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That's good news! Have to dig mine out though...see what it says... So how many states is a Florida ccw good for? Also, what's a CMP?

Ok, so it seems there isn't some law that requires a safe. I wouldn't mind having one of them but they are a bit pricey...though to protect your guns it's worth it. Of course the thought of moving one of them makes my back hurt, lol. And if you are getting one, you need to get one that looks impressive. I was thinking of modifying the wood case to provide a bit more security...perhaps something like a bicycle chain lock thru all of the trigger guards or some sort of captive device to hold the guns in place. Of course, being made of wood it could be chipped and busted apart... I don't plan on having it in view of the general public...it will be downstairs in my shop. I was thinking of putting a mirror type tinting on the back of the glass so you couldn't really see in. We don't plan on showing off the guns except to perhaps a few close friends. Kids are grown up. Oldest is 28, married, has a house. Youngest is 24 and lives in an apartment with her boy friend. Oldest daugheter is 26 and joined the Army. Leaves on Nov. 1st for basic. So just have to worry about the cats getting into everything... Heck, maybe just fix it up and re-sell it for a profit....

Years ago I remember my uncle and friends having really nice wood and glass gun cabinets. Lockable of course. Now it seems like everyone is into these huge safes. Is this because of concern about someone breaking into something like a wooden gun cabinet, or concern about fire and keeping ammo from exploding or??? I'm asking because I amd going to need something soon. Wife and I found a gun cabinet (wood and glass, locks) at a local flea market for $20. Picked it up - needs a bit of TLC but it's pretty nice. Still, I keep thinking something may not be 'up to code' with using just a gun cabinet instead of a gun safe.

So it's looking like one of the following: S&W 22A S&W M&P22 Walther SP22 M2 (has the longer 6" barrel but still only 27oz) Walther P22 Target with 5" barrel - only 18oz... I think a 1911 style gun will be too heavy. WRT the Walthers and the M&P22's by S&W - are spare parts usually available in the US or since these are made in Germany do you have to wait a while to get replacement parts in?

She's looking for a semi-auto. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

My wifes ID card and permits have come in and we would like to get her a 22lr pistol similar in capabilities to the MKiii Hunter I just bought, but smaller. She tried holding the MKiii and it was a bit on the heavy side for her. Also, the bolt stop button on the side is pretty difficult for her to reach with her fingers while holding the gun. Weight-wise we could have considered one of the other MKiii pistols like a standard, etc. except for the Bolt Stop button issue. Gun to be used for target shooting, plinking, etc. HD gun will be coming down the line. Any recommendations?

Ok - here it is. The black dots across the receiver area are where the serial number is supposed to be. I blacked them out on the picture...didn't think it was a good idea to post firearm serial numbers on the web.... I was a bit disappointed in the Ruger supplied locking scheme though...a pad lock thru the bolt? Yea, it works, but it won't fit back in it's case...

I left it in the truck while I ran the gun into the house....

Ah - those look copper clad. I think the ones I got are bare lead. @ Bonesinium - I know, I know....have to get back to the house to take the pics. Didn't have time when I picked it up.

When people say Federal Bulk - is that a particular Federal round in bulk purchase? The box I bought today said Federal Match on it - 325 rounds. I'm assuming Federal makes several different grades of ammo, correct? I didn't want to by a huge amount until I see what it likes to shoot.

Alrighty - got my Ruger MKiii Hunter with the 6 7/8" barrel! I'll get some pics of it up tonight. Also picked up a box of Federal Match ammo to try out. Seems like a lot of people like the Federal Bulk ammo - figured the Match should be good too. CCI is also on the list to try. Once I figure which ammo the gun likes to eat I'll buy it in bulk. Need to get some shooting goggles and ear protection too. And last but not least - decide on a range where I can go try it out. Want to take some courses in the future as well.

That's great news to hear! I'm suprised that part is so 'easy' in NJ. So I guess the 'time out' period for buying handguns is for states that don't have P2P requirements? I understand that the time out period is to prevent hot-headed people from just running to the gun store, buying a pistol and then going back to 'finish' the argument...

I ordered a handgun from a local dealer and it should be in this week. I've read on other forums that certain states require you to have a handgun training course before getting the gun. Is that also true in NJ? I have my P2P already. Also, when I go to pick it up, is there a waiting period before I can actually get it since I haven't filled out any other paperwork with the dealer yet? (just placed the order with him on the phone). I know he has to contact NICS but that takes what, 15 minutes?

Ah....whew! Thought there was yet another Jersey hoop to jump thru! Got two handgun permits and will be using one next week.

??? Not sure what you mean. I understand that it's 30 days between handgun purchases....is there another 'time-out' period I need to know about?

Thanks for the warm welcome! And I've already taken advantage of the price request forms. Typically, how many responses should I get for something like a MKiii? I've got three or four...hopeing to get a few more then I have to consider the drive time and cost....and hours of operation.

Ooohhh. Nice!

This is the gun I'm looking at picking up. I was considering the shorter barrel version....what would I loose if I went with the shorter barrel? Velocity? Accuracy? Prices I've been quoted so far have the same price for either. Can a scope be mounted on this? Dave

I was looking for information on transport of firearms in NJ and to/from PA and came across the site here. I lurked as a visitor for a couple of days before actually singing up....wanted to when I first found it but didn't have any idea for a user name...lol. Great site though! I found out about Jim Flynn's Truck Repair here - and he's only 15 minutes down the road from me.

Hello everyone! What a great site! A lot of very useful info and members here. Just got my FID a week ago - waiting on my wife's to come thru within the next week or so. I used to shoot quite a few years ago when I was in the Navy (Sharp Shooter with a 45 (1911?) - would have gotten Expert but a case ejected up and then down the back of my shirt...ouch!) Used to do some shooting down south but military moves and such just didn't keep up with it. Finally, after the kids have grown and moved on, the wife and I are looking for some fun hobbies to do and remember how much fun it was to shoot. I have two handgun permits waiting to be used and I think for the first purchase I'm leaning towards a Ruger MKiii Hunter. Not sure if I should go with the long or the short barrel though. Not too far from Jim Flynn's too (15 minutes maybe...) looking forward to stopping in and saying hi and seeing what he has. After the 30 day period I'll probably look for something with a bit more fire power, 9mm, 45acp or ?, I don't know yet. Once we go to a shooting range for a while we'll have a better idea on what to get. My wife is also getting two handgun permits with her FID so she can buy the right ones for her use. Dave