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"What are they doing now?" "Making a left turn." "and now?" "Making a left turn. Exciting stuff. Not a fan.

Charlie Sheen <------- Obscure movie reference.

I'm planning to go to the range after work on Thursday with Jordan. He hasn't experienced blowing up clays yet, and I need more practice. Anyone care to meet up there at around 5:30?

Gotta be at the top of your game here. We get lots of practice.

We will have to do a trip south one day. We'll owe them one. They're making the trip up to us, and it's only fair to reciprocate.

... and the "One Giant Fake D**k a Month" (SA6969) legislation is being debated as we speak. Stock up now, while you still can.

Hey Troy, Congratulations and Mazel Tov!!! About friggin' time. Sheesh, talk about dragging it out for what seems an eternity (but is really only a few weeks). Seriously, have fun and good shooting. Ken

Matt, You did good, kid. Have a nice vacation. We'll all still be here when you get back. Double pumped???

Bump. Okay guys, it's getting close. Time to get on the "who's gonna be there" list.

How about nights the range is open until sundown. I've been there a couple of times after work. It's nice and quiet, and once you get past the mosquitoes, it's a really relaxing and enjoyable time to shoot. Watch out for the flock of turkeys that hang out on the back berm of the SG range.

I've been practicing, and I'm just on the edge of going from ridiculously bad to just absurdly mediocre. Should be fun.

Thanks. I have rare moments of lucidity.

John, Come up with the guys from down below. There'll be plenty of guns for you to use, and don't worry about your skill level. With very few notable exceptions, we all suck. But it's huge fun. K

I don't really know what's effective any more. I regularly write and call regarding pending legislation, but in NJ, our voice is just too small to be heard over the din of the "gun control" groups who have the edge as far as organization and numbers are concerned. I think we need a more committed effort by those who represent our side of the argument, but they all seem to have been beaten down by the weight of the opposition, and by their perceived lack of commitment by those they represent. I've said it before. I think we, as a group, need a single, strong voice to represent us to the lawmakers and policy shapers. Right now, there are too many opinions, too many conflicting priorities, and too many small groups lobbying for their own agendas. We're not organized, we're not focused, and we don't have a plan that everyone can get behind. We have "firearms professionals" threatening to shoot up Washington, we have "OGAM isn't too bad" fence-sitters, we have a kind of passive group telling us what happens, but doing nothing substantive to prevent it, but we have no singular voice. Fighting the antis has been an outstanding failure... they have a single face for their effort (Bryan Miller), they have the media, they have the government, and they have the resources. We have none of that, and we're pissing in the wind because of it. I wish I had a solution, but I think we need to stop fighting the antis long enough to show those undecided masses that citizens with firearms aren't a bloodthirsty mob, and that we're just trying to preserve a tradition that goes back to the birth of America, and that isn't a threat to anyone other than the growing group of emboldened sociopaths who would use violence to deny us, and them, of our freedom to feel safe in our homes and on our streets. Getting people into the shooting sports is one way, education is one way, debunking the lies of the opposition to anyone who cares is one way. There are more, and what we need is a single entity focusing on those points in a responsible and committed way. We don't have that, and therefore we will be forever begging for the little crumbs of compromise so we can feel like we're doing something.

I'm sure it's different for everyone, but age alone shouldn't be a factor when deciding whether or not to continue something you apparently enjoy. My wife's dad was a competitive shooter and instructor well into his 70's and continued to shoot and reload for his personal enjoyment until he was into his early 80's. As long as you still enjoy the sport, and are physically able to do what you need to do to participate, I can't see age being even remotely relevant.

I know someone asked if they can shoot clays at CR with a Judge and .410. According to the RO, the answer is no. Also, no .410 out of a Judge at the handgun range unless the range isn't crowded. It's at the RO's discretion.

Anyone going? I'll be there with wife and beagle around 11:30-ish. Looks like it's going to stay pretty dry today, at least during the early part of the afternoon.

Greetings from Sussex County.

Nope, not just you.

Because it's a meaningless and empty gesture that shows your acceptance of defeat. Like a eunuch showing up for the orgy. Foreplay with no chance of consummation.

Great information, guys. Thanks. When I was reading the linked information, I didn't see any mention of barrel length on the charts. Is that saying that the length of the barrel isn't terribly relevant, or that there are just too many variables to include that as a factor? Is my 32" Browning with a cylinder choke going to be substantially different than another gun with a shorter barrel and more constricted choke? Or is testing and patterning each combination the right thing to do? Thanks

Matt, If you're counting maybes, add 3 more: Jordan (Son of Ken) Junior Member, Clay shoot and other Dave S. (FOK) Member, Clay shoot and possibly other Mark C. (FOK/T) Member, Clay shoot and probably other K

Have a fun weekend.

Forget crack, it's overrated. Go straight to the hallucinogenics... mushrooms, peyote or some of the synthetics.