Blake 50 Posted September 7, 2014 There was an article in the Asbury Park Press last October about the Fort Monmouth pistol range being for sale. Apparently it was just constructed in 2011, just before the base closing (of course). I'll be one of the first members if anyone wants to pick that one up. http://atl.gmnews.com/news/2013-10-29/Front_Page/Fort_pistol_range_firehouse_up_for_sale.html Needs to be re zoned for commercial use. Town seems to be reluctant to have a private entity take it over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted September 7, 2014 Needs to be re zoned for commercial use. Town seems to be reluctant to have a private entity take it over. Government is its own worst enemy. The housing that at one point was viable (and could have easily been turned into low income housing) is now an eyesore. Buildings which are unoccupied for long periods of time deteriorate quickly, even if appropriately mothballed. The town could have been collecting good taxes on much of these properties... Oh well. It's just another sign of the deterioration of America IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 51 Posted September 7, 2014 Government is its own worst enemy. The housing that at one point was viable (and could have easily been turned into low income housing) is now an eyesore. Buildings which are unoccupied for long periods of time deteriorate quickly, even if appropriately mothballed. The town could have been collecting good taxes on much of these properties... Oh well. It's just another sign of the deterioration of America IMO. I lived in Eatontown at the time they discussed turning this into low income housing and the residents didn't want that. So it wasn't the government that made that decision. Who is John Galt? I am so excited I figured out how to change my signature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickySantoro 211 Posted September 7, 2014 If government is the answer, then it must have been a very stupid question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revenger 472 Posted September 8, 2014 The base requires such a environmental clean up that nothing is going to happen there for years. The abandoned houses will make a great "Weird NJ" story 30 years from now when the clean up is still ongoing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperSixOne 4 Posted September 8, 2014 The Lots are up. Anyone think there is anything interesting there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSD1026 48 Posted September 8, 2014 the targets & other general accessories is the only thing that looks interesting to me.. (not that i will bid, i dont have any $$) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommyfeds 2 Posted September 8, 2014 I agree, It would take a lot of work to part out that $500 worth of "stuff" and get back anything close to worth the time it would take. Im sure the tools are worth it though to the right person. Although not the highest quality at all, $500 for a full work shop would be cool. ........but where's the steel silhouette target and the rickety wooden stool? and the guns........what happens to the guns? Does the NJSP just split them up among themselves as consolation prizes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W2MC 1,699 Posted September 8, 2014 I agree, It would take a lot of work to part out that $500 worth of "stuff" and get back anything close to worth the time it would take. Im sure the tools are worth it though to the right person. Although not the highest quality at all, $500 for a full work shop would be cool. ........but where's the steel silhouette target and the rickety wooden stool? and the guns........what happens to the guns? Does the NJSP just split them up among themselves as consolation prizes? They may need a new source... http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/abcfusion-investigation-military-guns-missing-police-agencies/story?id=25185891 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pineracer 0 Posted September 8, 2014 I can't imagine anyone would buy that crap. Can get better deals on craigslist for residential quality tools and beat safes. Very disappointing. Pineracer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted September 8, 2014 the targets & other general accessories is the only thing that looks interesting to me.. (not that i will bid, i dont have any $$) And a $500 min bid on that stuff is, IMO, steep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted September 8, 2014 bunch of junk As for the guns, NJ probably gonna use them to pad their stats on guns off the street and throw them in with gun buy back results. I doubt they would ever auction them off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WP22 1,558 Posted September 8, 2014 I doubt they'll get any bids on that pile of junk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulnj088 9 Posted September 8, 2014 junk junk n more junk phill knew they were coming for him,thats why the place was always empty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ingen Joe's Firearms 0 Posted September 8, 2014 I got alot of business from people very disgruntled with how they treated at that range. As I say to all my customers never pay more than $20.00 for an FFL transfer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted September 8, 2014 Those safes look like s**t, they are all drilled out and have a cheap hasp on them. $500? no thanks, more like $50 in scrap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted September 8, 2014 I wonder why the Bridgeport isn't in the sale?!?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted September 8, 2014 junk junk n more junk phill knew they were coming for him,thats why the place was always empty Anyone who buys this crap is better off giving the money to a charity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted September 8, 2014 I wonder why the Bridgeport isn't in the sale?!?!?! No idea, maybe they overlooked it...call and ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted September 8, 2014 bunch of junk As for the guns, NJ probably gonna use them to pad their stats on guns off the street and throw them in with gun buy back results. I doubt they would ever auction them off. Or some guys from NJSP have new range toys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingsoverqueens 10 Posted September 8, 2014 Am I the only one who feels kinda creepy looking over all this stuff. It makes me feel like a scavenger picking over the bones of a carcass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommyfeds 2 Posted September 8, 2014 I dont think you would feel that way if you were a member with "X amount" of months left on your membership. Those folks got screwed, I feel for them. Keep in mind this business did not pay their taxes........they broke the law. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightfighter124 3 Posted September 8, 2014 Bank of America has already issued a credit to my account. I became a member in March Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted September 8, 2014 Bank of America has already issued a credit to my account. I became a member in March Glad to hear you were able to get a credit for the membership Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted September 8, 2014 I dont think you would feel that way if you were a member with "X amount" of months left on your membership. Those folks got screwed, I feel for them. Keep in mind this business did not pay their taxes........they broke the law. Yep they broke the law, so why support criminals? the people that paid in cash for a membership are screwed and I feel sorry for them but for those that paid with a credit card call the card company and file a dispute/charge. I would feel that way, tommyfeds, since I only charge memberships to a card in the event the company goes under. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightfighter124 3 Posted September 8, 2014 Glad to hear you were able to get a credit for the membershipIts a "temporary" credit while dispute is being investigated. I saved and printed the auction page details in case they need it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommyfeds 2 Posted September 8, 2014 I guess you could look at it that way...............but the theory is Uncle Sam has a fire sale, someone gets a good deal and the gub'ment recoups some of what was owed to them. Unless you're referring to the gub'ment being criminals..............in that case Ill agree with you ;-) OH and I looked closer at those "safes" and dang! A pad lock? on a $2 shackle from Harbor Freight is all that was keeping people out! Couldnt even pay a locksmith to rekey the darn things! I agree totally with .... junk junk n more junk phill knew they were coming for him,thats why the place was always empty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W2MC 1,699 Posted September 8, 2014 I dont think you would feel that way if you were a member with "X amount" of months left on your membership. Those folks got screwed, I feel for them. Keep in mind this business did not pay their taxes........they broke the law. Worse....unless I'm mistaken, he collected the state sales tax and didn't send it to the state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightfighter124 3 Posted September 8, 2014 the only thing worth bidding there is the tools and i noticed someone did. the rest is a waste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted September 8, 2014 I guess you could look at it that way...............but the theory is Uncle Sam has a fire sale, someone gets a good deal and the gub'ment recoups some of what was owed to them. Unless you're referring to the gub'ment being criminals..............in that case Ill agree with you ;-) OH and I looked closer at those "safes" and dang! A pad lock? on a $2 shackle from Harbor Freight is all that was keeping people out! Couldnt even pay a locksmith to rekey the darn things! I agree totally with .... Uncle Sam is a criminal Yes those safes are jerry rigged, if someone broke in to BA they could open "safe" in under a minute. I'm suprised the ATF and NJ Gestapo allow a sh&ty harbour freight shackle and lock which a kid could remove to protect firearms... Nothing in those lots is worth bidding on, he knew they (State) were going to get him one day and made sure when they did nothing of value would be inside, IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites