The new Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) protocol has been released by the NJ Attorney General as of September 15, 2023. This live-range training replaces the Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency Qualification protocol (HQC2- modified) issued on July 21, 2023, and is the required range component pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4(g). 

Click here for full details on range qualification.

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To see the full memorandum released by the NJ Attorney General, click here.

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To start an initial application for a concealed carry permit, please click on this link to the NJ State Police website

 

Additional questions?

Contact Det. Brian Hampton ([email protected])