InFamous 311 Posted September 27, 2020 I want to do gunsmithing courses first, which I plan on doing very soon. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted September 28, 2020 22 hours ago, InFamous said: I want to do gunsmithing courses first, which I plan on doing very soon. Before you stop by? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted September 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Bully said: Before you stop by? Before looking into going for my FFL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted October 5, 2020 I heard from my IOI today. It looked like things were gonna sail along from here. However, the license that NJ sent me does not match what I am applying for thru ATF. So, my IOI is working on it from his end to see what he can do and I have an email in to the NJSP Trooper that is in charge of NJ Licenses. This kinda sucks on a lot of levels. It'll all work out, but it sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavyopp 167 Posted October 6, 2020 Holy shit man — just can’t catch a break Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted October 6, 2020 So, I want to thank everyone on here that has followed along. I appreciate all the help and support. I am going to abandon my trying to obtain my FFL for now. A combination of circumstances has led me to believe that this is the correct course of action. I’m not giving up. I am going to get out of the space I’m in, re-group, and find a different and more suitable space. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,883 Posted October 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, Bully said: So, I want to thank everyone on here that has followed along. I appreciate all the help and support. I am going to abandon my trying to obtain my FFL for now. A combination of circumstances has led me to believe that this is the correct course of action. I’m not giving up. I am going to get out of the space I’m in, re-group, and find a different and more suitable space. JHTDC! I'm sorry to hear that. But going for an FFL in this state in this market has to be the most adverse set of circumstances in the history of firearms retailing. The only good new is, had you succeeded, what would have been your prospects for product supply in the next 12 months. I think you're making the right move. Cut your losses while you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted October 6, 2020 JHTDC...? Thanks. I appreciate it. As stated, I’m going to regroup and look for space that is more appropriate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSigfan 218 Posted October 6, 2020 Sorry to read/see this, but I’m sure you have weighed all the outcomes before making this decision. Wishing you the best as you regroup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,883 Posted October 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, Bully said: JHTDC...? Thanks. I appreciate it. As stated, I’m going to regroup and look for space that is more appropriate. "Jesus H. Tap Dancing Christ" Courtesy of Joliet Jake, The Blues Brothers. I really give you credit for starting that journey. It's a journey I seriously thought about, but didn't have the nerve or capital to follow through. I hope you find your goal. If not in this state, in another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted October 6, 2020 Thank you. I’ll get there. Just not this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted October 6, 2020 well, this sucks. sorry to hear. but let's move on to bigger and better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted October 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, ronhonda said: well, this sucks. sorry to hear. but let's move on to bigger and better. Precisely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabesdad 24 Posted October 7, 2020 On 10/5/2020 at 8:04 PM, Bully said: So, I want to thank everyone on here that has followed along. I appreciate all the help and support. I am going to abandon my trying to obtain my FFL for now. A combination of circumstances has led me to believe that this is the correct course of action. I’m not giving up. I am going to get out of the space I’m in, re-group, and find a different and more suitable space. Can you FFL from home? On 10/5/2020 at 8:35 PM, NJSigfan said: Sorry to read/see this, but I’m sure you have weighed all the outcomes before making this decision. Wishing you the best as you regroup. I just want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for that wonderful avatar. Makes my day so much more pleasant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted October 9, 2020 On 10/7/2020 at 2:13 PM, Gabesdad said: Can you FFL from home? I called the town. No retail business from home. Period. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted October 9, 2020 your town sucks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted October 9, 2020 1 hour ago, ronhonda said: your town sucks! Such is life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,107 Posted October 11, 2020 Sorry to read this. However, I’m sure it’s the right decision. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted October 12, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 8:43 AM, Rob0115 said: Sorry to read this. However, I’m sure it’s the right decision. Thanks bud. I'll git'er done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeanderingCuban 8 Posted November 7, 2020 Sorry to hear Bully. Sucks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted November 7, 2020 On 10/9/2020 at 5:34 AM, Bully said: I called the town. No retail business from home. Period. What if you go rent a small, token store front for appearance, to keep them happy, but run all the inventory and processing out of your house? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted November 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, Sniper said: What if you go rent a small, token store front for appearance, to keep them happy, but run all the inventory and processing out of your house? All A&D needs to be run out of the FFL which is tied to the space. Think of it as a liquor license. Same concept. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob0115 1,107 Posted November 12, 2020 On 11/7/2020 at 10:16 AM, Sniper said: What if you go rent a small, token store front for appearance, to keep them happy, but run all the inventory and processing out of your house? yeah that's a no go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weekend_junkie 129 Posted December 7, 2020 I'm just finding this thread. We're almost neighbors... so hope you keep it going! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted December 8, 2020 18 hours ago, weekend_junkie said: I'm just finding this thread. We're almost neighbors... so hope you keep it going! Thanks. The dream didn't die. I am taking a breath and looking for space. Paying rent for 7 months took a bit of a financial toll so it may be a longer breath than I'd like. However, I really am looking. I called a realtor that (I'll never understand it) didn't call me back. Needed to light a fire under him. Maybe something will pan out. I also have someone that may be willing to throw a few shekels my way for a part of it. I'm just not sure we're on enough of the same page. So, we'll see. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,133 Posted December 8, 2020 On 10/9/2020 at 9:10 AM, ronhonda said: your town sucks! Why should it be different than anywhere else in NJ? This whole state sucks. Ever since William Franklin was governor. And that's a loooooong time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites