How Long Does a Firearm Background Check Take in NJ?
A New Jersey firearm background check usually takes 3-7 days after a dealer submits the point-of-sale NICS request, although the exact time varies with the NJSP queue, weekends, holidays, and record research. The separate FARS licensing investigation for a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card or handgun purchase permit commonly takes 30-90 days or longer through the […]