Serious 0 Posted December 7, 2015 Anyone good at graphic design? The older njgf targets are great but we gotta update them somehow. Once we come up with some with Barcode links and such I'll take a trip to staples and run off a 1000 or more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted December 7, 2015 Anyone good at graphic design? The older njgf targets are great but we gotta update them somehow. Once we come up with some with Barcode links and such I'll take a trip to staples and run off a 1000 or more Actually, I have been giving the target some thought. Instead of a typical round target with an X ring, why not use one of the FBI terrorist kind. More of a fun thing than a competition. I'll look around for the FBI targets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtonian 453 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! Great idea. We need explicit instructions for posting, however. The honor system should work regarding distances. If you feel obliged to cheat at something like this I feel sorry for you. Rest assured that I will not be submitting any sub-inch groups from distances longer than 15 inches. We should also figure out a way to tie this (or perhaps other activities) into getting some $$$ into the pockets of our mods. This is an active forum. God knows we can gripe. They should make $$$ for their efforts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted December 7, 2015 On further consideration, maybe a business card sized something or other should be stapled to the target. The likelihood of important information getting shot up is high. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,289 Posted December 7, 2015 Anyone good at graphic design? The older njgf targets are great but we gotta update them somehow. Once we come up with some with Barcode links and such I'll take a trip to staples and run off a 1000 or more What Staples! send me the file when you get it and I will print them free of charge for you!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted December 7, 2015 I'm no graphic designer, but if someone wants to sketch the design out on paper and take a picture of it or something, I can give it a shot... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious 0 Posted December 8, 2015 Johnnyb that's great! Then we gotta make it happen! I also like the FBI target idea as well. Altho the circle that helps you hone your shot is pretty cool too! Anyhow it's great how everyone is really brainstorming this thing into reality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted December 8, 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. Old marketplace was better. The new marketplace caused lots to leave. The rules stated there was no such thing as dibs since the seller can see to whomever they wish. Change the marketplace and people will come back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted December 8, 2015 I am, or should say was, a graphics artist. I work two jobs now so I have very little free time, most of it comes in moments, not hours. I will have a crack at putting together at lest three targets that can be printed and distributed to the gun shops and ranges. I think the targets should also be downloadable, probably in PDF format, from this forum. I'll also have a go at making a poster. I'm thinking tabloid sized. They wont be cheap to print like 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 but I think to stand out it really needs to be as large as possible without being a burden to the shop owner. Come to think of it, why not make the posters for sale here on the forum. Like five or ten bucks, to help support the forum. Kinda like getting a sticker for donating to the PBA. I'd like to know if there is access to artwork like the forum logo or any other graphics related to the forum. I will also peruse the images that forum users have uploaded. If I like an image and want to use it on the poster, I will PM the owner of the picture and ask if I can use it. I want everyone to know how much fun we are having here and a picture is worth a thousand words. Dont count on anything getting done in a hurry. It may be a while but it will get done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,289 Posted December 8, 2015 I can print tabloid (11x17) full color at my office! There will be no charge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted December 8, 2015 We can bribe people with free ammo.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted December 8, 2015 Hey, Mods? Can you please do us all a favor? If you delete one of my posts, please just PM me. Sometimes I don't even remember and sometimes I post the same stuff again thinking something went wrong. Not very constructive. Heck, the one time I got banned, I didn't know I was banned when I came back a few days later (under the old system). One mod was complaining about crap I never knew I did wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXGunOwner 0 Posted December 8, 2015 As an outsider who just joined I have to say the response to a thread I just posted was phenomenal. I am not new to gun forums and the feedback I received regarding my question was very helpful. Looks like you have the right people here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattooo 220 Posted December 8, 2015 Lots of knowledgeable peeps on here ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted December 8, 2015 I think we should have a contest to come up with a new NJGF logo. The existing one is meh at best and can definitely benefit from a makeover. We can make it interesting by having each person submitting a logo put down a box of ammo as the entry fee. We vote on the best one and the winner takes the pot. Logo should be clear and sharp without transparencies, good enough for stickers and maybe even patches. Mods - Can one of you reach out to Maks and get his ok to go through with this. I would hate to have everyone hyped up about this only to find out he won't allow it due to copyright violations or something silly. ETA - Who came up with the lower receiver logo? Can I get a copy of the raw file? I'd like to expand on it and would rather not have to recreate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wink-_-wink 1 Posted December 8, 2015 At one point I brought up NJGF swag stuff to broaden our reaches. Hats shirts bags phone cases all stuff that could be fairly cheap to produce yet still get word out. We would have needed a logo designed and approval from the site owner which was never granted so the idea faded and went away but ill go look for it and bump it up again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wink-_-wink 1 Posted December 8, 2015 Heres a link to the thread if anyone wants to pick it back up. As you can see I attempted this back in 2013. Thankfully my career has brought me to one of the free states and I am loving life here but if this WERE to happen I would still purchase a shirt and patch! http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/58104-njgf-stuff/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wink-_-wink 1 Posted December 8, 2015 Just a peek at what my current state GF site did... http://www.cafepress.com/arizonagunowners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious 0 Posted December 8, 2015 Who has the forum owners contact information? How can we get in touch with him? Any moderators able to help us with this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious 0 Posted December 8, 2015 Lalo that's am awesome logo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted December 8, 2015 I spoke with Maks yesterday and mentioned this to him. He said he saw it and will look into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,105 Posted December 8, 2015 Old marketplace was better. The new marketplace caused lots to leave. The rules stated there was no such thing as dibs since the seller can see to whomever they wish. Change the marketplace and people will come back. I don't know if it drove people away but the old version was way, way, way better. You may know better than I do but not nearly as much stuff gets posted and it's hard to go through. I'd vote for the old marketplace for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted December 8, 2015 I think we should have a contest to come up with a new NJGF logo. The existing one is meh at best and can definitely benefit from a makeover. We can make it interesting by having each person submitting a logo put down a box of ammo as the entry fee. We vote on the best one and the winner takes the pot. Logo should be clear and sharp without transparencies, good enough for stickers and maybe even patches. Mods - Can one of you reach out to Maks and get his ok to go through with this. I would hate to have everyone hyped up about this only to find out he won't allow it due to copyright violations or something silly. ETA - Who came up with the lower receiver logo? Can I get a copy of the raw file? I'd like to expand on it and would rather not have to recreate it. That looks pretty cool. I have to say it, though - are the diagonal lines dead space? It's kind of interesting how it came together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted December 8, 2015 NickJC I think may have that logo - Mastodon did the run of spikes engraved lowers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted December 8, 2015 Working on business cards for you guys to give out to people you meet,..... Stay tuned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted December 8, 2015 Working on business cards for you guys to give out to people you meet,..... Stay tuned That's a great idea. I think more people would take something small to stick in a pocket or a wallet than a big, folded-up flyer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted December 8, 2015 Business cards stapled to NJGF targets and tabloid sized posters to display in any shop or range that will let us. That's the way to go in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted December 8, 2015 Business cards stapled to NJGF targets and tabloid sized posters to display in any shop or range that will let us. That's the way to go in my opinion. Sounds like a plan. Once we get them to come to the forum we can convince them to leave Jersey j/k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted December 9, 2015 OK.... I am nearly 100% on this design Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted December 9, 2015 nice! I like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites