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Welcome. I'm also in Scotch Plains. Just joined Old Bridge Rifle & Pistol Club over the weekend. About 35 minutes door to door. Indoor and outdoor ranges.

Good morning everyone. I'm trying to get some shooting/2A related items for an upcoming charity silent auction fundraiser. The event is to support a YMCA summer camp. I attended this Camp in the 70's and is where I first learned to shoot. My 3 kids also learned to shoot there. Info here: http://campspeersymca.org/13-special-events/73-wine-tasting-silent-auction.html. I think this could be a great opportunity for mainstream exposure and get some new people interested in shooting. If any of our resident range owners would like to contribute a sponsorship, gift certificate, range time or a range membership, it would be greatly appreciated. You can reach me at [email protected] or via cell at 908-358-5500. Thanks! Jim Miner

18 days.

Great thread. Like Howard, I haven't held a firearm since summer camp (Camp Speers YMCA!) back in the 70's. My father passed away late last year and I wanted to take a handgun of his. I learned firsthand how difficult it is to get the FPID card and permit. My application went in on December 13th. Anyway, I'm disgusted at how the politicians have exploited the Newtown tragedy to further their own political ambitions. The President has used it to vilify conservatives and drive another wedge between the parties. The lower rung politicians have used it to get their pictures in the paper by putting forth a never ending stream of anti-gun legislation. I'm proud to join the fight against the anti-freedom, anti-Constitution, politicians and the sheeple that support them.

Cryan is a windbag. Talks and talks. Says nothing.

Usual crap. Sheriff is entertaining.

Thanks for all the responses to this question. I went to RTSP on Saturday and had a great experience. The staff was friendly and patient and greeted me as soon as I went to the counter. Bought a Glock and now I'm just waiting for the NICS check. Looking forward to my next trip up to Randolph.

I visited the OBRPC website and read about the facility and membership info. It sounds great and I'd like to look into it further. I wasn't able to get there on the 2nd Sunday of April and won't be able to on the 2nd Sunday of May. Is there another way to visit the facility and get more info? Thanks.

My question for the panel.... 'isn't your supposed desire to reduce gun violence really just a ploy to gain attention and media coverage by exploiting the deaths of children?'

I made my first visit to RTSP today, was helped by Evan, and had a similar experience. Although the store was busy, Evan spent a lot of time with me answering my beginner questions and discussing the pros and cons of a number of different guns. I also spoke with a young lady who patiently explained the costs and benefits of a membership. Great experience all around. I can't wait for the NICS check to come back so that I can pick up my new Glock 19 and try it out on their range.

Thanks much. I'll head up to on Saturday and check it out.

I know I won't leave with it that day. Just want to be able to get the NICS check started. Guess my question is more about which stores have handguns in stock. Shore Shot is within driving distance, so is RTSP or even Heritage Guild in Easton.

I had two handgun purchase permits. Picked up the first purchase on March 26th, so I think I'm able to purchase another on Saturday, the 27th. I want to pick one out as soon as possible so my 90 days don't run out before the NICS check is done. Is there a store/range where I could rent/shoot a few different models, pick one out, and purchase from stock the same day? Or are those days gone? Thanks for any tips.

Is the facility open yet, or open for tours? Thinking about driving up tomorrow (4/21) to check it out.

I liked the Discovery channel show "American Guns".

I went there for a basic handgun class with my 14 year old. Great facility, good instructor. I wish there were something similar closer.

I've looked at the law, but am still confused. Hoping someone can help me out with this newbie question..... my SUV doesn't have a trunk but there is a small, non-locking, cargo area under the floor by the rear hatch. If I'm transporting a handgun to a range I'll have the gun in a gun case and will put the case in that compartment. Easy enough. But where do I put the ammo? Can that be in the cargo area near the gun, or is it supposed to be separated from the gun and carried in the passenger area? Thanks.

Received my approval today. Took 8 calendar days. Was in NY State over the weekend and purchased a long gun. NICS approval took 10 minutes.

Anyone going to the NJ2AS rally on Tuesday evening in Kenilworth? http://www.nj2as.com/EVENTS?eventId=648237&EventViewMode=EventDetails

Looks like Union County is well represented in the forums. I look forward to getting to know everyone. Meantime, I'd appreciate recommendations on places to shoot handguns and/or shotguns. Thanks.

Thanks for the info and for the welcomes. Jim

I'm a first time (almost) gun owner. Just picked up my FPID card and two permits today. Took 3 months to the day from application. Part of the delay was because one of my references was lost and had to be resubmitted. I never thought much about gun ownership until all of the current hysteria against it. Now I think it's important to exercise our rights. I have two purchase questions if anyone would like to help me out.... First, looking at the purchase permits, I see that the 'seller address' section says that it has to be a NJ address. Does this mean that I can only buy in NJ? I'm surprised as I thought I could drive out to Cabela's in Pennsylvania to shop for a handgun. Second, one gun store that I spoke to told me that once i pick out a gun the paperwork has to be sent off to the NJSP for approval before I can complete the purchase. Is this a new law? I had thought the permit was sufficient to go out and purchase. Thanks for any replies. I look forward to being an active member of the NJ gun forum.