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My NJ Retail License to Sell Firearms is in the mail. Left Trenton on the 23rd according to the trooper. I went to Tuxedo Park, NY and got my fingerprints done this morning for ATF (paper/ink) and as soon as I have my NJ License in hand I will submit my ATF paperwork. I was advised by ATF to not submit until I actually have the paper in hand as any delay in receiving it will delay my ATF paperwork which is less than desirable. I am truly on the move now and am hoping to have it by end of August.

Just shot a 94/100 at a sporting clays range last Thursday. A personal best for me, I've still got it.

Go for @MAYBEN stand up. Chest freezer are bottomless holes that food goes to die in. Oh and I miss you and Cyndy

You will recall that SCOTUS recently declined to take up several 2A cases (like the one in NYC where a restrictive law made it illegal to transport to an owner's 2nd house or an out-of-state competition, etc.). Many of you theorized that the pro-2A judges may have known (or strongly suspected) that they would lose the vote and that's why they declined the case. Recent reporting infers you were correct & that Roberts indicated he would side with the liberal Supremes on that case: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/conservative-justices-declined-to-take-up-second-amendment-case-after-roberts-signaled-he-would-side-with-liberals-report/ BTW, I put this is in a public-facing forum... so, pls post nothing inflammatory or over-the-top... you'll just waste our time to remove it. Appreciate your cooperation with that!

A few pics of the press mount i whipped up with some scrap steel i had laying around. A wee bit heavy, added metal as i went, obviosuly took any and all the flex out. Adding the MEC 650 was an after thought to the nearly completed mount.. I had to add the 4" channel along the flat bottom plate since that thin metal was flexing just a little while using the press. Once i knew i had to add some strength to the base, i came up with the 4" channel and a mounting spot for the MEC 650.. The intent is really only to have one press mounted at a time, but as you can see in the pics, nothing from stopping me from leaving both mounted and just spinning the whole assembly around on the bench for which press i want to use.. An added bonus of all the weigh,t and the weight of the MEC 650 while mounted, i was able to process 9mm brass without even bolting the press to the bench.. I threw two bags of lead shot on the mount plate and it all stays nice and tight just sitting there.. When not using the press(s), i just just store it under the bench freeing up the whole top to work on or clean guns. Or other household projects.. All this, and ive yet to actually reload a round... Getting closer!

I love doing stuff like this, just never seem to find the time.. Even this simple press mount took me for ever to get too, and then forever to actually get done.. To completely finish it off, i want to install additonal wood blocking under the cheap partical board bench top, then drill and add T-nuts from underneath the top so i can just use tool free thumb screws to quickly fasten down the press mount, and quickly remove it when not needed.. I spent most of my life making and fixing shiit.. Growing up kinda poor, and still not living the financial dream, forces one to learn to be self suffucient, resourceful, and diagnose and repair and or make things; from the car to the washing machine. Ive fixed it all a time or two...

I favor standing, with a lightweight .22 and iron sights (so as not to magnify the muzzle movement). Prone, using a sling, is even better, but hardly anyone seems to do that anymore.

Many here can give better advice then I could, Only have 1 comment. Your a good uncle!

I’d say rifle first. . Or all them. But make sure he finishes the day with a win. Even if it’s 10 yards with a rifle

I love seeing home-made innovation. Anything that could potentially speed things up is where I'd like to improve.

Congrats. I just want to echo what was mentioned up thread. Get a full sized something for your first handgun. I have some small ones that I carry when in Florida, but they aren't really that much fun to shoot. I practice, but keep it to minimum, they tend punish your hand over time. I can shoot my H&K P30 all day long though and I usually have to force myself to stop after 200 rounds! Stay away from hand cannons until you're comfortable. I own a couple .44 magnums and first shot a .44 over 30 years ago. I still don't tend to shoot more than 30 rounds at a range session. It's fun, it's loud but 200 rounds? Ooof. Sore wrist for sure.

Thats good. It can be awkward asking non-gun owners permission to use them as references for the FID. At least it was in the past, these days maybe not so much. They might even say; Hey thats not a bad Idea, how do l apply?

I can't remember where I purchased it. Someone posted a deal on here 2-3 years ago on it and a bunch of us purchased them. It's pull and pluck foam so you can configure it any way you want. I have mine set to hold 4 handguns and 16 mags. I'll see if I can find the post about it. I built the 2 of them for just under $60 with a few spare parts for when the inevitable bullet shatters a piece lol

We are all middle class. We work in sales. I'm the youngest of the group at 50. The oldest is 70 and the other two are in the mid 50's. First gun for all of us and yes we are using each other as references. This is the #1 reason. Better to have and not need than need and not have. "

Yes! KTM muscle.

FYI - I've hear freezer chests are about as difficult to find right now as ammo. You many want to check places like Craigslist as well. Good luck.

Try some of the dent and ding specials at appliance stores. We've purchased from Uneeda Appliance's basement on several different occasions. I purchased a freezer chest a few year ago when I started deer hunting. If had to do it over again I would go with a stand up freezer. https://www.shopuneedaappliances.com/

that's called a crockpot

I specifically remember in elementary school science class that "the fumes...just the fumes from a 1/2 cup of gasoline has the explosive power of 1/4 stick of dynamite". I never forgot that. I guess they dont teach that anymore either.

I know you’re looking for a chest, but we’re in Sparta and likely moving from our stand up freezer. It’s a decent size, not huge.

Yes, most that I use will overflow when double charged.

It isn't limited to hearing protection. It's a mild jab at the people who think that upgrading a trigger, or a new set of sights, or a whole new gun will upgrade their shooting ability. It doesn't and it won't. If you learn to shoot well with a spongey striker fired gun (Glock, M&P, etc.) or a long double action revolver you will shoot guns with easier triggers even better. If you skip learning on the hard stuff, you'll only be able to shoot the easy stuff.

It's time to stop pretending Roberts is nothing but a liberal and a never Trumper. Forget about this "they got stuff on him" nonsense we keep hearing. Also, Roberts has said he didn't want to turn the court into a political body. He's done exactly that to a great extend. Anyway the CNN article offers a lot more meat on the subject https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/27/politics/john-roberts-supreme-court-liberals-daca-second-amendment/index.html

Careful if you buy these on Amazon — there is a listing there for 1 pair for $4.00+ Another listing seems to be a jar of 25 pairs but has a sizing chart then says 1 size fits all ??? — just be sure what you are ordering

If empty brass is the only thing holding you back from reloading your first rounds let me know. I'll give you some of mine, we're close. I can give you a tour of CJ too if you want now that we're allowed to bring guests again.

Adler v. Livak Read the opinion here... https://njgunpermitattorney.com/2009/04/23/when-is-30-days-not-30-days/