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I'm tired of these tools. They clearly do not value NJ gun owners as readers, so I will not let them gain value from me. My plan is to pick up discarded copies at work (so I don't have to give them a dollar) and scan their rag for advertisers. I will then let these advertisers know that I will no longer do business with anyone that chooses to advertise with a paper that is, in my opinion, so hostile towards an unusually law abiding segment of the population. Gun owners - legal ones - tend to have jobs and disposable income. Just the sort of people advertisers would like to reach. I will not, however, complain to Les Kraft, as I'm sure that it chaps their cheeks to print his ads.

My township sent such a letter to my employer and asked whether he would recommend that I be approved/denied, and what qualities I have displayed that would support his response. this was for an address change on a FID that I have held since 1984. I have a good relationship with my boss, and he was somewhat amused with the process. Lucky for me. I understand that some folks actually have jerks for bosses - bad for them. I realize that the local PD has a statutory duty to conduct an investigation, but I find it disturbing that a constitutionally protected right could be rationed based partially on an employers opinion. I suggested to him that he respond that I have never given him any reason to suggest that they deny me my fundamental right to keep and bear arms, but I don't think that is what he wrote. I don't live in Clifton, apologies if the response is off topic.

I've used Lincoln Park True Value Hardware. Good guys, and the price was right. http://lincolnparktruevalue.com/

What location in Branchburg do you use for this class?

Frank - thank you for the kind offer. Unfortunately I have no permits in hand.

Here's a 3906 for $20 more. Should weigh a good bit less. I gotta pick up some permits. :| http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php ... ts_id/4155

Some decent looking S&W .38 police trade-ins. Never dealt with this seller, but thought I would pass it along. http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/smith- ... 16_211_431

I'm trying to free up the time, but will be out of the office for the next 2 business days so it's presenting a problem. Still might be able to pull it off. I don't mean to tell anyone how to exercise their 1st amendment rights - especially in defense of their 2nd amendment rights, but I have some concerns with the empty holster approach. I completely agree with the sentiment behind the gesture, but I think you risk being marginalized as a wacko "gun nut" by those in attendance that do not appreciate firearms. I think it lessens the chance that your voice will be heard. There could be a thousand gun owners that look like anyone's neighbor in attendance, but the news is only going to show the guy in 511 gear and an empty holster. But I applaud everyone that shows up regardless of what they wear.

Paul - can that guide be found on the net? That looks like some interesting reading.

Does Bass Pro (or Cabela's) verify your FID somehow in order to ship to NJ?

here's a link to the text of the bill. scroll down to the last line before the statement section. http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2008/Bills/S2000/1774_I1.HTM

Thank for the replies. The gun does have sentimental value, and I would like to do some of the work to it myself. I've never attempted a re-blue job, though, and would hate to screw it up. Doesn't need to be perfect, but i'll probably catch a lightning bolt next father's day if I turn dad's barrel purple.

Yup, and there's precedent for it with the silly "personalized" handgun law that's already on the books. Once one makes it to market, everything else becomes illegal. It's the worst kind of do-nothing, pandering legislation imagineable. Kinda like saying "Once we find a unicorn, all horses will be outlawed." No existing manufacturer will want to make such a thing knowing that the rest of it's catalog becomes obsolete in this market.

Oof Richie. You've clearly confused pondscum with toilet film. bbk - gonna get me the colt 1911 that I've always wanted. Also looking to pick up a 9mm. Probably a CZ 75. So's I don't go broke shooting .45. Cold Shot - I saw SRV in the Livingston gym at Rutgers in 1986 (or so). Only chance I had. He was the man.

Hello from Somerset County. I have held my NJ FID for 20 years and have a couple of old long guns that haven't been fired in a while, but never got around to getting a handgun(s) for various reasons. Now, with one-gun-a-month and the pending micro-stamping bill etc. I have finally been shaken from my apathy. Permits are pending. Stumbled upon this site while doing some online research. Thanks for all of the info that I have gleaned so far.