Scottcba1

Yeah their name keeps poping up. The $600 is a tough point to get around though. I will have to put some serious thought into it. Thanks for the info. No good shops around me I guess. I came up with a Teds Gun Shop in Beachwood when I did a google search but the address doesnt seem to lead me to anything. Anyone ever heard of this place? -Scott

I was under the impression that once you have your FID all the fingerprinting is done. The every 5 yr. thing may just be a local issue like you mentioned. As fas as my permits go I called again today and now they are on the captains desk waiting to be signed...they told me should be only a week more. I cant wait! -Scott

Thanks guys! I'm a fan of the Sig P228 but they are a bit out of my price range. -Scott

Thanks John! I havent recieved my permits yet so I still have 90+ days to narrow the field. I was a big fan of the XD-9 and not so much the MP-9 but I only put a 50rounds through each. Hopefully my next trip to SS I can put a box through the SR9 as well as the two mention above and see which one fits the best. -Scott

FYI Lowes in Toms River stocks two different size Centurion by Liberty safes. The Lowes in Howell only has the larger of the two. -Scott

Wow thanks for the invite! Im actually up in the Bridgewater every couple weeks(Thats where my GFs family lives). I might have to set something up. Where in BR do you shoot? I know Shore Shot in Lakewood has one for rent but it has been at the gunsmith's for a couple weeks getting ready for rentals. THanks again! -Scott

Sorry guys didnt mean to step on toes. I was looking but didnt see a delete post button so please take my earlier post down. Thanks. -Scott

Nice looking dogs guys! -Scott

Not from that area but I did a quick search online and came up with nothing. Even if they dont have a website, sometimes you can get a hit with a phone number, address, or atleast a listing of the business but no luck. Has it been a while since you've been there? -Scott

Awesome thanks guys! You made this a lot easier then I thought it was gunna be to get these guns to be legal. Next step is getting my FID in my hands so I can fill these forms out. Then it is off the the range to see how well they shoot and handle! SS and BA both allow shotguns correct? Do they both have ammo for them as well? -Scott

These are very cool! I will def take a bunch with me the next time I go to shoot. Great training tool as well, shooting on a regular sheet of paper rather then a large silhouette target. Im sure when you guys get the silhouette targets made up if you had the capabilities to print them on larger paper people would be willing to pay for them to help support the site. I know when I was big into a few different car forums people would pay for shirts, hats, stickers, anything that would support the site and get the name out there......just a thought. -Scott

Thanks Max! So if I understand this right, The two of use fill this form out and we each keep a copy for our own records and that is it? Or do I have to file a copy with the state or Municipality? -Scott

Anyone know of good shops and/or ranges in Mid-Southern Ocean County? Not that Lakewood is that far from me at all just wondering if there was a place closer to home. Like everyone else here, I am looking for a place that has friendly employees that dont mind answering newbie questions, good selection of rentals as well as merchandise and a knowledgable staff. Thanks guys! Only day two on the site and already hooked! -Scott

Thanks for all the welcomes! Seems to be a pretty close group of people. Do you guys ever have meets and all shoot together? NJChiroDoc, I see in your sig that you own a Ruger SR9. How do you like it? That is on my potential purchase list but I have yet to find a range that has one for rent so I can get a feel for it. FYI, I have narrowed the field down to the following guns all in a 9mm: -Ruger SR9 -Ruger P89 -S&W MP-9 -S.A. XD-9 I have shot all of these except the SR9 and they all have their pos. & neg. points. Im leaning towards one of the Rugers I believe just hoping the SR9 doesnt disappoint. -Scott

Great info thank you very much! Well I am not in possession of my FID yet but I am being told by my municipality that it will be less then a week. Once I recieve that FID what do I do next to show that they are legally mine? Is that were the eligibility form comes into play that Max was refering too? -Scott

Hello all, my name is Scott and Im from Bayville, NJ. I have been sport/range shooting for a few years now and have decided to purchase my first handgun. Just waiting on our wonderful government to tell me my FID and permit to purchase are ready so I can take the next step. I stumbled across this site today and have enjoyed all the info so far. Seems to be a great bunch of enthusiasts and I hope to learn and help as much as I can. -Scott

I too am new to the sport of shooting and am also waiting for my FID and permit to purchase. As of this wednesday we will be at 10 weeks from the date my application was turned in. I too was very polite and curtious to the clerk at my local PD as she was with me as well. My only issue at this moment is that I was initially told it would take between 6-8 weeks to complete the process and as mentioned before I am going on my tenth week. Some people might say it is good that the powers to be take their time and do their jobs to the fullest extent and I would agree if that were the case. I too have seen were it is stated that the our government is to issue these permits within 30 days and I have not once heard of this taking place in this great state. It boggles my mind. Sorry for the rant....just a newbie that is already frustrated. Guess I will have to throw more money out the window on rental fees. -Scott

I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this one. I am new to firearms and was given two very old single-shot shotguns. My only problem is that I was given the guns by a friend whos grandfather had been the original owner. My question is how do I make these gun legally mine without any sort of paper trail? Any info would be great. -Scott

I was at Shore Shot last week....9mm is up to $26 for non-members....just fyi -Scott