RichP

While its nice to romanticize about self-sufficiency in the wild, unless you live in extremely low population areas (Alaska, NWT, Yukon, etc.), game animals would be wiped-out in a few weeks.

Many of those types of scopes have indexed dots for holdover; an approximation of where to aim. While they can be fairly useful in hunting, they just don't have the same level of granularity as the .25 MOA elevation dial. Kinda like multi-pin bowhunting sights.

Nothing wrong with a revolver for CCW. From the 06/03 Rev on HQC1 Note: Participants using 5-shot weapons will fire a total of 50 rounds when completing this course (HQC1). These participants will fire the number of rounds indicated for each drill until all rounds within the weapon have been expended. The total number of rounds fired in all but two phases (Phases II and V) must be adjusted to accommodate 5-shot weapons. To achieve a passing score of 80%, participants using 5-shot weapons and firing a 50-round course must place a minimum of 40 shots within the border of the Q target silhouette.

I know several revolver shooters that can easily reload the guns faster than 99% of the semi-auto shooters out there. Of course, they tend to practice quite a bit. Most pro action shooters spend at least twice as much time dry firing than they do live fire. While you can't simulate recoil and stress levels with dry fire, it will certainly expose any issues with equipment and handling. Seems as though you have several good recommendations above. I will kindly add a few. Get yourself a good kydex or hybrid holster. They are not classic or sexy, but they just plain work. Make sure to pair the above with a good gun belt. As a foundation, they will work regardless of whether you are wearing jeans, shorts, etc.. If you get your draw, reload and accuracy squared-away, you could drop certain portions of the qual CoF and still easily pass, so don't get too hung-up on that stage. Can't speak for every town, but my recent P2P in July was approved in less than 10 days. It was by-far the quickest turnaround I've ever gotten.

Don't know about gimmick, but it is quite common in the movies:

what do you mean "stuffing rounds into mags all on the clock"? Do you lose points if you can't reload your mags quickly enough?

I tend to overthink things. Can I request an overlay?

Since this is the qualification thread... I noticed that the above certification list factory ammo type. I was unaware that this might be a requirement. Just curious if any of the other certification sheets also list ammo? I was actually planning on using reloads for the qualification, since all of my guns shoot best with my recipe. For carry ammo, I would re-sight the guns listed on my qualification for duty ammo; but otherwise it would be much too expensive to practice/train with. FWIW - I hate using "cheap" range ammo; poor accuracy, inconsistent recoil, dirty as hell, muzzle flash, smokey, etc..

Usually a really nice 1911 in .45ACP sitting in an exotic holster (ostrich, snakeskin, sharkskin) holster. Something to match the boots.

The very best thing can happen to CCW in NJ is that it is not noticed. One or two helpings of "good guy with a gun" couldn't hurt either, but can be completely derailed by a single incident of carelessness, negligence or arrogance.

Wouldn't it behoove most of these qualification providers to just run folks thru a HQC1 CoF instead of their "modified" programs?

pam or any cooking oil works, and WD-40 works

The methods have changed over the years, and even by airlines and agents. First time I ever flew with a rifle out of Newark, the airline agent asked me to open the case to verify that the rifles were unloaded. You could just imagine the look on every other customer's face when the rifle came out. For the most part, follow the airlines guideline on their website. Locking hard case, etc.. The agent "should" have you fill-out the orange card, and then escort you to TSA back room. They will take it, and open to take a look. If they need you to unlock it for them, they will ask you to. They may or may-not allow you into the room during the process (unless they need it unlocked). I use a keyed lock on gun cases. Funny story. In Africa's Joburg airport, the "office" to receive your guns is within the men's bathroom. So you have seedy characters, machine-gun clad police/military and other travelers watching you pick-up your guns. And they all panhandle for a few bucks.

I noticed that this morning. He's either in the process of getting 'em fixed, or his advisors told him that his presidential campaign is dead-in-the-water with those teef.

Folks usually set a par time for each string, not for the entire course of fire. I'm assuming that many of these ranges are tailoring their CoF to enable multiple shooters to take quals within a shooting port and without any extra gun handling to satisfy insurance requirements/safety.

No reason to not practice a bit beforehand, especially if you have the course of fire. Shot timer or app on your phone are also good ideas.

Just keep in mind that all of that "nonsense" about modern bullet construction, expansion, energy, etc. goes out the window with .22LR ammo.

Might b helpful, and more cost effective than the others. Phillipsburg pistol range offers indoor and outdoor pistol ranges for a fairly modest price. As for rifle, NJ state hunting ranges now allow rifles up to .30 cal for the cost of a hunting/fishing license; not bad for an outdoor 100yd. range. I believe most state ranges also have provisions for DIY shotgun and archery.

I'm kinda in the same boat. Been shooting/SO'ing uspsa and idpa for many years consistently. Things like holster draw, finger and muzzle control, flashlight use, accuracy etc., I'm not so worried about. Built and/or tweaked every handgun I own and haven't used factory ammo in years. If need be, I'll obviously take any "course" that fulfills the requirements. My preference would be for a more advanced class or alternate path if possible.

I certainly don't have the credentials of some on here...however; my holster choice for quals will be the one that satisfies any concealment requirements and is the biggest, easiest to draw from OWB that I could find. If a competiion kydex paddle holster is allowed, it will likely be that. When your "on the clock" any stickiness WILL make the wheels come off.

Some more advice on one of the biggest mistakes I see a new archer making on game animals. If you get busted (animal is aware of your presence or very jittery), do not force a shot. "Jumping the string" is real and results in many fatally injured animals never being recovered.

Dawson and Tripp magazines are pretty good. I've found that the best in 9mm for me were Wilsons. Their 45 magazines ain't too shabby either. 9rd magazines are standard, and probably the better choice for concealed carry, as the sit flush. If you have a magwell or just using at the range, then might as well use 10 rounders.

Hmmm. I thought I knew what it was. Let's try .45-110 with a 540 grain paper patched bullet?

North West of Easton PA...

Don't do it! Large temp and humidity fluctuations will cause condensation and ultimately rust. Goldenrods are great, but I don't think that they could do much against typical NJ August weather.