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I was there to simply buy lube.. err.. GUN lube and was greeted by Dave... he walked me around to where they were.. gave me options and brought me back to the register to checkout. Upon the transaction, shook my hand and I was on my way... next door to WP Range. Where of course Ant was at the cafe, where else would he be? I thought the Caso's guys were nice, but this place is nicer, brighter, much bigger and WAY friendlier than the Bullet Hole.

Hello from right over the county line.. here in Essex County.

Gang, and don't forget to inquire about the "5X Fat Bastard - I will NOT Comply" T-Shirt while you're there and waiting for your bacon-wrapped grilled cheese with a 1 liter diet soda !!!

Awesome! I hope to pop my cherry there! What does that mean? I've shot OTHER PEOPLE'S guns for years. With all that was going on.. any day now, my "INSTANT" 18-DAY WAIT N.I.C.S. check will come thru and I'll be able to pick up my Ruger SR40 at the FFL in Nutley.

@mimold ... I'll go with you. @Anthony, do you have a definitive list of the guns/rifles you'll be purchasing for rental on the 1st pass? One of the key features I like to rent guns is because not only can I feel the gun in my hand as you can do at a gun shop, but you can also feel the full mechanics working via shooting by renting prior to making a decision to buy.

I guess females don't commit suicide via guns. So sexist.. because I guess they're in the kitchen enough to find other methods. :-O

If you complain about the WP gun range's paperwork, I guess you've never been to RTSP. I had to print out the paperwork ahead time to fill out.. I think around 10 page PDF. I'm not quite sure if my 1040 tax form or that was easier or quicker to fill out.

Hi GFH team, Been listening to your podcast for about 8 months now and look forward to each Sunday release. Lots of great local info, news and insights. Question, at the new range, are we allowed to pick up our brass? I'm sorry if this question was already asked since I didn't go thru all 15 pages of posts. PS: In last week's episode, Sandy failed to mention that another good hour was wasted, so I assume it was actually a good hour of programming!? ;-)

Definitely HIGH CAPACITY!

Wow.. got chills at the end of the video.

Yes, they called both references.. I applied for 1 permit in early Jan.. then passed by about 1 month ago during my inquiry and asked to add a 2nd one for $2 more. Picked up both Monday AM.

Got the Bloomfield PD letter in the mail yesterday saying that my 2 handgun purchase permits are ready for pickup... Last name letter "C"

Don't know, but my 1st reference called me to tell me that BPD had called him. Then BPD called me to tell me that reference #2's phone numbers were disconnected and to provide updated info. I think I'm going to call Det Vitiello to see if he's done and it's moved to the next step.. which would be what???

Hey guys from BPD, I got a call from BPD Detective Vitiello, who apparently is in charge of calling my references, just to inquire that 1 of my references' phone number is no longer working.. yeah, he retired a few months ago.. so I called him back to give him the updated contact number. Not sure if he's called my 2nd reference, that was Friday the 19th.

Yes.. I assume so. The dude that was in front of me, last name letter " A " said that he waited 2 months. So actually faster than me since I put in early January. My Bro-In-Law in Belleville is letter " R " ... He's not heard a peep.

@mchosi1 I just came back from Bloomfield PD, just to inquire ... there was a guy in front of me, last name letter " A " that picked up 2 permits. The clerk told me that they are doing some of my letters already (" C ")and that I should expect a letter soon. I also had to furnish another piece of info, for which she said that they sent out a letter a few days ago, so I was in luck to be there at the time and got her what she needed.

I'll be going this Wednesday (4/10) to check in Bloomfield. I am letter "C" my brother-in-law is in Belleville and he's letter "R" and both have NOT gotten any communication as of yet. I'll probably request for a 2nd P2P since I only asked for 1 originally in January.

Is Butts and Bows in Belleville still open ???

I was tempted to walk into the BPD yesterday (Friday) to inquire since I put in for a PP back in early Jan. However I got swamped with work. I plan to check probably on Wednesday of next week (4/10) because it makes exactly 3 months since I put in for it.. If I get an answer before you do, I'll post more info on processing days. I know that last time I asked, about a month ago, the nice lady at the counter said that BPD sends out a letter, no calls.

Hey, old post, however I also live in Bloomfield. I put in for 1 P2P back on Jan 10th 2013 and I'm still waiting. I am also aware of the flood issue but have only followed up with BPD once in person during my wait period.

@ogfarmer, I'm also planning on going to this show. Never been there, what should I expect? Beef Jerky, Leather & black powder replicas? Or actually hand/long guns from this decade?

1. Application type (FID/permit w/ existing FID): 1 permit with existing FID (Weird, she said "Only 1?") 2. Police Department where you applied: Bloomfield, Essex Country 3. Name of the person you dealt with at the PD: Didn't ask or notice. Nice lady thought. 4. Time taken to issue FID and/or permit: Sent in 1st week of Jan 2013 .. still waiting 5. Documents required by the PD (aside from the standard application and the mental health release form): Mental Health + 2 references 6. Notes - anything pertaining to the application process (unforeseen difficulties, chief of police calling your home, you hiring an attorney, etc.): None yet, else I'll be calling Evan Nappen! (J/K)