Applying for a Permit to Carry a Handgun

Information is valid as of 9/20/2023

***KEEP IN MIND THAT ALL OF THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PENDING LEGISLATION***

If you have never had a Firearms ID Card or purchased a handgun, that must be done first.  Instructions on applying for a Firearms ID Card or Permit to Purchase a Handgun can be found here:  https://loganpdnj.org/firearms-application/

The Logan Township Police Department is only able to process applications for Logan Township residents.  All other New Jersey residents must apply to the law enforcement agency that services your residence.  Out of state residents must apply at the New Jersey State Police barracks closest to their residence.  The following instructions are the same for the initial application and any subsequent renewal.  Please ensure all requirements are completed fully and accurately, as any incomplete or incorrect applications will not be accepted.

*** PLEASE CALL THE LOGAN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 856-467-0061 PRIOR TO APPLYING TO ENSURE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR WILL BE PRESENT AT HEADQUARTERS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION – DO NOT JUST SHOW UP ***

All Permit to Carry a Handgun applications are now completed online via the following link:  Concealed Carry Application

At the time of application, you will need to have the following items:

  • SBI Number – This can be found on your Firearms Purchaser Identification Card
  • Logan Township’s ORI – NJ0080900
  • Upload of recent photograph (on a light background including head and shoulders)
  • One (1) training record completed within the past two (2) years, instructor name, and qualification date
  • Personal Information: including Social Security Number and Driver’s License Number
  • Background Information
  • For Armored Car Applicants: Uploaded Employment Letter
  • Contact Information for four (4) non-family related references
  • Information on handguns to be carried
  • $200 Application Fee

A NEW JERSEY PERMIT TO CARRY IS VALID FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM TIME OF APPROVAL.

At the time of renewal, you will need to have the following items:

  • SBI Number, Last Name and Date of Birth for validation
  • Logan Township’s ORI – NJ0080900
  • One (1) training record completed within past two (2) years, instructor name, and qualification date
  • Any updates to Personal Information
  • Upload of recent photograph (on a light background including head and shoulders)
  • Background Information
  • Any updates to Handgun Information
  • $200 Application Fee

If you have NEVER been fingerprinted for firearms purposes in New Jersey, we recommend you apply for a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (and Permit to Purchase a Handgun if necessary) via the NJSP Firearms Application and Registration System (FARS) by following the instructions here.

THE REQUIRED WRITTEN FIREARMS QUALIFICATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.A.C. 13:54-2.4(B), CAN BE OBTAINED AT MOST FIREARM RANGES THROUGH OUT THE STATE. PLEASE CONTACT A RANGE OF YOUR CHOICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.  A LIST IS ALSO AVAILABLE HERE:  NJ SHOOTING RANGES.