N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-2.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:54-2.3 - Criteria for the issuance of a permit to carry a handgun

(a) No application for a permit to carry a handgun shall be approved by a chief police officer of a municipality, the Superintendent or the Superior Court, unless the applicant:

1. Is a person of good character who is not subject to any of the disabilities which would prevent him or her from obtaining a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card as provided in this chapter;

2. Has demonstrated that at the time of the application for the permit he or she is thoroughly familiar with the safe handling and use of handguns; and

3. Has demonstrated a justifiable need to carry a handgun.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54-2.3

Amended by R.2007 d.378, effective 12/17/2007.
See: 39 N.J.R. 2324(a), 39 N.J.R. 5349(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), substituted "chief police officer" for "police chief".