Scorpio64 5,120 Posted December 6, 2015 Now.... Back on topic.... I think a flyer to be left at ranges would not be a bad idea.... Those crazy bar codes (QR) that can be read by smartphones on a snappy attention grabbing poster, make it stupid easy for people to find their way here. point, shoot, join. An 8.5 x 14 poster or 11x17 displayed conspicuously in sportsman shops and ranges. Easy and cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious 0 Posted December 6, 2015 I have no problem running off a bunch of targets with our info on them and leaving them at the range when I go I just have to find them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted December 6, 2015 They already exist http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/9350-njgf-targets-are-here/?hl=%2Bnjgf+%2Btargets+%2Bare+%2Bhere%26%2333%3B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious 0 Posted December 6, 2015 Thank you t bill I knew I saw them on here before but couldn't find Em! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted December 6, 2015 I have no problem running off a bunch of targets with our info on them and leaving them at the range when I go I just have to find them You can try. Would work great at clubs, but ranges make money selling targets. So there is that consideration. Still worth a try. But I think a flyer with a big, bold hook at the top, maybe one sentence after that or maybe not, and the web address might catch a few. Something somebody can read in 5 seconds tops without even picking it up off the counter. We could all get tattoos of the State of New Jersey with "NJGunForums.com" in a scroll over the top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted December 6, 2015 You can try. Would work great at clubs, but ranges make money selling targets. So there is that consideration. Still worth a try. But I think a flyer with a big, bold hook at the top, maybe one sentence after that or maybe not, and the web address might catch a few. Something somebody can read in 5 seconds tops without even picking it up off the counter. We could all get tattoos of the State of New Jersey with "NJGunForums.com" in a scroll over the top. I get it, it's your approach angle that crashes you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty 810 Posted December 6, 2015 We could all get tattoos of the State of New Jersey with "NJGunForums.com" in a scroll over the top. That would be gay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious 0 Posted December 6, 2015 Sorry your right some ranges do charge for targets. At USANA you BYO I'm not used to the other ranges rules how about the free hunters ranges? Could always drop em there too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted December 6, 2015 Ya, I'm not getting ink Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted December 7, 2015 That would be gay I've met a number of people with tattoos of the state of Texas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golf battery 1,223 Posted December 7, 2015 Hey if you give them the targets for free and they charge .50 they cant go wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted December 7, 2015 Im sleeved arms & legs but agree that tattoo would be gay....lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,289 Posted December 7, 2015 Sorry your right some ranges do charge for targets. At USANA you BYO I'm not used to the other ranges rules how about the free hunters ranges? Could always drop em there too I will print some and leave them a USANA!!! I am sure Skip won't mind!!! I am the service director for a copier dealership, I will print them on 11x17 and 8.5x11 and put them in every range before I leave with a rock on the pile to keep the wind from blowing them all over the place which WOULD piss Skip off!!!! Oh, sorry Mipa, the tattoo idea is gay!!! I know you meant in jest though!!! You would still be my first choice for next door neighbor when the SHTF though!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 7, 2015 or... get stickers made and just stick those suckers all over the place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The brew guy 22 Posted December 7, 2015 or... get stickers made and just stick those suckers all over the place Surf Taco style.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HBecwithFn7 296 Posted December 7, 2015 The "X" factor though to keep in mind is that not all gun owners are "computer/internet" savvy or desirous of spending all their time in cyberspace. Some just go with their LGS and don't even know about Gunbroker, Ammoseek, etc. etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,259 Posted December 7, 2015 a good start would be to stop moving virtually everything that might offend some special snowflake to the 1st lounge. maybe stop having some things limited only to paying members. go back to the old style market place. ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted December 7, 2015 Yeah the old market place was better. I don't even bother with the one now. I can say that there were forums that I went to just for the markets and ended up sticking around. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,259 Posted December 7, 2015 frankly, i'm kinda surprised this one didn't get shoved into the 1st lounge yet. and i agree with shawn.......the market place used to be my favorite place to look here. i don't bother here now. i go to the different sale pages on fb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted December 7, 2015 Old marketplace was much easier, yes, but also became a moderating NIGHTMARE. People calling DIBS then complaining when they don't get the sale because someone sent a PM 30 seconds earlier... Posts about price gouging, crapping on sales, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted December 7, 2015 So like every other post. Just set a moderator or 2 for that area only. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtonian 453 Posted December 7, 2015 Maybe the owners could try to monetize this service in some way, through tee shirts, decals, or targets. Nothing wrong with making $$$ while publicizing the forums. Would also be cool to have more get-togethers, either at ranges or WMAs or watering holes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted December 7, 2015 This whole NJGF marketing thing has been talked about numerous times since I've been a member. I don't know if Maks has ever agreed or approved the use of the name, logo, etc on posters or merchandise but I would like to see him give us some type of "OK" before doing anything to avoid any issues in the future. I like the poster at a range idea. We could make it so that if the range agrees to place a poster to our forum with our logo and snazzy marketing blurb, in return they get their own sub-forum where they can post what they want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious 0 Posted December 7, 2015 Great ideas! I agree we Def need to get the "ok" from the forum owner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted December 7, 2015 That's been the biggest issue. It's impossible to get a hold of him Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted December 7, 2015 Call his office. Say you have $2 million and want to buy an annuity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted December 7, 2015 in return they get their own sub-forum where they can post what they want. I got the would be some type of stipulation as to how many posts a month they are allowed, I'd hate to have to skip twenty posts a day on timeline. I can put targets and the like at shore shot and GSSC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted December 7, 2015 As far as targets go, the range owner should be instructed to hand out just one target for free to every patron for maybe a month. The target will have all the forum info on it, including the barcode (to make us look all tech savvy) and instructions on how to post the target to NJGF. Everyone loves to show off a well perforated target. This may require a sub-forum or a moderated thread specifically for targets to be displayed. The range owner also gets a little free publicity... "hey, I did this at GSSC or RTSP, whatever. If you really want to encourage people to participate, offer a prize, nothing big or fancy...hmmm, maybe a NJGF tee shirt or a hat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted December 7, 2015 I'll stick some at my club Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious 0 Posted December 7, 2015 Scorpio that's an awesome idea! We can have a thread were people post their targets from a specific distance. Say 20 yard or w.e. Only prob is how can we confirm it's all from the same distance? Someone could go close to point blank while others are shooting from a distance. At the very least we could do like top shooter of the month thread. Also we could do a youth shooter thread as well. Something on those lines. Guys I really think we are on to something here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites