njgunrunner

Is 15 days enough time to buy, wait for shipping , wait for nics, and then pick up? Barely. So i bought a gun from grab a gun on sat (9/8). I received an email verifying the sale but they didnt process and ship it until the following thursday (9/13). They took 4 business days to process it (with 2 day shipping) as the only mailing option. It went out fedx 2 day shipping on thursday. it didnt get to my local ffl store until monday (9/18). my local FFL store is closed on monday, so it was re-delivered on tuesday (9/19). the store texted me that day, but i couldnt get there due to my work schedule. i figured my permit would expire and applied for more permits. However, I was able to get to the store early on thursday (9/21) due to a small gap in my schedule. The nics check was submitted on thursday (9/21). I received a text today, saturday (9/23) that nics was approved and picked it up today. The last day my permit was usable , with extension, was next monday (9/25). But, based on the store's hours, (closed mondays) my last day to use the nics permit was really today! I was extremely lucky that the Nics approval only took 3 days. I have never let my nics permits and approval time get so tight. I am very lucky that it worked out but I need to make better use of my permit calendar for my next batch of permits. I guess I cant blame grab a gun as their website does say 3-5 days for processing, and sometimes longer. Its a shame that NJ makes the gun buying process so difficult. My suggestion is give enough time for shipping and nics approvals.

best to be on the safe side. i already pulled all 15rd mags and am buying 10rd mags. already spent $300 on mags and i need several more. figure 10rd mags requires at least 2 mag per gun at range. my police dept has no info yet on procedure for voluntary surrender of 15rd mags.

in case i didn't post this, i found a great store: shooters in little egg harbor,nj. This is a South Jersey store. i am not affiliated with them. im just a happy customer who has never seen so much availability in south jersey. Shooters Sporting Center, 1535 Route 539, Little Egg Harbor NJ 08087. (609) 296-4080

it may be better to use them as a straight transfer or purchase. you may want to consider using a gunsmith for a repair, and not a shop.

Shooters is in Little Egg Harbor,NJ. Large gun room. an hour drive for me. As a south Jersey resident with access to very few well-stocked gun stores, I can tell you I was simply over-whelmed at their on-hand stock. The store up in Bordentown, Cheyenne Mountain, is the only other store near me with a semi-decent selection. But they are really overpriced and a 40 min drive for me. I had a permit, already renewed, and I only had about 2-3 more weeks left to use it. I was trying to decide between the PPQ 9mm paddle release vs the button release. Read neg comments on the button, rented the button, it rubbed my finger on the range, so I went with the paddle release. Yes, they ask to see your FPID card at the counter. I don't have a problem with that as a few other NJ dealers do the same thing. I can report that if you live down in the Southern part of the state, are running out of time on your permit, you have a decent chance of finding your desired model here. And, since id rather not spend 2+ hours to get to Northern NJ, this store was a great choice. They are very patient as well. I will go back there for the convenience.

i also have the Beretta Px4 Storm which is easy to rack. but i have a bias towards the XD 9. I just like the gun better due to the multiple safeties built into it. take her to a gun store and let her rack a few guns. Maybe she won't want a girlie gun..

rayco is closed. "for rent" sign on door. No other info is posted on door.

J & J gunworks is another option. Run out of a used car repair storefront w/ no firearm signage. Small mom/pop store. 310 White Horse Pike, Clementon, NJ 08021. (856) 784-1910. https://www.facebook.com/pages/JJ-Gunworks/264824410347186https://www.facebook.com/pages/JJ-Gunworks/264824410347186

I can't comment on buying firearms from rayco, but he is fine for FFL transfers. Sorry to hear that some posts are complaining about his politics. I go there to do transactions, not discuss pros or cons regarding NJ gun laws. If he is too expensive for guns, buy it somewhere else or on gunbroker. If you live in the merchantville/cherry hill/pennsauken area, he is nearby. I think it is a good idea to support small mom-pop stores as there are very few stores in Southern NJ. http://www.raycoarmory.com/

don't have a desert eagle, but have another model from the same company. baby eagle full size, metal frame. 9mm. bought new from RTSP. this is a bulls eye shooter. feels like im using a 22. gun is very heavy, but zero recoil and perfect shots. Dealer had to block the mags. im very happy with my purchase. be careful regarding the available mags. apparently they can hold more than 15 rounds. Bought a new mag from gunbroker. Advertised as 15 round mag by magnum research. But, it can be forced beyond 15 rounds, so i returned it. I read that EAA witness tangfolio mags are supposed to be a perfect fit. So, i bought an eaa witness 15 round mag clone and it fits perfectly with zero range usage issues.

Sportsman's Guide- no problem with ammo to NJ

waited 1 1/2 hrs before suggesting to my FFL that he google and check the NJ website for a state closure. Sure enough, state offices closed early. now i have to wait til wednesday.

Try Winters gunsmith, in berlin,NJ

Young african-american single mother from philly arrested for concealed carry on Ac expressway. She was denied a first offender plea bargain with no jail time. link to origional article was broken (7/16/14) http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/07/16/honest-mistake-leads-to-philly-mother-facing-three-years-on-gun-charge/ another article on this topic (8/2014): http://allenbwest.com/2014/08/real-war-women-single-black-mother-faces-jail-honest-mistake/ another article on this topic (8/2/2014): http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20140802/new-jerseys-tight-gun-laws-ensnare-out-of-staters (8/5/14) TV Video of topic: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Philly-Mom-Facing-Jail-Time-for-Possessing-Licensed-Gun-269922391.html (8/6/14) updated article: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20140806_Weapons_charge_won_t_be_dropped_against_Philadelphia_woman.html

voyager9 & SW485- I saw your post regarding rayco charging $70. I just looked up Gerards in moorestown,nj. FFL search says his license expired 11/1/2013. He had a small 1 room rear store. There is also Cheyenne mountain outfitters in robbinsville, past bordentown,nj. they are pricey.