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NJ Concealed Carry Classes in Passaic County

Passaic County — county seat Paterson — has recorded 5,108 Permit to Carry applications since December 2019, with the most from Clifton City, Wayne Twp, Paterson City.

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Passaic County permit statistics

5,108
Total applications
99.41%
Approval rate
1,451
Trailing 12 months
378
Renewals, 2026 H1
YearApplications
2023701
20241,463
20251,527
2026 (H1)783

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 Passaic 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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Nearby counties

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