FIREARMS PERMITS
The Spring Lake Heights Police Department is now accepting firearms applications for Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards and Pistol Purchase Permits electronically. The responsibility of issuing firearms permits to the residents of Spring Lake Heights is currently assigned to Sergeant Kenneth Hager and Patrolman Connor Bokop. The Spring Lake Heights Police Department is also accepting applications for concealed carry permits, which is assigned to Detective Sergeant Casey Willms and Patrolman Ian Davis. The Spring Lake Heights Police Department Firearms Unit completes all requirements associated with background checks and investigations associated to firearms permitting, up to the final approval or denial of the applications. The decision for the final disposition of a firearms permit application rests solely with the Chief of Police. His decision is based on several factors outline by law, in addition to the careful consideration of the safety of both the individual applicant and the public.
Applicants who are applying for an initial firearms purchaser identification card, change of address or name on purchaser identification card, or permit to purchase a handgun shall use the New Jersey State Police Online Firearms Registration System (FARS) for all applications. The firearms permit officers will assist residents that do not have access to a computer or those residents who are otherwise unable to complete the online forms. The use of the online system streamlines and accelerates the process for both the applicant and the police department. This system also keeps the applicant informed of the progress of their application.
If you are applying for a concealed carry permit, please contact Detective Sergeant Casey Willms or Patrolman Ian Davis. This process is currently not being completed on the online FARS system.
Applicants applying for an initial firearms purchaser identification card, change of address or name on identification card, or permit to purchase a handgun:
- Complete the application on the New Jersey State Police Firearms Registration System Online Portal. It is imperative that the applicant accurately completes the form. The state will charge a fee, which is separate from the fee charged by Spring Lake Heights Police Department.
- Respond to the Spring Lake Heights Borough Office for payment. Payment MUST BE a money order made out to “The Borough of Spring Lake Heights”.
- If you are applying for an initial firearms purchaser identification card, you are required to be fingerprinted at IdentoGO. Once the FARS application is submitted, you have ninety days to get fingerprinted.
FIREARMS REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION SYSTEM (FARS) Instructions
- Visit the New Jersey State Police Firearms Registration System Online Portal
- You will be asked to provide the Spring Lake Heights Police Department ORI number, which is NJ0134900.
- When completing the application, you will need to provide two (2) reputable references. The references should not be family members. Make sure to provide accurate emails for references to ensure that they receive the reference questions. If an incorrect email is provided, notify the firearms unit.
- YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE. This payment is non-refundable and must be made prior to the completion of the background as per NJSC 13:54.1.4.
- The FARS system is applicant driven. Please ensure that you have entered the best phone numbers and e-mail addresses for both yourself and your references.
FIREARM FEES HAVE INCREASED. FEES ARE CURRENTLY:
$25 PER HANDGUN PERMIT
$50 FOR INITIAL FIREARMS PURCHASER IDENTIFICATION CARD
$150 FOR CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT AND $50 PAID TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Applicants must respond to the Spring Lake Heights Borough Office (555 Brighton Avenue, Spring Lake Heights NJ 07762) for payment. If you are applying for an initial firearms purchaser identification card and/or handgun permit, please prepare a money order made out to “The Borough of Spring Lake Heights”. If you are applying for a concealed carry permit, please prepare a $50 money order made out to “Treasurer, State of New Jersey” and a $150 money order made out to “The Borough of Spring Lake Heights”.
For further information regarding firearms permits, please visit the New Jersey State Police’s firearms information web page or contact the Spring Lake Heights Police Departments’ Firearms Unit at:
Sergeant Kenneth Hager
Firearms Permit Officer
(732)449-6161 (ext.4933)
[email protected]
OR
Patrolman Connor Bokop
Firearms Permit Officer
(732)449-6161 (ext.4937)
[email protected]
For further information regarding Concealed Carry Permits, please contact:
Detective Sergeant Casey Willms
Firearms Permit Officer
(732)449-6161 (ext.4931)
[email protected]
OR
Patrolman Ian Davis
Firearms Permit Officer
(732)449-6161 (ext.4934)
[email protected]
LINKS/FORMS
Firearms Registration System (FARS) Instructions
Mental Health Form
State of New Jersey Concealed Carry Literature
Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) Protocol
Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation Information