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You're going to be spending a lot of time in your car, so you want one that fits you well and that you really enjoy driving. Which means it's better to save up, or to finance a larger amount (as long as you are able to make the payments), to get the car that you actually want, not your 2nd choice. I'd recommend that you go on a test driving spree and getting behind the wheel of as many cars as possible. You may very well find something that's nearly perfect for you for even less than the Jetta you are looking at. I'm always amazed how people will find a car they like doing research on the Internet, go to a dealership, test drive that one car, and then buy it immediately. Without ever looking into other options. A car is generally the 2nd most expensive item a person buys (1st being a house), and to make that large purchase without doing any real searching for the best car for that person's situation, is completely mind-boggling to me.

Well, even if it can be started with whatever I can get easily, and then add more as they become available, it would be good.

LOL! Yeah, it's working for me now too. Must have been a temporary glitch on their server. Wow, what an awesome reference source.

Sure, I found one of a Beretta 92FS that I could use -- :mrgreen: Seriously though, it's a good idea, although since everybody's hands are of different dimensions, a picture may not be an accurate representation of how the gun will fit in your hands. It's also something that I would have to find or make images of the hundreds of guns that will be listed, so it might not be practical to do. But I will definitely look into doing something like this; thank you for the suggestion!

Yes he is awesome. I love all of his videos, and he does a great job reviewing all those guns and other items. I am very happy that I will be able to use all of this excellent media for the http://www.whichgun.com site I'm working on.

Anyone having problems accessing this site? I'm getting a 403 Forbidden error.

rscalzo: LOL! rifleman: Thanks! I'll ask Shore Shot if they offer storage for members.

Well, I found a local self storage facility that allows firearms to be stored. No ammunition as that falls under the 'no explosives' policy, but unloaded firearms that are legally owned are OK. They said that there are a few other customers that have asked about storing firearms, so I guess this is a fairly common thing. It's only $27 a month and the first two months are free (one month free is the standard deal, but found a coupon for the first two months free). It's 5' x 5', and there's enough space for some things I have lying around the house -- some furniture, several boxes of old books and magazines that I want to keep but don't need direct access to, etc. So I think we're good to go! I'll still of course be getting her more familiar and comfortable with firearms with the goal of keeping guns at home in 6 months or less. I think it's an achievable goal, as only a few months ago she was so afraid of guns that she was terrified to even touch one, and now she enjoys going to the range and firing a few boxes of ammo.

That's the one that's the most fun. You can build it up to be your ideal 22. Yup, that's exactly what I was thinking! I think I'm going to be buying a low end 10/22 with the black synthetic stock and stainless barrel & action. Shoot that for a while, then start upgrading and customizing. You get a great gun for little money that shoots wonderfully, and a platform with nearly limitless potential for upgrading and customizing. There are so many options and upgrades available for the 10/22.

we don't see it that way at all We just hope you don't think we are rude because we like to jabber on about anything and everything :mrgreen: LOL ok I picked up my new (used) handguns today -- a Sig P6 and a S&W 59. They were actually delivered to the local FFL on Saturday but I wasn't able to get there, and yesterday I couldn't pick them up because the holiday = no NICS. They're locked in the trunk of a car on the property that is not used (blown transmission....it's not moving anywhere). So.....if anybody can think of any options please let me know ASAP....otherwise I'm just going to have to bite the figurative bullet in a few days.

I used to work as an EMT in Trenton and after being shot at (probably because of the uniform) decided to look into body armor. From what I understand it is legal to own, possess, and wear with no restrictions as long as you are not committing or are planning to commit a indictable offense with it on. Never had any problems other than that one incident, and I guess it's a good thing that criminals can't hit the broad side of an ambulance from 15 yards.

This is a fight that I can prevent if there are any out of home firearms storage solutions. We are honest with each other, which is why I am here asking for alternatives. Both of us said what we honestly felt about keeping guns in the house. Of course, I am all for it, but as explained above, she's just not ready for it yet. I don't mean to be rude, but I asked if anybody knew of any way to store firearms away from home, not for relationship advice. If it's a range that gives members a storage locker or something similar, then I would pay to get a membership there. If there are self-storage facilities within 20 minutes of either Woodbridge (where I live) or Bristol, PA (where I have a range membership) that allow tenants to store firearms, then that could help me. Again, this is just a temporary solution. Every day I see her becoming more familiar with firearms and showing more interest in shooting, so this really is simply a way to defer keeping handguns in the house until she is ready. Which will only be a couple of months as she is starting to really get into shooting. Just needs a little more time and experience with them, that's all.

Yeah, video reviews would be a great addition. I've already spoken with nutnfancy over on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/nutnfancy) as he has a lot of great video reviews, and he's given me permission to embed his videos in the site I'm building.

Well like I said, she is just not comfortable with them in the house right now. I don't doubt that in 6 months from now (or less) she'll be comfortable enough with firearms to agree to keep them in the house. And yes, since it's my place, technically I can just say 'screw it, they're staying here whether you like it or not, and if you don't, there's the door'. But we've been dating for several years now, and I just want to know if there are any alternatives to keeping them in the house. She enjoys shooting, and often asks me to take her to the range before I even say I want to go that day (I'm a member at Ready Aim Fire in Bristol, PA, and they allow one guest each visit, and all rentals are free...just need to pay for ammunition). So it really is just a matter of time. She's just getting over 30 years of indoctrination into believing that guns are evil, less than 6 months ago she was scared to even touch a loaded magazine. If anyone knows of any options please let me know. If there aren't any options then I'll just deal with it. We have a very stable relationship so it's not like it's going to ruin things between us or anything if I keep them in the house after I pick up my handgun tomorrow evening. But of course I'd like to avoid having that fight if possible.

Yeah, GunDirectory is a good site. However, it runs very slowly (at least for me and several of my friends). I'm working on a similar project, http://www.whichgun.com (I am a Web developer and database administrator). It will include information on all currently available firearms, several articles that I have written about choosing the right gun, gun safety, etc. There's still a lot of work to be done, but it should be up and running by the end of the year.

Yeah, I've already tried all the options like keeping it locked up, agreeing to not keep ammunition (just buy some when heading to the range), even storing disassembled, but as of right now, it's a no go. She's just not comfortable with it being in the home as of right now. She has come with me to the range several times and rented and shot everything from a .22 LR handgun to a 12 gauge shotgun with 3" shells (and everything in between). So she's becoming more and more comfortable with firearms, but to keep things running smoothly between us, I'm trying to figure out if there are any options. I don't doubt that in as soon as a few months from now she'll be comfortable enough with firearms to have them in the house. She just had never even touched a gun (in 30 years) until only a couple of months ago, and it's merely a matter of getting her more familiar with guns and be able to 'trust' them and know that they're not going to shoot by themselves.

I'm going to be obtaining my first guns soon, but my girlfriend (at the moment) is not too keen on keeping them in the house, even locked up. I'm getting her into shooting, and I see her becoming more and more comfortable with firearms, so eventually I don't think it will be a problem keeping them in the house. But I don't want to upset her, so I was wondering what sort of options are available for out of home storage of firearms. As a NJ firearms permit holder, can I store firearms in a self-storage facility? Or are there any ranges nearby (I'm from Woodbridge in Middlesex County) that have storage lockers?

LOL! Yeah, even I have trouble believing it, despite the fact I was there at the time! So now that I have my permits, I can have the two handguns I bid for and won over at GunBroker shipped to a local FFL. A Sig P6 and a S&W 59. Both are DA/SA 9mm semiautos. The Sig P6 is a former police duty pistol from West Germany. It is a single-stack design with a 8 round magazine. It's basically a P226 with a slimmer grip (the P226 has a double-stack magazine). No manual safety, just a decocker. A friend of mine has one, and after firing it at the range, I fell in love. I won the auction with a fair price -- not a 'steal' by any means, but a very fair price, slightly less than typical. The S&W is a double-stack design with a 14 round magazine, and a manual safety on the slide. It's an older model, but it seems to have a good reputation, and I snagged it for an excellent price. It was a situation where I threw out a low bid for it and really did not expect to win the auction. But I'm definitely happy, as even if I end up hating the gun I will probably be able to sell it for more than what I paid. So that leaves me with one 'extra' handgun permit. I will probably get a .22 LR for some ultra-cheap trigger time. I haven't decided on a model -- I'm sort of stuck between a Ruger 22/45 or one of the newer .22 LR's (Walther P22 or Sig Mosquito). There's also the Beretta U22 NEOS too....decisions, decisions!

New permit holder from Woodbridge here. I submitted the paperwork for my FID and 3 handgun permits on August 12, 2009 and received them on September 9, 2009. 28 days. My 2 references both received their letters on August 14th (+2 days). They were both mailed back via certified mail on August 15th (+3 days) and were both received by Woodbridge Township on August 17th (+5 days). I received a call from the woman who processes firearms permits on August 19th (+7 days) because she forgot to photocopy my driver's license when I submitted the paperwork. I went in that afternoon, and asked the clerk if this would delay processing and to confirm that they received the letters from my references. She told me that no, it would not delay things as it was their mistake and she had already started processing it. The Chief of Police signed the paperwork on September 4th (+23 days), but I was not able to pick everything up until September 9th (+28 days), as they only process firearms permits on Wednesdays in Woodbridge and I needed to sign the 3 handgun permits in front of the woman that processes the permits. Yes, I consider myself extremely lucky. I know people have waited much longer than this. I even read about a member here from Woodbridge who submitted the paperwork almost a month earlier than I did but did not receive the permit until the same time I had. I had initially gone in on August 10th, 2009 (a Monday) to submit the paperwork, but was very rudely told that they only process firearms permits on Wednesdays. I thought, "Oh, great...this is going to be fun." But when I went back in that Wednesday, the woman who processes the firearms permits in Woodbridge (not the same person that was there on Monday) was extremely polite and professional. I of course was as polite as possible in return. Other than that initial hiccup when I went in the wrong day, the process was very smooth and painless. When the woman called a week later asking me to come in again so she can photocopy my driver's license, she was genuinely apologetic, and again, extremely polite and professional.