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NJ Concealed Carry Classes in Hudson County

Hudson County — county seat Jersey City — has recorded 3,474 Permit to Carry applications since December 2019, with the most from Jersey City, Bayonne City, North Bergen Twp.

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Hudson County permit statistics

3,474
Total applications
98.47%
Approval rate
1,128
Trailing 12 months
190
Renewals, 2026 H1
YearApplications
2023534
2024925
20251,268
2026 (H1)540

Source: NJ OAG Permit to Carry dataset, December 2019–June 2026. 2026 figures are partial-year; the most recent month may be incompletely reported.

How to apply in Hudson County

New Jersey residents apply through the police department covering their residence; if you don't have a local PD, you apply directly through the NJSP Permit to Carry Portal. Contact your local police department's records or firearms unit to begin — they can confirm their specific submission process.

For the full step-by-step process, fees, and timeline, see How to Get a Concealed Carry Permit in New Jersey.

Hudson County FAQ

Nearby counties

Approximate straight-line distance between county seats, not driving distance.