NJ-Tom

There is an incentive for volunteers, they receive a $20.00 discount off range dues for every weekend worked, up to a maximum discount of $40.00 per year. Work weekend occur twice a year

Another vote for revolvers ! I also rotate the 357's every range trip, using the single action 22 with interchangable cylinder a lot and the model 29 is always fun to touch off a few rounds.

njpilot I have a Stack On 28 Gun Total Defense safe, I am pleased with it and I have had no problems with this safe. I bought this safe from Dicks when they had it on sale for $649.00 I used a 10% discount coupon 2 $10.00 point certificates and at that time Dicks was running a rebate of $50.00 on this safe. My total cost was $514.10 (no Tax in NJ). I use a golden rod, a desicant can and a Remington VCI (volatile corrosion inhibitor) to keep my all my guns rust free. The safe is tall enough to fit shotguns with 30" barrels.

Can't make it tomorrow; fishing contest at Lafayette pond in the am, and my daughters softball game in afternoon. Getting together is a definite must let me know the next time you go. Also for Lynn check into Womens day at the range she'll be able to fire high power rifle (AR15), 38 & 9mm pistol, and 20gauge for trap. It's free! [email protected] for more information.

Hello and Welcome. I'm right down the road from you in Lafayette and also a member at Cherry Ridge.

Guns: A better buy than stocks Posted Apr 16 2009, 12:20 PM by Todd Harrison Rating: Filed under: investing, stock market, Todd Harrison Forget stocks and bonds, the real money's in guns. The Wall Street Journal reports artillery enthusiasts are stocking up on guns and ammo, not necessarily ahead of widespread civil unrest resulting from our ongoing economic swoon, but as an investment. These trigger-happy speculators are betting President Obama will institute a ban on assault rifles, which would crimp supply and send prices, well, shooting up. For it's part, the Obama administration says it has no plans to enact such legislation and supports the Second Amendment right to bear arms. During the federal ban on semiautomatic weapons from 1994-2004, prices soared. Recent buying has reached almost a frenzied pitch, creating backlogs for popular models and enabling resellers to list certain guns well above suggested retail prices. AK-47s doubled in price between September 2008 and the end of last year. Ammo, as well, has become a hot commodity. As one supplier said, "(Ammunition) beats the hell out of money markets and CDs. You can double your investment in ammunition in a year." Equity investors, too, are betting on Americans arming themselves to the teeth. Smith & Wesson (SWHC), maker of Dirty Harry's weapon of choice -- the .44 Magnum -- has seen its stock jump from around $2 per share to over $6 since Inauguration Day. Still, shares are off around 70% from highs seen as recently as late 2007. Sturm Ruger (RGR), another gun manufacturer, has seen a rise of almost 100% in 2009. As Minyanville's Kevin Depew is apt to say, "These are heady times we are living in." The Journal running a front-page story on buying guns rather than stocks is indicative of just how strange things have become. Recent volatility in financial markets is driving Americans to seek alternative ways to protect -- and even grow -- their money. And while we're yet to see widespread construction of bunkers, protective trenches or armed militias patrolling the streets, the country is on edge to an extent not witnessed since September 2001. I mean, pirates are all over the news, for God's sake. Pirates!

12ga and 20ga are the most popular for trap shooting, availability and cost is the same. If you are looking for 870's there are quite a few listed in the catalog just be aware of the intended purpose of the gun. Many times I have seen people shooting trap and not getting good results due to the wrong choke or a barrel intended for a different purpose.

I usually visit the range 2-3 times a month and alternate between shooting trap and handguns/rifles. We (the wife and I) usually shoot 500-600 rounds for trap and on alternate trips I will bring 200-300 rounds for the pistols and 200-300 rounds of rimfire. I only reload for the shotguns, but i keep all my brass.

After every shooting session.

I shoot both the .40 and the .45 and my observation is the .40 recoils faster and sharper than the .45, however in terms of the actual push backwards I feel the .45 is harder. Two months ago I purchased the .357Sig barrel for my Sig229. WOW the recoil is severe !

Ap, Don't know where you live if Cherry Hill is too far south Cherry Ridge range in Vernon also has an event exclusively for the ladies. This year it is on July 11, there is no fees for this event. Contact [email protected] for more information.

As parents we are always running to sports events that the kids are involved with this leaves little time for other things, however we have great trails by me so we go mountain biking as a family. Something new this year for my 8 year old, he will be racing a Soap Box Derby car. We assembled the kit together and are waiting for the season to start.

Family affair here too. Wife enjoys trap shooting as well as handguns and rifles. 17 year old daughter loves the AR15, pistols and is a very good trap shooter. 8 year old son has to wait until he is 10 (Range rules).

Purely for the fun factor the favorite is the 44 magnum.

I also deal with the state police my last transaction took 5 weeks . This was for an address change and 2 pistol permits.

No formal training here I started shooting with my father and uncles when I was 12-13, was introduced to 22s and slowly larger calibers. I attend shooting clinics at the Range when available and have learned alot about M1 Garand, high power, and black powder. 33 years and tons of ammo my aim and skills have improved since those first days, I plan on taking some NRA classes and becoming an instructor.

Currently supply is down to 2550 lr and approx 200 rounds of 22 magnum. I agree with tbtrout it goes fast when you are at the range with the family. 3k is where I try to keep on hand quantites replenishing the supply has been a challenge.

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The post was not meant as a plug for Sunset, I was just stating that in the past I have found places like this to be a tool when trying to make a decision on a particular firearm.

Many times in forums people ask questions about a handgun or rifle before making a purchase, one of the usual replies is to touch and get the feel for the gun but holding the gun sometimes is not enough. Sunset Hill Shooting Range may be an answer for those that want to fire a specific weapon or compare a few. This facility has handguns, rifles and shotguns you can try, they charge a fee for x shots. Additionally you can shoot some of the weapons we can not own in New Jersey. Be prepared it's not eactly cheap. http://sunsethill.slvrcreek.com/home.htm

maxsim and NJChiroDoc I know availability on these guns has been an issue, but the fun factor makes up for it. Check out the market place forum axeman_g has a GSG5 for sale.

Maxim -- When you get a chance check out a GSG-5. It's fun to shoot, accurate and always draws attention. Lots of information available on AR15.com. Tom

I was exposed to guns and the shooting sports as a kid and the fascination grew from there, mom was very tolerant, stressed safety more than anything else. My father and uncles taught me how to shoot trap, pistols, and rifles. When my wife and I were dating I took her shooting and she was hooked. She is a very good trap shooter, enjoys pistols, and rifles too. About three years ago my daughter (now 17) started shooting and has become a great shot, loves AR's and trap . My 8 year old has to wait until he's 10 club rules.

Wifes has been asking to go trap shooting -- looks like we will be breaking some clay tomorrow

Great job !!