Genewarper111

I read this article and it is clearly unbalanced. However, the very fact that the authors can point to such a small number of individual events rather makes the point against them. This wiki page is of interest: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concealed_carry_in_the_United_States The point is not whether violent crime goes down, the point is whether or not it goes UP. If the answer to that is "no", then there is no reason whatsoever to restrict this activity, any more than to restrict any other with inherent dangers, such as driving. The NYT is clearly advancing an anti-gun agenda with this article and they should be called out on it full and hard. G

I know that gunshops need to make their money somehow, but when the difference can be $10 ($23 v $33) for 100 rounds of WWB 9mm, I'm afraid I won't buy except in Walmart in PA. The reporting requirements in NJ also are a profound disincentive for me. The OP should happily buy in PA or NY or online. G

This is interesting. There certainly seem to be a lot of people who: i) believe that their neighbours/coworkers/general public are going to target them in some way shape or form, or ii) believe that the police are out to do the same (although I love the comment above about the gentleman with a bad haircut).. I've experienced neither. While I sympathise with the poster who commented about being stopped and pressured for search, I've found my limited encounters with police to be positive. Also, my neighbours and coworkers know about my hobby and are uniformly positive that I'm an instructor, even though some are very anti-gun. I don't think that having my Instructor decal or CRSO decal is going to have my car "keyed up" or any such thing. I also heard the GFHradio segment about closet gun owners and have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, there is no point in stirring up antagonism just to get in peoples' faces and force awareness of legal gun ownership on them whether they want to know or not, but on the other hand, it is important to re-insert some reality into the minds of politicians and activists who are bent on demonising every single aspect of gun ownership - I think the attitude to toy guns is way over the top for example, and that there is an imbalance between legislation designed to control legal gun ownership and the actions of legislators and prosecutors regarding how (say) priorities for prosecution, plea-bargaining and sentencing are allocated when a crime involving a firearm is moved through the courts. The most important thing we need to do as a community I think is to continuously press the point that legal firearm ownership in other states has led to a reduction, not an increase, in violent crime, and to challenge people with hard information that we can back up, who wish to say otherwise. This factual information is the key, because when faced with it people will be reduced to "I don't like guns", or something similar. That in the end is all these people have got. So, just my tuppenceworth, and I'm keeping my decals on my car window. G

*shakes head, sadly*

So should I look there for a lee enfield 303?

.... Jeff Chiesa... Do we know where he stands? He worked with Christie before and headed his transition team.. Can he be more "anti" than Paula Dowd?

This must be a local requirement. I got forms from EB tis week and they were exactly the same as the last two times I got them... Sounds like a job for "Operation Estabish Compliance" to me... good luck!! G

well I neither grew up here nor lived here until 2001. I'm one of those rare LEGAL immigrants. Thanks for the info. I understand perfectly. G

A.a.a.a.nd...... It PASSES!!!! OK, what happens now?

OK. The last gasp RI goes down. NOW the real vote?

RI guys last gasp defeated. NOW the real vote?

RI guys last gasp defeated. NOW the real vote?

OMG. Is this IT?? Oh Jesse what now? G

.....and it goes down. All amendments not accepted.... G

This is it, Maks.......

All good so far.... If it passes here, what next, senate? G

Eight 15- minute votes before the real vote. ....... G

There are many good instructors in NJ, each with their own styles and personalities. I suggest you plan to take classes with several and decide whom you best mesh with. Check out the "vendors" part of the forum and read the comments, then decide where to drop your $$$. I have my own opinions and usually state them in direct comment on a class or whatever, as I did here. God luck with your search. If there is something specific I can help you with drop me a PM. best G

Did level one Simunitions today. Very intense, mentally. I'd recommend this to anyone who thinks they may ever have to use a gun in self defense. The instructor, Joe Sente, was very good. I learned from him. I'm hooked and will do it again. G

They will do the paperwork for AZ, but UT needs a special course. Green academy of personal protection (GAPP) and GunForHire, both members of the board, offer these and the both have good reputation G

I've often wondered what the situation is where someone is a private or independent contractor. Is your place Of business where ever you happen to be working?

Hi everyone, I'm posting as a regular NJ2AS member, not an officer of the society. I was at the meeting last night, at the Gun For Hire facility in Bellevillle. There were about thirty people there, fewer than usually present in Tom's River meetings, which was a pity, because there were some important things discussed. Bob Barush, our legislative and legal guru summarized the current state of Operation Establish Compliance, and the almost comedic attempts by the State to avoid revealing the contents of the guidebook for firearms applications investigations. The effort and the success of this project can't be overstated, so please take the opportunity to thank Bob and his team when you can. Frank Fiamingo, our President, showed "The Video" and discussed its origin and development. This video and how it fits with the broader strategy for opinion change, is a key part of the Society's effort to broaden the debate about firearms in New Jersey. It's a long term approach which has considerable wisdom and needs our continued support. Frank is very keen to bring all the various gun owner populations - hunters, pistol sports, self defense and so on - together, so it's incumbent on us all to reach out to our shooting friends of all hues and bring them to a meeting. Finally, Anthony Collandro talked about the coming elections and the importance of getting the vote out to support candidates who do not have an anti-gun record. So, even though there was no guest speaker, it was a strong meeting. There are lots of exciting things coming up, including a series of "New Shooter" sessions. Bring someone to one of those! Great meeting, Frank. Please keep it up. G

The M&P is also ambi... G

All well and good, but please remember that if you alter the gun in any way, don't ever use it defensively... G

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