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I've heard these concerns before. While they are completely valid and (mostly) founded concerns, they also ignore the various other hot-mic devices that are around us: cell phones, laptops, smart TVs, new cars with mobile data, cloud-based home security systems... We are quickly approaching (if we have not already reached) a point where staying away from remotely accessible cameras or microphones is no longer a matter of eschewing fringe luxuries.

Nope. It was just a tongue-in-cheek joke. Besides, everyone knows it's a cleaning method better suited for a Mosin, anyway. Much more historically accurate.

Come, now. Surely urinating down the bore is enough.

Nice find. Did you special order? I haven't seen one stocked in quite a while.

I've re-read the entirety of 2C:39, and I stand corrected. FID not required for handgun transport. I'm surprised, actually, and all this time it seems I've been transporting with the card out of apparent paranoia. Thanks for the heads up.

I should have been specific that I was referring to open carry of long guns. There is no open carry for handguns in NJ. Unloaded open carry of long guns is technically legal per 2C:39-5c because it is not explicitly banned. Of course, we all know it is very likely to get you arrested. "c. Rifles and shotguns. (1) Any person who knowingly has in his possession any rifle or shotgun without having first obtained a firearms purchaser identification card in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3, is guilty of a crime of the third degree." The next section states they must be unloaded, but there is otherwise nothing in the law to dictate how you may be in possession of those rifles or shotguns, e.g. in a case or securely tied package. Those transport restrictions are explicitly written out for handguns only. Indeed, there was a time when FIDs in NJ said "is hereby granted to purchase and carry rifles and shotguns" instead of "is hereby granted to purchase rifles and shotguns", but it was silently changed. Maybe an older member who still has one would be willing to post a redacted picture of such an FID.

FPID is absolutely required for handgun transport in NJ. It's also required for unloaded open carry. EDIT: of long guns

I'm curious why that form isn't a giant laundry list of every federal felony crime. People would probably buy fewer guns if they had to read and check 10 pages. Bonus points if you continually switch up whether "yes" or "no" means disqualification!

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And if not, you might want to be more discreet!

What's funny? They all look quite practical to me.

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/weekly-deals.cfm/sale/pistol-deals-2683

Kimber pepper blaster.

This is an excellent point. Unless you're willing to carry around handcuffs to make... what, a citizen's arrest? It gets you nowhere. Unless you can run very, very fast. But then you'd probably be questioned about why you didn't do that in the first place.

Freedom Munitions is a solid seller. No price increases; mild discount yesterday and today.

Doesn't look like the Pow'RBall comes in 124 grain. I'd look for something with a RNFP, if the Sig can feed it. Flat points tend to crush. Good luck in your search

Yes, this is worth considering too. I've since moved to Kahr for carry. I still like shooting the PPK, but for serious use, there are indeed better options. It's still possible to appreciate everything that made these guns great for their time.

Unlike .380 ACP, .32 ACP is a semi-rimmed cartridge. Rimlock describes the condition of a round lower in the magazine getting jostled enough to jump in front of the rim of a higher one, preventing the feeding of the higher one. I don't think it's possible to recover from it without unloading the magazine. It happens when there is room in the magazine for forward/backward movement of the rounds. Since the PP-series .32 magazine is sized to accept FMJ rounds, HPs (and probably flat points, too) will have that room.

Big fan of the PP series here. Scroll down for a summary if you're impatient. They all have fixed barrels, very good accuracy, no slide release, last round hold-open, stiff recoil springs (when compared to short recoil firearms), a stiff DA pull with a clean break that can be staged, small sights, a crisp light SA trigger with only slight take-up, and a short trigger reset. The firing pin is captive (sprung, compared with the free-float of a 1911, for example). The Walther PP is larger in size, the PPK is more compact. The PPK/S is a PP frame with a PPK slide and barrel. The PPK can accept PP or PPK/S magazines with a grip adapter to give you back that additional round. The safety decocks and and also blocks the firing pin from moving under any circumstances, making it drop-safe in this condition (with the safety on). There are a few important distinctions between the different manufacturers: S&W currently has the contract from Walther to manufacture the PPK and PPK/S in .380 and .22 LR only. In .380, the PPK has a 6 round mag, and the PPK/S has a 7 round mag. .22 LR is 10 rounds. If looking for used, be aware that there was a recall issued on S&W guns due to a decocker/safety failure that can cause the gun to fire when decocking. Recall-serviced guns are indicated with a punch in the slide; these are safe. S&W PPKs have extended beavertails and titanium firing pins. The former makes the gun less likely to bite the web of your hand. The latter makes the gun drop-safe when the safety is off, but also prevents a gunsmith from lightening the trigger pull very much. S&Ws have a reputation for being finicky with ammo. You can also find used German/French manufacture PP series guns, usually imported by Interarms (with their own rollmark added). They are higher quality guns, in my opinion, with noticeably better finishes and smoother machining when compared to the S&W version. They are not drop-safe when the safety is off. They are available in .380, .32 ACP (adds 1 round of capacity to each model), and .22 LR. .32 ACP guns are said to be more reliable than .380, but using hollowpoint .32 ACP rounds can cause rimlock because the magazine is wide enough for FMJ. This is generally a problem with most .32s, some guns get around this by sizing the mag to fit only hollow-points (like the Seecamp). ------- Too long; didn't read: I'd recommend an Interarms PP or PPK in .380 ACP. It's snappier than a 9mm, almost like a .40. Can be ammo sensitive; avoid hipster crap ammo. If either of those is an issue, go with a .32 ACP. In any case: Not a good beginner gun, or a gun for those with weak hands. It's fun to shoot, easy to conceal, nice to look at and solid as a tank. Hope this helps with your decision.

I love the wording of this. Not only can't it be infringed, but it can't even be questioned... that is, it's unconstitutional to even propose taking away this right.

Is that even a valid comparison? The Rem is probably going to be 1/3 the price.

The Smith and Remalther RPQ Shield with !GRIP ZONE!

Well, that sure puts a new spin on the debate of .22 short vs. .454 Casull.

My Springfield Loaded 1911 had an imperfectly machined slide. The imperfection being that the flats... weren't. Set it on a glasstop desk and it would rock. They're getting churned out as fast as possible, and you probably aren't imagining it. I'm sure it shoots fine, though-- mine sure did.

Congratulations! Sounds like it will be fun and rewarding. Enjoy