FAQ's

The Sayreville Municipal Court is located inside the Sayreville Police Department located at 1000 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ  08872.

Under NJSA 2C:58-3c(4) you must be at least 21 years old to purchase a handgun.

 

 Under NJSA 2C:58-3c(4) you must be at least 18 years old to purchase a rifle or shotgun.

 NO.  For reasons of safety please call 732-727-4444 and explain the situation to the dispatcher.  Since explosive devices can be unstable it is required that an officer respond to your location to assess the device and determine the safest method of removal.

 

Yes, you may surrender any of these items and they will be disposed of according to law.  You will be issued a receipt at the time of surrender.

Yes, as long as you possess or acquire a NJ Firearms Purchaser ID Card or Handgun Purchase Permit.  If you do not meet these requirements you are legally entitled to retain ownership of the firearm for 180 days to effect its legal sale or transfer to a person who meets requirements for ownership.

 

Yes, in addition to the age requirements there are several other restrictions according to NJSA 2C:58-3a, No handgun purchase permit or firearms purchaser identification card shall be issued:

 (1)    To any person who has been convicted of a crime or a disorderly persons offense involving an act of domestic violence.

(2)    To any drug dependent person, to any person who is confined for a mental disorder to a hospital, mental institution or sanitarium, or to any person who is presently an habitual drunkard.

(3)    To any person who suffers from a physical defect or disease which would make it unsafe for him to handle firearms.

(4)    To any person who has ever been confined for a mental disorder, or to any alcoholic, unless any of the foregoing persons produces a certificate of a medical doctor or psychiatrist licensed in New Jersey or other satisfactory proof that he is no longer suffering from that particular disability in such a manner that would interfere with or handicap him in the handling of firearms.

(5)    To any person who knowingly falsifies any information on the application form for a handgun purchase permit or firearms purchaser identification card.

(6)    To any person where the issuance would not be in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare.

(7)    To any person who is subject to a restraining order issued pursuant to the “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991” prohibiting the person from possessing any firearm.

(8)    To any person who as a Juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which if committed by an adult would constitute a crime and the offense involved the unlawful use of a weapon, explosive or destructive device.

(9)    To any person whose firearm is seized pursuant to the “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991”.

Yes, the fees are set by NJ Law.  The application fee for a firearms purchaser ID card is $5.  The application fee for a permit to purchase a handgun is $2.

Yes, submission of fingerprints is a required part of the application process.

 

The Sayreville Police Department holds its employees to the highest standard of integrity.  Under guidelines issued by the NJ Attorney General we are obligated to accept and investigate complaints regarding the conduct of any member of this department.

Complaint forms are available 24 hours a day at the main desk of the police department.

To arrange for a tour of the Sayreville Police Department you should contact Det./Sgt. Sean O'Donnell at 732-525-5422.  If you are coming with a scout group, please indicate the requirements that you are hoping to fulfill so we can accommodate your needs.

There are a variety of programs that the Saryeville Police Department offers to schools, youth groups and community organizations.  To request a speaker for a specific topic please contact Det./Sgt. Sean O'Donnell at 732-525-5422 to see if there is an available officer.