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  1. Posted

    1 hour ago, 1LtCAP said:

    i get that. where i was going with my question though.....

     

     if federal law allows standard capacity mags, nfa items, and other things......then states like nj come along and say those are a nogo.....well if federal law always trumps state/local laws, then those state/local laws don't hold water. just like the leosa thing. i'm not trying to be a wise azz. just trying to figure out how we haven't fought illegal laws that way as yet. eSPECIALLY in the area of the 2a as there is no provision within that for state/local govts to play the games they are all across the country. and i know scotus just said they can do some......

    Most laws are prohibitive in nature.  They tell you what you can't do. NJ firearms laws tell you what can do.

    You can have a state law more restrictive than a Federal law but you can't have one contrary to Federal law.  NJ used to say LEOSA didn't apply to retired leos that lived in NJ.  That's pretty contrary.  

    A lot of Federal laws deal with things that travel in interstate commerce.  Motor vehicles, whiskey, and firearms are a few.  Federal law says to buy a gun from a dealer you have to fill out the 4473 and get a background check.  Buying a gun from a private individual when your both residents of the state has no interstate connection.  If you're doing it most states it's like buying a hammer.

    All the extra requirements NJ puts on buying a gun are legal.  They don't make it impossible to get a gun only very difficult.

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  2. Posted

    1 hour ago, 1LtCAP said:

    sorry to cut up your post, and to probably derail this thread......but that last statement you typed there. why has no one fought against nj's (illegal) gun control laws using that?

    LEOSA only applies to active and retired leos and is Federal law.  If they meet the requirements they can carry anywhere in the US.  NJ said it didn't apply to retired leos who live in NJ.  NJ wanted control and to collect their $50.  LEOSA also states active and retired leos can carry any ammo not restricted by the NFA. Hollowpoints are not restricted by NFA only state law.  However,  LEOSA,  a Federal law, only applies to active and retired leos.

  3. Posted

    2 hours ago, siderman said:

    Not according to my BIL, a retired CO &:

    New Jersey also makes it a crime under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3(f) to possess “hollow nose” ammunition unless the person is an active law enforcement officer. This law is not subject to any exemption even if the person carrying has a permit.

    Your BIL is not fully informed.

    Under LEOSA an active or retired LEO can carry hollowpoints in NJ.  LEOSA allows carrying of hollowpoints.  No state law trumps federal law.

    https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/federal-judge-rules-against-nj-finally-allowing-retired-leos-to-carry/

  7. Posted

    1 hour ago, Mrs. Peel said:

    Although I get your (understandably!) cynical point of view... it's also hard to ignore that there's one very serious difference between "then" and "now". Even if ALL these various cases move glacially, as you say, through the courts - as so many NJ gun cases have done in the past - in the meantime, law-abiding NJ citizens are at least carrying concealed. Frankly?... I never thought I'd see that day. Did you?  

    I think this latest chapter - this decision by Judge Bumb - is yet another "win" no matter how you slice it. And the fact that this judge took so much time and turned out such a lengthy and carefully annotated product... makes me think that she KNEW damn well this case would be immediately appealed, and that it would be closely watched by other courts around the country, and she was making sure to dot the i's and cross the t's on this initial decision... so that it would withstand any future appeal process. I think she's going to be JUST as careful when the full case is heard and decided. And yes, the fact that Alito is over that next level court... if these combined cases ever get to that point, well, from my (albeit limited) understanding, it certainly doesn't hurt us!

    For years, pro-2A NJ citizens had NOTHING but bad legislation and even worse legal decisions to despair over. But the fact is...  the Bruin case DID change things. It gave much-needed "teeth" to the pro-2A side... in the form of clear, compelling guidance on what courts need to do to decide 2A cases... and now we're seeing a series of wins as a direct result. You know, it's ok to crack a smile... perhaps even lift a celebratory glass... at each step we win. ;) 

    One can go through posts a year ago and find many saying we'll never be able to carry in NJ.

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  8. Posted

    10 minutes ago, 1LtCAP said:

    i'm trying to work with what i've got. i have my 92. i've carried that, and train with it too. i'll be getting a iwb holster for my sig too. but........so far, the 19 is the most comfortable to tuck in the waist....

    Never carry a Glock without a holster.

    I've carried Glocks for about 25 years.  IWB, OWB, shoulder, and ankle holsters.  Never an issue.

    The only problem I knew of was a guy who just used to tuck it in his belt, no holster...until he shot himself in the ass.

     

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  9. Posted

    On 5/13/2023 at 11:18 AM, FairbanksRusty said:

    Many safeties on rifles and shotguns today still do nothing more than block travel of the trigger. 
     

    When a 1911 safety is engaged, it will block the forward travel of the hammer while the grip safety limits rearward travel of the trigger. JMB knew what he was doing. 
     

    Pretty sure the safety lever equipped Sig M17 & M18 locks the sear and trigger bar in the upward position. 
     

    The P320 without a safety switch is a different story. 

    Well no.  Many safeties block the sear.

    But you have to have a safety to start with.

  11. Posted

    7 hours ago, 10X said:

    There are a few things in that article that don't make sense to me, but perhaps someone with better knowledge of armament can comment.

    They claim black powder is 'used in small quantities in munitions to ignite more powerful explosives', in 'M16 bullets, and 155 mm howitzer shells and Tomahawk and other cruise missiles.'

    Now I know that's not true for 'M16 bullets', but I have a hard time believing black powder still is used in howitzer shells or cruise missiles.   It's not a primary explosive; as far as I know you can't use it to set off charges of TNT or C4 or RDX or other secondary explosives.

    Also, and this doesn't relate to the explosion in Louisiana, the article says there is only a single source making titanium cases for howitzers.   If they are talking about shell casings, wouldn't titanium be a nonsensical choice?  Expensive, hard to work with, and won't expand to seal the breach when firing the gun?

    Still, I was tickled to see that Estes bought the black powder mill in order to keep it going.   I burned plenty of black powder in Estes rocket motors when I was younger.

    Agreed no black powder used is 5.56.

    Not sure what they're using now but in 155, 8", and 175s, all separate loading (shell and powder bags) there was a small bag of black powder on the last bag to ignite the rest of the powder which was tubular and each "grain" was about the size of a big little finger.

    There is no titanium used in shell cases.  AFAIK all tube artillery in the US inventory is 155mm and is separate loading except the 105mm m102 in an AC130.

    Titanium is used in M777 howitzers to make them light and air droppable.  Steel is used in howitzer rounds.  Titanium is a stupid choice for shell casings and rounds and isn't done.

    The guy who wrote this article makes as much sense as me writing an article on brain surgery.

     

     

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  12. Posted

    3 hours ago, High Exposure said:

    I use the DeSantis Nemesis Pocket Holsters for my PM9, Ruger LCP, and J frame. They have been solid performers:
    • Hold the gun upright
    • Keep the trigger covered and clear
    • Provide a smooth draw with a solid grip on the gun
    • Stay in the pocket. 

    https://www.desantisholster.com/the-nemesis/?gclid=CjwKCAjw0N6hBhAUEiwAXab-TYO9o0ttYMH0qvwY5KVDTyzl75BYa1SmL_ZSr5mbrAjtZuTSYrEdVBoCeyMQAvD_BwE

     

    3 hours ago, siderman said:

    The DeSantis Nemesis is my preference too. 

    3 votes for the Nemesis.  I use it with j frame and small autos.

  13. Posted

    3 hours ago, maintenanceguy said:

    I have the Taurus Judge, 45LC/.40 revolver.

    Spread with shot shell is about 1" per foot of distance.  It's a lot of spread but less than I had expected when I bought it.

    Since the gun being discussed here has a much longer barrel than my 3" revolver, I suspect the spread would be quite  a bit less. 

    The spread of shot is about the same regardless of barrel length.

  16. Posted

    I've stayed out of this.  However @Mrs. Peel off body carry may be for you.  I would suggest getting one of those small purses (big enough to hold your gun)  worn diagonally across your body in addition to your normal purse.

    Back in the early 80s when I worked in Key West I worked on a boat a lot.  I took to carrying my badge, ID, and gun (apologies to those that may be offended) in a fag bag.

    My normal attire there would be shorts and a tshirt.  You should have saw me arresting two guys for a klio of Coke deal on Duval St.

    I remember going to interview a woman  who estranged husband was looking  to buy explosives to sink a load boat.  Shorts, tshirt, and fag bag.  When we sat down to talk  she asked to see my.Id again.  I told.her only.the fbi shows up in suits and ties

     

     

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  20. Posted

     

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    Waist (AIWB,IWB), waist (OWB), pocket, ankle - in that order - is the way.

    @Sabeast this is the proper hierarchy of holsters for concealsbility.  However, I generally go for an OWB if I can get away with it.

    Wearing a shoulder holster with a PPK (a gun I've carried a lot)  gives you a lot of extra harness to carry a smaller gun unless you want to be like James Bond.

    If your clothes fit you well you can't carry much of a gun in a shoulder holster unless your tailor allows for it.

    Shoulder holsters are better for:

    1.  You want to carry a full size gun.  I'm talking something like a 6 1/2" Model 29 like Dirty Harry.  This would include for hunting. 

    2.  Wearing where you'll be sitting like in a car. Ankle holster is also good for this.

    3.  Wearing when you have to be able to crawl through tight spaces and want to be able to reach your gun easily if it gets hung up on something.  We're talking armored vehicle crewman or military aircrew.

    There are safety issues with shoulder holster regarding the area you sweep when you draw.  That's why every LE agency I know of, including NYPD, don't allow shoulder holsters for training or qualification.

    SOB I'd never consider.  Not SOB but I know of a guy that damaged his kidney wearing a OWB at 4 o'clock when he slipped on the ice.

    2 minutes ago, Vdep217 said:

    Ypu can do both.  I can wear a tee-shirt and dress shorts and carry my full size 1911 with a we the people with claw and you would never know I have it on.  I think people over think it

    I've done the same thing.

  21. Posted

    2 hours ago, oldguysrule649 said:

    Just received my order of Lehigh Defense 90gr XD. Interesting looking bullet. This week is a busy one for me.  Hope to get a chance to test them on the weekend.  Will report back.

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    Don't know about such a light bullet.  I've loaded 90-95 gr bullets up to 1500+ fps.  Not impressed with the terminal ballistics.

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  22. Posted

    1 hour ago, diamondd817 said:

    Tell me how many other States require citizens to only carry what they qualified with? I don't think there is any. And don't say NY & CA because they're not American States and don't count.

    I guess you didn't read my first sentence.

    I'm not a fan of government requirements.  I am a fan of training.  Others on this forum can attest to that.

    Other states than NY, NJ. and CA have qual and/or training requirements.  One state has a requirement you can't carry a caliber larger than you qualified with. If you're interested in other states carry permit requirements I suggest you research them.

  23. Posted

    1 hour ago, Vdep217 said:

    No cops are held to the standards that they agreed to when hired.

      I will say that alot of officers don't shoot that great my sister is a cop n I can out shoot her n midt of her Leo friends.  Why most police only shoot when they have to.  It's a passion and a hobby of mine I shoot 4 to 5 times a month

    Shooting on a square range is very different than shooting in combat.

    How many gunfights have you been in?

    Some of the most stellar police gunfights were successful by cops who barely qualified.

     

     

  24. Posted

    1 hour ago, Scorpio64 said:

    Except citizens are not using any firearm they own in an official government capacity.  It's not a citizen's responsibility to carry a firearm as part of a public service on behalf of a government agency. 

    It should be assumed that one has the right to defend themselves from violence, using any unqualified means necessary and available.  It's not like a person forfeits their right to self defense because they don't have a government issued permission slip.

    Hey, you know me well enough to know I'm not a fan of government requirements.  I am a fan of training.

  25. Posted

    1 hour ago, Vdep217 said:

    No cops are held to the standards that they agreed to when hired.

      I will say that alot of officers don't shoot that great my sister is a cop n I can out shoot her n midt of her Leo friends.  Why most police only shoot when they have to.  It's a passion and a hobby of mine I shoot 4 to 5 times a month

    That first sentence is a pretty broad brush condemnation.  Care to elaborate?

    So you can outshoot your sister and most of her LEO friends.  What about the rest of her LEO friends? I've been a police firearms instructor since 1976.  You know what? You're correct. Most only shoot when they have to. 99% of them are still able to qualify on the first go around.  How often they have to depends on the agency.  How much the bean counters want to spend.  How much for ammo, how much the agency wants to spend for training

    Good that you shoot 4-5 times a month.  Does that make you less passionate than the people who shoot 8-10x a month?  The number of rounds you shoot means nothing. What you do with them does.

    Numerous forum members have posted about the difficulty they had qualifying for their carry permit.

     

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