South Orange, MT · Essex County
New Jersey Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency in the Use of Handguns Certification
This certification records a permit applicant’s handgun training and qualification, with information and signatures from the applicant and firearms instructor.
What this form is
The certification records the permit applicant’s identifying information and the firearms instructor’s certification details. The instructor certifies that the applicant completed the stated use-of-force training and qualified using one of the listed course-of-fire protocols; the form also provides spaces for signatures and the qualification or training date.
Who needs it
A permit-to-carry applicant and the firearms instructor who certifies the applicant’s training and handgun qualification complete and sign this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This certification is signed and dated without a notary; the firearms instructor must attach a copy of their firearms instructor certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certification
Download the South Orange permit-to-carry safe handling and handgun proficiency certification PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the applicant’s identifying information and the firearms instructor’s organization and certification date.
- 3
Attach Instructor Certification
Attach a copy of the firearms instructor’s certification, as stated on the form.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the instructor and applicant sign and date the certification, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this certification?
- No. The certification has signature and date fields but no notary block; the firearms instructor must attach a copy of their instructor certification.
- Who completes this certification?
- The permit-to-carry applicant provides identifying information, and the firearms instructor provides certification details and certifies the applicant’s training and qualification.
- What training and qualification does the form cover?
- It records completion of the stated use-of-force training and qualification using either the HQC2 (modified) protocol or the Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation protocol.
- How do I submit this certification?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This New Jersey Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency in the Use of Handguns Certification doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another South Orange form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.