BossyMossy
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Throw my vote in towards getting a bully breed.. Perfect scenario would be the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, not to be confused with the American Staffordshire Terrier. However, they are extremely hard to find in the US, and you definitely wouldn't find one for adoption. You would have to go through a breeder. They max out at 40 pounds, have sound temperments and are nicknamed the "nanny dog" in Great Britain due to their loving demeanor towards children. Also, due to the fact that they are a "bully breed", they have a high pain threshold and could withstand a child's "rough" play. (e.g. tail pulling, ear yanking, etc.). With that being said, if you can't find a Stafford Bull Terrier, an APBT (American Pit Bull Terrier) or Amstaff (American Staffordshire Terrier) would do as well. However, in my experience, you need to be more selective and careful about what you are getting. Do not buy from any backyard breeders who breed for looks. Stay away from "blues".
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The biggest problem of all is that for 500 to 800, you aren't going to find a one bedroom in one of the up-and-coming nice neighborhoods. The yuppies overflowing in from Hoboken are snatching up the nice places and are willing to spend top dollar for what they perceive as an "authentic urban experience".
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The problem with JC is that you are going to end up paying a pretty penny to stay out of the neighborhoods that most would consider "dicey". You can find good deals in relatively safe neighborhoods, but unless you've grown up there and know the neighborhood and people, i'm not so sure you'll feel comfortable. Poverty and crime is still an everyday reality in JC, no matter how "gentrified" people say it is getting. You may want to consider Bayonne or even one of the suburbs accessible by NJ Transit... e.g. Lyndhurst, Clifton. You will more than likely have better luck there finding a place that your wife will feel comfortable in.
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I went with it on. I had to shoot this thing to make sure it fired correctly as i just got it. Everything went fine, but to be honest, there were most definitely some stares lol. I heard one kid comment "Holy shit, now i know what they used in the war!!" lol.
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haha.. so seriously.. leave it on?
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Hey guys --I know that an SKS /w bayonet is perfectly legal. That being said, do you guys take your bayonets off of your SKS when you bring it to the range? I just feel like it may draw some stares.. lol..
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Is it in good working condition? Just texted you.. I'm very interested.
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First of all, thank you so much for all the responses. This forum truly is a godsend. Without all of your input, who knows what i'd do. With that being said, I think i've decided on the AR. I just can't seem to argue with the fact that it is a better platform, or with the fact that there are so many parts/upgrades/etc for it. I'm still at a loss for which one i am going to go with. However, i'll do my research and I think i have a couple of you I can lean on with any questions! lol.. Hell, with all the help i seem to be getting from you guys, i'm even considering building one now. hahaha @Sixtytwo.. yup Caso's Gunarama was where i was at.
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Hi All, So here is the deal. I went into the local gun shop today to order a mini-14. I don't own ANY semi-automatic rifles at all yet. That being said, i love the look of the mini-14 and i've heard some good things. I've also heard some, albeit not a lot, of unfavorable reviews. That that being said, with the cost reduction compared to an AR, (800 dollars compared to 1100) i figured it was worth it. Well, let's just say that everyone in the gun store disagreed with me. They were willing to order a mini-14 for me, but were still talking up the AR. Now, i really like the classic look of the mini-14. The fact that you can get it with a wood stock really appeals to me. Even the synthetic black min-14s look like somewhat of a more "traditional" rifle. In any event, question number one is: Do you agree with these people? Would it be foolish to purchase the mini-14 as one's first semi-auto rifle? Next... on to the AR-15.. There were a few different options. All of which are discussed in other topics on this board. I'm not here to ask the silly question of "which is best"? I am here to ask what YOU thought was best for your first AR-15 purchase and why. There was some big price differences. The M&P was like 700 bucks. The standard bushmaster was 1100. Then there was a new "Piston" AR15 made by ruger i believe.. that was somewhere in the neighborhood of 1200. Let's hear it! Best, BM
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PM sent to the topic starter.. I'm really dissapointed. I started a thread like a week ago talking about how i was looking for one of these bad boys. Obviously not the thread-starters' fault though.. In any event, i just thought that i'd throw it out there that if anyone else has a chinese SKS in this condition, PM me right away and I'll make it worth it. Thanks.
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Thanks for the info PizzaBob. I'd rather not paint a big red target on my back though. Although i am definitely going to notify the NJ2AS. It is quite annoying. They treated my place of employment EXACTLY like they did my two references. In other words, my boss was required to sign as a reference and mail the letter to the police station. Unreal...
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Yup. This is exactly what they did with me. Only difference is now i am even more nervous because if i go ahead with the P2P, the form might mention a "handgun" versus just a "firearm". I feel like this may look even worse at my place of employment. I'm sure you guys know how it goes. Liberals think handguns have "no purpose but to kill people". Ughh.. It really is such an invasion of privacy.
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Thanks IrishPetesWife & david8613 for the answers! IrishPeteswife, sounds like you have a great Police Department in your town. Unfortunately, since i am in an urban area, my situation is a little different. My PD even sent a letter to my place of employment letting them know that i was applying for an FID card. This makes me wonder...Will they be sending one to my place of employment for each and every P2P as well? This kind of makes me nervous as well. I can understand the whole notion of "it's your right, not a priveledge" when it comes to dealing with the local police department. But, with the place of work, the statement is still true but i feel like the constant notifying that i am purchasing another handgun may not be the best thing for me when it comes to my boss lol. I work in a very white-collar office liberal/democrat/obama friendly environment. haha
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Pizza Bob.. thanks for answering. I feel you on all of this. I guess the fact that New Jersey has created this type of environment, combined with the fact that I have a natural aversion to Police, has caused my apprehension. To answer your question about the Police Department having another document... Yes, they do. The additional document asks why you are looking to purchase a firearm, whether you have had formal training, etc. Thanks for the answers though man. I really found your responses quite amusing. You sir, are a patriot!
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Hi Everybody, As i have explained in another post, i am fairly new to firearms. I have my FID and own a 12 gauge that i use for trap-shooting and home defense. In any event, i have a couple other firearms that i am interested in. Some of them are handguns. I know all about the permit process and how you need to apply for a separate permit for each handgun. That being said, my question isn't really about HOW to purchase a handgun. My question revolves around WHAT applying for a pistol permit is like. My experience with the FID card process wasn't so bad. I went into the police station, explained that I went trap shooting with a co-worker, was interested in purchasing my own shotgun for these purposes, filled out the paperwork, and got fingerprinted. Within a couple of months, i received a call from the police station that let me know I could go in and pick up my card. Oh, there was a slight hickup. I had a couple run-ins when i was underage. I think one was for underage drinking and another was a misdemeanor. He asked me about those while on the phone. I explained that i was 15 years old and have obviously since changed. That was that. Now, I am a little concerned about acquiring a permit for a pistol. First of all, it is obviously extremely aggravating that you need to present yourself to the police station EACH AND EVERY TIME you want to buy another firearm. Some of you guys have, i would assume, over a dozen pistols. I guess I'm rambling at this point so i'll list my questions below! Some of you have dozens of handguns. Do the police ever look at you suspiciously after going in for your second, third, fourth, etc pistol permit? What has your experience been with acquiring a pistol permit versus the regular long gun FID card? If you qualify for an FID, would they be able to reject you for a pistol permit? If you said that your reason for acquiring an FID was for target shooting and hunting, what did you list as your reason for acquiring a pistol permit? Do you feel awkward going in for a pistol permit right after receiving your FID? Thanks in advance for the answers!!!!!!!!!! Best, Michael
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The scariest thing about all of this is that people with zero or limited knowledge of firearms will actually believe this crap!
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If this is truly the case, it is a damn shame!
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hahaha! I will absolutely go ahead and do that once i get it! Thanks again Sigman!
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Thanks, Sigman. You're the man. Any suggestions on some sites that i can have ship to my local FFL, if in fact i decide to purchase one?
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Thanks for all the answers guys. I am in Jersey City. I suppose i'll take be either taking a drive to PA or checking out a website that can perhaps ship it to Caso's Gunarama. Should i just call Caso's and ask first? Do you guys know any good websites? Also, in your guy's opinion, which country of origin is best? Yugo vs. China vs?
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Hi Everybody, I am new to this forum and to gun ownership in general. I've always been interested in firearms but was scared away by New Jersey's stringent firearm laws. Finally, within this past year, i took the plunge and submitted an application for my FID. I received it a few months ago and immediately purchased a 12 gauge for trap shooting. I've been having a blast. However, I've been looking into acquiring a rifle that i can plink around on at the range. I'm very interested in purchasing an SKS. I've read that they can be had for cheap and i love the look and feel of them. I had a chance to shoot one that my coworker owns and since then i've been sold. That being said, my coworker is not a New Jersey resident. My question is... Being a New Jersey resident, how can i go about purchasing an SKS? I noticed that a great deal of them are offered online but obviously that is a no-no in NJ. Also, they do not seem to be offered in any of the local gun stores, more than likely due to their age. I'd rather not have to travel out of state. Any suggestions? I'd rather not have to travel out-of-state to a PA gun show or something. Best, Michael
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