Jamie6607

Wow, very nice...love the wood.

Well, I had my 3rd best feeling today...put a deposit down on a SIG P226 this afternoon.

Congrats. I shot a 19 over the weekend. I'm close to my first buy, getting antsy. Lol.

I recently had this discussion with a friend. Any nation threatening these shorts has to deal with each and every one of our armed citizens. That's a daunting task and will always give pause.

Awesome. I am in the market for a P226 myself and I will most likely get the .22 conversion as well. This is a great idea!

We are definitely going to have to meet up one day soon. I'll definitely buy ammo. lol. For me its more about learning range ettiquette and shooting skill than it is shooting different guns. I figure in time I will really learn what I shoot well, I want to learn safety, etc. first.

I'm one of those "newbs," waiting on my FID and P2P's in Jersey City. I, along with a friend, we're debating on going to this range once we get our guns and gear together. I'm taking a beginners course tomorrow, hoping to have everything in order in a week or two. I'm just hoping if a newb such as myself decides to go down to this range I'm gonna have a good time and get better. What time do you regulars hit the range, I'd love to meet up so I can absorb as much as possible from you guys. Jamie

Yikes...I'm in Hudson County myself, where exactly are you located? 10-11 months is ridiculous. I'm presently waiting for my FID and 2 P2P's.

Wow, I'm loving the SIG's with the wood grips...I'm getting a 226 Enhanced Elite myself, doing an all out search at the moment. I may have to look into some wood grips for it eventually but I may buy a 229 first, before I do any customizations.

This has been happening for months now in Jersey City. I know of two people who got punched and knocked out coming off trains at Journal Square, one a few blocks away on Bergen Avenue, and several others getting caught coming off the various lightrail stops in the area. I walk to and from work everyday and my head is constantly on a swivel. This stuff is truly pathetic and the fun part will be the attempt that gets caught on video when the grown man doesn't get knocked out by the teen and ends up putting his punk a$$ into the ground. I've got a very good friend whom, walking back home from a lightrail stop in Bayonne, got caught in the back of the head with a baseball bat as three punks tried to rob him. Lucky for him he's a bigger guy and the kid caught more of his shoulders than his head and he didn't drop to the ground. Kids are out of control and it only seems to be getting more notice with video cameras being on every corner now.

Well, I was handed the letter sent to my supervisor today by one of the guys working in the mail room in my office. So I'm going to have my supervisor complete and mail the form back tomorrow. I was just looking it over and it is VERY similar to the form sent to my two listed references. It is titled a Confirmation of employment request but it requests information such as confirmation of my citizenship, and requests knowledge of any personal problems. Those are: personality problems, drinking or drug problems, mental health problems, problems with fellow employees or supervisors, and domestic violence problems. It also asks if I've ever engaged in any illegal activities and also asks if they consider my honest, reliable, stable, and worth of consideration to be issued a firearms license...it also asks for a brief statement considering my application. I'm really not thrilled with the idea that this was sent to my employer/supervisor. What would have happened if it was intercepted by someone in my office who isn't fond of me? Our mail room opens all letters and then routes them throughout the office...this, what turns out to be a reference letter, could have ended up anyone's hands. Why is this information being requested from my employer? I thought this was just supposed to be a simple notification? Anyone have any ideas? Jamie

Absolutely, I asked my boss to let me know when they arrive so I could make a copy for my file.

Thanks for the heads up Bob. I just called and confirmed that this was the case, a questionnaire is being sent to my direct supervisor to confirm employment, etc., and it has to be mailed back to the police dept. I'm not thrilled at the idea but it is what it is. I've just gotta keep track of this form being done along with the two references now. Jamie

I just put my application in for my FID and 2 P2P's and I have a quick question. I listed two references and it was explained that a questionaire packet will be sent to my two listed references and notification will be sent to my place of employment. The question is, the notification sent to my employer, is it just a notification or is it something that must be returned to complete my application? I listed my direct supervisor as the contact person for the stuff to be sent to and I'm going to make him aware that it is coming tomorrow. I just want to know if I should be on the lookout so I can make sure my supervisor completes anything sent to him and gets it back out in the mail. I'm trying to avoid any holdups. On a side note, my application was done in Jersey City, NJ. Thanks in advance for the help! Jamie

I just did my application for FID in Jersey City and I was required to type out the NJSP form as well, no hand written forms would be accepted. The rest of the forms in the packet were ok for print, just not the first form. I found it odd but typed it up anyway.

Thanks for mentioning this Scott...I have a friend about to submit his application for FID and P2P. I will have to give him the heads up.

Hey all, I've been given a ton of preset advice since I've signed up and I wanted to says thanks. I wanted to inquire to the other lefties out there as to what I should be aware of as far as handguns and shotguns are concerned being left handed. Anyone have any suggestions as to what types of guns to look at, etc? I'm going to start renting a few guns to see what I like but I figured I'd ask around first to get an idea of what I'm in for. Again, thanks in advance! Jamie

That's what I like to hear. Hopefully mine goes quick as well. Ok, not sure if I should post this here or not but I'm gonna anyway. I'm a southpaw...what should I be considering as far as purchasing a handgun? Does that effect mechanics, safety, etc?

Anyone have an idea of how long the permit process takes in Jersey City? I am presently a federal government employee that works in the city so I've already done and been through a background check. It should go smooth, just wondering if there's an extensive wait time.

Thanks for the info...I'll have to keep looking!

I know exactly where Caso's is...I might have to stop by. Can you rent guns at the Bullethole in Belleville?

That is good news...I really wanted to put my application in for the permits and then during the wait, hit the beginner classes and rent a few different guns to see what I like. I'm glad I don't need the FID to rent. Any suggestions for a good, helpful place to rent from in my area?

Thanks for all the replies and info, the guidance is much appreciated. I think, after some research, I might sign up for the First Steps Handgun course given by Gunsforhire. They have a pretty great website and I found a ton of info. My plan is to apply for my permits, then take the course during the wait so I would be ready to purchase once I'm given my purchase permit. Make sense? Also, if I go to a range that rents handguns, do I need a permit to shoot? I'd like to rent and try out a few types before I buy. For a newb such as myself, I was recommended a revolver, glock, and sig 250 for my first buy. I'm unsure which Is the best gun for a beginner with reference to skill, maintenance and ammo prices. Any recommendations on what direction I should take? Again, thanks in advance for the help! Jamie

Hello everyone. I'm completely new to handguns and I am interested in getting my permit. Am I correct that I need a gun owners permit AND I need to apply for a buyers permit each time I want to buy a gun? Do I go to my local police station to apply for these permits? How long do they last? I am interested in taking a beginners course where I can learn safety skills and NJ gun laws as well as familiarize myself with different types of guns before I decide to buy one. Do I need a permit to take a beginners course? Any recommendations for ranges/courses in my area? Can I go to a range and rent a firearm without having a permit? If I did so, are instructors present to help with safety and handling of the weapon? I apologize in advance for all the questions. I'm a total beginner at the age of 33 and I would like to learn how to safely and properly handle and use a handgun. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Jamie