jm1827

If you can live with a bolt action the Ruger American is a great choice. I found one for less than $300 and it shoots 2-1/2 in groups at 200 yards consistently.

I go through the Hamilton NJSP and recently it has been anywhere for 45 to 60 days after the firearms unit receives the paperwork until I receive my permits or FID. I actually called about outstanding P2Ps and was quoted 30 to 60 days after the firearms unit receives the paperwork.

Never did and never will. As a kid I had to work many of the holidays including the day after Thanksgiving, now I completely avoid it. That time is family time.

That and a photo ID and you are all set.

I am now at the 4 month mark with the NJSP, so I called and was told it was with the firearms investigation unit and should expect it in another 30 to 60 days. From there I sent a letter to the NJSP superintendent, AG, Governor and LT Governor. I also called my local state representatives, and since they are all pro 2A I should get a call back.

And, the last few times I stopped there they had ammo, .22, .38 and great prices on .243

Congrats and good luck, let us know how it shoots!

My first one in 1987 took only 2 weeks

How sad is that.....

They actually call a change of address or change of name a duplicate, as opposed form the originally issued card.

Hopefully mine is in the pile of 100 as well, since I also applied in June. Last time I called on October 4th they said it was "sent to the firearms investigation unit on 9/24 and will typically take another 30 to 60 days from there". And I will definitely be putting in for another P2P when I pick this one up.

Keep the one you have and apply for a dupe with the correct spelling.

Mine shipped on 10/31 and is due to me on 11/5. Just in time because In need .243 that I ordered more than the .22!

I shot 500+ rounds through my Savage MK2 with 1 FTF.

At least it lasted hours instead of minutes this time...

Thanks- got one and some 12ga slugs!

Both are great choices, I have a 50 year old 870 that still to this day runs fine.

140 days and counting here...

I think there was a federal recommendation to use scissors...

I actually use the same people that use me as a reference, this way we all know what to expect and how important it is to make sure we follow up in a timely manner.

I have been doing that for a long time. Last time they didn't even contact my references when I put in for a P2P at the same time I went in to pick up my updated FID

Same here. They used to have some very good deals on ammo, but not so much anymore

Me too- thanks!

And, I think the P2P delays also push more people to ultimately buy more pistols. For example, when I want to get a new pistol I always apply for 2 or 3 only because I know it will take 6 months to get. So, instead of getting 1 pistol I always get 2 or 3 because I don't want to wast a permit. I am sure there are others who do the same.

I grew up in Sussex County and most people "heard" of mountain lion sightings, but never had any evidence. Even the rangers at Waywayanda state park told us they had seen them in the park. This was back in the late 70's though so I can't comment personally as to whether or not it was true. There was also a "lion habitat" type park in the area, and some people speculate that it may have been an escaped animal form that park.