I went yesterday for my permits also, i must of went right after you because i was number 20.
They just started giving out permits on monday and there is 3 locations where you can get them so i am sure you can add alot more to the 20 so far.
after all this is New Jersey and everything is crowded here.
What i dont understand is that they are not putting a limit on the number of permits they are giving out you could end up at a spot with a ton of other guys.
Good Luck