How to obtain a New Jersey Concealed Carry permit

NJ Concealed Carry Permit:

NJ requires at least a 4 hour course with a certified firearms instructor. The course should cover, handgun operation and mechanisms. NJ specific laws surrounding use of force and a firearms safety competent. Current and former members of the military are not exempt from the training. NJ also requires 1 hour of range with a live fire shooting qualification passing with a score of 80% or higher while drawing from a holster shooting 50 rounds total. 

NJ also requires you to renew your permit every 2 years after obtaining it by taking at least a 4 hour training with a certified firearms instructor shooting a live-fire qualification passing with a score of 80% or higher shooting 50 rounds total. 

There are no residency requirements to be issued a NJ Concealed Carry permit.