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Spoke to him a couple times over the 6 years I've owned this house, seemed like a really nice/cool guy, probably 40's or so. Never had an issue before and would prefer to not have one now as well. I think I'm definitely going to speak with him and try to be cool headed about it, hopefully he fully understands that I'm not playing around and this ceases immediately. I took pictures just in case, and might even keep one of his arrows as evidence if this happens again. Should I give them back?

I found this: http://ecode360.com/6897097 Does that include bows?

My thoughts initially as well, but they were 31" Allen carbon arrows with screw on round target tips.

It's the type of accidents you read about in the news, and I certainly don't want to think about that scenario. Swingset is probably about 30-40 feet from fence and that's where I found the one lodged into the ground. The other two were found about 5-10 feet from the fence just laying in the grass. Not sure what he was thinking, especially not coming over into my yard and claiming his nice carbon hunting arrows when I wasn't home so I didn't find them. What is the 'No Discharge Law'? Is there a generic law that is adapted by most of these towns? It's Brick, NJ.

I live in a heavily populated of Ocean County and am wondering what the laws are regarding the use of target shooting a compound bow in a populated neighborhood? Our backyards all butt up against each others, and lot sizes are about 100x150 or so. The reason I'm asking, is today I found an arrow literally sticking out of the ground DIRECTLY under my child's swing set! My son is 18 months old and roams the backyard constantly (obviously under our supervision), and when the gates are locked so he can't get out, I feel totally safe in letting him run around. The arrow was on an angle, obviously from over the fence directly behind me, so I peered over the fence and saw a large black square target set up on a lawn chair. As I turned around, I saw TWO MORE arrows laying in the grass on my property! That's THREE arrows I just found in my yard where my wife lays out to get a sun tan and my toddler runs and plays innocently. Needless to say, I'm pretty heated about this situation, and went to talk to the homeowner but no one was home. My question to you all is, what are the laws regarding target shooting your bow in your backyard? I've heard from another bow owner (I don't own a bow) that the laws are the same as discharging a firearm in your yard. Is this true? I'd like to speak with the owner and resolve this without getting the authorities involved as I'd rather not have any 'bad blood' within the neighborhood unless necessary, and am hoping he is willing to compromise so I don't (And I DEFINITLY WILL I he doesn't) get the cops knocking on his door. If there is one thing in this world that you DO NOT mess with, it's a man's family and endangering my 18 month old son and wife with your careless (and terribly aimed) archery certainly falls into that category! So is this a local, county, state, or federal law....and exactly what does it say?

I have not completed a hunter ed course, but I did complete a firearms safety course with an NRA instructor and recieved a certificate for it, and it did include live fire training. Do you think that would fall into? "Completion of a marksmanship clinic that included live fire training (provide a copy of the certificate of completion or a statement from the instructor)."

Just curious if anyone knows what the requirments are for purchasing firearms in NC? My best friend lives down there and is wanting to get into the hobby. He has a few things that were passed down from his late grandfather and there is a shotgun I'd like to purchase from him. Can I do a face to face with him and have both of us fill out a COE and take possesion of it while if I make the trip to see him sometime (and drive it back with me)? Obviously I wouldn't go near a pistol down there, but he wants me to go with him to help him pick out a nice home defense pistol. Does NC require FID cards or permits or waiting periods? Can he purchase a handgun from a coworker without any registration or nics? Just some questions I thought I'd bounce off you guys, questions that came up in our conversation that I couldn't answer. Maybe someone here is familar with the laws down there?

Makes me sick, so so so so so tragic. I have a 13 month old, and although I have every firearm locked up and unloaded, I'm seriously considering seperating weapons from ammo. This is gut wrenching as a father, just brutal, absolutly tragic. I watched a video on app.com and it was said by the Toms River Chief of police that they believe the kid got the rifle from inside the house and shot the 6 year old from a distance of 15 yards!!! That's a pretty long shot for a 4 year old, can't even imagine him holding a rifle let alone pull the trigger. Whatever rifle it may be, it's still gotta be pretty heavy for a 4 year old to hold in the firing position. What the f$#K do you have a damn .22 loaded for anyway?!?! In case a squirrel breaks into your home? Plain stupidity. Also read somewhere on APP.com that the 4 year old has 'many family members in Ocean county law enforcment' and that the child's grandfather is a retired Jackson PD officer. If that's true, then WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY did this happen?

So, correct me if I'm wrong, but all I need to do to order a Garand from CMP is join the collector's club for $25, participate in a high power rifle shoot, and order my garand shipped to an FFL? I thought I needed to be an NRA member and a member of a rifle club? Also, is the M1 shoot on the 21st @ CJR&P open to the public (if so, do they give the certificates out to the public)? I have a friend who has a sweet M1, maybe I can convince him to come and qualify as well and I'll use his. Anyone know if I can get a certificate from Monmouth County RP club if I tag along with a friend who is a member at one of their high power shoots? I'd like to use my 8mm Mauser or Mosin Nagant 91/30.

Found exactly what I needed, a pair of post war p38 mags at a fair price. I went there looking for them in particular, so I'm glad I went. Very small, plenty of empty tables too. Yes, takes maybe 10 minutes to cruise through.

Its pretty small, not a ton of stuff, but if you're fairly local its worth checking out if nothing else going on. I went once last year, found a good deal on a nice RC K98 Mauser that I had been looking for. Very nice to get the deal done locally instead of going through an online site. There are no new style guns there, mostly all milsurps and other military items, some ammo. Butttttt, its the best thing you can find in NJ. Anyone know what time its open?

Wondering if the Amvets Jackson shows are still going on? I think they were on the last Sunday of the month every month. right? I can't find any info online if they're still happening.

I recently got 3 permits, used one, and went to use another when the FFL realized I was 92 days into that permit, so I dropped it off to get it renewed. My problem now is, I can;t find the third permit anywhere. I'm very good with paperwork (apparantly not THAT good) but this friggin permit just about vanished. Is there a way the town can reissue a lost permit, or do I have to go through all the BS again and reapply?

I'm looking to purchase a handgun from a friend who lives just over the Trenton border, and is a PA resident. I have my FID and a clean permit, so my question is can he just drive over to a NJ FFL and we do the transfer there? I'm assuming because he isn't a NJ resident, that we can't do a face to face with the proper COE and PP to avoid the FFL transfer, correct? So are there any laws concerning him driving the handgun to a NJ FFL where the FFL can do the transfer? Or does he HAVE TO ship it to a NJ FFL for this to take place?

I went there today, only had a couple hours to blow through the whole place, so I basically skipped all the pistols and bypassed all the AR stuff. Quite a few Mosin's there, I was hoping to score a decent M44 at a fair price, but couldn't find one under $295 so I passed. There were quite a few guys selling the typical 91/30's ranging from $120-$200 (hex receivers) plus snipers in the $500-$700 range. A few guys had the big wooden crates of them, and I dug through all of them, nothing to exciting, but I did find a round receiver 1939 Tula numbers matching, mixed in one case (only Tula I found in the crates). Had a pristine bore, and the bolt action was the smoothest I've ever felt on a Mosin. I buried it back at the bottom and continued on the show, but swung back on my way out and it was still there. It was bothering me the whole show, so I talked the guy down to $130 out the door including NICS (came with the usual goodies.....sling, oil can, bayonet, ammo pouch, cleaning kit) and it's now in the safe awaiting a day of cosmoline cleaning! I was totally happy with it, and it's nicer than my 1942 Izzy, especially for the overall price. No really good deals on ammo unless you wanted the Russian spam cans and even some of those were wayyyyy over priced. Overall, a good show, something I've never experienced before so I'm glad I made the haul. Picked up some odds and ends like soft gun cases, cleaning supplies, and some handbooks too...plus the Tula!

I'm heading to the Oaks show in PA on Saturday, and possibly might swing by the Jackson Amvets on Sunday. Last month I had tunnel vision for a K98 so I breezed over a lot of stuff, would like to take my time and check it out this time around if I can make it. You have a table this month Dave? There were only 3-4 K98's there, and I know 2 of them were $600 and pristine numbers matching, very nice examples. The one I got is a RC in very good shape, laminated stock, 1939 dated, not all numbers matching, but with a rare (so I was told on another milsurp forum) RC star marking and plenty of original German warbird markings. Also came with the 10" cleaning rod, a repro sling, and 60 rounds of ammo on strippers. Paid $350 for a nice shooter with good crisp bore, so I was happy.

So whats the deal with these PA shows for NJ residents? Can I simply buy a rifle or shotgun with no problems and bring it back with me (I assume a NICS is in order)? As for a pistol, I have a clean permit ready to go. If I bring it with me, can I do the transfer there through a PA FFL? Or what is the chances of a NJ FFL being there to do the transfer right there and take possesion there? Looking forward to going regardless!

Anyone know where to find this stuff? Looks like the 6 month theory is a bust?

Definitely a decent show, more then I had anticipated for NJ.

Nice meeting you today Dave (I was the guy with the baby, haha). It was a nice small show, too bad I didn't have more time to really look everything over, maybe next month. I did score a Russian capture K98 for a decent price, so I was happy with that. Looking forward to shooting it soon. You sold all 3 M1's, right? Gone by 10:00am!

Anyone shoot the mid 40's surplus stuff? Curious how it is compared to the 70's spam cans I've been using.

No FFL required if you pick them up in person with your correct CMP paperwork, right?

Wow, that looks like a serious candy store! How many hours did it take you to drive there from Toms River?

I'm looking for a K98 Mauser and another cheap Mosin 91/30 to play around with, does anyone in NJ have any? I'm looking for a German Mauser with warbird markings. I'm also looking for a run of the mill Mosin, decent shape for a project gun. I've been out to Cheyenne and Sportsman's Cemter, not much luck. Cheyenne had one 91/30 Izzy @ $140 and was in worse shape then my AIM Suprplus $89 Izzy. Sportsman's Center had nothing. Thanks

Wish I would've seen this before I bought two new 15 round mags because my fingers couldn't take the 10's anymore. I'll have to mess around with this tommorrow. Thanks for the tip!