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124gr9mm

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  1. I understand the position, but I think the range owners are doing their best to do both. For those who want to be part of the process and force NJ to recognize carry permits, there needs to be a way to meet the requirements. The ranges afford that opportunity for those who choose to do so. Yes, they are encouraging as many people as possible to get their carry license, but i think that's a good thing. The more people who do it now, the more Nj will be forced to recon with the fact that it's here to stay. People can ABSOLUTELY wait a bit until the smoke clears, lawsuits are completed, and fees/requirements go down. Might take another year or so, but nobody is compelled to do it early.
  2. It's a little far, but Sheepdog Warrior is my go-to for long range - https://sheepdogwarrior.com/ They have steel targets of various sizes hanging from 100 - 1000 yards and they regularly run competitions. Owner is former LEO and a really nice guy. Takes me about an hour and 40 minutes to get there. Sheepdog Warrior 104 Haines Rd Catskill, NY 12414 I recently heard that Tommy Gun Shooting Range in Greely, PA has an outdoor facility that goes out to 600 yards. https://tommygunshootingrange.com/ I plan to check them out in August or September, so I'll report back if I do.
  3. I hear you, and largely agree with you on the viscous cycle we've seen in NJ with a Constitutional right. Agree to disagree on the motivations of the ranges. Also agree that Thomas did more with the stroke of a pen than any of the NRA lawyers have been able to accomplish. That said, had those lawyers not been there and ready to keep fighting the the fight (that they had been badly losing for many years) Murphy would have simply written legislation and imposed 'rules' that would have nullified the SC decision. The lawyers haven't 'won' anything yet, but with the decisions we've seen from Bumb it appears that they're positioned to have a lot of success now. We're all on the same team.
  4. I agree with your point that the program stinks, and I agree that the 'qualification' process shouldn't be there. Beyond that I disagree with your perspective. Almost all of your posts on this site are angry/negative. You have a rigid stance that any laws surrounding the 2A should not be there and anyone who abides by them is some kind of grifter or someone who supports the tyrants in Trenton. If we live by the rule of law then those who want to exercise their 2A rights in NJ have to follow the law. It's that simple. Those who don't risk arrest, prison, fines, loos of rights, etc, etc. GFH, Reloaderz, RTSP, Shooters, and the other ranges out there who are offering quals/classes are facilitating the processes required for people to exercise their rights. They charge fees for this (and give discounts to their members) because that's what businesses do. They are also monetarily supporting the lawyers/lawsuits that are fighting to get the laws CHANGED. This could potentially eliminate the need foe the qual and other classes being held now. If they were really grifters and working against the 2A community wouldn't they be doing everything possible to support Murphy and his legislation? Yes, there are states that are Constitutional Carry, and it would be great if NJ went there, but until just over a year ago there was NO carry in NJ. Progress is being made. Screaming about how oppressive the situation is right now when there was almost nothing a year ago is senseless. Progress is being made. Be part of the solution.
  5. I hate all the fighting. A lot of it comes down to the need "to be right". Person X went a particular route so they want to feel like they did it the 'best' way, so they'll attack any other decision. In my opinion most of the noise around this is fear-mongering. The lawyers are dong it as ammunition for their case(s) before Bumb, and the gun shops are using it as an incentive to get people to take training. I don't hold it against either of those parties. For those crapping on GFH I'd suggest you simply go somewhere else. Yes, they charge money, but they seem to offer the most support, classes, and everything else needed for people who want to get a CCW (or just shoot), so they will continue to be a popular option. The fact that members there get a discount on classes (and FREE re-qual classes) indicates that they value their customer base. I don't shoot at public ranges very often, but when I do GFH is typically my first choice. For various reasons I went to a different range for my qualification. The qual was done by a retired State Trooper and the sheet I received indicates that I passed with minimum score of 80%, and that I received use of force instruction. If there is no change to the legislation and I need to provide something to my local PD by October 1, I'll give them a copy of the original qual sheet. It meets the requirements. The rest of the infighting doesn't help anything.
  6. But they used computers to help with their speculation, so that makes it valid, right? More pseudo science from agenda driven university programs that are funded by agenda driven billionaires.
  7. Sounds like a LOT of work. I had no idea so much was required. My last house had a dcomissioned tank in the ground when we bought it (with proper paperwork) but when I went to sell it 12 years later I was required to remove the old tank. I was obviously nervous, but it went off without any issues. Make sure to get EVERYTHING signed off on so you don't get sued in the future.
  8. That's a great idea. Thanks for sharing. I just ordered from Amazon.
  9. Sorry to hear about your father. IMO a lot depends on what you're getting the safe(s) for. If it's for general security to keep kids out and discourage smash and grab burglars, then I think you'd be fine looking for something on sale at one of the big box stores. As someone already mentioned, the size advertised by the manufacturers is optimistic/wrong, so plan accordingly. If it was me, I'd get two medium sized safes instead of one massive one. Put one upstairs and one downstairs, or one in the garage and one in a bedroom, etc, etc. Not only will it be MUCH easier to maneuver the smaller safes and find a good spot for them, but it allows you to have access to the guns from multiple places. If you want real fire protection and something 'theft-proof', you're looking at big dollars (which I don't have) so others would need to chime in.
  10. If it ever gets to $200 I may stop reloading 9mm...
  11. Three steps forward, two steps back. You're part of the process and forcing the issue with the courts. Yes, it's a pain, but the more people who get and keep carry permits, the better.
  12. Is there any definition of an "entertainment facility"???? Is that a football/baseball stadium?
  13. I recommend that you ask the people giving you the advice to cite their sources. When they can't I think you should recommend that they stop scare-mongering...
  14. Agree. It was beaten into me long ago that there's no such thing as in 'unintentional discharge"...
  15. There is no precedent. There is no law that prevents you from making a trigger upgrade. With that said, if it's something that concerns you keep everything stock.
  16. I have a similar lockbox. I prefer to not co-mingle gun and not gun things...
  17. Sounds like someone who's a confidential informant of some kind. If he's rolling over on other people his charges could get kicked/reduced...
  18. Ahhhhh. Next Wednesday is my wedding anniversary, so I'll have to pass (or it would end up being my LAST wedding anniversary).
  19. Your mindset is just very different than mine. I compete in action shooting matches (indoor and outdoor), take training classes, as well as punching paper at the range. It seems like you simply practice to be good enough to deal with an ambush at 3 yards. While it's better then nothing I suppose, to me it's a limiting mindset. I'd suggest you step away from 'good enough' and train more.
  20. You don't get to choose the distance, the bad guy does. If you're using 25 yards as your boundary for what's practical (or not) to shoot accurately then I'd suggest spending more time at the range. Targets for Bullseye matches are at 25 yards (and 50 when space permits I believe), and action shooting matches (thought typically 5 - 15 yards) frequently have them setup at 25 yards. If you can't consistently/comfortably hit a target at 25 yards with a small gun then keep moving to a bigger one until you can. For what it's worth, I think qualifications for a Constitutional Right should not happen, but I also think a responsible gun owner should be well practiced with any gun that's owned.
  21. Sounds like it. Any shop with a Mosin or similar older used guns are at risk...
  22. Indeed. "Chapman is charged with first-degree attempted murder and second-degree firearm possession for an unlawful purpose." Seems like he'd be hit with a LOT more if he wasn't licensed. Psycho even smiled like a lunatic for his booking pic:
  23. Why is that? What if I carry a pistol unloaded or with just one round in the chamber? Not sure what you mean here...
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