I'm a bit confused about the rules here in NJ and what guns (if any) are effectively registered with the state.
Assume I acquired my FPID in NJ as a Jersey resident. I then go and buy several new long guns, from a store in NJ. I know when I buy them, I fill out a form and they run a NICs check. The form includes my name, address, FPID #, asks for but does not require my socsec#, and has information on the make & model of the gun being bought. The gun shop keeps a copy of the form I filled out and I get a copy.
For handguns, the process adds a layer. I have to get a separate handgun purchaser permit from the police for any given handgun purchase (which takes a month to get, and requires two acquaintances to fill out and return forms to the police). That has to be provided to the gun shop upon purchase in addition to the NICs process used for long guns.
Do either types of purchase (long gun / hand gun) go on some kind of permanent file with the state? Does the state already know everything I've bought --or-- could they compile a list based on copies of any forms they keep? I suppose the question here is are those forms filled out at time of purchase provided to the STATE, as those are the only forms that have actual details on the items being bought. If the state doesn't get them, how long does a gun shop keep them on file (or have to keep them on file, if that's the case)?
I'm just curious in a Katrina kind of situation if they would know what I have were they (the state) to come looking for it. Also, the stories I hear about neighboring New York (City) are disturbing, and typically revolve around the police checking in on a given gun owner's collection.
Assume I acquired my FPID in NJ as a Jersey resident. I then go and buy several new long guns, from a store in NJ. I know when I buy them, I fill out a form and they run a NICs check. The form includes my name, address, FPID #, asks for but does not require my socsec#, and has information on the make & model of the gun being bought. The gun shop keeps a copy of the form I filled out and I get a copy.
For handguns, the process adds a layer. I have to get a separate handgun purchaser permit from the police for any given handgun purchase (which takes a month to get, and requires two acquaintances to fill out and return forms to the police). That has to be provided to the gun shop upon purchase in addition to the NICs process used for long guns.
Do either types of purchase (long gun / hand gun) go on some kind of permanent file with the state? Does the state already know everything I've bought --or-- could they compile a list based on copies of any forms they keep? I suppose the question here is are those forms filled out at time of purchase provided to the STATE, as those are the only forms that have actual details on the items being bought. If the state doesn't get them, how long does a gun shop keep them on file (or have to keep them on file, if that's the case)?
I'm just curious in a Katrina kind of situation if they would know what I have were they (the state) to come looking for it. Also, the stories I hear about neighboring New York (City) are disturbing, and typically revolve around the police checking in on a given gun owner's collection.