fadigi 0 Posted March 26, 2015 What are the laws regarding firing blank ammo. What I've read is confusing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted March 26, 2015 Buy a lot of powder solvent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,812 Posted March 27, 2015 Assuming that firing a blank counts as a "firearm discharge" then it would follow that anywhere that it is illegal to fire live rounds in NJ, it also illegal to fire blanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragline 11 Posted March 27, 2015 Like a Track Meet...At a High School? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,812 Posted March 27, 2015 Like a Track Meet...At a High School? Is a starter gun a firearm according to NJ law? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragline 11 Posted March 27, 2015 Is a starter gun a firearm according to NJ law? I don't know. A quick search brings up conflicting opinions. According to the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. Section 921(a)(3), a “firearm” is defined as “(A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon.” http://www.guns.com/2014/01/03/new-jerseys-graves-act-requires-registration-bb-guns-strict-penalties-violations/ Readily be converted? And....http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/15391-starter-pistol-type-gun/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted March 27, 2015 What are the laws regarding firing blank ammo. What I've read is confusing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk What exactly is your context? Stage Production? Memorial Day Parade? Military Funeral? We need more than a half-assed question before we go into "war and peace" mode to cover every possible contingency.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted March 27, 2015 What exactly is your context? Stage Production? Memorial Day Parade? Military Funeral? We need more than a half-assed question before we go into "war and peace" mode to cover every possible contingency.... You forgot, At your neighbor as an April Fools Day joke? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fslater 62 Posted March 28, 2015 Are you even talking about guns or your contimplating getting a vasectomy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted March 29, 2015 What exactly is your context? Stage Production? Memorial Day Parade? Military Funeral? We need more than a half-assed question before we go into "war and peace" mode to cover every possible contingency.... Anybody else hear anything besides CRICKETS??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted March 30, 2015 Anybody else hear anything besides CRICKETS??? He probably has more problems then answering a thread on a forum if he's "firing blanks". Just sayin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartyZ 692 Posted March 30, 2015 I was at an INDOOR swim meet were some idiot was firing a starter gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,296 Posted March 30, 2015 I was at an INDOOR swim meet were some idiot was firing a starter gun. "On your mark", "get set", "eyes and ears", "go!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted March 30, 2015 What are the laws regarding firing blank ammo. What I've read is confusing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Still Crickets! GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted March 30, 2015 I can't speak for other areas, but New Jersey Administrative Code has specifics for use of blanks on WMA properties that are specific for "dog training." (I.E. Take your pointing dog out, train them on live birds, shoot your blank gun to duplicate live fire, train them to acclimate to live fire, steady to shot, etc. There are also bird and retriever launchers that fire a primer or blank for types of marker and retriever training for retrieving breeds.) The statement under training for NJDEP Div. of F&W; "Starter pistols, dummies launchers and other noise making devices, which are not capable of firing a projectile that could cause harm, may be used." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fadigi 0 Posted March 30, 2015 I have an Ishapore no.1 Mk 3 that I've restored. I have the grenade launching cup and would like to shoot a "grenade" ( tennis ball) . I've heard it can go 200 Yds. That's the reason for my question. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,812 Posted March 30, 2015 ...I have the grenade launching cup and would like to shoot a "grenade" ( tennis ball) ... In a NJ Prosecutor's eye you're burning propellant to launch a projectile, AKA a firearm discharge. Where are you planning on doing this? If it's on property in a municipality with a "no discharge" ordinance, then you'll likely be breaking a law. If there's no "no discharge" ordinance, then have fun. I'm somewhat in the same boat - I have a Yugo SKS with grenade launcher, I recently bought a practice grenade for it from overseas and some blanks to launch it with. I'll be waiting until I get out to the private outdoor shooting range I have access to before I try it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EX Carnival man 223 Posted March 31, 2015 My next door was firing blanks. He went to a doctor and they found an early brain tumor. He was very lucky. He had surgery and two years later his wife had twins. What a way to find out you have a brain tumor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted April 1, 2015 I have an Ishapore no.1 Mk 3 that I've restored. I have the grenade launching cup and would like to shoot a "grenade" ( tennis ball) . I've heard it can go 200 Yds. That's the reason for my question. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Take it to a range and shoot it or on private property where discharge isn't prohibited and you are good to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted April 1, 2015 And check ecode360 (google it) and see if your town/municipality has "no discharge" on the books, if not go out back and try it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted April 7, 2015 My next door was firing blanks. He went to a doctor and they found an early brain tumor. He was very lucky. He had surgery and two years later his wife had twins. What a way to find out you have a brain tumor. I feel as if key points of this story are missing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted April 7, 2015 I feel as if key points of this story are missing. Unless he experienced hearing difficulty and that's why he visited a Doc?... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted April 7, 2015 Unless he experienced hearing difficulty and that's why he visited a Doc?... Sigh. Yes, exactly what made a doctors visit necessary. He skimmed over the facts relating to blank ammo and jumped right to the happy ending. I can hypothesize just as well as you, but if ex-carney man feels the need to he will further elaborate on his story....which is why I quoted his post to appease my curiosity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carcano 14 Posted April 7, 2015 Sigh. Yes, exactly what made a doctors visit necessary. He skimmed over the facts relating to blank ammo and jumped right to the happy ending. I can hypothesize just as well as you, but if ex-carney man feels the need to he will further elaborate on his story....which is why I quoted his post to appease my curiosity. Just speculation but that's what I thought so I posted it. Ex-carney man: Fill us in on this, very curious what happened to require a Doc's visit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted April 7, 2015 Looks like a weapon that fires blanks can mean trouble when used the wrong way as in this nitwit's case: http://www.northjersey.com/news/passaic-man-charged-with-impersonating-a-cop-1.1303687 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted April 7, 2015 Just speculation but that's what I thought so I posted it. Ex-carney man: Fill us in on this, very curious what happened to require a Doc's visit? http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Shooting+Blanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EX Carnival man 223 Posted April 7, 2015 Sigh. Yes, exactly what made a doctors visit necessary. He skimmed over the facts relating to blank ammo and jumped right to the happy ending. I can hypothesize just as well as you, but if ex-carney man feels the need to he will further elaborate on his story....which is why I quoted his post to appease my curiosity. Yep that's what happen they were trying to have kids. He thought the problem was with her. She went and got checked out and was fine so they tested him. She was still on the fertility drugs, so my guess is that's why twins. He was lucky they got his tumor early. I'm glad he's okay Good neighbors are hard to find. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites