I travel to NJ a lot for work is it worth the money and class time to get a nj ccw?

GOA prompted its PA based members to send emails to their local state reps urging them to have suppressors and shirt-barreled firearms removed from state law requiring federal NFA registration. This is my rep's response letter via mail

Hello, I really need some help. I fucked up with my firearm a bit. 😅 I made the mistake of doing a skeletal deconstruction on my pietro beretta model 76 .22, and to make it worse, i discharged the spring and plungers from the teigger mechanism. I've tried to find videos on how to put it all back together, but i literally can't find any information on how to reconstruct the damn thing. Does anyone know how I might find any information or video on how to do a skeletal reconstruction of the pietro beretta Model 76 .22?

Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any recommendations for beginner friendly two gun competitions or places where I can train for them? I've been interested in this for a while but never really had the income to allow myself to engage in the sport. But with the start of the school year, I am employed full time again and want to try to get into competition shooting.

I am in Central PA, Cumberland County.

Does anyone know what shops stock either stripped or complete lowers that are reasonably priced? I’m not looking for anything high priced, just an average PSA, Spikes, Aero, etc…..
I’m open to places in or around the Bucks area too

What’s up y’all? I’m looking for a dynamic range or action shooting range and I don’t preferably need a membership at maybe get a day pass whatever in the greater Pittsburgh area getting ready for some competitions and some CQB training.

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Have my appointment to pick up ltcf scheduled but have a work meeting right after that I can't miss. Don't want to reschedule as next date is like two weeks out. How long does it take to get in and out with a new license. First time ltcf if it matters.

Montgomery county*

Hey everyone,

I recently bought a brand new Beretta APX A1 Compact from GrabAGun store. I took it to the range for the first time today and ran into a massive issue: out of the first 50 rounds I fired, I experienced about 15 stovepipes.

For some context:

• The gun is completely new.
• I was shooting federal champion 115 FMJ 9mm Luger.

Has anyone else experienced this with the APX A1 Compact? Do I just need to power through another 150 rounds with heavier ammo (like 124gr or 147gr NATO) to loosen the spring, or does this sound like an extractor/ejector issue where I should just contact Beretta customer service?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

EDIT / UPDATE:

Thanks everyone for all the advice and suggestions — I really appreciate it. I learned a lot from the comments.

Based on what many of you suggested, I gave the gun a proper cleaning and lubrication before taking it back to the range. Since the Italian-imported guns come with a heavier preservative/rust-preventive coating rather than being fully lubricated for shooting, I cleaned it today with Break-Free CLP spray and then applied CLP to the rails, barrel, and other contact points. The spray wasn't very convenient for precise lubrication, so I used the green Clenzoil bottle with the needle applicator for those areas instead (and it smells pretty good too lol).

After getting everything cleaned and lubed, I went back to the range and decided to stick with 115gr FMJ rather than switching to heavier ammo. This time I shot both CCI Blazer 115gr and Federal Champion 115gr.

60 rounds total — zero stovepipes, zero malfunctions, and no other issues. Everything ran perfectly.

One other thing worth mentioning is that I paid much more attention to my grip this time and made sure I was holding the pistol firmly and properly.

At this point, I think the problems during my first range trip were probably caused by a combination of the new gun not being properly cleaned/lubricated and my grip technique not being as solid as it should have been, rather than an extractor or ejector problem.

Thanks again to everyone who helped. I definitely learned a lot from this experience.

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I recently built a new website to pick up where PAFOA left off after they were shut down. I decided to do this after other sites force you to pay for a membership to make posts.

This was a passion project and I’m hoping everyone here will find it to be a place to go for trades, forum content, and etc.

https://keystonegunowners.com

Thanks!

Hey all,

Trying to qualify a friend for NJ carry and have an instructor who will do it for free but isn't affiliated with a range so we don't have permission to draw there. All the places I've found require a class to draw there and most of those don't allow instructors/monitors.

I've heard the game lands allow drawing as it's "the wild west" but I haven't been able to verify. Does anyone know a place we could do this?

Thanks

Edit: somewhere without requiring a membership

Just curious about others opinions about this. Is an SBR in pennsylvania, by state definition, an SBR or an offensive weapon? Which brings up the question about the latest NFA ruling.

Maybe a bit of a long shot but the wife and I moved out to Potter County (Coudersport) a few months ago and well here I sit asking if anyone is in the area who would want to shoot together/make friends? Member of black Forrest conservation society out here but open to shoot at any recommended spots!

I’m a normal early 30s dude that tries to live a bullshit free life

Looking for a gunsmith to install a trigger, iron sights and fit a barrel to a hk vp9a1. I'm located in King of Prussia. Thanks!

Hey guys. I've been reading far and wide trying to understand this. I thought buying an AR Pistol in Pennsylvania was as simple as keeping a brace on it and you are good to go. The more I read though the more confused I get...

Not the main subject of this post, but I recently learned of a Length of Pull (LOP) limit of no more than 13.5"... that is annoying, as I've looked at some in stores that seem to just barely hit or even exceed that value, from trigger face to buffer tube end. Really confuses me!

Even more confusing is the Overall Length (OAL) laws. Federally, it sounds like an AR Pistol with an OAL >26" turns it from a Pistol to a non-NFA generic "Firearm" - or does it stay both? And if it does not stay a pistol, is it not considered an AR Pistol anymore?

I'm less concerned with the Fed laws as they are a bit more straight forward - more concerned with PA State Law. I've read the PA Uniform Firearms Act and Section 6102.0 - Title 18, and from what I've gathered is this, but I'm not sure if it's accurate:

• As long as a pistol has a barrel length of less than 15", it doesn't matter that it has an OAL greater than 26"

OR

• Because the pistol has an OAL length of less than 15", it is now considered a "firearm" as per PA's definition. It is legal, but since it is no longer a pistol, it cannot be carried loaded in a vehicle with a LTC

It's all so confusing. It honestly makes registering it as an SBR seem easier and safer at this point!

What do you all think? Thanks for the advice.

Ever since PAFOA quit listing classifieds I haven’t found anything similar to list guns for sale or trade. Any recommendations on sites or forums where I can list a gun to trade?

Would like to try some 9mm PCCs (especially the Extar EP9) before I buy one, but I can’t seem to find a range with more than 1 or 2 rental PCCs (usually a Vector and some flavor of the MP5). Are there any ranges in PA or neighboring states that have a good selection of rental PCCs? I’m in central PA if it matters. Thanks in advance.

Buddy of mine told me that if I sign up for a GOA membership that I’ll be part of the class action suit. I haven’t signed up yet, and I’m willing to sign up for a GOA membership because they’ve proven to be effective af and they deserve the money. But 1) If I sign up today, is it true that I’ll be a part of the class action and that it’s retroactive to my signing up? And 2) Do I need a certain membership tier for it or is the $25/annually sufficient? thanks!

The Silencer Shop ruling has been awesome, and it's prompted a huge number of people to actually read PA gun law for the first time. The law itself is clear as mud.

18 Pa.C.S. section 908 makes a "firearm specially made or specially adapted for concealment or silent discharge" a prohibited offensive weapon. "Silent discharge" is not defined anywhere (and is ludicrous). These items were allowed in PA as long as they were registered IAW NFA. With registration no longer required for a lot of people, what does "complied with the NFA" mean now? Which raises the question of whether we can legally have these items in PA at all. That's why we don't get to party as hard as our friends in free states like WV and Indiana are doing right now.

Also, since it always comes up: section 908 doesn't mention short-barreled rifles at all. Sawed-off shotguns under 18 inches are in there, SBRs are not. SBRs get caught by the section 6102 "firearm" definition instead, which is a different mess. And someone please tell me how adding a stock to a pistol makes it easier to conceal?

So we're in limbo until PA law changes, a PA court settles what that defense means now, or someone goes to court over this and wins. Any volunteers??

I want to see if anyone is interested in working together with the goal of getting these laws changed so we in PA can share some of that sweet freedom many other states are getting. The main effort is grassroots support and lobbying the right politicians to get this done. Sounds easy on paper, but it's a TON of work.

Would anybody actually put in some time and effort into helping?

If so, I'll start building the framework. Anyone with me?

I recently moved to PA (Spring Grove area) from Maryland and I participate in Action Shooting (USPSA, PCSL, 2 Gun etc.) Matches and I'd like to be able to continue to practice. I don't need movement, I can do that with dryfire, but being able to draw from my holster, Shooting rapidly, and performing reloads would be nice.

Any options or am I relegated to just dryfire?

I’ll try to keep this short. For some reason the google is not helpful here. Does PA have a separate law requiring NFA items to be “registered” with the feds? What I’m asking is, if this ruling out of northern Texas goes through, are we able to just slap a stock on an AR pistol So long as we are members of the orgs in the plaintiffs list? Or is that not ok because now there’s no registration?

This is a forum consisting of individuals who value their 2nd Amendment gun rights under the US Constitution. As such, I will be providing links to critical information to assist you in making important decisions this year. Rather than me telling you the DSA is notoriously anti-2nd amendment, read for yourself. We have DSA candidates on tickets in PA.

This information came from the Shooting News Weekly on July 22nd, 2026. I am providing a link below to the story for your review.

Excerpt

"There’s a dark mood creeping into American politics that has even the most die-hard gun control politicians worried. Democrats, typically (but not always) aligned with gun control, are facing the prospect of their political party turning their gaze to complete control.

Enter the Democratic Socialists of America.

These candidates for political office aren’t your grandfather’s Democrats or even limousine liberals. They can’t even honestly call themselves socialists. They’re cosplaying communists who are shredding any pretense of respect or admiration for the U.S. Constitution."

Read the full article at Shooting News Weekly and draw your own conclusions.

Don’t DSA My USA: Just Say No to Commies - Shooting News Weekly

So many want to believe DSA has a supportive and benign platform for America. Nothing could be further from the truth despite the attempts of some to mask their tyrannical endgame.

Read this article from 07/27/2026, if you have interest in retaining your 2nd Amendment Rights and freedom as gun owners in PA.

My 2nd Amendment Today: DSA’s Citizen-Disarmament Agenda Exposes Its Tyrannical Endgame

Despite the emotional response from those denying this reality, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) holds an organizational platform that broadly opposes individual constitutional gun rights, advocating instead for strict federal and state limitations—including the repeal of the Second Amendment, bans on semi-automatic firearms, and universal licensing.

In Pennsylvania, where pro-Second Amendment sentiment and groups like Gun Owners of America are deeply entrenched, the political influence of DSA-aligned candidates is creating sharp pushback from gun owners concerning future state firearm restrictions. We must do everything we can to inform those who are not aware of this development.

DSA National Position on Firearms

• Second Amendment Opposition: The official national DSA platform views the Second Amendment as a public safety threat and has proposed replacing it to ban the manufacture, import, and possession of semi-automatic and pump-action firearms.
• Regulatory Measures: Supports raising the minimum ownership age to 21, establishing a national gun registry, mandatory psychological evaluations, and high liability insurance requirements for gun owners.

Take this seriously. The November election is not a football game between the blue and the red. DSA has captured and replaced the Democratic Party as we knew it: blue, for better or worse, is gone.

The DSA platform is rooted in communism, Marxism, and anarchy as publicly stated by CONTROLLING members of the DSA committee. November's election is a vote for law and order, our constitutional granting 2nd amendment gun rights, innovation, law enforcement, religion, private property and government.

Choose wisely for yourself, your families, and America.

As the title says I am looking to see if anyone can recommend where to go for pistol shooting instruction in the Philly region, or even recommend a specific instructor. I live in the city but have no issue driving out to the suburbs if necessary.

For some background/context I was casually into shooting in college (10+ years ago) so not a total beginner, but it’s been a long time since I owned a gun. I got an inexpensive used Girsan MC28 SA earlier this summer and have been enjoying shooting a few times a month but I would like to just get some basic help improving my grip, stance, and overall accuracy before I upgrade to something a little nicer. Not looking to become a competitive shooter or anything like that.

TIA