NJ handgun ownership question

[JIDinPhilly]

I just discovered that my friend's mother has a Raven Arms MP-25 pocket pistol that was her fathers. He died and she kept the gun in her closet for who knows how long. Does she need any kind of license or permit to have a gun in her house? Thanks.


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[thefirstndsecond]

Well technically since one gun a month passed...

What was supposed to happen is the gun was supposed to be listed in her fathers will by make and model # and who it was to be left to.

Then she was supposed to apply for a NJFID card to show she is able to pass the check and obtain the gun.

But.. since no one knows about the gun..

for more information contact Evan Nappen's office...

This is the best advice I can give you.

[tl_3237]

The undelying question is how did she come about to possess the handgun.

If she was a beneficiary by will or intestate succession and received it via an estate distribution then she is exempt from any licensure requirements pursuant to:

NJSA 2C:58-3j.Firearms passing to heirs or legatees. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section concerning the transfer, receipt or acquisition of a firearm, a permit to purchase or a firearms purchaser identification card shall not be required for the passing of a firearm upon the death of an owner thereof to his heir or legatee, whether the same be by testamentary bequest or by the laws of intestacy. The person who shall so receive, or acquire said firearm shall, however, be subject to all other provisions of this chapter. If the heir or legatee of such firearm does not qualify to possess or carry it, he may retain ownership of the firearm for the purpose of sale for a period not exceeding 180 days, or for such further limited period as may be approved by the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality in which the heir or legatee resides or the superintendent, provided that such firearm is in the custody of the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality or the superintendent during such period.

and can keep it in her house without any 'license or permit'.



If she received it outside of an estate distribution then she and/or the source of the firearm may well have a legal problem.

[JIDinPhilly]

I learned today that the gun was my friend's Grandmothers gun. When Grandma died a couple of years ago, they were cleaning out her house, and a box of ammo was found in a drawer. Sure enough, the gun that goes with the ammo, was under the mattress. So there was no gun left in her will.

[Coops]

If the house was in the will, then the contents thereof would also be part of the estate.

The gun does not need to be "reported" to anyone. Simply apply for the Firearms ID card. It would not be out of the realm of possibility that it would take 6 months to get the card approved. The applicant will have to pay for fingerprinting and a small fee but the card is good for life without having to renew. You must have the card to buy ammo in NJ but not if you get ammo in PA.

No license or permit is needed to keep the gun in the home.

http://njgunpermitattorney.com/2009/...in-new-jersey/


Edit. To clarify, you do not need the FID card to retain the gun, but it is nice to have since it will let you buy ammo and long guns without hassle

[mrjam2jab]

If the house was in the will, then the contents thereof would also be part of the estate.

The heir has 180 days to either get a NJFID card or sell the gun. The gun does not need to be "reported" to anyone. Simply apply for the Firearms ID card. It would not be out of the realm of possibility that it would take 6 months to get the card approved. The applicant will have to pay for fingerprinting and a small fee but the card is good for life without having to renew. You must have the card to buy ammo in NJ but not if you get ammo in PA.

No license or permit is needed to keep the gun in the home.

Unless you move....then have to re-apply...just for change of address... from what I've read

[Tequila Sunrise]

Unless you move....then have to re-apply...just for change of address... from what I've read

This is true. My fiance just did exactly that. Don't expect anything quick in N.J.
It took forever and her handgun permit was with that as well. When she went in to see what was happening, they said oh here it is...with 8 days left on the permit. They said they called and left a message, but that was B.S. we are the only two in the house. She slipped them back the permit and they got it back to her in 3 days.

[JIDinPhilly]

Thanks everybody.