUSA]

Cant deny that, thanks for watching!

[@ANT_KNOX_EL]

I'm JUST NOW applying for mine. I've been wanting to do this for about 30 years....LOL

[@plop55]

Or just move to PA

[@JayCostaUSA]

Not a realistic option for me, unfortunately.

[@seahawks51LT]

Did God draw up the Bill of Rights?

[@JayCostaUSA]

No, but the bill of rights does not give us rights, it protects our "Inalienable rights endowed by our Creator" from government. Read the Constitution and Declaration.

[@Vesalate5151]

Pennsylvania and upstate ny dont require all that .

[@gray_wolverine63]

It's not worth doing it because then you need to remember all the places you can't carry and if you make a mistake and enter one of these places you will be arrested, I have done a few Tac training courses with TNVC with NVG and many with GFH Anthony knows me very well he is the owner I've done shotgun, hand guns and AR as well as low light shooting with them. So I'm more than qualified to carry, and with all this BS I need to do and more money every two years to do, it's not worse for me to do. I'll just move out of this dumb state and move to PA or Florida now that I have retired. I've had my firearms ID for many years so I don't ever need to renew not like many who just got their's you now must renew every 5 years years it all about making more money for the state which is BS. That's all I need to say. Good luck not getting arrested for a mistake. Just move out of NJ if you get a chance.

[@michaelphillips5786]

Step 1. Get the hell out of N.J. THE END..

[@JayCostaUSA]

LOL. Are you from NJ?

[@michaelphillips5786]

@@JayCostaUSA yes, grew up in Essex Co.😝

[@Nastafar]

I lived in NJ over 20 years and just moved to PA in 2021. If I didn’t drive back on weekends to visit friends and family I wouldn’t have any reason to apply but since I do go occasionally then I prefer to have it, even with the ridiculous, expensive and arduous process that it is. Conversely, here in PA I paid $20.00 and filled out the very simple form and received my 5 year carry permit within a week of applying. Hopefully NJ gets pounded to the ground in all the various court cases they’re involved in and gets humbled enough to change their inane and wayward ways.

[@seahawks51LT]

Rights are not God given

[@JayCostaUSA]

Then where do they come from?

[@seahawks51LT]

Move out of the absolute worst state there is. It’s a marshland. Jersey blows

[@martinfiala2712]

New Jersey is possibly the worst state ever

[@JayCostaUSA]

I think Cali has that locked in

[@gandalf1380]

What a joke. Hope someone sues NJ for unconstitutional laws

[@JayCostaUSA]

It is horrible but we continue to fight! Thanks for watching!

[@DanK123]

Oh calm down Karen. Your sky deity didn't create guns and has nothing to do with them. It should be sorta difficult to carry a gun all over the place. Do we really want guns everywhere? Please.

[@Prnharlem130st]

Karen?

[@camgumby1]

The use of "God" in the phrase "God-given rights" is meant to imply rights that are inalienable and bestowed upon you by a power greater than government. You can be an athiest and your human rights still apply to you.

[@johndittemer]

"Sky deity" imagine being that out of touch with reality

[@Jugg215]

Why are you even here?

[@Ssean7000]

How can a regular citizen get one? Because i see “justifiable need” only allows people like security guards or shopkeepers handling large volumes of cash are allowed to get a CCW. The only other exception is someone made a threat on your life that is backed by police reports and restraining order Doesnt seem so simple as this video makes it out to be

[@JayCostaUSA]

We no longer need to show a justifiable need after the Supreme Court Bruen decision. Let me know if you would like more info

[@cameronwilliams522]

I live in Dallas, TX. We go in, show id, wait 15 min for the FREE background check. Purchase gun.