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This article was written by my friend Seth Augenstein at nj.com, but good on Spafford for reposting it.

Still waiting on a definitive answer to the legality of the Citadel M1 carbine clone in 9mm.

I have a small collection of mag fed Marlins... Two 795s, a papoose and a XT-22. I have 8 magazines, but a few more would be nice. Shooters had 1 a month or so ago at $20, but it was gone last time I was in. I regret not buying more when I found them 3 years ago at $11 each. But, 3 years ago was a whole different world. I will keep my eyes open. If I find any, I could get you a couple and we could work out a meet up. I am headed up north tomorrow and was planning on a stop in at Effinger's and maybe NJ Firearms Guild, if time allows.

I need better friends.

Range 14 is a great place. Keep in mind the schedule of shooting. Each one hour session consists of 10 minute cease fire, 20 minutes shooting, 10 minute cease fire, 20 minutes shooting. I find that I run out of targets too quickly when I only have 2 things to shoot at. 20 minutes of putting holes in paper can be a little boring for me. I try to put out a lot of stuff, at varying distances, to shoot. They allow for tin cans, plastic bottles clays and self healing targets. Anything on the ground must be at 25 yards. Anything on a stand can be at 15 yards. Steel targets must be at 200 yards after approval from RO. Plastic jugs full of water out at 100 & 150 yards are fun to see blow up when hit by an AR round. They ask, rightly so, that you clean up your messes afterwards.

IMHO, add Challenger shuttle to that.

I have never even fondled a Colt, but I have had a beater S&W 19 that I should not have sold. Great gun to blast away with.

All I see is David Lee Roth.

To add to what magnawing says, I swear by electric vests. Once you try one, you will never ride in the cold without one.

I see this as a great opportunity for Shore Shot to get into a proper indoor rifle range.

Racoon, Great post! I have been meaning to improve my range bag first aid gear and this seems a no brainer.

NJ Walmarts do not stock guns or ammo. You need to cross a border. I do not think they sell ammo online.

For your listed needs, I would recommend a Yamaha Virago 1100. I had an '86 for a few years, before the great nor'easter of 92 flooded it out. Simple, comfortable, powerful enough, cheap and reliable. The 1100 was unchanged for over a decade and can be had for not too much money. Buy it and if you change your mind, you will get every dollar back on resale. I have owned many bikes, from small simple 200cc bikes to very powerful, 4 cylinder 1100cc super bikes. Maintenance was always the deal breaker on the big ones. Synching 4 carbs, into 4 cylinders with at least 8 valves, can get expensive. Also, remember where we live. This is NJ, not northern California. A super sharp handling sport bike is a waste of time, IMHO, in NJ. Simple is good. Good luck and let us see what you decided on.

I have not heard back from the DEP, so I guess we are on our own. Next time I go, I will try to bring a garbage bag and a rake and take a load out with me.

I already chimed in on the other thread you started, so you know my thoughts on the 795. Recently, I walked into Tanners and saw a Marlin 70p Papoose, Marlins takedown semi auto .22. This one was made in 1986. I had been looking for one, so I brought her home. She came with 2 7 round mags. As I already have ten 10 round mags for my 2 795s and my XT22, I was set to go. A few years ago I found a Marlin 989M2 on a shelf. Made in 1968 or so. I bought it and, again, as the Marlin innards are all basically the same, I was able to tap into my magazine stash. I think this is a huge plus for the Marlin. Cheap, simple mags that feed multiple guns within the semi and bolt family. There is also a Marlin lever gun made way back when that takes the same mags. If I could find one of those......

I have 2, one for me and one for my 12 year old. It is one of my favorite guns. Mine is decked out with a wood stock, tech sights and some DIP aftermarket parts. My kid's is stock. I prefer it over the Ruger 10/22, mostly because of the last shot hold-open mechanism and the simplicity of the magazines. Keep in mind that aftermarket parts are not that common, unlike the Ruger. It shares magazines with virtually any Marlin semi-auto and bolt action gun made in the past 40 years. It's internals are almost the same as the venerable Marlin 60. If you get one, check to make sure the front sight is on straight. There was a batch of early Remington made Marlins that had crooked front sights. If you want to try one out, we can meet at Stafford Forge and you can send some rounds downrange.

I must keep my kids from seeing this.

Ruger Bearcat Shopkeeper!

It makes you wonder if they will cease rentals altogether.

Regency Jewelers in Toms River. Ask for John, the owner. Not a big shop, but excellent service. Call ahead for an appt.

I paid 219 plus tax and background check. They offered me 3 325 bulks of federal auto match or 2000 magtech. I bought the 3 bulks.

I was bored today, so I drove over to Tanners in PA because I have never been. Cool place. The stacked up boxes of M&P sports was impressive. I said I would only buy a gun if I stumbled into a wood and blue Marlin Papoose. Well...... I did not get a steal of a deal, but I have wanted a Papoose for some time and did not like the Polymer and stainless model. 2 mags, wrench, booklets and case. The stickers on the stock tell me it has led a charmed life. When the dealer opened up the bag, 2 ramline 25 round magazines fell out. He was very nice about reminding me that he could not sell me the mags. Bummer. He promised to find them a good home.

I have conducted many private sales and purchases. It is not a hassle at all. Educate yourself on the process, pre-type the COE's, print 'em out and you are good to go.

I hear ya. I would love to spend some time and money at Mastadon, but.......4 hour drive, round trip.

302, I got mine from the Army Navy shop in Seaside Heights. They are a local shop and a vendor on here, if that means anything to you. They had to dig around a bit to find it, so I do not know if they have another.