SuperGuy185

Well it looks like my efforts paid off! A SGT from the local PD said my background check passed and it’s up to the Chief to sign off on it! Thanks all for the advice! Should be any day now. EDIT: The SGT also said my finger prints "got lost in the system". Had I not called it likely would not have been resolved.

Kind of defeats the point as I don't have an FID right now. But thank you anyway.

Yeah I agree which is why when I go for training my trainer will bring several different firearms for me to try. I’m a big proponent of “try before you buy” and I wasn’t smart enough to register for more than one handgun permit.

Yeah she’s not into it. I basically had to try very hard to convince her that having a firearm I. The home is a net positive.

It’s not that so much where as it’s my work schedule that kind of messes things up as I’m usually super busy on the weekend. Hopefully I get my FID soon

I have eyes and ears already but my challenge is that I have very limited time on the weekends and my mornings are mostly free. It sucks that I can’t go solo but I will ferry to figure something out.

Damn I was hoping to fly solo I generally start my work day later than most.

Hi all, I was wondering what the best ranges are to try/rent different handguns to get a feel for what I would like. Some ranges I see require an FID to rent (mine is pending). Others do not. I would prefer to stay in Monmouth and Ocean counties but if the range is that good I am willing to travel. Thanks!

Update: Went to a "Meet the Mayor" event and after about an hour of people bitching about a pool community or whatever I was able to talk to the mayor and deputy mayor. A police sergeant approached me and asked me for my information and stated that someone would get back to me this week. Here is hoping.

My references replied the day of which was pretty awesome. Is there anyway to check with the state police regarding my background check status?

I was looking to join a couple of NJ 2A orgs and yours seems great. I know the owner of ROC training is a life time member and I have been receiving training from his organization. I’m planning to join Union Hill Gun Club after I get my FID. Any tips on securing one?

Staying on topic with productive answers would be optimal and appreciated.

Good looks. I’d rather spend more time shooting at the range than reloading magazines

I have an SUV with a hatch does that make a difference?

Hey all, I was just curious if I could travel with loaded magazines in a seperate locked container (i.e. my range box) from my firearm which will be in its own container. Thanks!

I just bought a medium black case this morning, really great price! I’m going to use it to store eyes, ears, magazines and boxes of ammo (I think it should be big enough) for the range. Just gotta get that pluck foam going and I should be all set! Thanks again for the recommendation

Do they carry them in stock in the local store or is it online only.

Yeah I’m hoping. I feel like the town should cooperate within reason I hope.

If anyone has any tips/tricks it would be greatly appreciated

Which is weird TBH we are a red town in a mixed county. I heard Howell processes applications before the 30 day mark.

(Sorry f this is a redundant topic if it is please delete my previous thread) Hi all, I’ve recently applied for my FID and was finger printed on 8/28/21. My local PD (Manalapan) posted a sign saying 5 months from being finger printed, which I feel is unreasonable. Obviously I haven’t hit 30 days yet but I would like to have a plan for when the FID gets delayed. I’ve heard conflicting information from reputable sources that tell me to either contact the person in charge, the police chief and the mayor. Some have said to contact at local 2A organization. And finally my firearms instructor told me to sit tight and maybe send a very nice and “fluffy” e-mail to the retired police officer handling the request inquiring about the status. Others have said do nothing. Any advice here in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

For gun safes I have a Vaultek vt-20 which seems pretty good

Handgun for personal protection

Thanks all for the replies. I recently attended a basic Firearm home safety course through ROC Training. Definitely learned a lot, but it was a "hands off" class so to speak. I plan on being a member of the Union Hill Gun Club once I... actually... you know can legally purchase a gun! But I was told I can take individual lessons there they will bring out any firearm I want to try so I thought that was cool. I plan on doing a basic pistol shooting course when I can some time as well as some individual lessons. I am in the market for a Range bag/case I already know what case I want to transport my firearm in but I am having difficulty settling on a case for ammo, eyes, ears etc.... I heard Pelican cases are great, what do you all think?

I did the same thing. I submitted my check just before 30 days of my first application. I thought you would pay when you got approved but I was wrong. Good news is I dropped off my check earlier this week and they deposited it according to my bank website. So now I guess its just the waiting game....