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The NICS only took a day, and I was able to pick it up last week. Took it out to the Clinton WMA for a test Saturday early afternoon, around 1pm. Found the NJSP had taken over the rifle/shotgun range until 2pm for training. They were nice, but sent me away. I asked the guy in charge (with full tactical gear, helmet, vest, some kind of machine gun, etc) if he thought it would be ok for me just to shoot down range at the clay area. "Do whatever you have to do, it's OK with me," he told me, so I figured if anyone yelled at me at least I'd have that. (Later, heard automatic fire from the range while on the clay area). I put 50 rounds through it, at a relatively quick clip. Not a single tiny problem. Worked properly, very easy to handle and use, all the controls easy to use and where you'd want them, etc. The nice grandpa next to me teaching his grandkids how to shoot clays asked me about it, and then later asked if I wanted to try a few clays. Sure! I hit three of the four they threw for me, so I feel good about that! My only slight criticism is that the selector lever (right magazine, left magazine or alternate) was close to the place I put my face a few times, and it gently hit me. No bruising or wound, but I had to remember to put my face further back on the stock than I might have instinctively. In any case: NO problems, fun and easy to shoot, hit 3 of 4 clays in my first box. Cheap red dot reflex sight fit nicely on rail, lots of fun. If it were to jam, the rear cover opens and pretty much the whole action is there, so if that were to happen I can't imagine it would be hard to clear. TWO THUMBS UP. Pictures:

You read that differently than I did. I read that NSSF used Reed to put on the Shot Show, but I didn't see a comment from NSSF saying they supported Reed. Can you point me at it? The prep for a show like the Shot Show takes 1-2+ years, so they might even have to use Reed for the 2014 show before they can stop using them....

I was so happy when Cabelas pulled out. I love that company, and I'm glad they're with us.

Your 12 year old boy should be joining a nearby Boy Scout troop. Not only will he get great firearms (at least rifle and shotgun) at summer camp and other times, but he'll learn outdoor skills, how to talk with other kids and adults, how to be a leader, etc. Best of both worlds.

Or you can be like me, and have pretty much nothing but hollow point. I don't commit crimes, so not an issue.

The distinction between "unfired" guns and very gently handled guns is pretty small. I think most new guns (at least in modern times) are fired a few times in the factory to check function. I know many guns I buy even come with the sample target and the brass from the test rounds in a little envelope. So, if an "unfired" gun has been fired 1-5 times, does the 6th shot remove the value?

I used to play a few times a year. Have a Spyder something that I had well-tuned and nicely accessorized. I still use it once in a while to hit deer in my backyard. They tend not to come back for a while after that.

Smart NJ gun shops might start opening for gun sales on Sundays. Since it takes ~2 days for approval, why not shop on Sunday, fax in on Monday and pickup Tues or Weds? It would be more convenient for those working long hours...

I have a FPV manuals QAV500, with a KK2 controller. Four FM4008 motors. Just got my Fatshark goggles, but not quite up to full FPV flying. Although I can fly a little quad, having trouble getting the KK2 programmed right to get me flying reliably....

I've only had great luck with Ruger brand original 10/22 magazines, and have heard the occasional negative review of the Hot Lips magazines; why do you want to change?

We had a debate in the store about whether or not that was a pro or con for the gun... I've touched the KSG, and this seemed higher quality to my touch, but it's probably personal choice. I like the loading method of the UTAS better. If I ever were to see another KSG close to MSRP I'd probably pick one up too.

I saw on Lou's Firearm's Facebook page earlier this week that they had UTAS UTS-15 in stock, so I drove over this morning. Touched it, seemed pretty cool. So, I bought one for $1200, plus $59 for the breacher muzzle break. Of course I didn't get to take it home, but someday my fax will come in and I'll post a review.

Fair enough, and I like Jefferson. I just think the practice of using quotations from historic figures doesn't do our 2A arguments much good. You can find as much crazy or wrong stuff even the best men said (and then remembered by who?) or wrote. Some large percentage of the quotations are apocryphal, and except for maybe Lincoln and Washington they have all said some things which are pretty terrible from our modern perspective.

"Man, I really enjoy having sex with the slaves I own." - Thomas Jefferson

There are barely any ranges within driving distance from Westfield....

I shoot a lot of Magtech (in 45, 9mm and 44 magnum) and don't find it extra smokey, smelly or hard to eject. Also, I never ever shoot inside, so maybe I'm just not noticing out in the fresh air.

I ordered 1000 rounds of 44magnum and 1000 rounds of 9mm today. Same brands as always, almost the same price ($1 a box more expensive than the cheapest I bought at the same place, but about the regular price).

The convention center there hosts Exxxotica (or whatever it's called) plus various semi-seedy shows...

I don't think the prices are prohibitive. They are certainly cheaper than many "hobby" implements (boats, extra cars, fancy motorcycles) that people drive all the time. I'd have a couple if the laws allowed in NJ...

This is what we have: http://www.regency-fire.com/Products/Hampton-Wood---Gas/Cast-Iron-Stoves,-Fireplaces---Inserts/HI300.aspx It has transformed our lives. We use the house completely differently than we did before. It's fantastic. I would buy it at a fireplace store and have them install it. While I know some friends who have installed on their own, the steel liner is tricky to install in the chimney correctly. In our case, the interior of the chimney had some 90+ year old concrete that oozed when it originally set. Getting the liner installed correctly is key to fire safety, and they did it at a very reasonable price. We now go through around 1.5 cords of wood a year. -Dave

My take home is up quite a bit.

Our Spikes lowers from Mastodon are $122. There is really no reason to ever go to Shore Shot.

Add a bayonet lug and flash hider too!

These forums have always focused on politics. Probably 40-50% of the biggest threads are political. So, it's not really a gun forum entirely.

So this statement should have told you that you didn't have enough information to post constructively on this topic. Dicks does (or did) sell guns at almost all of their stores in NJ. There are multiple posts on many threads about various rifles and shotguns on sale there, etc.