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That should reduce the risk, but not fully eliminate it. Waaaaay back when I was competing seriously, I almost had my gun case stolen at Newark. I was coming back from a team selection match in Atlanta, and everything arrived with me except my unmarked, anonymous gun case (but of course the guns had been declared, so the contents were known to the airline). I was freaking out--it was three weeks till the final team selection match in LA and there was no chance of importing replacements and getting the necessary custom work done in that time. My wife at the time was a deputy attorney general for NJ, so she flashed ID and explained in graphic detail at the lost luggage claim what would happen to whomever was caught in possession of that case. The lost luggage attendant made a couple of quick calls to baggage handling supervisors in the bowels of the airport. Ten loooooonnnnnng minutes later, the now-empty baggage carousel started up, discharged a single case, and stopped. I made it to the match in LA, but Team USA still went ahead and selected better shooters than I for the Olympics.

I've flown in and out of Newark a lot, much as you describe, though admittedly I haven't done it much in the last 10 years. I think the TSA site may also tell you the gun case should be locked with a non-TSA lock, which is their way of admitting that TSA employees steal guns. I used to fly with a copy of the applicable airline and federal policies, since occasionally you'll deal with someone who is convinced such transport is illegal, and you'll never get an airline or TSA employee to actually look something up, unless you give them a really good reason to. If possible, I'd fly out of Philly--they're much more familiar and comfortable with firearm transport. And it will reduce the chance that you'll get diverted for some reason to JFK or Laguardia on your return. Gun owners have been arrested for arriving at those airports with a legal firearm. Not sure about the hollow point issue...perhaps someone else can weigh in on whether home-airport is one of the allowable transport routes.

Interesting quandary. Seems like the safe owner, child of the deceased, would have to be involved in transferring ownership. Since you already live in NJ, it's a different scenario than if you already owned the guns and then moved here. I'd have looked for a way to have it opened in the state where it sits. Because if you moved it to your home in NJ, had it opened, and found it full of un-neutered ARs with standard capacity magazines, you'd be in an awkward position. Especially if you didn't know and trust the locksmith who cracked the safe for you.

Why? It’s easy to meet the CMP requirements, and it unlocks all the treasures in the CMP store.

I always find these interesting. It's an infographic of what equipment competitors were using in the 2020 US Practical Shooting Association National Championships, broken out by division. What were the top USPSA competitors running in 2020? Most of these competitors are real gear fanatics, so the list largely reflects what they feel is the best available for the sport, with a little bit of 'what's the latest fad' thrown in. It's quite detailed, breaking out everything used from shooting glasses and hearing protection brands, to gun manufacturer/custom shop, holster, belt, mag pouch, magazine supplier, commercial ammo manufacturer, bullet type and weight, and for the reloaders, powder, brass, primer, and reloading press used. Enjoy.

There is a wealth of information on their website--it's worth a look. They sell a lot more than just M1s. The M1 page lists about 30 combinations of grade and manufacturer. All but one are sold out, and it's been that way for quite awhile. The field grade Winchesters they have are $850, shipping to your FFL included. Gone are the days when the DCM (precursor to CMP) charged $165 and shipped them directly to your house. There has been a lot of hand-wringing over people buying their limit of 8/year, only to resell for profit to those not interested in the civilian marksmanship requirements that are part of the CMP charter. But they've not figured out how to prevent it.

No rush. Calculated to 9 significant figures, the odds of winning the MegaMillions jackpot are the same, whether you buy a ticket, or don't. Seriously.

I like that. Someone (not sure who) makes a T-shirt that reads: M1 Garand Turning cover into concealment since 1936

There are a lot of CMP affiliated organizations, membership in one allows you to buy through CMP. Some clubs and collector organizations, GSSF, etc. I thought ANJRPC, of which it looks like you are a member, is also a qualifying affiliated organization, but a quick look on their website didn't turn anything up. Perhaps someone else on the board will know.

Does anyone have either of the above, in or near Morris County? I found a bit of the commercial ammo I was originally searching for, now think I should look into reloading it. Mostly looking for the bullets, .308 Sierra Sports Master 85 gr or Hornady SP/RN 86 gr, maybe even Speer 100 gr plinkers, but extra brass wouldn't hurt.

If you don't have a lot of time to invest, look for no-load mutual funds or ETFs with high ratings and the lowest annual fees in the sectors in which you want to invest. Or get an index fund covering the whole of the NASDAQ, Dow, or S&P 500. Those will have the lowest fees of all. Yes, the potential upside for individual stocks can be a lot higher, but the potential downside can be a lot lower. If you have time to do the research, can be smart about when to get in and when to get out, and pay attention to what is happening with your investments, by all means build a portfolio of individual stocks. If you don't have the time or inclination, manage the risk with mutual funds or ETFs.

Since I mentioned the North Jersey Clay Target Club in Fairfield NJCTC in this thread already, I'll note that I just received an email from them this morning. For the next four months, starting Feb 1, they are doing a cross-promotion with the Reloaderz range in Wayne. NJCTC members get a 50% discount on range time at Reloaderz ($17.50/hour instead of $35). Reloaderz members get a 50% discount on trap at NJCTC ($5 round instead of $10 round). They'll evaluate at the end of 4 months to see if they want to make it a more permanent promotion.

Hi, Keith and Rhi, You can't beat the price of the WMAs for a place to shoot clays, but you're also not to far from the North Jersey Clay Target Club in Fairfield. NJCTC It's open to non-members as well as members. They are almost exclusively a trap club, but a few times a year they set up for five-stand or some other gun game. Trap is $5 a round for members, $10 for non-members. They don't sell ammo on site, but a few times a year when they get a truckload of clays, members can place an order with the supplier and have ammo delivered at the same time. Target loads seem to be one of the few things that haven't shot up in price. This month's delivery was still priced at $56 for a flat of 10 boxes Federal Top Gun in 12 Ga, no shipping or tax. Lots of other brands, gauges available as well, plus wads and shot for the reloaders (they can't bring in powder or primers).

I'd imagine reloading books are still available. Yes, you can find load data online at the powder manufacturer's websites, but the Speer reloading guide (or similar) will have a wealth of useful information, and will collect load data for a lot of different powders on one page, so start with a book, and start saving/scrounging/buying brass. For 500-1000 rounds a month of handgun ammo, I'd strongly consider a progressive press, and in that case I'd most strongly consider a Dillon (I like the 550, as it's toward the low end of their cost range, uses standard dies, is less expensive to do caliber conversions on, and will still crank out 400+ rounds an hour). A single stage press will be a lot cheaper, though, and is better to learn on, and is better for loading precision rifle cartridges, so don't rule out a single stage if you aren't put off by how slow it will be for high volume loading. Search your reloading book for powders that are recommended for at least two bullet weights in each caliber you want to load, and ideally for powders that can be used in multiple calibers you want to load. That is, look for versatile powders; You can probably find half a dozen that qualify. Trying to find a favorite powder in stock can be hard right now, but the more powders that are acceptable for what you are loading, the easier it will be to locate one. If you aren't pushing handgun bullets over 1000 fps or so (or shooting them in a polygonal-rifled Glock), cast lead bullets will be fine, and they are easier to find now than are plated, coated, or jacketed bullets. There should be multiple weights that will work with the powders you selected, and there is no need to get hung up on a specific brand when you are just starting out. Again, trying to find a specific bullet is hard, but if you are looking for, say, one of three weights from any of a dozen manufacturers you're much more likely to locate something you can use at a price that isn't stupid. Primers will be hard to find and expensive; best you can do is open your search to include any brand, and a lot of load data will work for either standard or magnum primers (perhaps with a small adjustment in charge weight), so don't get too hung up on the std/magnum distinction. When supplies get better, you can worry about figuring out what powders/bullets work best in your guns, and develop favorite loads. Right now is the time to be as flexible as possible.

Finally! Few have been as rabidly anti-gun Weinberg retiring

I just got an email from Midway. They have (for the moment) 9 mm (.355) 115 gr FMJ for $120 per thousand. Not as good a price as above, but if you need FMJ...

Hours are on the homepage T&T Reloading, but if it is a gun show weekend, they'll usually be at the gun show and the home site won't be open.

I'm building out a lab in one of our research centers; I went in last week to find two pallets full of boxes the size of case lots of .22, all labeled with the ORM-D sticker. I got very excited, thinking I'd somehow been given a lifetime supply of rimfire ammo, but upon reading the fine print on the boxes, it was a lifetime supply of alcohol wipes that someone had stashed in the lab since it is still otherwise unoccupied.

I'm resurrecting an old thread, because I've noticed Black Rifle Coffee has started running TV commercials. I've seen a few on AMC recently. Good for them, getting the word out!

For the AR? Why yes...Biden, Harris, Garland and others are planning to take it.

I've no first hand knowledge whatsoever, but my gut tells me that replacing the underground tanks will cost a lot more than that. At least in NJ it will.

About 2.5 years here. Hoping to retire in a year and a half, but we figure it will take a year to get the house cleaned out and ready to sell, and figure out where exactly out west we are headed. Northern Idaho still looking pretty good.

I'm cross dominant. For me, visual acuity is the same in both eyes. I'm right handed, so with a rifle or shotgun I'm shooting with the non-dominant eye and it works fine--it's not like I can get the dominant eye lined up with the barrel. I do have to squint (not fully close) the dominant eye when I shoot trap so that it doesn't line up on the front bead, but with a rifle that's not an issue since the dominant eye can't line up with the rear sight, or with the optic. I did spend three long years trying to shoot trap left handed, since it is beneficial to keep both eyes fully open and that only works if your dominant eye is aligned with the barrel. I never quite got the hang of it, and want back to shooting trap right handed two years ago. Pistol, my main event by far, is a mix of techniques. When shooting action events, freestyle (two hands), I keep both eyes open and the gun aligns with my dominant left eye. But if I have to shoot strong or weak hand only, I'll squint the opposite eye and sight with the eye that aligns with the arm holding the gun. For precision events, always strong hand only, I shoot with my non-dominant eye since that is the one behind the sights, and I put a piece of cellophane tape over the other lense of my shooting glasses. That lets light through and allows me to keep both eyes relaxed and open, but since I can't see a clear picture with my dominant eye, the non-dominant eye takes over. It's best not to completely close an eye that you aren't using to aim. The eyes are used to working together, and if the closed eye starts to dilate in the dark, the open eye tends to dilate as well, which reduces visual acuity, since that eye was already getting enough light. That's why blinders on competition shooting glasses are usually translucent, rather than opaque.

I was hoping the Can-Can sale meant I could get one for the Glock, one for the AR. But apparently Shop-Rite interprets 'can' to mean something else entirely.

? Ya know, you could have wished to come back as her boyfriend.