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I got 4 boxes of clays for X-Mas, it’s a sign :) -Jim

It’s even worse then that. They re-define assault weapons to include pretty much all semi auto rifles and handguns...

I tried the 38 special version of the round nose. Very light load, very light bullet and they shoot like 8” low at 25 yards for me. Not sure how the self defense load is. I wanted to try the ones Ruger is reselling too. I’m not sure if those are any different then the ARX PolyCase labeled ones... I am thinking about switching my shotgun ammo to steel shot but it’s significantly more expensive then Remington gun club... -Jim

Sorry I missed this one. The wind must have been fun As penance, I went out and bought a new Henry Golden Boy. I blame all of you, (at least I am going to blame it on you when I tell my wife LOL), because I wasn't able to make it this morning so I wasn't able to check out all your guns so felt I had to go look at new stuff... That chain of logic works right? Think she'll believe me? -Jim

From what I can see, the only thing keeping Dick’s afloat right now is that they have no competition. Cabelas and Bass Pro are few and far between, Gander Mountain went under and just recently came back but limited locations, Sports Authority is gone. Dick’s is the only national sporting goods retailer left. That won’t be able to sustain them for long though. Barnes and Nobel is in the same place as a retailer. All the other physical book stores are long gone (Borders, Wldenbooks, B.Dalton, etc) so B&N is getting whatever foot traffic there is for book stores the same way that Dick’s is getting whatever foot traffic there is for sporting goods. However, B&N is also competing directly with Amazon online. They were the first to directly take on Amazon and arguably the most successful just by staying alive. Dick’s online presence is rudimentary at best and really just showcases the sales ads. Only a small part of their inventory is online and they don’t seem that interested in making an online presence. I think that is what is going to kill them. Cabelas/Bass Pro have a very advanced online sales presence. People in their 40’s and 50’s are pretty online savvy and younger then that definately are. Dick’s is going to eventually turn into a sneaker and clothing store, those are the only areas most people still shop retail stores for and it’s only going to get more competitive for them. We are talking years that they can limp along though and maybe they’ll get their online presence together at some point. I think they should just give up on firearms and archery all together and focus on baseball and soccer. Less drama and really where it seems they want to be anyway... I think we all agree they should just shut up and get out of the line of business if they are re going to act like this and leave the rest of us alone. Taking profit from firearms while bad mouthing firearms owners is just pure hypocrisy... JMHO -Jim

I have to work that weekend, I’ll see what I can do... -Jim

My answer is to go for larger calibers and revolvers. Every 45 1911 is under 10 round (except those weird double stacks that have too wide grips) most 10mm are 10 round or less. In revolvers you can’t beat 44 mag and 357. Then there are most pistols sold for carry are under 10 rounds. The way I see it they are forcing us to more powerful ammo and to bring into the state more pistols that can be hidden and carried in consealed in public easier. Law of unintended consequences is going to bite them. -Jim

Man, I haven’t been out on a boat in a long time but already have plans for the holiday weekend so can’t make this one. Have fun though... -Jim

Right but the second you step out your door with them right now, you are a felon. So if the injunction doesn’t happen, I guess they need to be vaporized in your house because there is no legal way to get them out of the state or to a place to be converted. -Jim

So let’s see, if we don’t get the injunction, and you have 15 round magazines in your home you are is a felon but if you get caught bringing them to an FFL to get them converted, you are a felon and if you get caught bringing them across the state line to get rid of them you are a felon. Well, NJ is definately living up to it’s reputation for screwing its citizens again... -Jim

So is the 10 round limit in effect now? They are saying not to transport magazines over 10 so that would imply the law is in effect already not December.... or am I missing something... -Jim

Usually get checked every year but I don’t have to get new glasses every time. -Jim

It’s so hard to find just the right emoticon for the moment... LOL Congrats man, looking forward to seeing the his and hers lever actions with the custom etching -Jim

Where is everyone ? Got here a little before 9. Pretty empty with only one shooter here and he’s not from the board... -Jim

I’m probably going to grab breakfast at the Clinton station diner at 8 if anyone wants to meet up there before heading over. It’s only a couple of minutes from the range... -Jim

I am good to go. I’ll probably have to leave around noon though... -Jim

Sat weather looks great! I just picked up a flat of Winchester AA target and a few cases of clays so let me know if this is happening -Jim

Like most, I’m interested if the date and time are something I can swing. I’ve never been to RTSP... -Jim

For 22 bullseye practice, usually 50 - 100. Centerfire kind of depends what I am practicing. I tend to shoot for accuracy not round count so unless I am working on double taps or something, maybe 50 rounds of a given caliber but sometimes less if I am working trigger control slow and steady type stuff. Sometimes more if I am doing double taps and rapid fire. I know the IDPA guys do tons more then I do -Jim

Really? I usually avoid Walmart like the plague so it’s rare I am in one but lowest I’ve seen around for white flyers is like $9.00... I guess I’ll have to brave the people of Walmart more often

I was down in VA over the weekend and they had them in stock down there so I picked up 4 cases: https://www.walmart.com/ip/White-Flyer-Biodegradable-Targets-Orange-90pk/16767630 I'm not sure if they have any in the Walmarts around here but maybe PA? It's a good deal if you can find them... -Jim

Sorry I missed it, was driving home from VA this morning -Jim

When I was 18 or 19 I had a thing for a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag. I never ended up getting one but it’s still pretty high on my list. -Jim

I’ve said this before, they are using the cigarette rules on us. “We are going to add this tax and this fee and use it for x services and it will make millions for x.” Then in the same breath, “ we want to stop the use of guns/cigarettes so the higher taxes will keep people from buying them” They really want the second outlook but they know they can get people to sign on for the first even though they are exactly opposites. If no one buys guns/cigarettes then no taxes will go towards X so they are selling a bill of goods in the first premise, a tax windfall, in order to obtain the second, reduce sales of a good. If they put this in place for guns though, they are in for a rude awaking because cigarettes are not a protected right where guns are. I doubt any reasonable judge will say adding $200 to the cost of a $200 snub nose revolver or shotgun is not akin to a poll tax. However finding a reasonable judge may be the issue and take some time.

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