NJ Permit To Carry - 12/21/25
NJ Permit To Carry
$200.00
Course Details:
This 3-4 hour class is required to apply for the NJ Permit to Carry (PTC). Upon completion of the class, you will be scheduled for the qualification portion at a later date, time, & location. After completing the class and passing the qualification course, you will be given the SP-182 qualification form to submit for your NJ PTC application. The class will go over Firearm Safety and Handling, Basic Pistol and Shooting Fundamentals, Malfunctions, etc.
The qualification course includes drawing from a holster and shooting (10) rounds at 3, 5, 7, 10, and 15 yards. You must hit at least 40 out of 50 shots (80%). You will also be required to demonstrate safety and proficiency, and are expected to be proficient in drawing from a holster during the duration of the qualification.
Date: Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Address: TBD
Pistol you wish to qualify with:
No Dots or Magnification Sights (iron sights only)
No Lights or Lasers
Holster:
Strong side hip holster - Inside Waist Band (IWB)/Outside Waist Band (OWB) are both allowed (NO cross-draw, shoulder, or appendix/rear holsters)
Equipment and Ammunition:
At least 2 magazines
100 rounds of factory loaded ammunition (ammunition may be bought at the range)
Eyes (safety glasses) and Ears (electronic ears preferred but not required; rental of Eyes and Ears is available at the range)
Attire:
Shirts: Full-length shirt with a high neckline - T-shirt, long sleeve shirt, sweater
Pants: Comfortable, full coverage pants with no holes - Jeans, cargo pants, (shorts are acceptable but not recommended)
NO open-toed shoes, crocs, or heels
NO tank tops, sleeveless, low-cut, see-through or cropped shirts
IDs:
Drivers License - CANNOT be expired
NJ Firearms ID (FID) - CANNOT be expired
Address and Name MUST match both IDs
(FID is not required for out-of-state residents)