Laertes

Thanks for all the replies, and apologies for the delayed response. I finally obtained my NJ DL, so I now have easy proof of residence. Next on to the FID so that I can purchase ammo (and hopefully, more guns). As for safe shooting: there is a ~30 foot high bank on my property, which I believe would make a good backstop. However, 75 feet or so after that is the end of my property. There are no buildings very close to that border. But from the point at which I would like to shoot, if I were to walk, say, 125 yards at 11 o'clock there would be a church, and say 100 yards at 10 o'clock there would be a home. Does this seem like a safe distance (remember, there is the ~30 foot bank in between us, but I want to be very safe). If this is not safe, I could make a dirt pile at another end of my property at which I could shoot.

Hi All, I just moved onto my family farm from another state. Since it is 23 acres and substantially surrounded by woods, I would love to have some target practice with my .357 revolver. However, I am rapidly learning that the laws here are rather difficult to understand, and I can't tell whether I am prohibited from shooting on the farm in my current situation. I have lived and worked here for several weeks, but I haven't acquired a NJ driver's license yet, nor the FID card. The revolver was purchased in another state prior to moving. The property is owned by another family member, with whom I have no official rental agreement. It is not unusual to hear guns fired in this area. However, in the event that the police do show up because shots are fired, I want to make sure I am not in hot water. To be safe, should I acquire a NJ driver's license and FID card before I shoot? Are there any other restrictions on shooting at one's residence of which I should be aware? Thanks, Laertes