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I have known PK90 for a few years now and have bought some items from him as well. He is an upstanding and honest fella...also his 15 round AR mags kick ass....im positive he will be an asset to this site.

Yep...Unfortunately gun shows always bring out the kooks. Ive seen people at the AG Hall show dressed like WW2 Nazis walking around, and of course the white power/militia guys are Valley Forge. I just try to ignore them and not even pretend to look at their table. The few people ive brought to some of those shows were so freaked out by that stuff, they never asked to go back to a gun show again. One friend is a wall of a human. He is 6'6" at least, maybe taller, with a pompadour. He rides a motorcycle and wears vintage clothing. He is also from Ireland, with the accent and all, and really likes American culture and guns, although he doesnt own any. He was so excited to go to the show, but after the kooks he saw, he was freaked out. This was a few years ago and he still talks about how scary he found it. For some of the dealers and buyers at the shows, , Nazi stuff is more than just a hobby it seems.

If you want black powder, historical firearms and Nazi memorabilia, the Ag Hall show is great....If you want modern firearms, or ammo, your choices will be limited. I really like the AG Hall show, but I rarely buy anything. I find there is a lot more stuff that I am interested in at the Valley Forge show.....In addition, I havent been to a gun show in a while...Im tired of the crack smoking insane overinflated prices. I find I can do a lot better buying online.

I live very close to Murphy's Sportsman's Den,and Im pretty sure he is closed for good. Ed's wife passed away a while ago and Ed has been going downhill since then. The last time I was in his shop a few months back, he was very confused. I asked about doing a transfer and needed a copy of his FFL. He said it had expired and didnt know if he had a new one. I asked the prices on some ammo,and he said he didnt know. I asked about the Physical Therapist who was in his house, and he thought it was his daughter, then realizing it was a man, he said he didnt know who it was. He couldnt even remember the name of our current President. Its really sad as Ed is a good guy. Now I have to find another FFL who doesnt charge and arm and a leg and is OK doing transfers of military style firearms.

From the article it sounds like they were just sitting out in plain view.....I too have a SUV without a seperate trunk.....not only are all my guns cased and locked as per NJ transport laws, I also throw a blanket over the whole batch so they are not visible to anyone looking into the car.

Thats not how you are supposed to transport guns in NJ.....amateur's mistake.

FYI .......There is no sales tax on gun safes in NJ. ...Also you can get a good deal on a safe on craigslist.... http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/9899/Bills ... 421_f1.pdf FISCAL NOTE ASSEMBLY, No. 2421 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 208th LEGISLATURE DATED: MAY 3, 1999 BILL SUMMARY Assembly Bill No. 2421 of 1998 allows an exemption from the sales and use tax for sales of firearm vaults providing secure and safe storage for firearms. AGENCY COMMENTS The Department of Treasury estimates that this bill would cost the State approximately $500,000 in reduced State sales tax revenue during the remainder of fiscal year 1999 and approximately $1,500,000 each year thereafter. The New Jersey State Police report approximately 70,000 over-the-counter purchases of firearms and 30,000 casual sales of guns in the State each year. Treasury's estimate assumes that each of the estimated total of 100,000 firearms sales is accompanied by the sale of a gun vault, at an average price of $250 per vault. The resulting estimate of $25,000,000 in annual gun vault sales in New Jersey results in an estimated tax loss of $1,500,000 due to the sales tax exemption under this bill. OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMENTS The Office of Legislative Services (OLS) believes the annual sales tax revenue losses due to this bill will be significantly less than the losses estimated by the Treasury. While the OLS accepts the Treasury's estimate of 100,000 annual firearms sales in the State, it is unlikely that each of those sales will be accompanied by the sale of a gun vault. The bill does not require the purchase of a gun vault, but rather the bill provides a six percent sales price incentive. This incentive should induce increased annual gun vault sales, but the OLS believes the number of gun vault sales will be significantly less than the estimated 100,000 annual firearms sales. In addition, many firearms are purchased by people who may already own a gun vault, such as hobbyists and collectors. Since gun vaults are capable of holding more than one weapon, it is likely that the annual number of gun vault sales A2421 2 will be significantly less than the annual number of firearm sales. The OLS cannot make a precise fiscal estimate of the impact of this bill because figures on the number of firearm vaults sold in the State before or after an exemption from the sales and use tax are not available. However, the OLS notes that every 1,000 firearm vaults sold could cost the State approximately $15,000 in forgone sales tax revenue, based on Treasury's estimated average cost of $250 per vault. This fiscal note has been prepared pursuant to P.L.1980, c.67.

If you are buying a long gun or shotgun in PA, be sure to bring a NJ Certificate of Eligibility form as well. You can download a copy online. Most PA dealers dont have them.

Naw.....Its just that some people dont like to post in a public forum what kind of stuff they own....ya never know who may be lurking.....

All of my guns were lost in a tragic boating accident.......

This same technique can be used for many different gun mags. Ive used with with AR mags, but thats a bit more difficult as the lips bend the other direction. Ive also used it with VZ58 mags. Ive also seen this done with the polymer mags, but thats a different tutorial. First , this should be done outside of NJ, as having a 30 round AK mag in the Garden State is a no no. This tutorial was done in PA where it is 100% OK to have an evil 30 round gun magazine. No NJ laws were broken in the making of this conversion. Step 1. Take a 30 round mag apart into its parts. Step 2. Put the follower & spring into the body and hold it in with your hand. Load in the amount of rounds that you would like to convert the mag to. In this case I loaded 15 rounds. You can make the mag hold as many or few round as you would like. Step 3. Once you have loaded the rounds into the mag, use a ruler to determine the measurement from bottom of the follower to the bottom of the mag, then transfer this measurement to the outside of the mag, adding about 1/4 inch. This is the space for the bottom plates. For demonstration purposes, I have put the rounds and follower on the outside, so you can see what Im talking about. Again, this must be done with all parts inside the mag. This should be done on both sides of the mag. Step4. Once you have transfered the marks, then make some marks slightly below your first marks. This extra bit will become the lips that hold the bottom plat onto the mag. Step 5. Now with a Dremel tool reinforced cutoff wheel, or hacksaw, cut along the lower marks you have made. This is done on both side and split the mag into 2 parts. Step 6. Now mark from the edges of the lower mark to the original mark you have made. Do this on both sides and cut away the extra material leaving just the sides of the mag. Before the next step, put the follower & spring back into the mag body and load the 15 rounds back in through the top feed lips. Make sure the bottom of the follower is where you have marked on the outside of the mag. If you need to remove more material from the mag, this is the easiest time to do so. Step 7. I like to use a drill press vice for this step as it has sharp edges and makes a better bend. Take the mag and put one of the sides of the mag into a vice, and tighten down tight. Then bend the mag over, forming the sides into the bottom mag lips. The remove from vice, and do the other side. Step 8. Now take the bottom plate and line it up with the bottom of the mag, Mark the edges and cut them off to the same size as the original bottom lips. Step 9. The trim the new lips comparing them to the originals. You will have to thin them on the top and bottom as the ribs will make it difficult to slide the bottom plate back on. You will have a bit of fitting until the bottom cover will slip on the new lips easily. Go slowly until it fits well. You may want to clean up the edges of where you have cut as tiny slivers of metal will often occur. If the inner plate is tight, you can also file down the sides slightly to make it fitter better. Step 10. Onto the spring and inner bottom plate. With a screw driver , carefully bend up the tabs that hold the spring to the inner bottom plate, and remove the spring. Then cut to length. I usually take about 5 or 6 rungs off the spring. Then bend the cut end to resemble the original end of the spring, and put back onto the inner bottom plate and carefully bend the tabs back to hold the spring again. Step 11. Then reinstall the follower/spring/inner plate assemble and replace bottom cover. You now have a NJ legal 15 round AK mag. Enjoy. Once you have a mag that is the correct size, it can be used as a template for making more converted mags. Be sure to mark from the bottom of the magazine and not the bottom of the magazine floor plate. If you find that your mag only holds 14 instead of 15, you can always trim a little extra off of the bottom of the follower to make up for the shortage.

...and when is the next one?

That pic was taken at Dix on the day they called the cops on me. Its NJ legal as its not on the prohibited list, and does not have a bayo lug, or a folding stock or a pistol grip.....It does have a flash hider, but we are allowed 1 evil feature, and thats it. It used to have a pistol grip, but it did not "hang conspiciously below the action" as it says in the NJ law. I took it off and put on spade grips just to make sure. Also, I can only link up 15 round belts.

Here is my 100% NJ legal 1919a4......

Ammoman will not ship to NJ for some reason. I suspect it has something to do with collecting taxes, but I dont really know. I have picked up ammo from him and he will usually knock about $20-$25 off the price as he doesnt have to ship it. For certain items you can get a very good deal, like the 7.62x54R he had about a year ago...That is some VERY heavy stuff, and the discount was larger. Also, be aware that some people have had problems with him. There was an instance where he had a SKS rifle advertised to be a Vietnam bring back, and when the buyer checked it out (it was mailed to his FFL and he didnt have a chance to see it in person before he bought it) it turned out not to be as advertised. Ammoman said "too bad", or something to that effect, and would not take it back. Because of this , there are quite a few people that wont deal with him....

Really?...$250!?! I have a copy I bought a while ago for a lot less than that...I actually know a guy who has bunch of copies...Ill have to give him a call...

A member can bring a guest , but normally you have to be a member. The good news is that its only $55? a year....perhaps its gone up and $3 an hour for range time. Considering how much private clubs charge, thats a deal.

5 permits :shock: , it is either wishful thinking, or I need to get a job like yours. Its a good idea to always apply for more permits than you actually need....Its such a PITA to get more and ya never know when you might find that deal.

How long ago was this? There was a period a few years ago when whoever ran it was a real>>>..., but after that, things seem to be ok again. I miss the old timer that was there around 12 years ago. Anything went with him. This was a few years ago...Right after Chuck left (the guy that looked a lot like Samuel Jackson). I had been a member for a few years, but that was the last day I ever went there.

Im also on ar15.com. They have a NY&NJ hometown forum on there as well.... Lots of very knowledgeable guys on the subject of NJ and guns, including a few LEOs and FFLs....They also have these get together shooting events. Last one was just a few weeks ago in Old Bridge. A lot of people showed up...at lest 40 or so...maybe more. Next one is in a month or so... http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=8&f=9

Newbie to this board as well...also in Middlesex county...South Brunswick area...

And dont bring any tripod mounted NJ legal weapons...or they might call the cops on you....ask me how I know. :x

I made a photo tutorial a while back and posted it on another website about how to cut down a regular capacity AK magazine to hold only 15 rounds as per NJ's mag cap law. If there is interest, Ill repost it here as well.