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THEORY BEHIND THE LAW When this law was enacted, politically it was believed that hollow points were more dangerous than solid nose ammunition. It is unclear what information was actually relied upon in enacting this law, since it is well known that when hollow points hit a target they are designed to stop.

If you unnecessarily deviate from your destination, you may be charged with unlawful possession. In sum, for the average citizen, you can possess hollow nose bullets in your home and you may use the rounds for hunting or target practice.

2C:39-7, discussed below, N.J.S. 2C:39-6e allows a person to carry rifles, shotguns, and handguns when the person is inside their own home. What a person not having an FID may possess inside their own home even goes well beyond rifles, shotguns and handguns.

Open carry is not explicitly prohibited in New Jersey state law, although a NJ Permit to Carry a Handgun (PCH) is required to carry a firearm in the State. Concealed carry is only legal with a NJ PCH. PCH are issued to residents and non-residents.

The process involves a background check, two references who aren't relatives, and you have to consent to a search of mental health records. You also have to pay several fees, ($2 for a permit to purchase a handgun and $5 for an FPIC, and $20 for a criminal-background check).

Fee(s): To process the application, we must receive the permit, a passport photo and/or ID card fees prior to proceeding with the application as per New Jersey Administrative Code N.J.A.C. . The fees are $2.00 for pistol purchase permit and $5.00 for a Firearms ID card.