[MattinNJ]

I live in NJ too. I was thinking of getting a gun. How hard is it to get a license? Is the first step calling the local police? Sorry for the questions, but I have no idea.

[Pharmboy]

You have to get a "Firearms" card. Until you have that (issued by the state), you cannot even hold any firearm in a gun shop (literally). Once you get that, you can buy as many long guns as you please. Handguns, however, have to be applied for separately each time.

Go to your local police first and they will give you the paper work. It will take 6 weeks to 6 months to get the card. And NO CARRY ALLOWED. Good luck--and you should definitely do it.