ChrisS

Welcome! I’m right next door in Freehold. If there’s anything I can help with, let me know.

Hello from Monmouth County.

Holy crap... if this isn’t the exact blue print I’ve been inadvertently following. Ha.

Got my email this morning saying the permits are ready. I’m going to call the PD on Monday to confirm. 48 days as of today. 50 for pick up on Monday.

Let’s see. I’m going to go pick them up on Monday. Both handguns were already purchased so I should be coming home with one of them on the same day, depending on how long it takes to get the NICS run. 30 days later, the second one will come home.

I just received my confirmation email stating my permits are ready.

I wasn’t aware of this. Great (ugh). Still haven’t heard back from them as of today.

3/8: applied for 2 handgun permits. Referenced returned same day. 3/18: criminal background check came back good. 4/2: called local PD to check status- was told it would be ready the following week. 4/9: called to follow up- was told my permits are “all set” but have to be typed up and signed by the chief. The lady that types them has a reduced schedule so permits are backed up. “Should” be ready for pick up next week. 4/17: still no email or phone call saying my permits are ready.

I submitted my information to nj2as today. updates to follow.

I hear ya. I bought both handguns already. Waiting on the permits- picking up the revolver first, waiting 30 days, then picking up the Bobcat. I’m thinking I’ll apply for two more permits now and try to constantly have them at the ready in case anything pops up. I’ve been looking at the Beretta M9/92/X lately and really like them. I’m also thinking about picking up a Ruger Standard with the pencil barrel. I sold my Mk III and still regret it.

Again, I was being sarcastic... Sorry for the confusion. I am well aware that you can’t purchase a handgun legally in NJ without a permit. My original question pertained to whether people thought the 30 day mark should be allowed slack due to the current events of the world. Thank you all for your vigorous points of view. I appreciate all of them.

I was trying to say that there is no alternative to going through the procedures that are currently law in our state. I guess the sarcasm got lost there. Sorry.

So I should try to buy the handguns without applying for the permits and making the state privy to my purchase? I’m going to wait a week and take it from there.

I’ve got a bunch of stuff set up with Targetsports text- and yeah... I’ve noticed the price increases. My wife lost her shit when she saw what I spent on ammo two months ago. Now that she sees how hard it is to get ammo, she’s glad I ordered as much as I did.

I plan on living here for the considerable future and have never had any issues with the local police department... I’d like to keep it that way. hopefully this will be resolved by next week. I’ll keep you posted.

Awesome. Guess I’ll look for ammo online that is: A) in stock B) ships to NJ That should keep me busy for quite a while. Thanks for the perspective.

It’s been 32 days since I put in for my handgun permit. I called the police dept last week and was told they are almost ready to go and that they would call me this week to pick them up. I called today to follow up and was told everything is done but due to the secretary having reduced hours because of Covid19, she’s backed up on typing them. Still need the Chief to sign them as well. The detective was polite and professional. I guess I’m just anxious to pick up my two handguns and am hoping to start the process ASAP. Maybe I should just take a breath and wait?

Thank you! If it were just me, it wouldn’t be my first choice either. Factoring in accessibility and medical conditions of family members, this is what works best.

Sure!

I just bought one today... it is fun!

I had some trouble convincing a couple LGS’s that this firearm was indeed legal in NJ and also not a handgun. They had me second guessing myself so I called Henry directly. They told me they couldn’t legally provide information on the status of this firearm but told me to contact Caso’s in Jersey City as they are well versed with both Henry’s and NJ gun law. I called and asked about the Axe, and not only did they confirm it is a legal non-NFA firearm in NJ but that they had one in stock. I made the trip up there and had the pleasure of meeting Lisa. What a great shop. All my purchases are going to Caso’s from now on. After purchasing the Axe, I immediately drove down to my local range to test it out. It points so easily and the recoil is almost nonexistent. I’m putting my Henry .410 shotgun up for sale. This Axe is now my home defense gun. as an aside, I also purchased a Henry .410 single shot from Buds... waiting for it to show up at the FFL. They had it marked down to $259. I already own the Henry single shot 20g and love it so I figured that for $100 less than I could find anywhere else, it was worth it. summary: 1- the Axe is awesome 2- Caso’s Gun-A-Rama is awesome 3-Henry makes phenomenal firearms.

Awesome. Where are you located? Ever @ GSSC?

I’ve been restoring old American axes for a while but have been on hiatus. Now I’m wondering if I have any project laying around the work shed.

A maul and a felling axe are an excellent combo to have. The maul is great for plowing through wood that isn’t completely dried out or has twisted grain. The felling axe is easier to swing and all that’s needed for dry straight grain wood. Council Tool is a great manufacturer- they have an 8lb maul that goes for $35-40. For a companion piece, they offer a single bit 3.5lb Dayton pattern axe and a 3.5lb double bit. I’d personally go with the double bit as one side can be sharpened to a convex edge and the other at a narrower angle. a wedge is also handy... just don’t use the poll of the axe to beat the wedge as it isn’t tempered like the blade edge. both axes are available @ harryepstein.com

I picked up my Henry .410 last week and just received a case of Remington 000 buck home defense in the mail. I’m wondering if I can use these with the full choke. I cut one shell open and dropped a ball down the barrel... goes right through. I did pull the wad/cup out and it doesn’t fit (barely) through the choke. Should I buy another less restrictive choke or is there nothing to worry about? Thanks!