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Exactly, Laws and safety are two different things. Range rules are different at every range. The point is, if it is the range's rules to not allow high capacity magazines or that all their shooters must abide by NJ state law then an RO has the right to ask. If those rules don't exist on that range, and it is more of personal responsibility then that is different. CR DEFINITELY has more rules than that lol. What about the silly one where you can't shoot at a target resembling a person?

Well I guess you can live in your fantasy land but if you violate the rules of a private business, they have more than the right to ask you to leave. Not just a gun range but any business. Private business, private property reigns supreme. An RO doesn't need to be a cop. They are an employee of a private business. Years ago I used to work at a range, not range 14, but I've seen plenty of people kicked out or asked not to use firearms illegal in NJ if they wanted to shoot, including firearms that had magazines higher than legal capacity. Guess what? Private business has the say over their business as long as that business is abiding by the law. Someone wants to argue or be disruptive? They can be told to leave and if they refuse, the police can be called to physically remove the person. I have also seen this happen when working retail while in college. So your wrong, sorry. When it comes to firearms, its better to be safe than sorry. Play by the rules, not just for yourself but for our entire community. You never know who is watching. Set a positive example, don't end up a negative one.

Well I am glad you love me, but your saying that an RO is allowed to let someone use an illegal item on the range? What is the standard then on the range? What if it is a weapon that is considered illegal in NJ? If the range rules state that any customers of the range must abide by state laws, then it is 100% in the RO right to check your magazine capacity.

I never said the capacity of a magazine makes it safe or unsafe. I stated the ROs are there to make sure everyone is safe and legal. An illegal search? They asked me a question, I answered. Sorry I am not a dickhead and need to pick a fight with someone that is trying to do their job at a place I enjoy going to. Besides any RO on any range has the power to remove you from the line. You don't need to answer their questions, but then again they don't need to allow you to shoot at THEIR range. Funny how that works right? Maybe you should be picking fights with all the anti-gun nuts and not anyone on these boards, especially me when I am trying to support a local range.

Your right, I felt like making up this statement for attention....you got me! :girlwacko: How would you know it is a false statement? Have you been to the range with me? AND if by chance you happen to be an RO at Range-14, have you personally seen me shoot or have been within ear shot of every conversation or comment made between myself and an RO there?

It doesn't, I was saying that when it comes to my safety or keeping me out of trouble with the law, I don't care if the RO asks or inquires about anything. The RO is there to make sure everyone on the firing line is acting in a safe and lawful manner; It is their prerogative to ask anything they feel necessary to achieve this.

Yea I get asked everytime I go to Range 14. Every RO that walks by has to ask me how many rounds it holds. It is kind of annoying after the 3rd time in an hour, but they are just doing their job. It is their range and they are there to make sure everyone is safe and abide's by NJ laws. We here on this forum may be smart and lawful, but there are ALOT of idiots out there who do stupid things or try and get away with stupid things. No telling if I picked up that 30 mag in PA or somewhere else, or maybe I am from out of state and bringing a 30 round mag to the range in NJ. Both I am sure are frequent scenarios. When it comes to safety or keeping my ass out of trouble, I can deal with a few questions. Also the 15/30 Pmags I have weren't any more expensive than regular mags. I prefer the longer 30 round mags because that is what I am used to shooting with, comfortable handling, and If I ever move out of state or shoot out of state, I can easily convert them to full 30 rounds etc. It is all a matter of preference.

I know magazines are hard to come by but I'm just looking for vendors that at least say or used to carry the modified 15/30 pmags legal to nj. Or a place that carries the pmag rebuild kitss. I've bought 15/30 from miswestpx before. Just seeing if anyone else offers them. I'm specifically looking for FDE pmags.

I can't see airsoft guns being good "training" unless your planning to practice room clearing or other urban combat tactics. Yea they may be similar weight and size but the comparison stops there. No recoil, weapon functions completely different, different range, ballistics, feel to shooting.

LOL Cheaperthandirt is selling 1 30 round Pmag for $100..... Even when prices go back down to normal, I will NEVER buy anything from Cheaper Than Dirt again. Supply and Demand is one thing, but ripping off your customer base is completely different.

Legal. I too have one on my BCM upper

ugh...I only clicked on this because I thought you knew of a place that had ammo in stock.....

Nice gun. I used to have a 556, and that thing was awesome! I put a lot of rounds through it and NEVER had any malfunctions. I sold it only because I got bored with it and wanted to build an AR.

Zell, that is really interesting about the astigmatism thing. I know I have one, so that could be a potential issue. Yes, good points on the battery life too.

Thanks for the article. Yea I like aimpoint and have never had a problem with the m2 or m4. Unfortunately I own neither an aimpoint or eotech or know anyone that has an eotech for a field comparison. So any opinions are welcome. Though I'm leaning towards aimpoint due to my experience with them.

So I am waiting on my Spike's Tactical AR to come in, and in the mean time I am decided on which red dot to go with. I am leaning towards the Aimpoint Pro, since I have used the Comp M2 and M4. However, I have never used an Eotech CCO. I do not know much about the different models or what advantages etc they offer. Anyone have any experience with the Eotech and Aimpoint CCOs? Which do you like better, why? If any, what Eotech CCO would you recommend? Also of note, this is the ST AR-15 I ordered, it has the standard FSP and not a flip front sight. I do like the tried and true standard front sight post, just in case anyone was wondering http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/st15-16-midlength-le-w-9-bar-p-796.html

Well I never named any of my rifles I own, but my M16 I had when I was in Army AIT was Michelle Obama aka Black Beauty.

I think building for me is about getting exactly what I want in the rifle. It is hard in NJ to get certain items and features on ARs I've found that match what I want. I don't think I've seen a pre-built model that isn't ridiculously expensive that I would be totally satisfied in buying. For me, I like milspec things. I want a mil-spec upper with a legal brake , quad rails, low profile, etc. Some people may not care about any of those items, or just 1 of 3. There is a certain satisfaction in owning something that isn't necessarily owned by someone else, or has little features that I may want that others would fine unnecessary and visa verse. Kind of like building your own computer, is anyone else has done that too. Plus like vladtepes said you can put it the parts you want from the beginning rather than spending extra money down the line replacing parts.

Thanks for all the info. This is the upper I am looking at to get with the FSC556 brake : http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-14-5-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-MI-p/bcm-urg-mid-14%20mit12.htm . I'm looking for a complete lower, so far the Spikes looks pretty good. I'm just looking for something that has a good build quality, doesn't need to be anything fancy. Just durable. I shoot a lot of rounds usually, both .223 and 5.56. As far as the BCG, I know the auto versions aren't banned in NJ. I just wasn't sure if there was any operational difference between the two and if it really mattered which one I bought. Since the auto needs to fire in semi-mode as well, logcially it should work the same. So far everything I've priced out to ~$1400-1600 for my build. I am looking to keep it at max in that range.

So I am looking to build my first AR. I've decided to sell my Sig 556 and build something I am really happy with. I am pretty sure I have decided on an upper by Bravo Company USA(BCM), it seems to have the build quality I want and I have only heard outstanding things about them. Now I just have to wait until they have something in stock! My real question is about lowers. I have seen lowers go for $150-$400. Is there a real difference between these? Are there any good quality lowers than anyone can suggest? I've also noticed some bolt carrier assemblies are listed for Auto or Semi? Is there any actual difference between these as well? I've looked through some older threads, and some of the information has been helpful, I have experience with the M4/M16 platform but I haven't attempted to assemble an AR from different manufacturers, so any advice or help will be great!

I don't necessarily agree with the NJ gun laws, but I also know that I need to abide by them. I also don't agree with a lot of laws, like speed limits, but I know if I break one...there are consequences, whether it is a fine, summons, jail time, etc... With that being said, who knows what circumstances this guy was trying to sell an UZI. Could have been a criminal, could have been an innocent attempt. An Uzi with 14 mags?? Im thinking that he was probably doing it for the wrong reasons. Even if not, ignorance of the laws is not an excuse. NJ laws suck sometimes, but being in these United States, we are free to move to a less restrictive state. I really wish NJ would stop being so....over-protective but the reality is, unfortunately that won't change anytime soon. This guy deserves jail time. I can't imagine anyone selling an Uzi with 14 hi-cap mags to anyone who isn't using it for trouble. If your distributing firearms to those who purpose is to use them to kill, maim, or threaten then you should be treated like a domestic terrorist. Not only that, but it gives us, who legit own and use firearms properly a very bad name.

LOL this is extremely hilarious. The best parts arent even when he shoots himself, but how he tries to act on the video I love how he prefaces the video by rattling off the specs of his 1911...it makes it even more hilarious when he shoots himself. I would also like to know what "training" took over and where he learned it. Maybe he should have trained not to shoot himself. Mistakes happen all the time, especially things like this but...I can't help but not sympathize with this guy for some reason.

I keep everything unloaded and locked up. The chances of an accident occuring due to keeping a loaded firearm within reach are far greater than the chances I will need to use it to defend myself. It is good to be prepared for the unexpected, I just feel the risks arent worth it unless you live in a really high crime area.

What I did when I pinned my magpul CTR, I just drilled a hole through the stock just above the friction lock through and the buffer tube and put in a metal tension pin. When you drill the hole through the buffer tube, make sure you do it through the little "lip" on the bottom of the tube and not through the center of the tube. I'm assuming your doing this to an AR so you wouldn't want the pin to impede the buffer spring or anything.

Great, thanks for all the suggestions! I am going to look more into all of those and see what I like the best and whats the best price I can find them at.