JimSulli

Franklinville. I looked on that website, didn't see any ordinance at all. I know you are allowed to discharge a shotgun on this piece of land. Just didn't know if they treat rifles and handguns differently. (null)

I know there has to be some people on here that have done research on whether they can discharge their rifle or handgun on their own property. Ive tried to find it in my towns ordinances online, to no avail. Anyone else tried? (null)

I just went and handled a Sig Mosquito .22lr. I LOVED IT!!! Now I'm convinced I want one and a 226. They fit like a glove. I think when my permits come in, I'll spring for the Mosquito first, see if I like the way it shoots, then go with the 226. Didn't someone recently get a 226 for under $500? From what I see, I can't touch one for under $700.

http://www.beretta90two.com/index.aspx?m=53&did=41 If you go here, it shows you the magazine choices.

I was told by someone at Bob's little sport shop that the Beretta 90-two is illegal in NJ because of the 17 round mag. The website says that it comes with 10 or 15 round mags as well. Does anyone know if this information is accurate?

Good points everyone. Food for thought. I guess I'll just be happy if the range I choose requires people to have some basic safety orientation before they can join.

I actually don't agree with the FID or the PP. I also wish we could use suppressors, and wish I could go blast some targets with a full auto. I think it's nuts that we can't have a 17 round magazine, but 15 is fine. I just think it would make more sense to have a mandatory safety course IN PLACE of the current program. IMO it would be better than what we have now. I understand the concept of people not absorbing as much when they are forced to hear something. But at least they would pick up a few key safety concepts before going to the range and hurting someone else because of ignorance.

Yes, that is exactly the point. The more dangerous the weapon, the more care In allowing the ownership of it. And at devsad, you may feel that way about someone shooting themselves, agreed by the way, but what about when you are next to them at the range. Irresponsible gun owners do not just affect themselves. They affect anyone within a 2 feet to 1000 yard or more radius.

Anyone hear about the alligator caught in Franklinville lake?

And to devsad. I've never known a baseball bat to swing with deadly force at the slip of a finger. You may think so, but a bat or knife is not the same as a gun.

Huh? ^

I just feel it would be safer (for those who are truly interested in shooting sports) if we get rid of the FID/PP program, and just require a safety course and a background check. And the course can be subbed out just like the fingerprinting. Of course the folks that mean harm to others will always be out there. But accidental discharge can be avoided. I understand the folks that talk about no restrictions under 2a, but you've all seemed to agree on the proving mental stability, not allowing convicted felons. That would constitute a restriction. There are folks out there, probably next to you at the range, that don't mean you harm, but are remiss in their responsibilities as a gun owner.

I guess that's where we differ.

I think it should be more involved. They don't even make you do that.

I may be out of line here, but I believe that a person applying for an FID card should somehow have to prove thier knowledge of gun safety. At least have to state the 4 rules. I'm shocked that we don't need to prove that.