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  1. Posted

    Just finished up the field day (shotgun) at Clinton WMA. These people couldnt have been nicer or more informative and patient. I was worried too. As usual, I spent time worrying for absolutely no reason. Time I'll never get back wasted with worrying. I never learn. Now I'm sitting here waiting for AAA because I got a flat on the way here. So I got that going for me.....which is nice .

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  3. Posted

    On 12/4/2020 at 2:54 PM, Malice4you said:

    A hunting license expires December 31st, no matter if you buy it on January 1st or December 1st.  Unless you plan on going a couple times this year, or would spend more than $27.50 to go to a different range, I would hold off until next year.

     

    When you say "apply" do you mean take the one time hunter safety class?  If you haven't already done so, you need to pass the course (I believe it is currently online only for the course, with specific schedules for the in-person safety portion (and I assume written test still?  I went years ago and did the free route instead of paying for the online one.))  I don't know what the availability of slots for the live fire bit is - they tend to fill up quick, so I doubt you will get a slot this year anyway, but get the ball rolling on the process now and get an earlier slot so you can get more trigger time at Clinton.

    For the safety portion with live fire, they will loan you a shotgun if you do not have a shotgun.  You'll have to shoot a couple shells, don't worry as much about hitting the targets as showing safe operation and handling.

    Legally, you aren't really able to "borrow" a shotgun, unless your friend is there with you the entire time (and that may be restricted now due to the rona)

     

    One last thing, Clinton WMA rifle range is for rifles .30 cal and below (and shotguns) ONLY.  No pistols.  Not sure about non NFA firearms technically, though I may or may not have seen some there.

    Thank you for verifying the information regarding the license expiration date. Yes, when I said "apply" I was indeed referring to taking the safety class and whatnot. So the shotgun is an absolute necessity? As far as having to shoot one? There isn't an option of using a rifle instead? 

    Thanks again for the details.

    Ken

    Edit* Nevermind I just read the How to get a hunting license post that is listed at the top of this hunting forum. 

  4. Posted

    Hello.

    Quick question. I'd love to use Clinton wildlife managenent area and want to get a hunting license to do so. I believe I read that the licenses expire at the end of the calandar year. Anybody know if thats true? If so I imagine it would be silly for me not to wait until January 2021 to apply right.

    One more thing. I only own a rifles and handguns. Do I need a shotgun to take a test of some sort? I only ask because I'm pretty sure a buddy of mine recently offered to let me 'borrow a shotgun for the test'

    Thanks

    Ken

  7. Posted

    6 hours ago, My1stGlock said:

    May not be an issue but did you clean/oil them since you got them? Sometimes the oils they put on the guns to store and ship may cause the guns to jam or fail to eject. a buddy of mine took his M&P AR15 right outta the box and was having issues. After he cleaned/oiled it no more prob.
    Hate to see your first time out and having to second guess if you bought the right guns but just a simple cleaning couldn’t hurt. 

    I did not clean or oil anything. Just took it from the case, loaded it up and fired away. Thankfully no issues. I like it but going forward I'll probably only buy a gun that I've held in my hand instead of what I did this time. Truth be told the grip feels a bit too thin for my size hand. Not terrible but i feel that a larger grip would be better for me. I guess its that whole single stack magazine thing. I did read about this before purchasing but figured it would work well for my wife's smaller hands. She hasn't shot it yet. 

    Otherwise I had the pleasure of firing a 44 magnum revolver today. Quite the experience for me.

    6 hours ago, JimB1 said:

    I'd say go out to Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays and take a class on using a shotgun before buying. You can try out a shotgun or two there as part of a class so you will have a better idea of what you are looking for and how to use it for a reasonable price before you buy anything.

    https://www.lvsclays.com/lessons/

    Might even get a new hobby out of it :)

    -Jim

    I'm certainly not against taking a good class. Or a bunch really. Unfortunately due to covid they say they have no lessons at this time.

  8. Posted

    Well. I'm finally going to a range to fire this 9mm I bought. Since I've received it I've been getting familiar with it by using those fake rounds (snap caps?) I feel that for someone with my level of knowledge (lack of) of firearms those things have been great to have. I feel so much better after using them and learning the functions of the gun. So today will be the big day that I fire my first REAL rounds out of my first gun. I will be going to the range with my mom's husband who has a knowledge of firearms use and safety as he used to shoot often....back in the day. Hopefully I'll have a good/safe time and learn some more.

    Ken

  9. Posted

    1 hour ago, gleninjersey said:

    You (or any one else) used them before? I'm hesitant to use places I've never heard of.

    May Need to purchase some 30/30 for PA Deer season late November/beginning December.

    I have some but may want to pick up a few boxes.

    I bought some Hornady Critical Defense from them maybe 2 weeks ago. I sent them a pic of my FID and DL. They said I wont have to provide it in the future unless I move or my DL expires snd I get a new one. Smooth process. The lady I spoke to was very nice. 

    What is training ammo btw?

     

    Ken

  12. Posted

    6 hours ago, always_an_eagle said:

    What is your ammo inventory look like? I would suggest before spending money on a new (or new to you) shotgun and the ammo for said shotgun, it might benefit you to use those funds to make sure you got enough ammo for your current firearm inventory. You got some good quality firearms, especially the Henry. 

    1k rounds 115gr 9mm fmj

    100 rounds Hornady Critical Defense 115gr 9mm

    1k rounds 36gr high velocity 22lr safety tips :)"hp"

    Ken

  13. Posted

    3 hours ago, Scorpio64 said:

    Millions of American soldiers have been through the same deal, and they have no problem kicking ass, where ass needs to be kicked.

    Thats a really good point. Never thought of it that way.

     

    3 hours ago, Scorpio64 said:

    Catch as catch can.  You got what you felt you NEEDED now, what was available at the time.  Sometime in the future, you can get what you want.

    Yeah, i guess that about sums it up. I agree.

    3 hours ago, Scorpio64 said:

    Both acceptable choices, some may even say excellent.  Neither gun is badly made.

    Well thats good to know. I did read some negative things about SA after I paid for the pistol and was thinking "oh God, whats the chances I just decided to buy from a manufacturer that was involved in some 2A controversy not long ago" I just pictured the FFL receiving it and saying "who had this POS Springfield Armory gun sent to my place".

    3 hours ago, Scorpio64 said:

    First choice, a used (yes used) pre-remlin 870 or Wingmaster.  Second choice, Mossberg 500.  Both can be configured for HD or clay shooting, and switched back and forth with very little work.

    I'll have to do a bit of research into this still. I wouldnt even know what to look for in a used gun. Id be very likely to buy some unsafe or worn gun or it would have missing pieces and I'd just take it home none the wiser. I'm just too ignorant at this time.

     

    Thank you for the information and your time

    Ken

  14. Posted

    Hello

    So I may be a dope for this but I imagine I wont regret it (hopefully). I purchased 2 guns that I have never fired, picked up or even touched. I did this out of feeling of desperation. I wanted something to put in my empty gun cabinet and just kinda went with it. I feel like I didnt have time to treat these purchases they way i usually do. I would have preferred to go shoot different guns to find out what i like and narrow down based on that and cost and availability etc. But...ranges are busy, FFLs seem busy, ammo seems so unavailable and so on. So as I said I was having a feeling of desperation. I waiting to go pick one up at FFL this coming week and the other is on the way to FFL.(delayed)

    So I went with a Springfield Armory XD-E 9mm and a HENRY H004SE2 GOLDEN BOY 22LR SILVER EAGLE 2. I'd really like to get a shotgun next. Any recommendations? I don't plan on hunting. I guess I'd like to use to it to skeet shoot for fun but also perhaps home defense?

    Anyway I'm hoping for the best and no regrets.

    Ken

  17. Posted · Edited by Kennydnj

    7 hours ago, Krdshrk said:

    Welcome!  I'm in Bridgewater as well by way of Union county as well.  Note - your Firearms ID and Permits will take a good amount of time.  I just got pistol permits from the Bridgewater PD (using the NJ FARS system), and it took 78 days due to the sheer volume of applications they are receiving.  It may take you longer as you're an initial FID and you have to do fingerprints with Identogo.  If you have any questions about the process, feel free to ask.

     

    Hello.

    Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I do have a FID for about 15 years. I'm just waiting on the pistol purchase permits. This time I plan on using them. I got 3 of them when I moved to town (went to have the address changed on the FID and applied for them then) and I let them expire after getting an extension. As for this time around, on 8/4 I received an email stating my background check was complete and to wait for further emails. So....  that's where I'm at. Constantly checking spam folder and wondering what phone number I put for my employer.

    Edit: couldn't spell "email" correctly

  18. Posted

    9 hours ago, Mrs. Peel said:

    Unless you have an experienced person teaching you already, I recommend you take an NRA-affiliated training class - either pistol, rifle, etc. - whatever platform you think you might like.

    Also, we do occasionally have "events" organized through NJGF - shotgun shoots are usually in Clinton, not far from you at all. People are very generous about showing noobs what to do, loaning their guns, etc. So, please keep an eye on the events forum. Every several months they'll have one of those - no real pattern, just spontaneous. Sadly, it's been a problem since COVID-19 because they had some of the state ranges shut down. (Still, I think? Not sure).

     

    That's the plan. I got a family member that is seemingly more than happy to provide me with some knowledge. I also am wanting to take some classes too. Do the classes ever have any family/group rates for husband, wife and/or child?

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