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Greetings from Linden, Union County

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anactivegrenade    25

anactivegrenade
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Hello, everybody!

 

I'm a new member here on the NJ Gun Forums. My interest in firearms had sparked within recent months, and I have used these forums as a resource for learning the in's and out's of guns and guns laws in NJ. I'm a newly converted Constitutionalist/Libertarian, which explains why I'm interested in being a well-armed citizen.

 

I'm in the process of filling out my application, and plan on contacting my local PD within the next day or two to figure how they want me to come in and work things out. Anyone have any suggestions for a first firearm? I'm thinking of a Ruger 10/22, as it seems to be quite reliable with lots of aftermarket parts, as well as chambering the ever-so-abundant .22LR.

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Damjan    73

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Hi and Welcome to the forum.

 

I m sure you have found a lot of useful information already.

 

Do apply for a few pistol permits when you apply for the FID.

 

You can buy rifles and shotguns anytime with the FID but get the pistol,permits so you dont have to wait

since you want a handgun as well probably.

 

You dont have to spend a lot on a handgun and you can get a used one as well if budget might be an issue.

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anactivegrenade    25

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Thanks everybody. I'm looking at a rifle over a pistol because I'm not 21 yet. I figured that I'll get my FID and a nice rifle until then. Who knows if SHTF before my 21st b-day :shout: haha that would be quite unfortunate for me. Plus, the 22LR. seems to be cheap, abundant, and managable for someone who's never fired a gun before. I will definitely apply for pistol permits when the time comes.

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Damjan    73

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Thanks everybody. I'm looking at a rifle over a pistol because I'm not 21 yet. I figured that I'll get my FID and a nice rifle until then. Who knows if SHTF before my 21st b-day :shout: haha that would be quite unfortunate for me. Plus, the 22LR. seems to be cheap, abundant, and managable for someone who's never fired a gun before. I will definitely apply for pistol permits when the time comes.

 

The 10/22 takedown is an option since you can disassemble it and take it down if you re on the go

 

 

http://www.slickguns.com

Has some deals on the takdown

 

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anactivegrenade    25

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Xchange1980, I know which forum member you are talking about. I replied to him on the Compliancy Project thread. I'll be sure to be proactive in getting my PD to stop dragging their feet (easier said than done, of course).

 

DamjanBlues, I do like the Takedown setup, but I'm a sucker for wooden stocks. Is there any advantage to the synthetic stock?

 

Thanks for the welcomes, guys. This forum ain't half bad.

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Damjan    73

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DamjanBlues, I do like the Takedown setup, but I'm a sucker for wooden stocks. Is there any advantage to the synthetic stock?

 

 

 

Synthetic stock is lighter, however i reccomended the takedown because you can carry it in your backpack without anyone seeng it.

 

If you are a sucker for a wooden stock then by all means get yourself one...........this is not the last gun you re goign to buy anyway

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Hey Hey - Welcome to the forum! Glad you found up, you'll fit right in. As for the 10/22 - I hear it's an awesome rifle and certainly is the right price point. If you've never handled a rifle before, be sure to have the sales guys and / or a seasoned friend (or forum member) show you the ropes. Better yet, take a NRA first steps pistol class at one of our training vendors!

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anactivegrenade    25

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Synthetic stock is lighter, however i reccomended the takedown because you can carry it in your backpack without anyone seeng it.

 

If you are a sucker for a wooden stock then by all means get yourself one...........this is not the last gun you re goign to buy anyway

 

Ahh, yes, that is definitely the appeal. I'll look into it.

 

There's a reason why I haven't switched my FID to Linden yet.....

 

Yeah, I've been worried about how long it'll take :fie: but I spoke to the records department yesterday and got my packet of forms. The officer there who I spoke to over the phone seemed very courteous. He was happy I was informed and read up on the laws, as a first time apply-er. Then when I went in to pick up the forms, the clerk seemed pretty nice to me as well. We'll see how it goes though. :banghead:

Again, thank you everyone for the warm welcomes.

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Welcome to the forums, im also a Linden resident. I applied for my FID this year in march and it only took a month to recieve mine, dont understand why its taking other people so long to get it.

I too am interested in getting a 10/22. My first firearm purchase was a 1911 45acp. Havent shot it to much, ammo is expensive thats why i would like to get a 22. Def need a local place to shoot cause normally i would take a drive down to Shore shot.

 

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Welcome to the forums, im also a Linden resident. I applied for my FID this year in march and it only took a month to recieve mine, dont understand why its taking other people so long to get it.

I too am interested in getting a 10/22. My first firearm purchase was a 1911 45acp. Havent shot it to much, ammo is expensive thats why i would like to get a 22. Def need a local place to shoot cause normally i would take a drive down to Shore shot.

 

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Well your response is giving me some hope, man. It's been about three weeks since I dropped off the paperwork and neither of my references have gotten the questionnaires. I wouldn't mind it taking two or three months, but any longer and I'll go crazy. Ah, I envy my uncle who just moved to PA :-/ Were there any special circumstances with your application (like you know a Linden officer, etc.) to have it take only a month???

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Not at all. I do not know anyone in the PD. I was not expecting it to go through so quick. My references only got their letters in the mail after the 3rd week and sent it out the same day then a couple days after that i got a call.

 

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