Conviction on any number of crimes can result in an ineligibility to receive a firearms permit in New Jersey, but the specifics matter a lot. Domestic violence crimes can result in a lifetime ban, while other disorderly and misdemeanor offenses may have no impact on your ability to get a permit. Felony convictions can also produce a lifetime ban on firearms permits in New Jersey. Many offenses are subject to expungement after a period of time, if all terms of your sentence have been … [Read more...]