What's up everyone, I figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to sign up here since I've just started going through the motions to get my license.  I've been shooting many times but never had my own gear, so I always relied on friends or rentals for range time, but I figured it's time to finally put on my big boy pants and get my paperwork done.  

 

I've lurked around on here a few times and decided it was worth it to sign up, it's nice knowing there's such an active community despite this being a rather strict state.  I'm looking forward to finally having my own stuff for once.

Welcome!

Greetings from north Jersey!  Stick around, you can learn a lot around here.  And possibly get into some interesting discussions.

Welcome aboard from Monmouth Cty..nice to have ya!

 

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Welcome from the shore

Greetings from Sussex County. But LBI is my home away from home in the summer. If I close my eyes, I can smell the bay.

 

Welcome!

Greetings from Millstone!  Welcome aboard.

Thanks for the warm welcome! I get printed on the 11th, then I'm dropping everything off for the long wait. My girlfriend is also doing all this with me, but she's a little nervous having never done anything like it before so I plan on taking her to the range when it's not too busy to let her get a feel for things. You guys think I should start with a .22 like I had planned, or go with something bigger like 9mm? Just a simple rental at first to shake the cobwebs off and let us get some time in?

You guys think I should start with a .22 like I had planned, or go with something bigger like 9mm?

 

I think .22 is great to get started with. No recoil and much quieter.

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the forum.

Greetings from Manahawkin as well. If you have any questions/concerns feel free to PM me!

I'm also from Manahawkin if you have any questions.

 

 

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Thanks again folks! My card and permits just came in yesterday, 43 days from submitting the paperwork. A little longer than i had hoped, but at least it wasn't months like I've seen it take some people.

 

Going shopping for a safe today, and possibly making my first purchase as well! It's exciting, I'm not sure where to start or where to go. I know P&K is local and Shooters is pretty close, but I've never checked out either. I frequent shore shot, and I've been out to Cheyenne Mountain out in bordentown quite a bit, I've always been impressed with their selection. But if anyone has a favorite place to check out that doesn't mind a first time buyer picking their brains for a bit, I'm open to suggestions.

A belated welcome, and I'm glad your permits came in. I like Steve from Monmouth Arms.