NJScott

Welcome, Mr & Mrs Zeke...

Pretty much anything by Errol Morris. Check him out @ www.errolmorris.com

Ditto to the happy ending, and I love Lt. Rob's final quote in the article.

Try your local General Plumbing Supply store. The main one is here in Bayonne, but I know they have some stores in other areas, including Edison. They've got TONS of the old stuff behind the counter, and countermen as old as the parts, LOL.

Thanks for the head's up! I'm in for 1,000.

Well then I might just have to travel down to the EB location and use the coupons I've gotten in the mail recently. I'll try and hook up with Dave when I go.

Why subject yourself to aggravation trying to deal with the clueless idiots at Dick's? Maybe I'm cutting off my nose to spite my face, but I'd never give them a dime of my money no matter what kind of sale they had on ammo. They seem to carry ammo begrudgingly, and their customer service is most times non-existent at the gun counter (in Woodbridge).

Not crowded at all. Only one other guy next to us on rifle range for about 45 minutes before other shooters showed up

I'm heading out to utilize my EFGA membership tomorrow, but the Bayonne range should be open (1st and 3rd Sundays of the month).

I recall seeing someone posting that they were looking for metal, mil spec Jerry Cans. I just don't have time now to search for it. Anyway, the latest Sportsmans Guide has them listed, so check it out or check out their website: www.sportsmansguide.com

James: Damjan beat me to it, but here is a link giving pretty comprehensive directions: http://www.efga.net/directions Again, I think it's a no-brainer as to joining this club. Even though it is probably a good hour away on a good day, it seems well worth it. Plus, you can do a variety of things besides just using the range: you can buy some ammo at Wal-Mart in PA; check out the Sands Casino in Bethlehem; go to the Farmers Market in Allentown. I usually make a day of it if I head west. I'm thinking of going tomorrow during the day. I'll know for sure in the mid-morning if anyone wants to meet up. I'm bringing my Mosins, my S&W 686, my XDM40 and my Taurus 1911 if I go. Regards, Scott

I think it was all of the various positive experiences posted on here re: EFGA that finally made me join online today, sight unseen (well, not exactly; I drove up there a year ago, but there was an event going on so I never got to see the place). How can you beat $60 ($30 one-time initiation fee; $30 for the year) for me and $5.00 for a junior membership for my nephew? Hope to bump into some of you palookas up there in the future. Scott in Bayonne

I wasn't going to vote for this hapless hack anyway, but I'm glad he has exposed his true self for all to see. In another lifetime, I was in a business that required me to attend monthly meetings which featured local politicos spouting their nonsense. I made small talk with all of them. To this day Kyrillos and Joan Quigley stand out in my memory as the very emptiest of suits in NJ politics.

Another Hudson County (future) shooter in the house! Welcome.

I've not had a lot of luck at Monmouth County fishing holes, but Holmdel Park has provided decent action with LMB and perch over the last couple of years. Plus you've got the working farm and a bunch of playgrounds there to check out. Good luck!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ That. Plus, if you think of applying for a Florida CCW permit any time in the future, having a certificate from the NRA First Steps course is necessary.

What gun shop is giving out this misinformation?

Thanks for the link, deadeye!

That's why I throw these fine gentlemen (and ladies) a few bucks every couple of months: http://www.patriotguard.org/Donations/tabid/535/Default.aspx

$65 for a rental???? Man, unless that included a couple of boxes of ammo I think they ripped you a new one. As the others have said, a 1911 in .45 is a matter of personal preference. I have a love/hate relationship with my Taurus 1911, but when it's on, it's a fun shooter. Expensive as hell, because I didn't go for the .22 conversion kit (yet), but a lot of fun at the range. 9mm is an economical way to go, with lots of autoload handgun options out there for every preference. I don't know where you are located in Ocean County, but try and find another range with more agreeable rental rates. You can take a run out to the Heritage Guild in Easton, where, IIRC, the rates are $12 and $15 per hour for handguns and long guns, respectively. You DO have to buy their ammo and you cannot try out different guns in same caliber for the one rate. Again, not knowing your "20", except you're in Ocean County, some of the best courses in the state are offered by Gun for HIre, but they are in Belleville, NJ (with occasional classes in Winslow, NJ). Check out their current offerings at: www.gunforhire.com See if some of the guys on here with club memberships can partner up with you and guest you in. I've not been to a range yet where the other shooters haven't offered to let me put a few rounds downrange with their firearms. Best of luck to you and welcome to the hobby. Scott in Bayonne PS--How did you "annoy" the 9mm you rented? Inquiring minds want to know, LOL

We deal directly with the detectives in the licensing bureau of the Bayonne PD, and while I certainly wouldn't call it an interview, they do spend some time going over the paperwork with you; making some small talk, etc. It's the wait that comes AFTER that that causes all our pain.

Your avatar is still stunningly-disturbing, Ray. I guess it was seeing it in this thread with Purple Nails Dude that made me comment.

Man's a hero for sure.

Looks like something you light up your barbecue grill with....

Thanks a million for the link, Paul. I neglected to visit site and activate my $2,500 coverage, so this was a good head's up!