NJ Pistol transfers

[ThatGuyHank]

I'm 18 and live in NJ and I currently do not own any handguns. I know that someone who is 18 can own a handgun they just cannot purchase one under Federal Law. My only question is this; can a family member lawfully transfer a handgun to me? Can another legal gun owner sell me a handgun like through the newspaper or B/S/T section on the forums? Can I recieve a handgun through inheritance?

NJ's handgun laws are strange and a bit confusing to me. When you turn 21 you can fill out a "permit to purchase" form that you submit to your CLEO and wait for them to sign off on it. After you receive the permit you must purchase a handgun within 90 days or it becomes voided. Is this permit necessarry for any of the above situations?

thanks for any help y'all can provide.

 

[bushmaster1313]

Is this permit necessarry for any of the above situations?

Do not even think of getting a pistol in NJ without the permit from your Local LEO.

 

[ThatGuyHank]

Do not even think of getting a pistol in NJ without the permit from your Local LEO.

So if my father were to pass away (he isn't anytime soon) and leave me in his will, lets say 5 handguns, I would have to get a permit to purchase a pistol for each one? I wouldn't think to need a "Permit to Purchase a Pistol" if I am in fact not buying it.

 

[NavyLCDR]

New Jersey laws concerning acquiring firearms are here:

http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-5/atf-p-5300-5-new_jersey.pdf

Electronic pages 11-12. Paper pages 306-307.

Purchase permits are not required for inheritances. Purchase permits are required for gifts, and the age limit to obtain a purchase permit for a handgun is 21.