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  • Neil222

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    just a quick intro of myself. I’m retired USAF and finished my career in New Jersey. After that, I was offered a contractor job that I just couldn’t pass up so we stayed there for awhile. Several years ago, we sent our oldest to Pensacola Christian College. Of the 4 children we sent to PCC, only 1 ever came back to NJ. No big surprise. A few weeks ago, we were offered a new opportunity in Fort Walton. My lone NJ child also found a job here so the entire family is reunited for the first time in years.

    Still in temp housing but aggressively looking for the forever home. Hopefully, enough land to be able to shoot in the backyand but, no luck yet. I’m sure we will end up north (of FWB) somewhere.

    My father served in WW2 so I have a significant interest in that era. Currently looking for an M1 Carbine (illegal in NJ). That will pretty much fill out the WW2 collection….perhaps some more period pistols would be nice. Not a fan of plastic guns although they have their place….just not with me.

    Once we find a home, I’ll be looking for an outside range. That’s the one thing I miss in NJ….had an incredible range just a few minutes from the house.

    looking forward to joining the community. Already looking real hard at the classified section…another thing that’s non existent in NJ.
     

    RHINOWSO

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    Congrats and welcome to FL! Enjoy the new found freedom to buy all the stuff you wanted but were prohibited from owning in NJ!!!

    And don't forget the reasons why you moved from NJ to FL when you vote. We like FL the way it is now, help us keep it that way!
     

    Longtooth

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    Went to that college myself - Didn't want to stay in Wisconsin and now Im trying to get my parents to move down. Element is a good range that would be close to you if you are in the Fort Walton Area. :)

    Welcome to the Forum.
     

    Jeepxj1996

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    From the ft dix area? I used to shoot at range 14.
     

    Neil222

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    From the ft dix area? I used to shoot at range 14.
    Actually, McGuire AFB (Next door). I used range 14 for years and then discovered Central Jersey rifle and pistol club. Never went back to range 14.

    Dont worry folks, I have no desire to see any Jersey tendencies here in the free state.
     

    NavCorman

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    just a quick intro of myself. I’m retired USAF and finished my career in New Jersey. After that, I was offered a contractor job that I just couldn’t pass up so we stayed there for awhile. Several years ago, we sent our oldest to Pensacola Christian College. Of the 4 children we sent to PCC, only 1 ever came back to NJ. No big surprise. A few weeks ago, we were offered a new opportunity in Fort Walton. My lone NJ child also found a job here so the entire family is reunited for the first time in years.

    Still in temp housing but aggressively looking for the forever home. Hopefully, enough land to be able to shoot in the backyand but, no luck yet. I’m sure we will end up north (of FWB) somewhere.

    My father served in WW2 so I have a significant interest in that era. Currently looking for an M1 Carbine (illegal in NJ). That will pretty much fill out the WW2 collection….perhaps some more period pistols would be nice. Not a fan of plastic guns although they have their place….just not with me.

    Once we find a home, I’ll be looking for an outside range. That’s the one thing I miss in NJ….had an incredible range just a few minutes from the house.

    looking forward to joining the community. Already looking real hard at the classified section…another thing that’s non existent in NJ.
    Welcome . Lots of good people on here .
     

    MarkS

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    Welcome to the forum from Baker in north Okaloosa
    The major problem with living in the northern part of the country and working in the south end is the commute. Hwy. 85 south of Crestview is a bottleneck but there are a few ranges an a couple of them you can reach out a 1K yards here in north Okaloosa. There is land available but it’s getting more populated up here but nowhere near as bad as the south end as long as you don’t live in Crestview.
     

    Bamaboy19

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    Welcome!
    Down here rural land is more available and affordable. You could easily end up not needing a "range" ;)
    Or another option many use, is to join a local hunting club, many include access to ponds and rivers and room to ride an ATV, in the off season.
     

    fl57caveman

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    welcome back to fl.

    should be able to find a .30 carbine here, maybe even one posted now.
     
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    APT Synthesist

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    Welcome from another new member from the Tallahassee area...a lot of elements coming together here. I also escaped the North(Illinois) to Florida, am former Air Force, and was actually stationed at Hurlburt Field over there 20 years ago.

    I actually visited Hurlburt Field last month for the first time since I got out, beautiful base.
     

    5.56Operator

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    Congrats and welcome to FL! Enjoy the new found freedom to buy all the stuff you wanted but were prohibited from owning in NJ!!!

    And don't forget the reasons why you moved from NJ to FL when you vote. We like FL the way it is now, help us keep it that way!
    Came here to post this. I’m a NY expat myself. Us yanks left our liberal shit holes for a reason. Let’s do our part on keeping Florida free.
     

    Neil222

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    Thanks for all the warm welcomes. Very glad that I found this site.
     
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