All the naysayers should remember that each town is different, and a simple DPO that will be overlooked in Sussex, is brightline basis for denial in Jersey City. It depends upon where the original poster applied. That's the primary falacy of the NJ firearms laws.
As for the original Poster, I can't say enough that I posted a complete outline back in the day on how to apply for your FPID and permits. Step one was a criminal and psychological background check on yourself to see if there is anything out there that you forgot about, or thought was simply dismissed. Step two is expungement of anything that search disclosed. Since you skipped 1 & 2, you got denied. Now Your SOL becuase every time you apply from here on out, you must Answer "Yes" to the appication question, "have you ever been denied an FPID?" You've got to Answer "Yes" and that's an immediate red flag. You best hope to move to a small town and become best buds with the chief.[wallmad]
I've helped several sight members wind their way through the system. Some with some pretty serious stuff. I've even dealt with cases Nappen turned down, and came out successful, but if you skip steps 1 & 2, there's not much can be done[eyeroll]