Hi Everyone! I am totally new to guns and shooting. I shot a shotgun for the first time in my life last month at Colliers Mills during the Wild Outdoor Expo and that was it - I was hooked! Since then I've shot an air rifle a couple of times and it seems that I'm pretty good. So now I'm trying to learn what ever I can.

 

I am thinking about going to Shore Shot Friday evening to check it out. Do they mind if I just show up to see what it is all about? I am so new to this that I don't really know what I want to shoot - handgun or shotgun or both. Any advice?

 

I have submitted my paperwork and got fingerprinted for my FID card in Jackson and the woman told me yesterday that everything was good to go but now my folder had to "go upstairs" and wait for signature. What ever that means. So we'll see how long this takes.

 

In the meantime, I would like to learn about the different types and disciplines.

Hello and welcome.... be safe and enjoy the ride....

Welcome to the sport! I don't see why they would mind if you came down, but I would recommend you taking an NRA Basic Pistol or Shotgun class first. Most of them go over a bit of range etiquette, safe handling and live fire portions, to get you acclimated to a new experience.

 

As for types and disciplines, do you have any specific questions in mind?

Absolutely head to Shore Shot. Good people on the counter, and there are 2 instructors/range officers working in the range on Friday should you decide to shoot. Try and remember that Friday night is one of their busiest nights. There is a lull around dinner time (6-7:30) and wait time will be a lot less than say 8:00.

 

Welcome!

Welcome to the forums. Enjoy your new addiction

Welcome! Don't be afraid to browse here and ask questions..

Welcome from Howell. Def suggest taking an NRA basic class to get more comfortable!

We were all Newbie's at one time or another just like we were all immigrants at one time or another.

 

Hello and welcome to the Forums!

 

Welcome to the Forum....I think you'll like it here.

Welcome! Congrats on your new found hobby. As far as handgun or shotgun... dont worry, you'll get both. (and rifles) This place is a wealth of knowledge with a bunch of great people willing to help you through your quest for firearms knowledge.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes. I plan on taking a beginner course. That is one reason I was thinking of going down to Shore Shot to check it out and ask about their course(s).

 

I've been reading through this site and boy, have I learned a lot! Thanks everyone!!!!

Welcome to the forum. And yes you will end up with at least one each hand gun, shoot gun, and rifle.

Welcome

Welcome to the forum. And yes you will end up with at least one each hand gun, shoot gun, and rifle.

 

In every caliber. Hahahahaha

Welcome! You'll love to shoot all the different firearms, once you learn how to safely handle them..

Good luck!!

Welcome.

1. Please join the NRA. NJ2AS. When and if you can. If you already have congratulations. Check out the Events section, we had a great time recently with shotguns. Basic NRA courses are plentiful and a great way to become serious and safe. Safety is first. Then you will need a safe after you realize what you got yourself into.
   

Hey welcome from another jacksonite. The police were backed up or so they say so it might take a while to get your Id. Did you apply for pistol permits also if you didn't see if you can add a few to your application they are only 2 dollars a peice and are good for 180 days ( 90 plus a 90 day extension) I would get at least two that way if you want to buy a pistol you will have the permit unstead of having to reapply for them

I've heard that Jackson is way behind on the ID's. I know someone who has been waiting 7 MONTHS now for his card (address change) from Jackson. I sure hope it doesn't take that long but it doesn't look good. Anyway, yes, I did put in for one pistol permit as well.

Welcome to the forum from Toms River

Welcome

Welcome to a very expensive hobby.

WELCOME!!! Tons of good info on here, jump right in.

Hi and welcome!

Hey Hey - Welcome to the forum! Glad you found up, you'll fit right in.

Welcome to the forum and welcome to a great sport. Plenty of people here to help you out with all different disciplines that are out there. Get ready to have fun, and well I'll let you figure what comes next.