2C:58-3a - No person shall sell, give, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of, nor receive, purchase, or otherwise acquire a handgun unless the purchaser, assignee, donee, receiver or holder is licensed as a dealer under this chapter or has first secured a permit to purchase a handgun as provided by this section.
2C:58-3b - Similar to above, but applies to rifles and shotguns. Says the person acquiring must have an NJ FID card, and must complete a Certificate of Eligibility.