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I would start by going to your local PD and get the paperwork started. You will have plenty of time to look/ test guns out while the paperwork is getting done. You do not need a class to get the firearms id card's. You will need to get fingerprinted and that is done by appointment. Get the paperwork and get the ducks lined up. Then go to a range that rents firearms, explain that you are new to shooting and see what you like. Every hand is different and what works for me, may not work for you. As said before, don't be lured into smaller guns. The longer guns are easier to shoot and have less recoil. Shoot different calibers i.e. 9mm, 40 s&w and 45acp. I started on 40 s&w which is a lil snappy but it was what I wanted. I suggest after you get your id cards and your purchase permits for your pistol's that you call one of the trainers on the forum, such as Gun For Hire. Explain that your new and take a first steps class. This will help you in the end. Having a lot of guns is useless if you don't know how to use them or don't train yourself correctly. Training is more important than anything else. Good luck, this is the fun part, but be careful. Owning guns is somewhat costly and addicting. It's like getting a tattoo, once you get the first, your looking at the second. lol Also, the ffl/ dealers on this forum are great and I highly suggest you use the price request form when looking at purchasing. It will save you a few bucks and help out the local guys that support the sprot of shooting.

That shelving and ammo box idea is good. I mean that is some investment right there assuming those actually have ammo in them. I also don't think I would be taking pics and putting them on the net if that was me...

So I am a Sig whore. I own enough to know the difference between the German goodness and the newest models. I do prefer the good ole german guns, but I don't see all the hooplah that people are complaining about. I have a Exeter framed gun that was all made in the US. The frame is holding up and all the MIM's parts are just fine.

I spoke with Lt. Dave Sleuter (spelling) at the NJSP Forearms unit and he was very specific. I buy a gun on jan 1 2011, I hand in my exemptions forms and get them back january 10th, I need to wait until 30 days from january 1 before I may use my permits for the guns on the exemption. He specifically said it allows you to take more then OGAM, but you still need to way 30 days between.

Agreed. You would need to use frang. ammo so you don't over penetrate. I wouldn't be grabbing my AR for home defense. If we were allowed to have SBR's, well then we'd be talking but a 16" barreled AR seems to long for HD IMO. I'd prefer to have a shotty over my AR or a Carbine as Maks said.

You need to basically pay for the gun when it comes up for sale and then fill out the paperwork. Let's say you see two hard to get guns. Gun a and gun b. You just pay for the gun and ask the person to hold them or you transfer them to a ffl. At which point you fill out the sp15 and the seller fills out the sp16 and hand them in. When they come back, you can pick the both of them up on your next pourchasable date. Meaning your next 30 day window from when you last purchased. You can't pre apply for a specific gun, you have to know the specifics.

S7 always falls off from the shooting scene in the summer. She did the same last year also, then came back as the weather cooled. Besides the wedding that Jon spoke of.

i got to hold the benellie super nova the other day in PA. I was impressed.

once you commit to shoooting with both eyes open, it just becomes second nature.

I use the slide stop also.

THere is nothing good about the 290 chris. Light primer strikes and now it seems that if the trigger is short stroked (wwhich could happen in a shtf scenerio) the hammer drops and will not function unless you rack the slide. Look at sigforum in the pistol section, 290 sucks or something like that. Long thread.

I'd be in for one or two.

I actually needed a customs seal at one point but since they moved their offices away from the ramp, I don't need it. What a pita.

even if you can afford the gun, can we all afford to shoot the ammo? I don't think I could. Maybe a range session of once or twice a year if that. Not sure I would keep itor even buy it if that was the case.

I agree with this also. But I am sure you can take some sand paper to it and make it a lil less agressive.

The hk45 is a very nice gun. I would choose it over the fn everyday of the week.

I never use my SSN card for my EWR id. I just fill the form out and get a letter for my escort priv. that's it.

Just saw one the other day. The semi's are like 10k and I think the bolt actions are like 4k. whew....

Maks, thanks for the post. I will say that the LEM trigger is awesome.

link no worky for me/

I agree. Seems easier on the eyes.

I keep my as cards locked I have my safety deposit box. Good luck

I like gold dots and federal hst.

Im using ie9 and windowz 7

I would be going with gp100. I love mine. There is a reason why you liked it in the first place.