FID for shotgun ammo?

[mbeattie 0]

I am new to guns so I may be wrong but you shouldn't need a FID to purchase shotgun ammo, correct?

 

 

I am pretty new to guns and hunting and by that I mean I have never shot a gun or gone hunting but I expressed an interest to a friend of mine that does it. He said he would take me out but I should do the NJ hunter education thing. I applied for my FID and got the workbook part of the hunter thing but the video is down. Part of the qualification is shooting a shotgun and since I have never done it before I figured I should try it before doing it the first time at the course. My friend said he would take me somewhere and let me shoot his if I got some ammo. I went to Dicks in Freehold to get the video (they didn't have any left) and purchase some rounds but they told me that they couldn't sell me shotgun ammo without a FID.

 

Is this correct or are they just misinformed? Maybe it's just a store policy? I can't find any info saying that you should need a FID to purchase anything but handgun ammo. When I asked them how long that has been the case they said since 2008.

[greatgunstatenj 32]

They were wrong. I buy shotgun and rifle ammo all the time with no FID. FID is only needed for handgun ammo or .22 because .22 can be used in rifle or handgun.

[Soju 153]

There is no legal requirement for an FPID to buy shotgun ammo in NJ, with the exception of 410, which is open to interpretation.

[heaterbob 53]

thats why its called dicks

[djg0770 481]

Store policy.

 

In prep for hunter's ed you just need to know how to handle a gun safely. If you hid zero clay birds you still pass providing you handle the gun safely (ie don't point it at the instructor or anyone else).

[lunker 274]

Dicks has great sales pricing, but stupid corporate policies in NJ (CYA at its finest, hard to blame them though).

You may pay a little more, but patronize a local shop that come up with rules that make owning and using a firearm in New Jersey more difficult than it already is. If you want to buy bulk, do it from online. CopesDistibuting usually has great deals on shotgun ammo.

[mcbethr 42]

They are all correct. Store policy, not law. Give your buddy some money for ammo.

 

also consider checking out newjerseyhunter.com - that forum is more geared toward hunting.

[Tactical Turtle 11]

Dicks wants a fid to purchase any ammo.. then u get treated like a shoplifter.. goto a mom and pop store

[mbeattie 0]

They are all correct. Store policy, not law. Give your buddy some money for ammo.

 

also consider checking out newjerseyhunter.com - that forum is more geared toward hunting.

 

Yea, I told him what happened and he just said, "whatever, use mine and then just replace it later or whatever"

 

I'll check out that forum too, thanks.

[bry@n 195]

I have been in several dicks stores lately buying ammo while on sale. Specifically I have been buying remmy gun clubs and have as of yet to provide my fid. I am asked my age when at the checkout line but other than that, that's all. I have even bought at freehold. I would clearly state the requirement is not needed and make an issue. I have been in woodbridge, freehold and even brick.

 

btw, the great thing is that the guy carries the case to the front for me. I think that is even better that I don't have to carry it. lol

[rtquig 45]

I buy a lot of shotgun ammo and Dicks in Stafford and they have never asked for an FID while buying shotgun ammunition. I'll wait for it to go on sale as I like the Remington gun club and will buy 3 or 4 cases at a time.

[CMJeepster 2,781]

I buy a lot of shotgun ammo and Dicks in Stafford and they have never asked for an FID while buying shotgun ammunition. I'll wait for it to go on sale as I like the Remington gun club and will buy 3 or 4 cases at a time.

 

See this: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/41207-dicks-sporting-goods-guns-ammo-deals-1021-1027/

 

[mikelets456 78]

I am new to guns so I may be wrong but you shouldn't need a FID to purchase shotgun ammo, correct?

 

 

I am pretty new to guns and hunting and by that I mean I have never shot a gun or gone hunting but I expressed an interest to a friend of mine that does it. He said he would take me out but I should do the NJ hunter education thing. I applied for my FID and got the workbook part of the hunter thing but the video is down. Part of the qualification is shooting a shotgun and since I have never done it before I figured I should try it before doing it the first time at the course. My friend said he would take me somewhere and let me shoot his if I got some ammo. I went to Dicks in Freehold to get the video (they didn't have any left) and purchase some rounds but they told me that they couldn't sell me shotgun ammo without a FID.

 

Is this correct or are they just misinformed? Maybe it's just a store policy? I can't find any info saying that you should need a FID to purchase anything but handgun ammo. When I asked them how long that has been the case they said since 2008.

 

Was it .410 ammo? I know NJ considers some .410 ammo as "handgun" because there are a few revolvers (Taurus Judge) that can shoot .45 and .410 ammo. Other than that, shotgun shells (12 Ga, etc) don't require FID.

[greatgunstatenj 32]

btw, the great thing is that the guy carries the case to the front for me. I think that is even better that I don't have to carry it. lol

 

Last time I was at Dick's in East Brunswick the guy let me carry it myself, terrible customer service. lol