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Gooday all. Been shooting for a few years. College grad, mostly shooting 22 rifles and a few 9mm handguns. looking for a club to join, as paying for public ranges sucks.

Alot of my friends keep mentioning the 1911... Would it make a good first handgun? Is it only in a 45 ACP or do they make them in a smaller chamber as well?

RULE I: ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED There are no exceptions. Do not pretend that this is true. Some people and organizations take this rule and weaken it; e.g. "Treat all guns as if they were loaded." Unfortunately, the "as if" compromises the directness of the statement by implying that they are unloaded, but we will treat them as though they are loaded. No good! Safety rules must be worded forcefully so that they are never treated lightly or reduced to partial compliance. All guns are always loaded - period! This must be your mind-set. If someone hands you a firearm and says, "Don't worry, it's not loaded," you do not dare believe him. You need not be impolite, but check it yourself. Remember, there are no accidents, only negligent acts. Check it. Do not let yourself fall prey to a situation where you might feel compelled to squeal, "I didn't know it was loaded!" RULE II: NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DESTROY Conspicuously and continuously violated, especially with pistols, Rule II applies whether you are involved in range practice, daily carry, or examination. If the weapon is assembled and in someone's hands, it is capable of being discharged. A firearm holstered properly, lying on a table, or placed in a scabbard is of no danger to anyone. Only when handled is there a need for concern. This rule applies to fighting as well as to daily handling. If you are not willing to take a human life, do not cover a person with the muzzle. This rule also applies to your own person. Do not allow the muzzle to cover your extremities, e.g. using both hands to reholster the pistol. This practice is unsound, both procedurally and tactically. You may need a free hand for something important. Proper holster design should provide for one-handed holstering, so avoid holsters which collapse after withdrawing the pistol. (Note: It is dangerous to push the muzzle against the inside edge of the holster nearest the body to "open" it since this results in your pointing the pistol at your midsection.) Dry-practice in the home is a worthwhile habit and it will result in more deeply programmed reflexes. Most of the reflexes involved in the Modern Technique do not require that a shot be fired. Particular procedures for dry-firing in the home will be covered later. Let it suffice for now that you do not dry-fire using a "target" that you wish not to see destroyed. (Recall RULE I as well.) Rule III: KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET Rule III is violated most anytime the uneducated person handles a firearm. Whether on TV, in the theaters, or at the range, people seem fascinated with having their finger on the trigger. Never stand or walk around with your finger on the trigger. It is unprofessional, dangerous, and, perhaps most damaging to the psyche, it is klutzy looking. Never fire a shot unless the sights are superimposed on the target and you have made a conscious decision to fire. Firing an unaligned pistol in a fight gains nothing. If you believe that the defensive pistol is only an intimidation tool - not something to be used - carry blanks, or better yet, reevaluate having one around. If you are going to launch a projectile, it had best be directed purposely. Danger abounds if you allow your finger to dawdle inside the trigger guard. As soon as the sights leave the target, the trigger-finger leaves the trigger and straightens alongside the frame. Since the hand normally prefers to work as a unit - as in grasping - separating the function of the trigger-finger from the rest of the hand takes effort. The five-finger grasp is a deeply programmed reflex. Under sufficient stress, and with the finger already placed on the trigger, an unexpected movement, misstep or surprise could result in a negligent discharge. Speed cannot be gained from such a premature placement of the trigger-finger. Bringing the sights to bear on the target, whether from the holster or the Guard Position, takes more time than that required for moving the trigger finger an inch or so to the trigger. RULE IV: BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET Know what it is, what is in line with it, and what is behind it. Never shoot at anything you have not positively identified. Be aware of your surroundings, whether on the range or in a fight. Do not assume anything. Know what you are doing. SUMMARY: Make these rules a part of your character. Never compromise them. Improper gunhandling results from ignorance and improper role modeling, such as handling your gun like your favorite actor does. Education can cure this. You can make a difference by following these gunhandling rules and insisting that those around you do the same. Set the example. Who knows what tragedies you, or someone you influence, may prevent? Excerpted from: The Modern Technique of the Pistol, by Greg Morrison, Gunsite Press, Paulden, Arizona, ISBN 0-9621342-3-6, Library of Congress Number 91-72644 Thanks to our member eocoolj for providing the link.

Good day all. Just googled my way over here. Was doing some firearms researching. Am interested in applying for a new permit. Shot once last year and I am hooked. Now that it is warmer, wanted to do more research into it. read over some of the posts and appreciate the help given to newbies.

good luck with getting the permits

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/m ... llow_point check it out. midway through the video, NJ's finest gets plugged.

Didnt see the rifles for rent. Will be there tomorrow I think. =) New ammo and scope coming in.

those rules should be a sticky. Cant access it here at work... but If someone wants to make it a new post, should make it a sticky.

Could not agree more. Even though it is a hassle, thank them for doing it. kill them with kindness. As far as permits... I got my handgun permits with my FID, however just request 5. or as many as you think you may need, times 2. Permits are good for 90 days, and then you can extend them for another 90. In NJ, you need a handgun permit even it is a C&R eligible item, such as the surpluss CZ82's coming to market for $200. With each permit being $2... might as well get more. Think of it this way. Is $2 that you may lose by not using the permit over 180 days, half a year... worth the peace of mind of knowing you dont have to wait for more permits if a good deal comes up.

http://www.netdad.com/placestogo1/Shooting_Ranges.htm Here is one list I found. Time to go down that list and see if they still exist.

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I was also interested. Anyone provide a good overview of the pistol shooting?

Found this on another forum.

welcome

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/community/aboutus/retail-detail.jsp?detailedInformationURL=/cabelas/en/content/community/aboutus/retail/retail_stores/eastrutherford/erutherford_press.html Home > Retail Stores > You are here: East Rutherford, NJ Press Release. CABELA'S PLANNING TO BUILD MEGA-STORE IN EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. SIDNEY, NE - Cabela's, the World's Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced that it is in negotiations to build one of its world-famous retail stores at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, N.J. Experience a Cabela's Retail Store. Check out our store Photo Gallery and our Video Tour. The store, part of the Meadowlands Xanadu sports, leisure, family entertainment and shopping complex, would be similar in size to the Cabela's retail showroom in Kansas City, Kan. and Buda, Texas. The Meadowlands store would be built in Cabela's trademark style mixing a d?r of museum-quality animal displays with colorful dioramas, huge aquariums stocked with native fish and a centerpiece indoor mountain displaying trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats. Cabela's retail stores are known as top-notch education and entertainment destinations, many of which are the leading tourist attractions in their respective states. To operate the new store, Cabela's would expect to employ as many as 500 people, who would join the Cabela's family of more than 8,000 employees. Employees are expected to come from East Rutherford and the surrounding area to join Cabela's family of staff members famous for their outdoor lifestyle and intimate knowledge of outdoor products. "By combining everything the Cabela's retail experience offers with the excitement of the Meadowlands Xanadu complex, we can create the premier destination for sporting enthusiasts along the East Coast," said Cabela's President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Highby. "We believe Cabela's is the perfect fit to bring the outdoors to the Meadowlands and with so many valued customers who live the Cabela's lifestyle nearby, we would expect this retail store to be an overwhelming success." "So many people are coming together to make this work," Highby said. "We really appreciate the efforts of all the people, including the Mills Corporation and all the others who are working to make this happen." Features which would greet visitors to the Cabela's store include: A huge mountain replica, the centerpiece of the store's open showroom, with running waterfalls and streams, and trophy animals in re-creations of their distinct habitats. Similar mountains, each called Conservation Mountain, have been built in other Cabela's stores as monuments to wildlife and salutes to the sportsmen and women who support wildlife conservation. A 9,000-gallon freshwater aquarium stocked with fish native to the area. Museum-quality representations of many wild-game species, including an expansive diorama devoted to African game animals. World-class Gun Library

what ammo was it? Czech surpluss or? how long did you leave it in there?

I can see that that fun can get a little expensive pretty quick. =P I just cannot imagine shooting it at the range.. only trap. But how good is it for trap shooting?

Got the 22a for $270 all in. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=14712&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15710&isFirearm=Y

I love the 22a. Smith and Wesson. Newer gun. Have it all black, check out the forums here under the S&W catalog. Just went to take it out today. Shot straight as a whistle. Only had a few ammo issues, probly older ammo? uBcsVJnGo14&feature=related

this thread is worthless without pics.

S&W 22a Beretta 92fs

So at a crossroads. Am looking at the Taurus 24/7 OSS and the S&W M&P. I prefer the M&P in a compact. Want to pick up a 9 and a 45. Shall I get the OSS in a 45 and m&P in a 9? or vice versa? concealed carry is not an issue in this state, but will be a consideration in the future, if law changes or move to PA. =P

I have a client who moved to NJ from SC... it was a wakeup call for him. But as far as I know, you can bring your guns to NJ. Cant purchase anything more than a 15rd magazine for handguns. no assult riffles. and no ccw. there is a bill in nj state congress a1282 that would allow people to carry. I suggest your gf come here, read on it, and write to her local senator/assembly member to support it.

Went to a gun store today and found a good looking Browning BDM for $300. Only issue is, they have nothing for it, only the gun and a magazine. No case, no manuals, nothing. Aside from what I read up on http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg109-e.htm , anyone ever shot these? What their value? Collectible value?

Nice looking gun, that is a .22 right?