Col. Mortimer

I have order their "canned heat" in .40S&W 180 gr. and .45ACP, 200 gr. SWC. The .45ACP leaded my barrel but that could have been due to rapid firing and some copper fouling in the barrel. They tend to load to lower power than factory ammo so I like it. I know one person had a problem with the jackets coming off bullets but evey other review has been good. Here is a link a search I did on the 1911forum.com forum http://forums.1911forum.com/search.php?searchid=3894438

Hello from a wussbag headed to western North Carolina. I have been fighting the tide here and I am tried of losing. But a 23-year old should have your attitude. Welcome to the forum! "It is a military axiom not to advance uphill against the enemy, nor to oppose him when he comes downhill." Sun Tzu

Welcome! A friend of mine just received his purchase permits. I he is thinking Glock, H&K and Sig. I told him to consider the M&P. Regarding your 92FS, I have Hogue grips and a D hammer spring on my 92FS and I like the way it shoots.

I can't make it. I have family coming over. :roll: I will be at the Shongum USPSA match on 6/6. There should be a rifle stage and I can try out my Beretta Storm.

Since this is a forum for first timers, I wanted to share some of my experience so you can avoid some mistakes I have made or heard of. Here is my list in no particular order: 1. Inspect the firearm in the store carefully. Look for rust, scratches and missing parts. Check the fit of the different parts, especially wood to metal. Check the wood finish. 2. Always read the owners manual and clean before first use. Firearms can have grease and oil in the barrel and metal chips and shavings anywhere. The lubricants the manufacturer uses may not be top quality. 3. Save the box the gun came in. It increases resale value and you may need it to return to the manufacturer for repair. 4. Be sure you have the correct ammo. For example, if you have a .45, be sure you know if it is .45ACP, .45 Colt or .45GAP. 5. Learn how to properly clean your firearm. More damage is done by cleaning than shooting a dirty gun. 6. Take your time disassembling and assembling, especially with fine threaded screws. If you are forcing it, odds are you are doing something wrong. 7. Don't store a firearm in anything that holds moisture like a cloth gun case or a leather holster. Silicone impregnated gun socks have worked well for me. They prevent handling marks and don't hold moisture. 8. Invest in a gun safe, even if it is a cheap one. Most burglars are smash and grab and won't take the time to try to force a gun safe. Keeping your firearms safe is part of the responsibility of ownership. That's all I can think of. I am sure others have good advice to add.

Here is the link for Somerset IDPA. http://somersetidpa.com/ John Plum is a good guy and will help you. I am not sure if I will make this match but it sounds like a few forum members will be there so maybe I should go.

Will do. Right now, the weather makes me believe I will be there. I will confirm by Saturday. I need rain as a cover to get out of yard work.

After about three months I called my town, Parsippany, to check status. The lady that does the paperwork was nice and said the dectective in charge was on vacation. However, she did say the application was taking way too long and she would get after him to finish it and have the chief sign it. I spoke to a guy at USPSA that lives in Parsippany and he had a similar story. I don't think the town is anti-gun, they are just busy taking vacations, sick time, disability leave and visting sick relatives.

No. I am not a member. The weather for Sunday looks like it might rain so I may be there.

Gary Needleman in Montville is a good guy and I am should he would give you some advice for free. You should give him a call before applying for an FID. If your initial application were rejected, you would have to put this on every subsequent application. I hope everything works out for you and maybe I will see you at the range.

Welcome Matt, lots to see here.

Welcome fellow Morris County resident. You're welcome to come out to Shongum and shot USPSA with us. We also have a shotgun stages. Here is the link: http://www.shongum.org/activities/ipsc.html

Hello from Parsippany

I thought that looked like the Bridgewater range.

New shooters be there by 11:00AM. Match starts at 11:30. This is a good place to start as they treat new competitor well. I might be there if it's a rainy day. http://somersetidpa.com/

Welcome from Parsippany. We have a great bunch here.

Welcome from north Jersey. You are in the same town as the USPSA matches at the CJRPC. Lucky you.

That seems vague. I would assume if your criminal background and mental health checks come back clean, your application should be approved. Are further investigations permitted?

If any of the "additional" questions were a problem, I would contact a lawyer. Unfortunately, many towns illegally add to the requirements. A friend in Newark had to be interviewed by the Police Chief. Welcome to NJ!

You might want to think twice about posting a comment that would be a violation under NJ laws. As a NJ resident, it would not have been a legal transfer. Are you sure? I consulted a firearm's attorney and he said this was a legal transfer since it did not occur in NJ. NJ laws don't apply to you in PA. Also, since we do not have pistol registration in NJ, so as long as you have an FID card you are okay. However, my friend consulted another attorney that called this a legal grey area.

You have that somewhat confused. The statute is much more involved that what you have posted. If you can get access, read not only the applicable statute but the case law pertaining to it. I have read several news stories where one of the charges invovled lying to the officer during questioning. You should consult an attorney for a professional opinion. However, silence is the best answer to an officer's question.

That's good to hear. Sounds like you did your homework.

Silent. Remain silent and don't answer questions without your attorney Ask for an attorney Consent. Don't consent to a search Don't lie! Lying to a police officer is a crime, obstructing justice.

Check this link. If a semi-auto has a detachable mag, a folding stock and a pistol grip, it is illegal. http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/info/pdf/fi ... 13ch54.pdf You may have some real problems with the bottom rifle. Did you purchase it from an NJ retailer after 1992? You should only pruchase from an NJ retailer or check with an NJ attorney that is familiar with NJ firearms law. Needleman in Montville is good.

"So how does one legally transport a firearm to and from the range?". N.J.S. 2C:39-6(g) "All weapons being transported under paragraph (2) of subsection b., subsection e., or paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection f. of this section shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported, and in the course of travel shall include only such deviations as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances." So keep your firearm unloaded and in a securely tied package and store the ammo separately (i.e.: firearms in a tied box stored in a locked trunk, and ammo in the back seat stored in a closed ammo box). Any additional precautions like adding a trigger lock or lockable gun case or dismantling your firearm is totally voluntary. And remember you are only allowed to deviate in your course of travel as reasonably necessary under the circumstances. In other words, don't pack your firearms in your car on Monday for a trip to the range on Wednesday. The Col. says: The NJ Supreme Court can rewrite laws and the state constitution at will. Therefore, I say go above and beyond the law. There is no penalty for being too careful. Maskim: This thread belongs in the NJ firearms law section.