| Firearms
Application Process/Requirements |
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All
firearm applications for residents of Mantua Township are handled at the Mantua Township
Police Department. Persons applying for a Firearms ID Card (needed to purchase long
guns-rifles, shotguns, etc.) , or a Permit to Purchase a Handgun, must obtain an
application from the Police Department. This application requires the applicant to provide
personal information that allows for a background investigation done by members of the
Police Department. This process includes the providing of references by the applicant,
fingerprinting (submitted to the New Jersey State Bureau of Identification), Mental Health
record check, and a thorough background check. |
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The following is a listing of application requirements and related fees: |
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All new applicants for any firearms permits (ID Card and/or Permit to Purchase) must be
fingerprinted and a full background check will be performed.
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A
$49.00 cashiers check, certified check or money order, payable to the Division of State
Police (SBI) must be submitted with all applications/print cards. |
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There is a $5.00 fee for Firearms ID Card and $2.00 fee for each Permit to Purchase
Handgun application. These fees are collected as a separate fee and is not included
in the previous fee, and must be in cash. |
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If a resident applicant has a previous firearm file with the Mantua Township Police
Department, he/she may be required to submit a Request for Criminal History Record
Information (form SBI 212A), in lieu of being reprinted. This will be determined by length
of time between applications. There is a $15.00 fee (cashiers check, certified check or
money order) payable to the Division of State Police (SBI) that must accompany the SBI
212A. |
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New resident Firearms ID Card change of address ONLY. Applicant must fill out the
following: |
Mental Health Consent
Form.
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Copy of application with
references.
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History Record
Information Criminal (form SBI 212A). With $15.00 payment payable to Div. of State Police
(SBI).
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New resident Firearms ID Card with Permit to Purchase, the following is required:
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Copy of application with
references.
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Criminal History Record
Information (form SBI 212A). With $15.00 payment payable to Div. of State Police
(SBI).
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Mental Health Consent
Form.
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$2.00 fee (cash) for
each Permit to Purchase requested.
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No fee for Firearms ID
Card (new card due to address change).
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Any questions regarding the policy of the Mantua Township Police Department regarding the
handling of firearms application can be directed to the Chief of Police at (856)
468-1920.
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