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Federal law requires you to have a Federal firearms licence if your business is as a gun dealer or manufacturer. The following applies to all license types:

• 1. A person who makes firearms with the primary purpose of making a living or profit from the sale or distribution of firearms produced (18 U.S.C. SS 921(a),(21)(A);
• 2. Manufacturer of ammunition -- A person who spends time, attention and labor in manufacturing ammunition with the primary objective of making a living and profit from the sale or distribution of the ammunition produced (18 U.S.C. SS 921(a)(21)(B));
• 3. Dealer in firearms -- A person who spends time, attention and labor dealing in firearms as part of a regular trade or business with a principal objective to livelihood and profit through repetitive purchase and sale of firearms. However, such term does not include someone who occasionally sells, exchanges or purchases firearms for the purpose of an enhancement of a personal or hobby collection, or who sells all of his firearms collection (18 U.S.C. SS 921(a),(21)(C); - 7 –
• 4. Dealer in firearms (gunsmith); - A person who dedicates time, attention and labor to such activity as a routine course of trade or business with principal objective of livelihood or profit. However, such term does not include someone who fixes firearms or who occasionally attaches trigger mechanisms, barrels, stocks or special barrels to them (18 U.S.C. SS 921(a),(21)(D);
• 5. Dealer in firearms (pawnbroker); 5. SS 921(a),(12);
• 6. Importer of firearms -- A person who spends time, attention and labor on importing firearms as part of a regular trade or business, with the primary objective of earning a living and profit from the sale or distribution of imported firearms (18 U.S.C. SS 921(a),(21)(E);
• 7. Importer of ammunition -- A person who spends time, attention and labor on importing ammunition as part of a regular trade or business, with the primary objective of earning a living and profiting from the sale or distribution of ammunition imported (18 U.S.C. SS 921(a),(21)(F). SS 921(a)(21)(F). 

It is not necessary to have a minimum number of firearms manufactured or sold in order to be considered "engaged in business." Each case is unique. The quantity of firearms sold or manufactured; the number of transactions per period; the intent of the person to acquire and dispose of firearms; any representations made by the buyer about the buyer's ability or willingness to acquire or transfer firearms are all considered. We recommend that you contact your local ATF office (http://www.atf.gov/field/index.html) to evaluate the facts and circumstances of your particular case. Information on how to become a Federal firearms licensee is available at: http://www.atf.gov/firearms/how-to/become-an-ffl.html.

To obtain a firearms card, all applications must be done through your local police department. Residents from out of State may apply online for a Firearms Purchaser ID Card.

To apply online utilizing the Firearms Applicant Registration System (FARS) please go to https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars for NJ citizens. Before you can start the application process, please contact the Police Department/Station covering your address to obtain the correct ORI number. Incorrect submissions will not be accepted.

Contact your local police department for more information about specific requirements.

The seller of rifles and/or shotguns (including bb, pellet and black powder) must ensure that the buyer holds a valid Firearms Purchaser Identification card. They also need to complete a Certificate Of Eligibility for each firearm. To be valid, the information on the Firearms Purchaser ID Card must match the identity of the transferor. You can obtain a Certificate Of Eligibility at any licensed firearms dealer or on this website. *All firearms transactions must take place at a state licensed retail firearms dealer. Transactions between members of an immediate household, law enforcement officers, and collectors are exempted.

Each handgun that is transferred to this state must have a Permit to Purchase Handgun. The seller of the handgun must ensure that the buyer is issued a valid Permit for Purchase of a Handgun. The identification of the transferor must be matched on the Handgun Purchase Permit. ( i.e, name address, DOB, sex, etc.) Both the buyer and seller must complete the permit. The seller must forward copies to the appropriate authority. The permit includes instructions. *All firearms transactions must take place at a licensed State retail firearms dealer.

Firearms must be unloaded and kept in a locked and secured case, gunbox or securely tied package. The firearm and ammunition must be kept away from drivers if the vehicle does not have separate compartments.

To protect ammunition, it must be kept in a separate container and locked in its trunk. Ammunition magazines can be loaded while being transported and should be kept separate from the firearm.

Yes. It must be carried in the same way as described above. It is preferred to have a motorcycle with lockable bags, but you can also use a saddle bag or a backpack with an unloaded firearm in locked containers.

You must apply to the New Jersey municipal police department if you live in New Jersey. If your municipality is not served by the New Jersey State Police you will need to apply at the station that covers your municipality. Residents of other states must apply at the State Police station closest to their geographical location. No matter where you live, all armored vehicle employees must apply to the nearest State Police Station

For the transfer of firearms upon death to an owner, a firearm purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit is not required. The firearm must be legal in the state to be owned and the person who will receive it cannot be denied the firearm. If the heir/legatee is not qualified to possess and acquire the firearm, the firearm may be kept for 180 days provided that the firearm is transferred to either the chief law enforcement officer or the superintendent.

Yes, firearms that were legally acquired in your previous residence and are legal to possess can be brought to your new residence once residency has been established. Although the owner can VOLUNTARILY register firearms by filling out a Voluntary Form of Firearms Registration (found on this website), the owner is not required to do so.

No. To make this transaction legal, it must be processed by a federally licensed firearms dealer in the State where the purchaser/receiver lives.

No. First verify that the license is valid by obtaining their FFL license number and checking https://fflezcheck.atf.gov/fflezcheck/. You can also search FFL ezCheck and enter the relevant information.

If you're going to another state, you can ship a firearm to you. The package should only be addressed to the firearm owner.

You may contact your local police department for destruction. Before transporting the gun to this department, you will need to give written notice to the chief of police or superintendent of the municipality where you live. A gun shop may be able to offer to buy the gun. If they accept the firearm, they must give you a written receipt.

A person who has been convicted of "a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year" as per 18 U.S.C. SS 921(a),(20): Federal law prohibits them from possessing or receiving firearms. SS 922 (g)(1). Section 922(g),(1). Felons whose convictions were set aside or expunged or for whom the person has had their civil rights restored or pardoned are not considered guilty under section 922 (g)(1), except where the law in the jurisdiction prohibits them from possessing firearms. For information about State firearms restrictions and other options, including a gubernatorial Pardon or civil rights restoration, persons convicted of State offenses should contact the State Attorney's Office in their State. A list of State Attorney General contact numbers may be found at http://www.naag.org/.