Cinnaminson Police Give Update On Gun Purchases Amid Outbreak

CINNAMINSON, NJ — The process for applying for a firearm has changed temporarily amid the outbreak of new coronavirus that has resulted in municipal buildings across the state being closed, including in Cinnaminson.

Applicants are required to mail payment by check to the Cinnaminson Police Department, according to police. The fee for an identification card is $5, and permits to purchase handguns are $2 each.

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Checks made payable to the Township of Cinnnaminson can be mailed to:
Firearms
Cinnaminson Police Department
900 Manor Road
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

Approved ID cards and permits will be returned to applicants via certified mail. Delays in processing should be expected, police said. Once received, applicants will have to sign.

For initial ID cards, index fingerprinting may be ignored at this time. Fingerprinting services for initial applicants may not be available due to vendor closings.

For details on the updated application process, visit the state police department’s website.