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I shoot alone at the range all the time. I find it much more useful practice and much safer - there is no one else there to accidentally (or intentionally) shoot me. Oh and since I am an RO/SO/RSO I have all three of them with me

I took a girl from work shooting for her first time. She brought her husband along who had shot a few times. She was such a better shot than he was. When we were back at work the next day, I complimented her on being so kind and pretending not to notice.

He joined me for a stogie cigar international a while back. Good guy with a bit of flair. Walked in open carrying a big ass chrome wheel gun. Told me the chicks at the super market love it lol. RIP Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

he had his good & bad points just like some of us but a strong 2A advocate, thats what we're all here for. RIP Mipa.

Well, at least we can all be comforted in the knowledge that your conscience is no longer tortured over that decision. Condolences to his friends and family, wherever they may be.

I'm guessing that if tasers are now protected in NJ under the umbrella of the 2nd Amendment, they must be an "arm" for "bearing". The NJAG decided not to fight the federal suit after the SCOTUS ruling dropped in 2016. The precedent now is that "arms" are not to be "infringed" via NJ's laws. Heller said any weapon in common use is protected and there is no technology limit (i.e. freedom of speech is covered on TV even though we didn't have TV in the 1700's) So . . . a handgun carried as an "arm" should be treated similar to a taser. To keep and bear a taser (allowed by NJ) should be the gateway to firearm keep and bear. Maybe Alan Gura and/or 2nd Amendment Foundation is already on this. They may just need a vehicle to use in order to start things.

I don't think I've seen it posted yet here, but some of you may know that mipafox posted in PAFOA as ungawa. He passed a couple weeks ago. http://forum.pafoa.org/showthread.php?t=327064 He had a knack for being able to liven up threads and was a true 2A advocate. RIP.

I was talking to my dad just today, telling him how excited I was to have recently joined a private range (SCFGPA). He was asking me questions and I explained the keycard system and that the place will probably be empty when I go (I plan to hit daytime hours). He immediately (quite sweetly, I thought!) looked concerned and said, "Oh... but isn't that dangerous?" I explained that if I was a brand new shooter I wouldn't do it... I wouldn't even have done it after 20-30 hours of shooting, but I now that I have have about 100 hours, I feel comfortable and confident. I explained that I'll continue to be compulsive about the safety rules - and I even explained them to him in detail. Then I gave him the example of driving a car... after all, I take road trips alone... sometimes on fairly empty roads. (I've seen plenty of deer dash across the road... pretty sure one won't run across the indoor range though, lol). He was completely satisfied with the logic. More importantly, I'm satisfied with that logic. It did make me wonder this though: Is there anything you do DIFFERENTLY when you're shooting by yourself as opposed to when you're with other shooters? For example, I wouldn't personally shoot a straight-outta-the-box new gun for the first time when alone. I probably wouldn't even shoot a gun I hadn't shot at least 5-6 times before. For those rare situations, I'd prefer to meet up with another shooter or, heck, even use a commercial range. I'm not suggesting that for everyone, mind you... I'm just saying what my own comfort level dictates. Other than that... I'm really looking forward to shooting solo. Don't laugh... but it almost feels like a "graduation" to a next level. And I fully expect it will be more quiet, less distracting, less smoky, and certainly more easily woven into my busy schedule. But if there's some unique safety considerations I should be thinking about... I'd like to get a handle on that now, pls. Your thoughts/suggestions?

Interesting. Like Ray I’ve only shot at ranges where there is at least a RO/SO around so my comments are purely academic. What risk do you think goes up if you’re alone at a range? Based on the post it seems your concerned about an accident due to malfunction or unfamiliarity. If that’s the case you are in the best position to mitigate that risk regardless of range by maintaining and becoming familiar in the operation of the Firearms well before you get to the range. There is something to be said for reaction time after an accident. That’s true of a lot of scenarios. Swimming in your own pool, driving a lonely road, posting on the Internet, etc. as for trauma kit. Having the gear does nothing without Training. Especially for trauma. It’s not just slapping a big bandaid on a deep red hole. There is a reason the NJ EMT class is 200+ hours and the trauma refresher is 12-16 (I forget).

One thing I need to add to my range bag is a trauma based first aid kit. Tourniquet, quick clot, compression bandages. Peel, your prolly safest alone. It’s everyone else that can be a problem.

Someone pointed me to an article posted here in which State v Kelly was referenced. Halfway down we read " We know that under State v. Kelly, self defense does not count as a "lawful use" under 2C:39-5(d)" The gist of the opinion is that only part of stung guns was struck down. Apparently there is more than one way to skin a cat and NJ left something for the prosecutors.The Consent Order didn't cover possession of weapons so therefore there is an avenue to arrest and prosecute??? If the case mentions Heller and if stun guns are covered because they are weapons and if Heller says a primary reason for firearms is self defense, then I'm not sure why an "intended use" comes into question. The only use for a stun gun is for self defense. Regardless of State v Kelly, Heller and it's incorporation to the states by McDonald overrides any dumb NJ case law.

So, I just picked up mine. The barrel is very thick walled, seems like it can take some abuse. The slide is a little sticky, hopefully that will smooth out with some use. If not, I'll have to break out the Dremel and see what contact surfaces can be polished. The slide release is alien to me as I'm an 870 guy. I keep pressing where there is no slide release. duur... AT least the trigger is in the right place.

I personally would want the spread to be as wide as possible. Sent from an undisclosed location via Tapatalk

Very sorry to read this. Although he got under my skin on a few occasions i mostly enjoyed his sharp wit. Rip.

is she the one that tackled both the husband AND wife and held them pinned when she responded to a domestic? also.....and this might be best answered by our leo's on the board......why are dogs called k9's?

I think they recently passed a law limiting the amount of people allowed to move here from NJ.

apparently richland county's got a couple camaros. guessing that means they want something fast, so i suppose we'll be seeing em in mustangs pretty soon.

That's still bucks county right? If it is when you move there go to the county sheriffs office in the Doylestown courthouse and get you LTCF. It takes 10/15 minutes and $20.00 cash

Lock up your CC though, Tanners in Jamison can be wicked tough to resist.

wife can't shoot better if she never goes. friends can't shoot better if you have none.

That's cuz the Beretta APX (aka Toblerone) looks retarded and Ruger's american is pretty lackluster.

Bummed being at the range? Sorry, that thought process doesn't seem to work for me. Not sure what the point of this is.

Have you ever seen it take a knee?

They posted an update on Facebook literally minutes ago that says yes but opening is delayed. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Cool, that's a family owned business, good for them.

Flame cutting is when the flame or pressure or hot gases released in the barrel/cylinder gap in a revolver actually cut a groove in the top strap. It produces a fine line, actually cuts into the top strap right over the barrel/cylinder gap. Early 1900s Colts had a dimple cut into the top strap to alleviate this. This does nothing to alleviate it IMO. It just conceals the issue and the top strap comes from the factory weaker at that point. There are alloy frame revolvers that have a steel shield in the top strap where flame cutting would occur. More on that later. It is most common with magnum (357,41, and 44) and all those super magnums out there (454, 480, 500). Now I'm not that familiar with those super magnums. Flame cutting is very common on S&W K frame 357s. It usually reaches a point and stops. Every S&W K frame 357 that has shot some magnums has it that I've ever seen. Most Colts, including Pythons have it. I have never seen it on a Taurus. The only Ruger I've seen it on was a Blackhawk in 357 Maximum. Never on any other frame style or caliber Ruger. Not saying it doesn't happen just saying I've never seen it. I've seen a lot of revolvers in my time. When a revolver "kabooms" usually the cylinder blows up then the front (barrel end) of the top strap. It seems to me anything that weakens the top strap, even if it only goes so far, is not a good idea. The tighter the barrel/cylinder gap the more pronounced it gets. Like I said it usually reaches a point and stops. I had a "pinned and recessed" (I think people make too much of that) Smith Model 19 I bought new in 1974 and used mostly for PPC competition and shot mostly wadcutters. I did put less than 1000 magnums through it and the flame cutting looked like someone had run a hacksaw through the barrel/cylinder gap. You could see the flame cutting looking at the side of the top strap. That's after about 5 or 6 years. No lifetime warranty then. I got rid of it. While it's kind of an accepted thing with 357s my attitude is its avoidable with proper design. I don't mean just putting extra steel there. Alloy frame revolvers? I said I'd get back to them. As I said I've seen that extra piece if steel that's supposed to prevent or minimize flame cutting with +P 38s. I've also seen people get alloy Smith J frames converted to 9mm parabellum. A friend has a steel J frame Smith that came from the factory as a 9mm. Looks and runs fine. However converting an alloy frame designed for 20,000 psi (38 spl) to take a 35,000 psi (9mm) cartridge seems like not too good an idea in my book. People who've had this done say the gun runs fine. I'd like them to let me know how the gun is running after 8-10,000 rounds like my 70s vintage Model 60 that has had zero parts replaced and timing is fine. That's at least 250 rds a year of +P for qualification for 30 years plus a few thousand more. No flame cutting either. I don't carry +P in a J frame anymore. I carry factory wadcutters. Once you've put an entry and exit hole in the target any extra power just wasted energy and goes downrange. You can put that entry and exit in a target with a wadcutter. I realize I more than answered your question but as a truly great man told me once "knowledge is not power". The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. Hope this helps.

Easy to control like this >

I am thinking it is good to go as well. I mean states with laws like ours is why they made it right ?

I always seem to go back to Blade-Tech..... love the quality and the fit for me

My dad had a cat once....it's name was "target practice".