East Windsor NJ Firearms Consultant

Contact Defensive Security operates as a private, appointment-only FFL dealer in East Windsor/Hightstown, New Jersey, run by Mel Katz and his team. Unlike retail gun shops, they conduct all business—sales, transfers, appraisals, and training—in private offices designed for one-on-one consultation without the distraction of other customers.

They handle the full spectrum of firearms transactions for central New Jersey:

• •Handgun & Rifle Sales - New and used firearms with hands-on evaluation before you buy
• •FFL Transfers - Transfers from licensed dealers anywhere in the country
• •Estate Appraisals & Liquidation - Certified appraisals for insurance, legal transfers, or resale; full liquidation services for collections and inherited firearms
• •Used Firearm Purchases - Fair market value estimates by phone, firm offers after hands-on assessment
• •NRA-Certified Training - Multiple courses from beginner to advanced

If you're new to firearms in New Jersey, here's how it works:

1. Get your permits - Contact your local police department for a NJ Firearm ID Card (required for rifle/shotgun) and Pistol Permit (one required per handgun) 2. Consult with professionals - Once you have your permits, Defensive Security handles the rest 3. Handle before you buy - Try multiple makes and styles in their private office 4. Evaluate fit - They help you assess cost, weight, caliber, hand-fit, ease of use, and maintenance requirements 5. Train after purchase - Get instruction at a safe, secure shooting range

• •NRA Basic Pistol covers grip, stance, sight alignment, target acquisition, trigger control, safety, and maintenance with live fire instruction. Available weekday classes or private instruction Monday-Sunday.

• •Florida CCW Course includes application completion. You'll need: valid NJ driver's license, proof of formal firearm training (NRA certificate, DD214, or Honorable Discharge), NJ SBI Card, and one passport photo. You handle fingerprints afterward at your local police station or approved facility.

Whether you've inherited firearms, are downsizing a collection, or handling an estate:

Defensive Security can provide fair assessments and evaluations of single firearms or large collections. Appraisals cover current replacement value and expected resale value—useful for insurance, legal transfers, or sales.

• •For Attorneys: Full-service liquidation with certified appraisal certificates, purchase quotes, or consignment options. All firearms are documented with serial numbers, stored securely in climate-controlled space, and transferred only to legally qualified buyers.

• •For Individuals: They handle the heavy lifting—appraising, storing, documenting, and selling. Fees are based on quantity of firearms, not their value.

Located in Mercer County, they serve:

Mercer County: East Windsor, Ewing, Hamilton, Lawrence, Princeton, Robbinsville, Trenton, West Windsor

Burlington County: Bordentown, Burlington, Florence, Pemberton

Middlesex County: Cranbury, East Brunswick, Edison, Jamesburg, Middlesex, Highland Park

Monmouth County: Freehold, Hazlet, Howell, Long Branch, Manalapan, Aberdeen

Ocean County: Berkeley, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford, Toms River, Brick

Hunterdon & Somerset Counties: Readington, Lambertville, Clinton, Flemington, Millstone, Montgomery, Hillsborough, Franklin

Union County: Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Hillside, Scotch Plains, Union

📍 9 Debbie Lane, East Windsor, NJ 08520

📧 [email protected]

• •Appointments Required — No walk-ins. Call or email to schedule your consultation.