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I realize there's no requirement, but I keep photocopies of my purchase paperwork in the bottom of my range box, just in case. That way if there ever is a question, I have some documentation. I'm not worried about ROs and the like, but overzealous law enforcement who like to interpret NJ gun laws as they see fit. I know! I know! It's not in the laws. Better safe than sorry, though and it's only a couple dozen sheets of paper. I'm looking forward to the time, though, that it's the size of a NYC phone book.

Merry Christmas to you and yours Anthony! Thank you for all your work for NJ gun owners.

Thanks to (almost - I'm looking at you David8613!)) all of you for the useful advice. I'll check into those places you mentioned.

Yeah, the ban has been pushed off, but our government has effectively killed another manufacturing sector in the U.S. The last bulb plant in the country has closed. Even if the bulb ban is rescinded, more jobs killed and more money going overseas. One of the things the leftist media and so-called environmentalists gloss over is that the least expensive replacement for incandescent bulbs, the CFL (or compact fluorescent) has mercury in it. Consumers are supposed to take the burned out CFL (which lasts way less than even half their advertised life) to approved disposal sites. I'm sure everyone will be doing that

And yet they are willing to vote away their rights! Not just their privileges (for example having a local lib ray os a privilege) but Constitutional, God-given right to self defense. Liberals love to say conservatives are uneducated, ignorant fools yet it is so clear that they act and vote on the shallowest of reasons. They don't look deep, think things out, or consider the consequences of voting in "big government" (i.e. socialist) power grabbers. Sigh, sorry, don't mean to take this thread too far off the rails. It's just infuriating trying to reason with some people.

Welcome to the forums! Learn everything you can about the laws involving firearms in NJ. Out in America owning a gun is a right. Here we are criminals by default and "permitted" to own guns by exception.

I'd love to hear more about this on your podcast! Thanks.

Twospot, I think you're right (again! Wanna hire me as your "yes man"?) We should be more open about our gun ownership. I'm new to shooting myself (started less than 3 years ago, and I'm 47!) and it took me a while to talk about it. Surprisingly, most people, even those not interested, are at worst neutral to it. Maybe, if we "came out" more as gun owners and showed the people in this state that gun owners are "normal" we can make more inroads. Avoid rhetoric, avoid being confrontational, be polite and don't make it personal. I think we can make a positive change.

I don't broadcast my gun ownership (except for the car window stickers), but have discovered in conversation at work that there are more here than I thought. I've also taken a few newbies, and even antis, to the range and it always comes out positive. On the other hand, there is a risk to being a conservative in such a leftist state. As was proven by the OWS dopes, it's the left that resorts to violence when they cannot articulate a clear reason for their viewpoints, not the right.

Unfortunately, I agree with you, Twospot. My wife and I avoid most "conservative" displays because we just can't trust the reaction of all the "non-violent" libtards in this state. To make it worse, we both work in places that (at least in NJ) attract some of the most hard-line leftists. However, I DO have SAF and NRA stickers on my car. I think the ones that will bring out the most rage are the "NObama" stickers, et al.

Thanks for the review, I've eyed these for a while and they sound like a great deal. I have three of the small ($19) range bags and they are very well made (one is used for IDPA days the others hold emergency stuff in the cars.) I'm not fond of sending money to China like that, but it's hard to find U.S. made gear that I can afford. Even my Maxpedition Monsoon Gearslinger is made in Taiwan (but at least not mainland China.)

Forgot to mention about the SKS' and Mosin Nagants. $275 and $100 respectively, if I remember correctly. Also a Bren for $500 and an MG42 for $30,000.

Well, that sounds good! He'll be happy to hear he can put that money into ammo rather than smithing.

It's actually my son's gun. He wants to use it for clays (for fun, not comp.) and hunting. Sounds like he may not need to do anything with it.

I plead ignorance, being new to shotties. The barrel is marked "MOD." Thanks again for the help.

More details would have been a smart thing on my part. 12 ga, wide open choke and vent rib. Thank you for all the help!

Can anyone give me a rough idea what it would cost to get the barrel of a Remington 870 Wingmaster threaded for chokes? Thanks for the help!

Way too little info to make a call on this. We have no idea how he's maintaining his weapon, what kind of handling it went through directly prior to this action, what kind of shape the magazines are in, what kind of shape the ammo is in, etc. He's also riding the charging handle in, a clear no-no (probably due to the stress of the situation). I see no need to make a federal case about this, or to make this an AK vs AR argument. Shitty situation, but he seemed to handle it pretty well.

I was there today. Prices were ok at best, but nothing to write home about. The big exception to that is ammo cans. $7.00 for .50 cal and $5.00 for .30 cal, all in decent shape. The Second Amendment Foundation was running a Florida CCW application table. Applied for mine - $25 gets you all the paperwork, notary, and fingerprinting. Plus, if you bring a check for $117 (for FL) and proof of training, they'll mail it for you as well. Good stuff.

Um, I actually have both. I use the Magpul(s) daily since it adds very little bulk. The Otterbox goes on when the phone may get some abuse - camping, doing home improvement, or even going to the range so I can just keep it in my range box.

Yeah - I'm heading to this one. Bringing my son and his friend along.

Today (12/15/11) Use code SH532 Oh - and use the link to get credit for these forums.

I guess I'd need to see where someone could comfortably carry a Commander-size 1911 concealed. Maybe I'm looking at this with tunnel vision, but I usually don't wear a jacket unless it's cool out, and then it's not very easy to get underneath unless it's open all the time. Summer-wear is a polo and shorts or pants. Winter, of course, is different, but would you carry a handgun in the outer pocket of a winter coat? Maybe I'm over thinking (or under thinking). I'm getting ready to apply for my Florida CCW and will likely take a class, so that should clear up most of my questions. Like they say, the best gun is the one you have with you.

I was living in L.A. during the riots in '92. That was the first time I ever heard my wife say she wished we had a gun. By that point we'd lived through earthquakes (both in L.A. and AR) and tornadoes (the blizzards, floods and hurricanes were later) and that was the most scared we'd ever been.

USAF active duty 4/87 to 12/95, USAF Reserves 12/97 to 12/09. Did spring/summer of 87 in San Antonio - loved those red flag days. Commands: SAC, AFSC, AFMC, AMC and AFRC plus my requisite time in CENTAF/AFCENT Aircraft maintenance, engineer (ROCKET SCIENTIST!), and public affairs. Miss it so badly, especially active duty.