I went to Brick Armory tonight to sign up for a year membership and to put my new Ruger SR9c through it's paces. I was under the misconception that forum members were granted discounts. Well, I found out tonight that's not the case anymore, so if anyone else thought the same, don't be surprised if it's no longer available. Central Jersey is looking better to me now.

This is no shocker. CJRPC was going to get my money anyway.

Shore Shot does offer a discount for NJGF members. Ask for Kyle or Bill.

Was this from Ralph or from Phil? Our regular Dan was not there today... so I would call and speak with him next week.

 

Was a pleasure seeing you today Murray.

Maksim, are you an employee at BA?

 

I am not sure if I am renewing my membership there for 2011. It is such a hike for me to go down there that I didn't get my full memberships' worth this year. I thought if I went twice a month it would pay for itself, and I ended up going once a month if that.

 

I plan on going during the winter and just paying the walk-on fee. That way I am not held down by the membership, plus the membership price for pistol & long guns is a bit steep.

If I was that far, I would not either... and no, not an employee.

 

The membership deal for njgf members was $175 or so. If you go weekly like the locals do, absolutely worth it, if you do not... would be tough to justify for such a far distance... I am sure you can get a membership to a PA range which is closer.

Maksim, are you an employee at BA?

 

I am not sure if I am renewing my membership there for 2011. It is such a hike for me to go down there that I didn't get my full memberships' worth this year. I thought if I went twice a month it would pay for itself, and I ended up going once a month if that.

 

I plan on going during the winter and just paying the walk-on fee. That way I am not held down by the membership, plus the membership price for pistol & long guns is a bit steep.

 

You should talk with Pizza Bob. He is in your neighborhood and belongs to a few ranges nearby.

Bob took me on a tour of PA and some ranges. I went to Classic Pistol which is like 30 minutes from Bob, if that.

 

I would look there. Prices are in line with what BA charges but it's a nicer place, nicer people (except for DAN @ BA) and they have a good selection.

The staff at BA has always been helpful and kind to me. I can't complain about their service as I have never had a negative experience there as others speak of. But I have never bought any firearms from them either, which are supposedly the main causes of bad experiences.

 

I am a member at a PA range and have been for about a year and a half now, and I frequently go there about 2-3 times a month depending on my schedule. BA was nice because it was indoors, the PA range I go to is outdoors. BA was about 90mins from me while Easton is about max 40mins.

 

I've heard of Classic Pistol but never been out there, that area is about 60mins from me which isn't too bad but I've heard and seen (website) that their range is nice. Their gun shop looks like it's stocked up to the rafters with guns and accessories. After looking, I think I might head out there one day and see what it's like. With a $20 per hour fee for walk-on, I'd be paying $40-$60 for a session depending what I brought. BA beats that fee.

 

We'll see. For now, I've been so happy with Easton that I will probably stay there for a while.

 

Thanks for the reference of PizzaBob though, I will have to give him a shout.

what about applying to easton fish and game? or going up to shongum. there is also an indoor range in carteret.

 

actually, if you want to shoot indoor pistol... Citizens Rifle and Pistol club in West windsor, nj

Was this from Ralph or from Phil? Our regular Dan was not there today... so I would call and speak with him next week.

 

Was a pleasure seeing you today Murray.

 

 

Pleasure seeing you too, Maks. The gentleman that was helping me didn't know what the NJGF was. He wrote the name on a slip of paper and asked a helper to ask Phil if it was OK to give the discount. The helper came back and said Phil said "no, we don't give them discounts anymore". I pushed the issue a little and the man helping me said he would ask to make sure. When he returned the answer was still no, so I just stayed for an hour or so.

I'm not trying to throw BA under the bus, as the help were all civil and pleasant to deal with. This was meant to be a heads up for other forum members that might be expecting a discount. I'm going to forget about calling them back. A 'Higher Power' (the wife) said we'll go to CJRPC. Of course my answer was "yes dear".

Pleasure seeing you too, Maks. The gentleman that was helping me didn't know what the NJGF was. He wrote the name on a slip of paper and asked a helper to ask Phil if it was OK to give the discount. The helper came back and said Phil said "no, we don't give them discounts anymore". I pushed the issue a little and the man helping me said he would ask to make sure. When he returned the answer was still no, so I just stayed for an hour or so.

I'm not trying to throw BA under the bus, as the help were all civil and pleasant to deal with. This was meant to be a heads up for other forum members that might be expecting a discount. I'm going to forget about calling them back. A 'Higher Power' (the wife) said we'll go to CJRPC. Of course my answer was "yes dear".

 

If and when you join CJRPC, they offer a $50.00 referral to any existing member that refers you. So basically you fill out the paperwork and put and existing members badge # and name down and that person gets a $50.00 credit for next years dues. I bring this up because if anyone wants to join and puts me down, I will in turn send the $50.00 into NJGF.

 

Also, I'd be more than happy to go to the new member meeting with anyone looking to join. The staff that runs the new member meetings are a bit dry, in terms of they have done this a million times and it shows . I only joined a few months back but I found it much easier to learn the ropes with an existing member helping me out..

 

just an idea..

The staff at BA has always been helpful and kind to me. I can't complain about their service as I have never had a negative experience there as others speak of. But I have never bought any firearms from them either, which are supposedly the main causes of bad experiences.

 

I am a member at a PA range and have been for about a year and a half now, and I frequently go there about 2-3 times a month depending on my schedule. BA was nice because it was indoors, the PA range I go to is outdoors. BA was about 90mins from me while Easton is about max 40mins.

 

I've heard of Classic Pistol but never been out there, that area is about 60mins from me which isn't too bad but I've heard and seen (website) that their range is nice. Their gun shop looks like it's stocked up to the rafters with guns and accessories. After looking, I think I might head out there one day and see what it's like. With a $20 per hour fee for walk-on, I'd be paying $40-$60 for a session depending what I brought. BA beats that fee.

 

We'll see. For now, I've been so happy with Easton that I will probably stay there for a while.

 

Thanks for the reference of PizzaBob though, I will have to give him a shout.

 

 

Just a thought, but you could also look at the Phillipsburg Pistol Club. Indoor / Outdoor range. Pistol calibers and .22 only though. You wil still have to head to Easton for centerfire rifle.

 

Also, is the Reaville Sportsmens Association Still around? I remember shooting some trap there as a kid, and they had a small indoor range as well.

Bob took me on a tour of PA and some ranges. I went to Classic Pistol which is like 30 minutes from Bob, if that.

 

I would look there. Prices are in line with what BA charges but it's a nicer place, nicer people (except for DAN @ BA) and they have a good selection.

 

I didn't know Bob was near the border. I like CP, I don't usually have to wait for a rifle/pistol stall and the prices aren't bad.

Easton F&G is what I use already.

 

There are other options closer to me, but most of them are 60+mins from me.

 

I'm gonna check out Classic Pistol, seems like they have their **** together.

 

You need to be an NRA or willing-to-join NRA member for Citizen's Club, so I'm out for that.

 

P-burg club I hear has a long waiting list but it can't hurt to at least apply.

If it wasn't for the fact that BA is a NJGF member/vendor, I would say it is not a big deal if they do not give a discount. But if they are listed as vendor on here, and most of us support the vendors, I do not see why they can't give a discount.

I'm gonna check out Classic Pistol, seems like they have their **** together.

 

 

CP is indeed a nice facility - both the range and the shop and Bob the owner is a good guy. I did a quick Google maps, just using Flemington as the origin and Southampton as the destination and came up with appx. 32 miles and about 53 minutes travel time.

 

There is another indoor range/store in Bristol, PA called Ready, Aim, Fire and the numbers for them (again, just using city centers) are 37 miles and 55 minutes travel time.

 

It has been awhile since I've been to RAF, it's a nice facility, but I'd have to give the nod to CP.

 

Anytime you want to do the "tour" or go shooting, let me know.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob<----Literally, a stone's throw from freedom

Easton F&G is what I use already.

 

There are other options closer to me, but most of them are 60+mins from me.

 

I'm gonna check out Classic Pistol, seems like they have their **** together.

 

You need to be an NRA or willing-to-join NRA member for Citizen's Club, so I'm out for that.

 

P-burg club I hear has a long waiting list but it can't hurt to at least apply.

 

Since you're in Flemington, maybe try to join SCFGPA?

If it wasn't for the fact that BA is a NJGF member/vendor, I would say it is not a big deal if they do not give a discount. But if they are listed as vendor on here, and most of us support the vendors, I do not see why they can't give a discount.

 

Well I can see why. Their isn't many of us supporting them. Just look at all the posts. Afterall, we're not buying extremely overpriced ammo that they barely have and we're not buying guns that never come in.

 

CP is indeed a nice facility - both the range and the shop and Bob the owner is a good guy. I did a quick Google maps, just using Flemington as the origin and Southampton as the destination and came up with appx. 32 miles and about 53 minutes travel time.

 

There is another indoor range/store in Bristol, PA called Ready, Aim, Fire and the numbers for them (again, just using city centers) are 37 miles and 55 minutes travel time.

 

It has been awhile since I've been to RAF, it's a nice facility, but I'd have to give the nod to CP.

 

Anytime you want to do the "tour" or go shooting, let me know.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob<----Literally, a stone's throw from freedom

 

Wow, how true! Whatya doing next week?

Wow, how true! Whatya doing next week?

 

 

Might be able to squeeze something in - but I do have to allow time for Christmas shopping and my mother & sister are coming Thursday, for the holidays. Also have to get the dog groomed on Thursday. Maybe the week between Christmas and New Years might be better, but tell me what's good for you.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

I wish I had some 2010 vacation left.