NJ Diver

Thanks for the reply. I was aware of this, but you don't know, what you don't know... so I figured I'd ask especially with some of the other items I read above.

I see a lot of mention about items being secured in a trunk, but how do the transportation laws differ for pick-ups, SUVs, vans etc that do not have a lockable trunk? I have a pick-up and on my way to/from the range and home I keep my handguns in individually locked cases (and/or shotgun in a zipped case) in the back and keep my ammo in a range bag on the floor of the front seat. I don't keep any mags loaded.

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I'm in the market for a new pistol and am looking to keep it under $600. I'm pretty settled on a 9mm, but am not yet settled on the pistol yet. The Baby Desert Eagle III has my interest and I wanted to know if anyone here has any first-hand experience with one. I'm leaning more toward the steel version over the polymer.

Thanks, Jack. I'm going to email you.

So Jack, Is this stating that I can complete a purchase (assume shotgun) prior to the issue of my updated FID as long as it is prior to 30 days from the date of the renewed/address change on my DL? I renewed my DL w/ address change on 9/11, the same day as I filed the paperwork for the change of address on my FID and a new pistol permit.

Thanks for the confirmation. That's what I assumed.

I have very recently moved from Brick to Toms River. I have already filed the paperwork to get the change of address done on my FID as well as another permit. My question is, do I have to wait for my new FID card before I can purchase a rifle/shotgun? My DL has already changed to my new address so I was concerned about the different addresses being an issue with the purchase. Without knowing how long Toms River takes to process things, I wasn't sure how long of a wait I had in store or if I could purchase now. Thanks.

Thanks for all the info guys.

OK, I have to ask a real newbie question now... won't a .40 cal bore snake or brush cause damage to a 38 spcl/357 mag?

Thanks guys. Makes total sense to me. The 38 spcl we were shooting wasn't jacketed and pretty dirty. The gun always gets a very good cleaning after every trip to the range, at least I think its pretty thorough (still a noobie, so maybe my technique needs improvement). Next trip I will try the 357 first. Now that I think of it, as for my 686, I hadn't shot that until after the situation with the wife's gun,so the 357s were first in mine. I was busy shooting the new S&W 1911 Only thing is the last trip when this happened I had a couple hundred rounds of 38 in mine first too. Thanks again for the quick responses!

I was curious if anyone else has had this issue before. My wife and I were at the range tonight and after about 100+ flawless rounds of 38 spcl, we loaded her 686-6 with some 357 magnum. The first six shots all fired fine and were accurate, but the brass would not come out of the cylinder. Three of the cases I could pull out by hand, but you could feel they were snug. The other three we had to use a punch and hammer to get them out. Only light force was needed with the hammer, nothing excessive. A single tap to each and they released. I will tell you they did not feel tight when loading them. Slid in nice and easy as normal. This is the second time that we have had this problem with this brand ammo in her pistol. Last time however I was able to get them out by hand. No issues like this with other brands of 357 mag. The funny thing is that they extract just fine out of my 686-6. So I'm sure the obvious fix here is to not use that ammo in her gun anymore. Just curious if this has happened to anyone else before.

Thanks for sharing. What those WWII era men and women did still amazes me.

I'm expecting my permit by April. Any of the FFLs on here have a good price on a S&W 108282 1911? I'm probably also in the market for a Remington 870 or a used Browning BPS

I do. I don't have a trunk (pickup) so my understanding is the case needs to be locked. Even if not, I figure it's no biggie to me.

Great looking pup. Best damn dogs there are IMHO.

I'm in the market for my first shotgun. I've been leaning towards a Remington 870, but really like the look of the Browning BPS. I've recently seen a used one for sale within my price range so I'm interested. I'd like to hear some input from folks that have actually fired one. I'm not a hunter, so it would just be for home defense and the range. I look forward to the feedback.

Just an update for Brick.. I went in today for new hand gun permits. The guy in front of me was FID and permits. Both of us were told 4 to 5 month wait.

I've been to SS twice. Once when I was looking for my first gun and then once after I had purchased it. While I can't say that either time was ever a bad experience, I never really got a warm and fuzzy feeling at the place. People seemed nice enough for the most part I guess, but like I said, just no warm and fuzzy for me. I've shot several times now at BA and even took a beginners handgun class there. Both my wife and I like it much better there. I just wish they had more inventory. SS definitely has the advantage in that aspect.

Surprised I didn't see Brick Armory on here. Name: Brick Armory Training Facility Location:1955 Swarthmore Ave, Lakewood, NJ Website: http://www.brick-armory.com/ Public/Private: Public Membership costs: Pistol Only $250/yr, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun $350/yr. Family Members $65/yr Membership requirements: ??? Guests: Membership gets 6 guest passes annual Pistol: 25 yards Indoor: Yes Rifle: 25 Yards Skeet: No Trap: No Pits: No Steel: ??? Extras: ???

Mine was a change of address on my FID and also a permit. My wife was an original issue FID as well as a permit. We dropped them off the same day and the woman told us right up front it was running about four months. Actually took about 4.5 months. We applied in June. One thing I will say is that the woman we dealt with was very pleasant and helpful and actually kept us updated along the way. Nice unexpected surprise.

Yep, running about 4 months at this point. They are pretty up front about it when you drop your paperwork off.