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Thanks Caine. Exactly what I needed to know. Hopefully my FFL will agree with you.

I'm assuming from the photos in this thread that a bayonet lug is legal on pump action shotguns in NJ, correct? Reason I ask is because I'm thinking of the 590A1 (51660) and it certainly appears to support a bayonet, yet I have no intention of modifying the weapon prior to delivery in order to preserve the warranty. Anyone care to clarify the bayonet restrictions in NJ?

Replied in PM. Thanks all.

I'm considering joining CJRPC. I probably won't be in NJ for more than another 3-5 years, but I figured I'd kick myself for not using a club that's 10 minutes from home while I'm here. Since the new member meeting won't happen this week, I was wondering if there was anyone on the board who is a member and could meet me there sometime this weekend, give me a tour of the facility, and serve as my sponsor (if it's not inappropriate of me to ask). Please respond here or in PM. Thanks!

Stopped again at the Freehold store on Saturday. While the shelves were nearly empty after the recent sale, this time I found the shelves nicely stocked again (with the notable exception of 380 and 357, but that's been rare for months). Picked up a couple 250 round boxes of UMC 9mm MC/FMJ. Reps were friendly and when I commented on the restock they said that local ranges (which shall remain nameless) are now buying in bulk from them. I take that to mean the usual distribution channels don't have anything or simply can't beat the prices at Dicks. Will be going back regularly to replenish my inventory.

Stopped into the Freehold store on Wednesday but didn't have my FID. Shelves were stocked in a way I hadn't seen in months. Went back yesterday with the FID hoping to pick up a couple 250 bricks of UMC 9mm but by the time I got there at 1:30 they were out. The huge stack of Remington MC they had was down to 5 boxes. Was also looking for .357 and didn't find any. Wound up buying some Federal .22 since I have been hearing bad things about Thunderbolts lately. The deal was buy one box, get another at 50% off so I got 1000 rounds of 22 for $30. Not great, but not bad either. Guy who helped me was friendly and there was no walk of shame.

Got it. Thanks!

Forgive me...I'm not new to guns, but I've only recently considered learning how to reload...simply for the educational value in it. I know I could just buy brass in bulk but I'd like to capture my own brass. Problem is, many ejected casings bounce off the wall at the range and inevitably wind up forward of the firing line and therefore out of reach. I remember years ago seeing a guy at the range with a little netted trap that he attached to his wrist that would catch the ejected cases. I tried to search for that on google and here but really didn't know what to call it so I didn't find anything. So, a couple questions: What do they call those traps? Can you point me to one that works well? What percentage of the brass used in your reloading efforts comes from your own spent cartridges vs. purchased in bulk? Does it make sense to capture brass or just let the range make a bit of money on it? Thanks for any help.

Just got back from Freehold. They have maybe 30 boxes (50 qty) of Blazer 115gr 9mm FMJ, and assorted small boxes (20 qty) 38 sp, 40 and 45. In general, the cupboard is bare. The most plentiful pistol ammo seemed to be 40. The place is littered with shotgun ammo, though, so if you're looking for that you're covered.

Was a member at SS years ago. Just recently got back into shooting and wound up filling one of my permits with a Glock I've wanted for years. I'm not a member at present but I asked for (and received) five boxes of eagle / federal 9 FMJ to replenish my stock at home. They gave it to me for member price of $18/box because I bought the gun there. Same ammo is $28 / box for non-members who don't buy anything else. Place was mobbed late on a Saturday but they appear to have the staff to handle the load. NICS was done in five minutes and I would have been out the door in about 15 total but I stayed around to talk AR15's with Lance. He likes to build custom stuff and he's an officer somewhere (I don't remember where) so he's definitely the guy to talk to about those and what's legal in this crazy state.

In my town I deal directly with the NJSP. Minor address correction (town name change) + 2 permits. 4 months. Filed 4/4, got the call 8/1. No interview or anything required of me, but one of my references did play some serious phone tag with the investigating trooper. Fortunately, my reference is a gun owner too and was pretty accommodating.

Was just talking to a guy at shore shot today about this. He said the bill takes effect in 45 days. Not sure if that's right or where he got his info.