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  1. I retired seven years ago but I can tell you there is no specific law in NJ allowing LEOs to own switchblades. I have heard this myth for some time and if there were such a law it would be included as an exemption in the weapons statutes. PK90 said they are legal already. This is correct, the criteria one must meet is lawful purpose according to the statute. If you have a switchblade mounted on a board with your other knives in your collection that would seem to be a lawful purpose. If the police find it in your back pocket when they pat you down after a bar fight I would say you're not going to convince anyone you have it for a lawful purpose. As long as you have an explainable lawful purpose dirks, daggers, blackjacks, and even a slingshot is legal in NJ. IMO if you have it in your residence and are not using it as a weapon on anyone "collection" would seem to be a lawful purpose.
  2. Last I looked the NJ AG recognizes LEOSA but says if you are a NJ resident retired LEO you still need to get a RPO permit from the state. In essence, the AG says Federal law applies to everyone except NJ residents. I don't expect a rewrite of the law regarding hollow points and retirees and I don't expect a retiree to be charged just for hollow points either. As far as the original question I really haven't paid attention to it as the largest capacity handgun I usually carry only has a 10 rd magazine.
  3. You can bolt down as has been said or you can use big c clamps.
  4. The best trained drug dogs continue to alert (usually by pawing) and continue to do so until they are rewarded. Bomb and agriculture dogs sit. If you have a dog trained for drugs, bombs, and k9 the dog will do okay in all but excel at none.
  5. I don't know what they're smoking but a 6906 is a 12 rd magazine. The 59 series was 14 or 15 rds. S&W did make a factory 20 rd mag but you don't see many around. All the mags would fit a 6906.
  6. Sideways primers, backwards primer, no primer, no primer no flash hole, wrinkled brass, shotshell without shot, bullet loaded backwards, and others are some of the faults of factory ammo I've seen. Most people fail to inspect their ammo. I usually check my carry ammo to the point of ensuring it chambers in the barrel for a semi auto and fits in the cylinder for a revolver.
  7. Not really unique when I'm talking about the fit business. Its just doing what you have to do. Best example is the military. Unless you are in special ops your handgun choice is a M9 or....a M9. You don't tell a soldier "the gun doesn't fit you. You will never shoot it well". You do what do need to do. Adapt and overcome. S&W wouldn't have sold as many of those 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation semi-autos if they were garbage. Look at the market's reaction to the Sigma. It was a cheap Glock imitation and no one bought it.
  8. All you say about "fit" is true but IMO too many people put way too much emphasis on it. I'm pushing 40 years as firearms instructor and inability to shoot a particular gun well based on "fit" is a failure of the instructor to be able to teach and of the student willing to learn. If you give me a handgun with a grip like a 2x4 and a student wanting to learn, they will shoot that gun well.I'm not saying certain guns will feel better that others. Preference is one thing and ability is another. The more different types of guns you master will make you a much better shooter with the one that "fits" you better. There is a very common scenario where the whole "fit" school of thought goes down the toilet. If you are with a large agency that mandates a certain model only what do you tell the higher ups? The selected firearm doesn't so no one will shoot well? The agency I worked for went through a period when the only authorized handguns were Glock 17s, 19s, and 26s with a optional steel J frame for backup or off duty. Thousands of agents survived this regardless of fit. This included a 4'9", 85 lb woman who was one of the best shooters in the office with any weapon. I also disagree with your assessment of S&W semi-autos. I carried 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation models for about 15 years in the 80s and 90s. The only issues I experienced were: 1. Change recoil spring every 3000 rds or so. 2. Don't let all the crap collect in the firing pin channel when cleaning or it will lock up (as will a Glock). 3. There were some cracked frames but I'm talking a handful out of several thousand we had out there. 4. Reliability issues were usually related to poor cleaning. I have seen these guns go 1000 rds plus no cleaning no malfunctions. I never really cared for the DAO versions and I don't see a couple of rounds less in capacity a handicap. The Sigma is a pos IMO. Sure there are better guns out there now but if I were looking for a bargain SD or range gun these guns are fine. There are usually at least two sides to every story. BTW one of my personal favorites as far as fit goes is the Model 39.
  9. Follow FOPA guidelines and you will be okay.
  10. That's why I moved down here. While everyone's fighting to get here I'm already here. I just got back from Seaside. Its already full of Snooki and Situation wannabes.
  11. The Federal AWB applied to the sale of new magazines over 10 rds to non-LE or military. It had no effect on the possession or sale of magazines more than 10 rds made before the ban unless there was a state law in effect. You could still have magazines up to 15 rds in NJ if they were manufactured before the ban went into effect. You could own a 100 rd magazine in most states if it was manufactured before the ban. I fully understand the desire to own something just because you can I still see little purpose for the AR and AK pistols other than having something that fits in a specific size box. They are cumbersome and not easy to shoot well for any prolonged period of time. You have to deal with a rather brilliant muzzle blast. Add about 6" in length and a few ounces in weight and you could have a legal, even in NJ short stock carbine. The vertical foregrip looks cool but its primary purpose is to aid control in FA fire. Just my take.
  12. I didn't say that reread my response. Are you talking about a Federal or State court? Can you give me a cite?
  13. E If you miss that hovering 3 feet from your window while you're cutting a kilo you deserve to get caught:-) How do you see using a drone for surveillance any different than using conventional aircraft. I have been involved in aerial surveillances many times using NV, FLIR, and other devices. I can guarantee you for the expense involved its not done for a fishing expedition. There is nothing illegal about anyone photographing anyone in a public place. As we discussed earlier the liklihood of drones being in common usage by LE is nil for a variety of reasons.
  14. NJSP and PAPD are the only PDs in NJ I know with air units. I know Newark got a helicopter few years ago bu don't know if they ever got it off the ground. I wasn't trying to imply that every PD should get one. I was reverse planning and brought up airspace management which would restrict LE use of drones in this area on a routine basis. All of those things you mentioned would stop the idea from getting off the ground (no pun intended). So in general there are uses for LE drones just not in about 90% of NJ. No worries about them hovering outside your window or being used in routine enforcement missions.
  15. Just have the casino write you a check. I've done this in both Vegas and AC. No charge. I don't think that amount would arise any suspicion. I can only speak from my own experience. If you were some gangbanger with a bit more in small bills it might be construed that was from drug sales. The agency I worked for was involved in enforcing currency laws. Just about every Federal agency has jurisdiction in this area. I remember when these bs currency seizures with no arrest were started mostly down south. Under Federal and what I know of NJ money laundering laws you have show relationship between the money and a crime. Some of those bs money seizures were based on a narcotics dog alerting on the money. The fact is just about every $100 bill that has been out. In circulation for a little bit will wind up with trace amounts of illicit drugs on it.
  16. Why don't you like police with drones? They enable capabilities of an aircraft with sensors like FLIR at a fraction of the cost of a conventional aircraft. My concern with drones is airspace management.
  17. I started my military career in 1967, serving AD, NG, and USAR until I retired in 2009. About half that time was NG. Periodically, we had riot training. Never responded to a riot but we would have been ready. Most of HS training for the NG involves security for facilities. This can be construed as preparing for civil war but more likely will be implemented during heightened terrorist alerts. I probably disappoint some but IMO there won't be a civil war in this country. Most Americans realize more can be accomplished using the Rule of Law vs armed conflict. If you're talking a civil war you have to have conflicting ideologies. The only two big enough to generate a civil war would be Conservatism vs Liberalism. Next you have to look at geography and if you look at an election map most of the land area of the US, and NJ for that matter is controlled by Conservatives. Liberals control large population areas, cities. When deliveries of booze, McDonald's and other essentials are disrupted for a few days liberals will give in. Riots are another matter. There is always a possibility of those happening but LE has learned a lot since the 60s. Riots start and are usually contained within large cities. This is where the rioters reside and cities also contain concentrations of goods to steal. Rioters don't care that their actions hurt their communities they just want that HDTV, booze, clothes, and other things they feel they are entitled to. Most rioters are not armed. You also won't see say rioters from Newark go to Short Hills Mall because there is higher quality merchandise there. They prefer to confine their activities. There is very good reasons for DHS to fund hardware for local PDs. I'll just address two things that people view as "militarization of the police". Armored vehicles have been used by NYPD since the early 70s. Nothing better to rescue wounded people in a barricaded gunman situation or create diversions. Having them available is just another asset. Yeah, I would have problems if they were used for routine patrol but they're not so let's move on. M4s or M16s? SA for nearly all police missions but I'd go along with FA with proper training. Some haven't noticed that the bad guys are pretty well armed. A few years ago Customs intercepted an entire container of FA Chinese AKs that were destined for gangs in the US. Active shooter, bank robberies (like in LA ), terrorist activity, etc no reason for police to be undergunned. I prefer the M4 as a standard patrol long gun.
  18. Your National Guard buddy is in Homeland Security Training as there is a need to have a percentage of the troops trained up in this area in case they are needed. No cover story here. Besides 40 cal has zero use fot the National Guard as they have no weapons chambered in that caliber. DHS has no vast arsenal ready to issue anyone 40 cal weapons. This ammo contract is for purchases over several years. The amount is not out of line considering normal training and qualification needs of DHS. There also may be other agencies that piggybacked onto this contract. Shortages whether they be gas, primers, or ammo are usually self induced and have no basis in reality. There was a toilet paper shortage in 1973 that was induced by a joke by Johnny Carson. It goes on.
  19. This is a contract over several years and was done to lock in a price. If you do the math it comes out to about 5-6K rds per armed officer. Qualification and training eat about 1000 rds per officer per year. Throw in basic training for recruits, advanced training, etc all that ammo doesn't seem like that much. To my experience most ammo or primer shortages are self induced. People see a thread like this or hear some bs rumor about something and instead of buying 2 people buy 20.
  20. I made a 4 sided box from plywood and 2x4 as a temporary measure nearly 40 years ago. I'm still using it. I can take the press from garage, outside, inside, anywhere.
  21. That depends. If you're talking about the average joe on the street my money is on the cop. If its a gun enthusiast/activist I'd have to go with the gun guy. So in general I'd say most cops know more. Keep in mind the gun guy is only focusing on relatively small parts of the law dealing with firearms and maybe fish and game if they are into that. Gun entusiasts/activists misinterpret laws many times as they are depending on their interpretation not what courts have ruled. I will admit NJ gun law is difficult at times. Look at how many regulars on this forum feel if you have a handgun in the car with no deviation from your direct route when the law says "reasonable" which I admit is very open ended. I would like someone to relate to me a verfiable incident where someone was arrested coming home from the range because they stopped to use the bathroom. Your response lacking capitalization and punctuation is difficult to understand. I'm sure the police will appreciate you educating them as long as you are as concise and exhibit your command of syntax as you do in your response. I want to first address your advice on a non-menacing knife. There is no difference if you have a Hello Kitty bowie or a more traditional one. If you carry something (as someone else mentioned) that has a seat belt cutter blade, screwdrivers, wrenches etc. That would be non-menacing IMO as there are clearly legal uses for such a knife combo.. If a LEO is confiscating (seizing) your knife because they feel its "illegal" (whatever that means in NJ) then they better be arresting you too or a least issue you some kind of summons (don't know if you can do that in NJ). What happened to never talking to the police? This is an example of if you refuse to explain a legal purpose for the knife you are leaving the police no recourse but to arrest you. I've said before making bum arrests is no way for a cop to enhance their career, if the LEO decides to arrest no amount of knowledge to try to impart upon him or her is going to change that. You're not going to hash it out at the side of the road. As Blueline said have a reasonable reason for having the knife you have.
  22. I question the wisdom of this. When you go to the dentist do you tell him how to fill your tooth? If you hire a plumber or electrician do you remind them of what building code standards are? Do you carry a copy of NJS Title 39 and start quoting statutes if your involved in a vehicle stop? Police are no different than anyone else and don't care for people who try to keep telling them their job or what they don't know. You aren't going to "create an impression you know the laws and know them well" you are going to create the impression you're a PITA. That's my take on this advice. Cops don't further their careers by making false arrests and I don't know where people (moreso on gun forums) get that idea. Police generally know a lot more about the law than some think.
  23. You are correct in saying there has to be some type of procedure established to conduct searches like the OP detailed. However you are 100% wrong regarding border searches. The legality of border searches were established by Boyd vs US 1886. This and other SCOTUS decisions establish these searches as legal if your conveyance crossed the border, possibly had contact with the border, and in many cases once you cross the border your conveyance can be subject to a border search hundreds of miles from the border. You also can be searched more than once. SCOTUS also established that when you enter the US everything you have brought with you into the US belongs to the government until its established there is no contraband and duties have been paid.
  24. As the seller you want to ensure the clopies go to the state so the gun is taken off your record. When selling I always send the copies to the local PD and NJSP.
  25. I think linking the RKBA to legalizing drugs is a bad combination. "Gun owners for legal drugs" somehow doesn't have ring to it that will appeal to the fencesitters tbat are the ones that need to won over. The argument that legalizing drugs will reduce violent crime significantly is a bit of a stretch. The idea that if drugs were legal legal all the street gangs will toss their guns and become productive members of society is comical. Are all the gang members going to go back to school then and becoming nuclear physicists and doctors? They will find some other type of crime to fund themselves.
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