FIREARMS ID CARDS AND HANDGUN PURCHASE PERMITS

Firearms purchases in New Jersey are governed by state law under Chapter 58 of the 2C Criminal Justice Code. To purchase any firearm, individuals must possess a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FID). To purchase a handgun specifically, a Permit to Purchase a Handgun (PPH) is also required. All applications for firearms-related matters must be submitted online through the New Jersey State Police’s Firearms Application and Registration System (FARS). This applies to both new and returning applicants.
 

• To apply for a permit to purchase a handgun or firearms purchaser identification card, please visit the New Jersey State Police FARS website and click “Apply for a Permit to Purchase a Handgun/Firearms Purchaser Identification Card” at the bottom of the page.
   

Application Instructions for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and/or Handgun Purchase Permit

CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS

Individuals seeking a permit to carry a concealed firearm in New Jersey must follow the application process established by the New Jersey State Police. Most forms, requirements, and detailed instructions can be found on the NJSP Firearms Information page.

• To apply for a concealed carry permit, please visit the New Jersey State Police FARS website and click “Apply for a Concealed Carry Permit” at the bottom of the page.

For the most up-to-date forms, frequently asked questions, and guidance on the permitting process, please visit the New Jersey State Police website:

• General FAQ's: Firearms Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) | New Jersey State Police
• Main Firearms Information Page: Firearms Information | New Jersey State Police
• FARS Forms and Instructions: Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS) | New Jersey State Police
• Concealed Carry Information and Instructions: Concealed Carry Information

*Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4, applicants for a handgun carry permit are required to pay a $200.00 fee, of which $150.00 is retained by the municipality and $50.00 is forwarded to the New Jersey State Police. To help ease this financial burden, the Borough of Franklin offers refunds of the $150.00 municipal portion of the fee to eligible applicants who paid the fee on or after June 24, 2025. To begin this process, complete the Carry Permit Municipal Fee Refund Request form and follow the directions enclosed.

Franklin Borough residents with questions or seeking additional information about these processes may contact the Franklin Borough Police Department Records Section at (973) 827-9635 or email firearms@franklinpd.org.