Police Department – Firearms Applications
The Ocean City Police Department Investigations Unit assists residents with the application process. Questions regarding the Firearms Application Process should be directed to Detective Matt Crowley at 609-525-9133 or via email at firearms@ocnj.us (email preferred).
The State of New Jersey has adopted an electronic firearms application process for all firearms applications. Please follow the application instructions below.
APPLICATION FOR FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION AND PERMIT TO PURCHASE A HANDGUN:
This includes Initial Firearms Identification, replacement for lost and stolen firearms identification cards, mutilated firearms identification, change of address, change of name and change of sex on Firearms Identification.
Firearms Identification & Handgun Permit Application
APPLICATION FOR CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT:
UPDATE 9-18-23: NEW Training Requirements for Civilian Permit to Carry
Use the link below to read the Memorandum issued by the NJ Office of the Attorney General in regards to Permit Carry Training Requirements. If you already have a permit, please READ CAREFULLY to determine if you need to requalify by 12- 31-2023.
CCARE MEMORANDUM – Memorandum issued by the NJ Office of the Attorney General in regards to Permit to Carry Training Requirements
