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The targets are only $1. I don't mind supporting BPA since they're good people.

CZ75 was the first one I got. I still have it, though I've bought and sold other guns since then. +1 for shoot as much as you can. And don't fall into the trap of thinking too much.

Yeah that was Top Shot Season 2 for me.

In short, no. I've bought more, since there seem to be good deals to be had. Though I do remember a time when you could buy a brick of Federal 5.56 surplus for $90.

It's the sad truth... shooting is fun, but watching people shoot well is, for TV, rather boring. So I guess shows need to jazz it up, explosions, drama, crazy (stupid) custom builds. Like Top Shot, I really wanted to like these shows, but the drama just kills my interest. Do these shows help gun rights or hurt it? I can't decide.

I had one for an AR-15. Package was professional. On the actual unit, the welds were sloppy and it looked like a home-made project. I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt, but it wouldn't seat in the upper - I checked it with my micrometer and rails were crooked. Since I bought it through a retailer, not from Ciener, so I returned it without ever firing a shot. My experience was negative, thought I do give credit to Fulton Armory, who refunded my money, no questions asked. My understanding is, if you get a good one, they're great. If you get a good one.

Same. Maybe I look young, but when I ask intelligent questions and show a more-than-passing familiarity, plus I've indicated that I need something and intend to buy, I expect at least two word replies without the accusing glare. And for the record, even if someone is obviously a window shopper, guess what? It's the salesman's job to change his mind and sell him something. There are no excuses for bad service. Period. FWIW, I've had fantastic luck with the vendors on this forum - I'd use them instead and forget the box store or "www.WeGotCheapGUNZ.com." Anyway, just my $0.02.

As a marketing & communications type, what companies do and why interests me - especially with the firearms industry. Also a big CZ fan and FWIW, I think it's just hype. Still might pick one up though. Just because.

I don’t have a shotgun. I’ve decided to remedy this problem. Which brings me to CZ USA and the 712/720 Semi Auto product line. I understand how marketing works. Some companies believe aggressive marketing can overcome a bland product – for example, every "summer blockbuster" flop. However, a company also begins aggressive marketing when they believe they have a serious product that, for some reason, never caught on in a particular market. Example is the Ford Transit, which as Top Gear fans know, is a success in Europe but unknown in America. So when a company (CZ) goes and hires Tom Knapp away from Benelli, they’re declaring PR war. CZ backs them with a 5 year warranty, which, if a lot of guns are lemons, could be expensive - for brand reputation and the bottom line. First question: is CZ making an aggressive marketing push because they believe they have an underrepresented product? Or is this just hype? Are their shotguns (made in Huglu, Turkey) as good as their handguns and rifles - quality on a budget? Second, does anyone own one? Do any places in NJ stock them? I sent queries and made some calls; several people can order them but nobody seems to have one in stock, which could be a bad sign. Also considering one the three B's - Browning, Benelli, Beretta. Started this thread because there seems to be very little info on these guns. Thoughts/opinions/experience appreciated. Thanks for reading.

Wondered the same thing on page 1...

I also live in an apartment & wondered the same. I just go with separate bags & everything locked in a plain black case with nothing on the outside (such as, you know, MOLLE straps gun mfg. logos); I keep to myself, act respectful/low-key and hope for the best. I also carry copies of "Ze Paperz!" in case I have to prove I own something. If anybody has any more tips for transporting inconspicuously & avoiding potential pitfalls, they are much appreciated. BTW that photo is epic. Love the fat guy "running" & gunning...

I agree. I'm a huge subscriber to the 99/1 theory - that the 1% of idiots ruin it for the 99% of safe, responsible shooters. I don't pretend to know the answer, either - how to prevent unsafe people from owning guns without paving the way for an all-out ban. But guys like the one in the story need to be removed from any proximity to guns. There's no such thing as an accidental discharge.

I stopped going to gun shows because I got sick of being muzzle-swept by old fat guys and idiots who think it's OK to sight a gun on someones chest. Twice, I had to say, in an extremely loud voice, "Excuse me sir, please don't point that gun at people." The second time, I got into it with a vendor who accused me of messing up his sale after chastising his customer. This was in Fredrick, MD. I don't care how much money you can save; to me, no amount of money is worth that. Guess this article is case in point.

If you're going to spend $50, put in the extra $25 and get a Harris. I have one on my .22 Savage MKII and it's great. Actually, these guys are on sale for $60-ish at Midway USA right now, until 7/31. The Walmart and UTG ones are good too - it's whatever you want to spend.

Thanks, fun article... And BTW, I'd ONLY trust advice from a gun Web site that uses human skulls as a background image.

Bam. Just picked up by TTAG. http://thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/06/chris-dumm/from-the-darkest-depths-of-uselessness-barrett-style-22-rimfire-muzzle-brake/#more-50920

It's like the example of how ice cream consumption is linked to drowning... correlation (if it even exists) is not causation. In this case, a 15 year old data set form 8 states with voluntary questions won't hold up.

I'm kind of new to this forum and I was noticing that, flipping through the "post your rifle" pics the other day... I think shooting and photography do have a lot in common. Anyway, Alien Bees makes great stuff; I have CyberSync triggers on 3 AB800s I used to shoot arena sports with... they're fantastic & will own any cheap e-bay stuff. Enjoy!

I knew it! They really DO just make up the rules as they go along...

Give back the $16,000 in cash I found.

I have a CZ-75BD; it's the only gun I own that survived my move to NJ... yes, there absolutely are 15 round mags available. Echo of the other advice - get the CZ-USA originals. Springs need some breaking in (one trip to the range will do it) and my 4 have been excellent.

"U.N. Agreement Should generate massive amounts of page-clicks for Forbes Have All Gun Owners Up In Arms" Out of curiosity, can anyone name one thing the UN has ever done, ever, anywhere, that was not an abysmal failure and complete waste of money, time and life? This is a serious question; I just spent 10 minutes on the Web site and I still don't know what they do, other than write write strongly worded letters. "Dear Mr. Dictator/General/Drug Czar/Warlord: Here at the UN, we strongly condemn your continuing genocide. If you do not stop immediately, we'll be forced to send a second, even more strongly worded letter, expressing our even more outrageous outrage..."

I was about to be all over this with a generic anti-government rant, until I read the new story. http://www.news10.net/news/article/141108/2/Questions-surround-feds-raid-of-Stockton-home (The original link was removed) "A U.S. government official confirmed for News10 Wednesday morning federal agents with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), not local S.W.A.T., served the search warrant. The official would not say specifically why the raid took place. He did say the search was not related to student loans in default. He went on to say OIG is a semi-independent branch of the U.S. Department of Education that executes warrants for criminal offenses such as student aid fraud and embezzlement of federal aid." Sounds like News 10 got it wrong - this should be fun to watch...

No worries - I'm new to NJ too. I therefore defer to the excellent advice already posted to this thread.

Similar situation, though not as bad - yet. Fingerprint OK, references OK, everything is approved, just needs to be signed by the chief. I've been (very politely) stopping in every week to "see if it's ready," but still no dice. Good luck. And thanks for the advice.