Laminating your FID/Where to buy 7.62x54R

[302w 83]

I am combining two threads here to make things easy.

 

First, what do you guys do to your FID's? Laminate them?

 

I had laminated my FID a year ago when I got it so it wouldn't get destroyed in my pocket. Went to the DMV today to get a new license (todays my 21st birthday, woo), and the guy in front told me that my FID isn't accepted for my six points of ID because its laminated. I went home and angrily de-laminated my FID and went back. When I was getting my new drivers license I asked if they accept laminated ones... they do. She said she will talk to him. So I need a new way to protect my FID and I will probably just relaminate it.

 

Secondly, I got a Mosin and I need some 7.62x54R and I don't know where I can buy some surplus locally. Hackettstown had $9/box of Romanian surplus and no spam cans left, and Furniture Depot in Mount Bethel had it for $139(!). Morris County area preferred and I would like to avoid Silver Bullet.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

My FID's laminated.

 

I buy my 7.62x54R from The-Armory.com

http://www.the-armory.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product1569.html#1569

 

$153.18 shipped for 880 rounds - 2 spam cans in a crate + can opener. That's 17.4 cents a shot.

[z2886 0]

Mine was already laminated when i picked it up from the local PD.

[PeteF 1,044]

Fid Laminated at Staples less than 2 bucks.

 

DMV is dicking you around. Mine was accepted no problem for ID.

[Clintoon Eastwood 2]

fedex office stores laminate for $1.36 more or less. aimsurplus is where i would recommend to buy mosin ammo

[bhunted 887]

Just another idiot making up rules. Mine is laminated and they accepted it. Even teased me about being a Rambo... I own a cold laminator... They are not that expensive and work well. You'll find yourself laminating everything in sight. Lol.

 

 

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[A-Tech 8]

Just another idiot making up rules. Mine is laminated and they accepted it. Even teased me about being a Rambo... I own a cold laminator... They are not that expensive and work well. You'll find yourself laminating everything in sight. Lol.

 

I laminated mine the day I got it. I have a standard laminator that cost me $25. It's easily returned that cost this year.

[XDJohnTact 49]

My police dept. laminated it right after they put my print on it.

[RecessedFilter 222]

The 3 times I have been to Caso's in JC, I bought a gun one of the times and they laminated it for me. I am up and down with their company but that was a big +1 to them.

 

You can buy x54R at most online ammo retailers. Most local shops frequently carry Privi or Herters x54R but it's expensive. Buy surplus at either Aimsurplus, surplusammo, the armory, etc.

[Blacksmythe 71]

Good to know, why does it seem like employees at the DMV just makes it up as they go along so they can inconvience people.

[TheWombat 67]

My police dept. laminated it right after they put my print on it.

 

Same here - my PD laminated mine and MrsWombat's before they gave them to us.

 

TheWombat

[AnthonyG 36]

I just got mine as a piece of paper, had to go to staples to get it laminated.

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

Yeah, I got mine done at staples. Under 2 bucks and the girl even trimmed the dog eared edges off for me. Very nice.

 

Then I got my wifes done a few months later. Dude made it into a luggage tag. Doh!

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

Went to the DMV today to get a new license (todays my 21st birthday, woo),

Thaks for the reminder. Mine expires at the end of the month.

 

Happy 21st!

 

Don't drink and drive.

[Sticky Grips 4]

mine is laminated, never had an issue.

 

I bought my ammo from aimsurplus

[ALAN553 27]

Done at staples, just got new DL in Wayne, used it for ID, no problem.

[Arbelest 29]

I had my card laminated at a gunshop when I got my first rifle. I can't help you with the ammo part but, Happy Birthday! Go get you PTP's filled out and get something nice.

[this_is_nascar 162]

I pretty much laminate all of my cards that don't have some type of protective covering. I use to use my laminating machine, but recently for wallet sized cards, I've been using those self-sticking laminating jackets from 3M. They work well and a lost less hassle.

[cutterOne 0]

Mine was laminated at HG Branchburg when I purchased my AR, at no cost.

[DTtuner 21]

Fid Laminated at Staples less than 2 bucks.

 

DMV is dicking you around. Mine was accepted no problem for ID.

 

+1

 

The "no laminating" policy is an old one.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

Mine was laminated the day I joined OBRPC, they were laminating my membership and asked if I wanted my FID done..

[Dewhitewolf 8]

I've had my FID since 1999 and I laminated it right away. I never had a problem with it till earlier this year. Believe it or not, one of the staff at RTSP told me that I wasn't supposed to laminate it, because that was considered defacing it. That was the only time I ever had an issue. Their explanation: it's the same law that prohibits you from laminating a social security card. I told them that that was a federal regulation that did not apply to the states.

 

I challenge anyone to show me a state law that prohibits laminating a FID.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Caso's laminated mine the first time i bought a gun there. Even trimmed the lamination so it fit in my wallet.

[Texas Shooter 35]

I got mine laminated at the UPS store.

 

Ammo-wise, many places sell it: AIM Surplus, Classic Firearms, SG Ammo, Palmetto State, etc...

[RS1200XL 4]

I've had my FID since 1999 and I laminated it right away. I never had a problem with it till earlier this year. Believe it or not, one of the staff at RTSP told me that I wasn't supposed to laminate it, because that was considered defacing it. That was the only time I ever had an issue. Their explanation: it's the same law that prohibits you from laminating a social security card. I told them that that was a federal regulation that did not apply to the states.

 

I challenge anyone to show me a state law that prohibits laminating a FID.

 

RTSP didn't say anything about mine being laminated....

 

While we are on the subject, anyone get a registration recently? I just got my MC registration and it looks like the state cheaped out, its no longer durable(almost laminated) paper. Hell, it wasn't even perforated! That said I went to Staples with my insurance cards and got them all laminated at once.

[Arbelest 29]

I noticed that lack of lamination and no perferation as well.

[Red Solo Cup 11]

RTSP didn't say anything about mine being laminated....

 

While we are on the subject, anyone get a registration recently? I just got my MC registration and it looks like the state cheaped out, its no longer durable(almost laminated) paper. Hell, it wasn't even perforated! That said I went to Staples with my insurance cards and got them all laminated at once.

 

Yeah I got a registration, cut it out yourself with scissors. They should just make it a key tag like Shop Rite. :-)

[Luke_WO 11]

I laminated mine myself, and then when that fell off, the people at Caso's offered to laminate it for me when I went there to buy a gun. Was very pleased with that service.

[average joe 5]

Mine has been laminated for the past 40 years, never been a problem.

[PK90 3,570]

Mine has been laminated for the past 40 years, never been a problem.

 

Probably thicker material and sealed with heat.

 

Or you are not using it enough.