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Yup, I was there today too. My first time there. It was certainly busy. Interesting place.

Thanks everyone. Shoulder area feels pretty good today. I'll keep working on my stance, cheek, and placement and take it from there. I did LOL at the maxi pad comment. :girlwacko:

So I picked up my new Stoeger 2000 12g yesterday and went shooting today. First, let me say that I LOVE IT!! Shot about 25 shells of various sizes, low brass, and high brass, etc. and did pretty well considering I'm totally new at this. I was shooting over my target so with some coaching about getting my cheek down more and my stance proper, I was smoking those targets up. But guess what? My shoulder is really really sore and a little bit of swelling. Not bad, but it is there. Would it be a good idea to invest in a padded shooting vest? Anyone use them? Are there better ones than others? Thanks for any input.

So I picked up my FID Card and one Pistol Permit today. (It took 3 months & 1 week in Jackson). So I was ecstatic about that. Now I'm super ecstatic because I went and bought a Stoeger 2000 12g Shotgun tonight. Now to wait for NICS to come back and I can go pick it up. Guys at gun shop saying NICS is running around 4 days. I can't wait!!!

Good for you!!! That's great!!!! Nice job!!!!

So here is a woman's take on this topic. Well, at least MY take on it - For a guy, it doesn't really matter to me what he wears. Both have their advantages. Briefs are great especially if he has a nice butt. :-) Linda

That is too funny!!!! Now I have to clean up the coffee I just spit all over my keyboard and monitor. LOL!!!!

Thank you everyone. I sent an E-mail to both Mayor Reina and Chief Kunz. Mayor Reina called me this evening and I feel that our conversation went well. Now I have to give Chief a chance to respond and take things from there. I do understand the situation with Hurricaine Sandy and the snow storm as I was battling the downed trees, branches, and electric wires myself. But I just don't want my FID card and P2P to sit in some office for the next 4 - how ever many months waiting to be approved. That is just unacceptable to me.

So I submitted my application for an FID and pistol permit to Jackson in early October. I have been keeping in touch with Jackson the entire time to make sure everything is in order and that this process moves smoothly. (Since Jackson botched up my Reference letters from the very beginning of this process, I figured I should keep tabs on this.) Even though my application has only been in since October, I know of a guy who submitted a change of address EIGHT months ago and he is still waiting!! That is just ridiculous! So today I called Captain Wagner and spoke to him. He said it would be at least another FOUR months before he could get to my application!!! When I told him that was not acceptable and mentioned the Statute of 30 days, he responded that the Statute needs to be changed at that the entire State is at least 4 months behind. Again, I told him that was not acceptable and that I would have to take the next step. Again more excuses - not his only job, Hurricaine Sandy, over 100 applications, etc. I do not want to be waiting over eight months for my legal rights!!! So now I would like to send E-mails to Mayor Reina and the Chief of Police, Kunz. I have Reina's E-mail address. Does anyone have Chief Kunz' E-mail? If I have to call the Township again, I think I'll go crazy! Thanks. Linda

Hey, congrats on passing and getting your license. That's great! I can't believe there were that many people there. Wow! I read the handbook, watched the DVD, and filled out the workbook and that's as far as I have gotten. I don't have a gun or a bow to practice so I'm kind of at a standstill right now. But that's ok. I don't think I would be able to kill a deer anyway. The guilt would be too much for me to handle. (But yet I don't have a problem going fishing - go figure). Anyway, enjoy hunting!

So? How did you do?

That's great! Enjoy!!! I haven't been to Cheesequake in over 20 years. Beautiful park.

Thanks everyone! What a wealth of information!!! I will check into Green Academy as well. Since I work in Cream Ridge, Fort Dix is just down the road. I will definitely take a starters class hopefully some time in November. I'll let you know how it goes.

The thing is that I am so new to all of this. I don't even know what I want to buy or even try. I've only shot a .20 shotgun once (that is what got me started into this) and an air rifle a couple of times. I have never shot a pistol so I have no idea about them. So I am a total beginner here. I'm thinking maybe if I take the beginner's class, I'd get more of an idea of what I like and don't like plus learn the basic safety and handling. I'm on my own here, just me, myself, and I, so I'm trying to learn everything I can whether it be by classes, computer, literature, and this forum. I read and hear about different calibers and types and manufacturers and to be honest, it means nothing to me. So I do a lot of googling of the different terminology that I hear and read about so I have an idea of what is being discussed. It is frustrating at times, but hey, learning something new isn't always easy now is it? Good thing I enjoy learning and trying new things.

Thank you for the heads up. I'll remember that when it comes time for me to purchase something. Speaking of which, when purchasing a firearm, do I get to try it out first before actually buying it? (God only know when that day will be for me as I haven't even received my FID card yet.)

So I went down to Shore Shot last evening to check it out and see what it is all about. I'm sorry to say that it was poor timing on my part as the place was super busy. I just looked around the little store a bit and made my way out the door where I met the Range Master so I got to ask him a few questions so my trip wasn't a total loss. I was going to give them a call this morning to inquire about their classes offered for beginners. But I received an E-mail this morning from Living Social offering a beginners shooter class for half price at Brick Armory. I didn't even know about Brick Armory until this E-mail. So my question is this: Which is the best place to take a beginners class? Any suggestions? Of course, the money saved on the half-price Brick Armory deal is great, but not if the class is no good. Thanks for any input that you may have.

I've heard that Jackson is way behind on the ID's. I know someone who has been waiting 7 MONTHS now for his card (address change) from Jackson. I sure hope it doesn't take that long but it doesn't look good. Anyway, yes, I did put in for one pistol permit as well.

Scary!!

Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes. I plan on taking a beginner course. That is one reason I was thinking of going down to Shore Shot to check it out and ask about their course(s). I've been reading through this site and boy, have I learned a lot! Thanks everyone!!!!

Hi Everyone! I am totally new to guns and shooting. I shot a shotgun for the first time in my life last month at Colliers Mills during the Wild Outdoor Expo and that was it - I was hooked! Since then I've shot an air rifle a couple of times and it seems that I'm pretty good. So now I'm trying to learn what ever I can. I am thinking about going to Shore Shot Friday evening to check it out. Do they mind if I just show up to see what it is all about? I am so new to this that I don't really know what I want to shoot - handgun or shotgun or both. Any advice? I have submitted my paperwork and got fingerprinted for my FID card in Jackson and the woman told me yesterday that everything was good to go but now my folder had to "go upstairs" and wait for signature. What ever that means. So we'll see how long this takes. In the meantime, I would like to learn about the different types and disciplines.