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The FN-FAL is superior to the shit box SCAR (yes, I said it!). The SCAR is plastic with AR features, the FAL is a TANK and has served over 90 nations since production began in 1954. Low maintenance and easy break down of parts, reliable in all conditions you might encounter (snow, mud, sand, dirt) and most original Belgian FAL's I have shot were extremely accurate (comparable to my HK G3 clones). Also those FAL rifles are still going strong with the exception of big corporations and Government contracts forcing the FAL's to be retired, UN still carries G3's and FALs and the FAL is still in use by over 40 countries as a primary battle rifle or backup (reserve) battle rifle. I haven't toyed with a clone (DSA has mixed reviews) but if I had the money and it wasn't banned by name I would buy a Belgian FN produced FAL in a heart beat. Magazines and full auto are the major draw backs on the FAL, you have inch and metric magazines/receivers/parts that will not interchange. Full auto is worthless (not many registered pre-86 FALs on the registry, so I've been told) so not really a concern unless you have $30K-$35K burning a hole in your pocket. I shot one on FA and did a few magazines, I couldn't control it or hit anything.

So not many on here collect these items? I'm sure if they were LIVE and you could own them everyone would eye one or two up (yeah right not gonna happen lol)

Here is mine, 12.69" barrel with brake to bring it to 16". All original HK parts and FA bolt carrier (if you ever get a registered pack). Built on a PTR receiver by Vector Arms in Utah and it's exclusive to Kelly Enterprises in Florida, it's NJ legal the way it comes from the factory. 1/10 TWIST,COLD HAMMER FORGED RCM 4145V ,12 FLUTE G3K MACHINEGUN RATED BARREL, PERFECT FOR A F/A SEAR HOST GUN, NEW PTR RECEIVER, 4.8" 4 PRONG BRAKE, FULL STOCK, AND SUO LOWER. Mine also has a match PSG-1 trigger pack. Not cheap ($1600) but carries a 5 year (I think) warranty and the Vector quality is a step above a regular PTR and meets/exceeds true HK standards. Chuck Malta will built you just about anything and make it Jersey legal: (305) 923-6560 I do not work for him but feel it's worth mentioning him and his company as I have owned several of his rifles and they are excellent.

Who has them in-stock in NJ? I have never seen them in stores always had my H&K clones ordered and transferred by NJ FFL's but looked and never saw a PTR in any stores???

I can order one new (and compliant from the factory) for $1,039. That guy is smoking crack asking that much for a used PTR-91. http://shop.georgiagunstore.com/index.php?crn=610&rn=12238&action=show_detail Want a nice bipod? you can find used original H&K bipods for around $120-$150. For around $400-$450 you can grab a nice used original HK claw mount and military issue optic for the G3.

Somewhere (god knows where, I can;t keep track of things!) I have a little metal box (the ones life insurance companies used to give out) filled with live and inert items my great grandfather brought back from WW1. I think some heavy tracer rounds and some revolver rounds, and a few big shell casings. Most of the stuff I buy comes from France, Germany, and Poland direct to the US. I always have the seller put a note I keep pre-typed in the box explaining how all items are inert/De-militarized and pose not risk to customs/postal workers, etc. Would suck if a box opened in transit and some uneducated customs officer thinks it's live and shuts down a port over it, eek! But I have had mines, grenades, mortar rounds, even RPG rounds shipped and opened by US customs with no problems, just need to keep it under $100 in value and for personal use only (no resale). The LAW tubes are neat, scare the s*it out of people when they see it on the wall but inert and 100% legal, use to be $100 or under for a nice one now those tubes are $250-$400 online.

Also have original F1, RGD5, m24, m43, m39 (Nazi WW2 "Potato Masher") grenades. Plus some RPG and LAW rounds, and inert launchers.

Been collecting for a while, wondering if anyone else enjoys collecting inert grenades, mortar rounds, rifle rounds, etc.? Here is my new addition a Soviet RG-42 cutaway grenade:

I never got into DSTAR but hear it's a blast.

And the MAC pen gun isn't pushing the limit by any means, it would be considered a pistol in NJ and AOW under NFA act.

But....someone in NJ MUST have the SOT tax paid....

Those are home-brew 10m antennas, Sigma 4 vertical and 3 element yagi. Very easy to construct the yagi but the Sigma 4 was pretty complex.

Some 10 meter antenna p0rn Up on a 50-55 foot building overlooking the ocean towards Cuba.

Initially this is how I interpreted the law. I found a neat MAC stinger pen gun for sale, it's Federal status is AOW so $5 stamp which is no problem. I can get a P2P for it from the local PD, no problem. I have a NFA trust I did myself to avoid the Chief Law Enforcement Officer signoff, again no problem. BUT! Who handles Class 3 transfers in NJ? I thought regular 01 FFL's could do a few every year without the additional SOT tax so.... Any recommendations on NFA friendly FFL's? I would chop off my lower digit for one (no, just kidding) but REALLY want one.

Wonder what NJSP would say if I get stopped to/from the range with the BP one... I also have hacksaws and know how to use them....but I hear it's a no go bringing baked good with concealed files to Federal Prison lol BUT pen guns are fine....hmmm....

Never mind PK90 posted this on AR15.com a few years ago:

Here is the firearm in question, it's 20ga and was manufactured as a pistol by Ithaca.

I have created a NFA trust to avoid the prints, local police chief sign off, etc. to buy a nice AOW. I remember Evan Nappen mentioning the "Auto Burglar" is NJ legal, actually one of the only NFA AOW weapons we can own here. So.... With NFA trust paperwork in hand I need a pistol permit for NJ transfer and the $5 ATF tax stamp. Everything is legal but I need to find a FFL willing to transfer this. Open to comments...I know I'm crazy for trying this but Nappen had said it was legal with NJ P2P and ATF $5 stamp.

Wow I'm old fashioned! thousands of contacts all logged in paper books by hand I did try Ham Radio Deluxe with my FT-857D and used that overseas to keep logs, it worked very well just a old IBM machine and serial cable connecting the radio and computer.

Money keeps the world going... In the commercial construction and engineering trade I know first hand how corrupt it is...want a $25M job? a couple people along the way need a new boat, luxury car, summer home, etc....funny how on one job our family company did 3 people from the State of NJ all had brand new homes built on the water in ocean city with boat slips and new high performance boats...and everyone turns a blind eye but hey that's life no free lunch and everyone has needs...

My father is a licensed commercial engineer so drafting site plans would be a peace of cake (and wouldn't cost me anything), and having access to heavy equipment to clear land and guys to build a detached block building, that's the easy part. But are the folks on the zoning board in Hammonton pro gun (same people)? For me it would be a great side business as it's a hobby I have a sincere passion for, but I'm trying to do it from a residential lot without renting a brick and mortar store downtown which would be too costly to start out with in the event it flopped. The only other thing I can't find details about are NJSP alarm requirements, did they require you to have it setup on the PD switch or would a ADT commercial installation pass? Sitting on two properties right now and if everything goes as planned I'll have capital in hand by the end of 2015 to start shopping for property and get the ball rolling.

I figured that's how it would work here Side note: I know Clinton clamped down on kitchen table FFL's but it amazes me how anti-gun the majority of town in this State are. If I have a detached building with no windows (or barred windows), alarmed and a vault why is that such a big threat to public safety? I can understand the fear of theft but if someone is determined nothing will stop them from breaking in. The thing that really bites me is how my town has had the same code on the books for years yet they allowed a guy to open up in town from a residential property but told me no f**king way and to rent a commercial property (oh yeah, real practical for a side business $$$!)

Soooooo........it's a fast $75 for the State of NJ

What kind of select-fire hardware goodness did you have? And if you don't mind me asking...how hard was it to open up in Hammonton? I think you lived on the same property as the detached shop building so was that dual (residential/commercial)?

I'm guessing they are FFL's or LEO's (with FA's issued by dept) right? Not many private citizens in NJ own FA weapons, I can think of 2 or 3 within 30 miles of me but they are deceased and that was in the 80's and 90's. They were retired LEO's or had a judge in the family not everyday people like me. Damn it I want that NJ MG permit so bad! Someone if FL offered to will me a registered M2 carbine but getting the NJ permit is next to impossible. Wonder how hard it really is? anyone on NJGF own a pre-86 transferable MG in NJ???