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  1. You guys are right, sorry about that. I should have read that law more carefully before posting. If what you guys are saying about FID's should be processed in 30 days, that's even worse. I just simply cannot understand how they are supposed to process permits in 30 days, and straight told me it would take 2-3 months when I dropped it off. Talk about a slap in the face. Three weeks ago at this point, I spoke to the officer who apparently handles the permits and he told me it would be another week or so, that there were a few ahead of me and he would call when it was ready. Three weeks later and still nothing. I am starting to get the feeling now, he is jerking me around because I called to ask where it was. The first time I called, which was 2 months and one week after application, the officer said he had my references but didn't have my fingerprints. On the phone I told him the exact date and time I went to get finger-printed (which was 11 days after I dropped off my application), and he starts going through his email then magically he finds it. It was at that moment I realized they obviously could give a crap about trying to process these in a timely manner. My friend who used to work at this particular PD, said to call the Chief and let him know about my issues, but I am worried that's just going to make things worse for me. When I filed the permit I put $100 down on a new Glock 19 Gen 4 that was hard to find in my area - it has the FDE grip - and I just had to pay for it in full because they wouldn't hold it for more than 90 days. I also have a shooting trip coming up that I planned what I thought was far enough that there was no way this permit wouldn't be through in time, and now it is getting really close. I really hope when this finally goes through, there aren't any problems with NCIS causing additional delays. This is just really sad and disheartening in my opinion. I love the police and highly respect what they do. I am a stand-up, law abiding, tax paying citizen that simply wants to exercise my constitutional rights and enjoy shooting sports. To be made to wait like this for something that should be fairly simple, it just outrageous. To me the problem is that there is simply no accountability. No one is holding these PD's accountable to process permits within any time frame - the law appears to be a joke.
  2. Looks like I might have to sell my wife on a trip to Texas : ) I really appreciate all the valuable input. I was really hoping there was a more straightforward way, like explaining my situation and having them grant the permit...
  3. I did a quick forum search and did not see any mention of the NJ State Law Statutes 2C:58-4. I am specifically concerned with the below section of said law: No application shall be approved by the chief police officer or the superintendent unless the applicant demonstrates that he is not subject to any of the disabilities set forth in 2C:58-3c., that he is thoroughly familiar with the safe handling and use of handguns, and that he has a justifiable need to carry a handgun. If the application is not approved by the chief police officer or the superintendent within 60 days of filing, it shall be deemed to have been approved, unless the applicant agrees to an extension of time in writing. Has anyone ever had any luck actually enforcing this law, and if so, how? I am currently very frustrated with my township's handling of my application for an FID and Handgun Permit (it will be my first). I submitted my application on 03/13/15, and got fingerprinted on 3/24/15. When I submitted the permit I was told current processing times were two to three months. It has now been three months. I have been calling once each week to find out where my permit is for the last three weeks. The first time I called, I was told there were a few ahead of me and it would likely be available the following week. No one called me the following week, so I called, and was told someone would call me back. No one did. I now called again today, and was told someone will call me back, which I am doubtful will occur. I don't understand how there can be a law that states the permits must be processed within 60 days or they are deemed approved, and even at the time of application I can be told it could take three months. I don't want to cause issues between myself and my local PD, and I especially don't want to jeopardize getting my permit, but at this point I am beyond frustrated.
  4. I figured it was worth asking... I was hoping since I own a property there that might give me a leg to stand on. I don't however have an ID with that address as my current address anymore. They really ought to have some type of exception for NJ residents. I love going to Philly, but it's not the safest city and if I had the option to be protected when there I would surely chose it. My rental property is in a nice enough area, but it's still got it share of crime. There were two shooting deaths within blocks of my house within the five years I lived there, and many more gun point robberies. If anyone has been able to pull this off, legally, I would love to hear about it. I still get mail addressed to me at that address if that matters at all as well.
  5. As i understand the current gun laws for both NJ and PA, it seems as though it is physically impossible for a NJ resident (that isn't a LEO) to get a Concealed Carry Permit in PA. As I understand it, PA will only give out CCW's to out of state residents who have a CCW in their resident state, which as well know, is next to impossible in NJ for non-LEO/Security Guards. Has anyone had any luck getting a CCW in PA without a NJ CCW? I moved back to NJ from PA a few years ago and I maintain a rental property in Philly. Beyond that, I have lots of friends there so I head over the bridge often. While I can't concealed carry in my home state, I would like to be able to CC when I go to Philly. Has anyone been successful in doing this? If so, how???
  6. I am in a similar position...just waiting on my permit to go through to get my first handgun. I have a Glock 19 with a FDE grip on layaway just waiting for me ; ). At $600, I can scoff at legendary Glock reliability. It will be used for home defense and IDPA. I may get a Glock 34 later, for a full size, competition ready 9mm. Have you fired the Glock Gen 4's with the dual recoil spring?
  7. Okay, that is good to know about the scope. The 10/22 is definitely the front runner; I just want something that I can get scoped in and dead on at 100 yards. I do love my friends 10/22. Shoots so nice and love the magazines.
  8. Hey All - I am looking to get into long range target shooting but want to get my feet wet with a .22. My plan is to work on perfecting my shot in the 100 yard range and then moving up from there. I plan to compete. I am starting with a .22 for a number of reasons, but a the two mains one are affordability of the gun and ammo so I will practice more, the overall uses of a .22 (i want to own one for survival and fun for plinking anyway). I plan to step up to a higher caliber rifle I can use for 300 yard + in the next year or so, but I am dead set on getting a .22 now. That said, what would you folks recommend? I am currently between the Ruger 10/22 or a Savage Mark II G. I am left handed but most of the rifles I have been looking at don't seem to have RH or LH specific models. This is the ruger @ $250 http://www.basspro.com/Ruger-10/22-SemiAuto-Rimfire-Rifle-%E2%80%93-Wood/Blued/product/10218152/ Next up would be the Savage Mark II G @ $240 http://www.basspro.com/Savage-Mark-II-G-Rifle/product/10218268/ I also really like the Browning T-Bolt Sporter but it's $650. If it's truly worth that much more money I will consider it, but there has to be a vast difference in accuracy stepping up to the browning for me to justify the added cost and I am not sure it's there. http://www.basspro.com/Browning-TBolt-Sporter-Maple-Bolt-Action-Rimfire-Rifle/product/1402211119/ I've got to keep in mind that I plan to pick up a quality scope which is going to most likely add another 100-300$ depending on where I land. While I am not new to shooting, I am new to owning firearms, and would love to hear some input from you seasoned shooters. Thanks.
  9. My EDC recently became a Buck 55. Man I love this little knife. Came shave sharp out of the box, and after two months of solid use, I just freshened up the edge and got it back to shaving sharp with about 12 passes on the fine side of my trip-hone sharpening system and a couple swipes across a strop. I have a little leather sheath for it that clips on my belt, but when wearing jeans it fits nicely in the 5th pocket. Prior to that I had been carrying a CRKT Kasper for about 6 years, and a CRKT point guard before that. When I am in the woods I either take my Buck 110 or one of my Mora Knives (sharpest carbon blades I have found and they cost under $20 - awesome for bushcraft).
  10. That makes total sense...and at least doesn't sway me from thinking starting off with a .22 is a good idea to get into the sport - and a more affordable starting point for me. I'll probably start there, and move my way up. I'll shoot you a PM man, thanks.
  11. New guy here... Very interested in getting in to long range target shooting (waiting on my FID right now). Curious if anyone uses .22's in these types of competitions. It's obvious most guys are working with high caliber rifles, and I hope to end up there eventually, but was thinking about making a .22 my first rifle purchase and am curious if that's what I ended up doing if I'd be able to compete in these types of events with it. I have fired a 25/06 many times and it's something I'd like to own at some point (or similar style rifle), but until I get there, curious what I'll be able to do with a .22 if I go that route. If this is stupid questions, please forgive me.
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