bobtimmons

NJ adds to the fun of Christmas Here Dad, Merry Christmas! Thanks Son! Now sign this or we'll both be arrested.

Killed a guy with a bat, huh? Better pass more gun laws to keep us safe.

Took me 5 tries and the download took forever; I think their servers are just being pounded. Give it a day and all should work.

Surely someone will come up with a better answer, but here's my 2 cents Yes, ammo is more expensive, no matter how you look at it. Recoil will depend on the gun. I'm sure there are 9mm guns out there with more recoil than some 45's. My only pistol is a 9mm Beretta, but I have no trouble shooting 45's. I shot a Springfield and it felt no different and rapid fire was, again, no different. In terms of accuracy, you'll find that most guns are way more accurate than you (or me). I don't believe caliber has anything to do with accuracy. Either way you go, good luck and I hope you find something you like. I went out to Sunset Hills and shot some of their guns, including the Springfield. There's one or two places in Jersey where you can rent guns. Alternatively, check the meetups forum and maybe try someone else's guns before you buy.

Thanks for all the input - If I don't shoot my eye out, I'll try to remember to take some pics and post them here

I'd go with this. In all seriousness, I like Wenger stuff edit: I have one of the Ranger series

Wasn't sure where to post this question; this seemed the most appropriate. I'm going away to PA this weekend to some private property with some friends to do some shooting. Is there anything "fun" to shoot? I plan to bring a couple hard drives and see how they hold up to the 9mm and .223. There's always fruit, I suppose, but I'm looking for something more interesting than that. And before you ask, yes I plan to wear eye/ear protection.

I'll likely be going to Cherry Ridge this Saturday, probably in the early morning (9am-ish). I have the 92FS and would be happy to let you shoot it. Can't really speak to the other guns though.

The title says it all Cremate your loved ones then pack them into Bullets/ It's a little pricey and I'm not sure I want to shoot Fluffy (or worse, Grandma) out of my AR, but I'm sure someone will.

Aw rats, I didn't see this post until now. I was there this morning at 8:30 at the rifle range, left by 9

I ended up waiting an hour to setup my target a couple weekends ago due to a 100yd match - my bad for not checking the calendar though. Also, I renewed my membership in February and still haven't received my new cards yet. Not a big deal since nobody has ever checked my tag. It'd be super if they could setup some electronic target movers for the handgun range, though I won't get my hopes up for that. Also, it sucks that they change targets on the same cycle at the pistol & rifle ranges - If you're finished at the pistol range, you basically have to wait 30 minutes to switch your target to the rifle range (unless you're really fast or lucky). Not the end of the world, but maybe keep the 30 minute intervals, but make pistols on the hour/half-hour and rifle on the 15/45? Perhaps that's asking too much :\ I haven't met a crabby RO there yet; Bullet Hole's RO's are crabbier, IMHO. Vending machines? - Yes please. I wonder how many members there are? They're adding maybe 100 per month? If we assume the least, $190 for a single person, that's 19k per month (or 228k per year). That doesn't include the existing members, though, which likely accounts for a lot more than 228k. Even after taking out the 150k for our fearless leader, and accouting for RO's, there should be a surplus of cash for upgrades, I'd think. Regardless, as I'm a NJ resident, I'm just happy to have a place to shoot that's relatively close. Can't wait to move to AZ... one of these days...

Yeah, same for me - I emailed their support, but haven't heard back yet.

She's 18, so perhaps kid is not appropriate, but it's more of a nickname I use for her

I left the stupid sand bags at home, but she did real good.

Did this trip take place? I might be buying a Garand and would rather do it in person than over the internet. Let me know...

Glad you're ok - praying for the rest here :cry:

I love my Droid

I'm only bringing the 9mm, but everyone's welcome to shoot it. In my experience, everyone I've met has not only allowed me to shoot their guns, but have offered (and sometimes threatened me) to shoot their guns.

Isn't the purpose of the local PD having a copy of your PP sufficient? I wonder if a copy of the PP would suffice? What if someone steals your bag? Then they'd have your gun & your permit (albeit with your name, not theirs), but you would have no proof of your permit, which takes us back to the local PD.

I'm here, I'm here... Yeah, I've been neglecting my precious 92 as of late. Need to get my ass to the range and pop a few caps.

Hi and welcome! Your best bet is likely an NRA course or a hunter safety course. Try http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx or http://www.hunterexam.com/usa/newjersey/. Local ranges may have training as well; almost certain that the Bullet Hole in Belleville does (not sure where you are located). Alternatively, you can show up to one of the weekly/monthly meetings. Up in the Northern part of the state, we typically go to Cherry Ridge or the Bullet Hole, down South it's Brick Armory. Someone's always willing to help out with questions & such and pretty much everyone will let you shoot their guns.

That sucks. Get better Chad!

Called tonight, seems pretty good deal for the Ultramax Bulk Packs. $49.98 for either 250 rounds of handgun ammo (9mm) or 150 rounds of rifle (.223). There's other calibers in stock, but took quite a while to get this much info. Not sure of the ammo itself, he said it's like a grade below Remington.

Anyone know what the Ultramax Bulk Pack ($49.98) is? What caliber, how many to a pack? I emailed them, but they said I need to call the store (they're currently closed).

Yup, you're right, not steel but "forged frame made form aircraft-quality aluminum alloy". Feels like steel to me though and it's relatively heavy.