NJ Concealed Carry Classes in Ocean County
Ocean County — county seat Toms River — has recorded 9,257 Permit to Carry applications since December 2019, with the most from Toms River Twp, Jackson Twp, Brick Twp.
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Ocean County permit statistics
| Year | Applications |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,815 |
| 2024 | 2,112 |
| 2025 | 2,893 |
| 2026 (H1) | 1,265 |
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 Ocean 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.
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