Babyface Finster

I think I'll go a little further until they tell me what it is.

I'm not entirely sure what you're saying here. but the ratio is if great importance if trying to prove that NJ is a defacto "no issue" state. If over 50% of those who applied were granted, the state has a good argument that they do issue to the majority of applicants. The state can impose restrictions on CCW as most states do. Without knowing the total number of applicants, the number of permits issued has no context. What if only 1195 people applied? Then NJ would have a 100% issue rate, regardless of total population. How would you then argue that NJ does not issue? This is why NJ2AS was trying to get as many people as possible to apply. The more documented rejections, the more proof that NJ has a defacto CCW ban. Arguing that no one applies because they are afraid of getting rejected is going to go nowhere in court.

The important figure is what percentage of applications have been granted. Overall population is irrelevant. If only 2000 people applied, 1195 isn't all that bad. I would be curious to know the total number of applications. It might be smaller than you expect. Even here on NJGF people are usually discouraged from applying as the odds of getting one are so low.

My company has opportunities all over the place, but most are in places like Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Cleveland, and other cold places. None are appealing choices. I was planning to look into Asheville, NC but it looks like they are getting an increasing number of douchebag transplants from the northeast. As much as I want to flee the high cost of living and corruption, the people are the thing I want to get away from the most. I have travelled extensively throughout the country over the last 20 years and can say with confidence there are few places with such a high concentration of rude, inconsiderate, greedy people with shitty values as the Garden State. I want to live where I share similar values with my neighbors. This ain't it. Still considering parts of CO and UT but am open to other suggestions. I like OR too. Fortunately, my wife hates it here even more than I do and will move to just about anywhere my career can take me. I'm allowing another 3 years to make it happen. If I don't have it sorted by then I may just pack the family in the car and drive until we run out of gas.

My wife started bugging me about a mole on my arm that's been there as long as I remember. She insisted that it didn't look right. Finally I got it cut off and analyzed. Yep, it was cancerous. Very early stages, but it was melanoma and it was invasive. I had a big chunk of meat cut out of my arm today and, well it does suck. This is right near my elbow and I'm not supposed to bend my arm more than 10 degrees for the next two weeks. The upside is ill have a gnarly 5" scar I can lie about. Oh, and not dying from cancer. So folks, go and get yourself checked if you have anything that looks odd. Moles that have changed color, size or shape need to be looked at. Same if one starts to itch or bleed (mine itched.). Any mole that looks different from the ones around it could be a problem. Catch it early and the prognosis is excellent. Gun enthusiasts, take care of yourselves. We need every one of you.

I really feel for you in this situation and I'm not trying to be argumentative. I just don't understand how any of this proves that the guns belonged to your father. That's what you have to do. Identify the assets and then prove they were owned solely by your father at the time of his death. I'd hate to see you nuke this relationship with your step mom that you say is so important to your kids and not even get anything out of it. This kind of thing is ubiquitous. Family members raid the homes of the recently deceased, sometimes during the funeral. Once it's gone, it's usually gone. Ghouls make out well in the absence of a will. Hiring a lawyer to fight him isn't going to be free. Wouldn't it be easier to use that money to just buy the guns you want from him? If you're on a vendetta I competely understand. I know how to hold a grudge as good as anyone. Good luck with whatever you decide.

I'm admittedly ignorant on MD gun laws, but if they are similar to NJ's there would really be little documentation on person to person long gun sales. He can just say there are no guns. It's your word against his. Are you picturing the police going to the uncle's house with a search warrant, demanding to see all the guns in the house? I think that's rather unlikely. Even if they did, what's to stop the uncle from claiming the guns are his? Look, your half brother sucks and your step mom has little reason to intercede on your behalf against her own flesh and blood. If you really want a couple of these guns, I'd say your best bet is to offer this POS a good price for them. I'm not saying you should have to, but if the goal is to get the guns...it is probably better to appeal to his sense of greed than to try to intimidate him using the legal system.

I would wonder how you could prove what he owned at the time of his death. What sort of documentation do you have?

I agree that there's more to this than hoarding. My guess is that with the inflated prices of centerfire calibers, the profit margins of those have surpassed 22lr by enough to discourage increased production.

Sorry for your situation. Your step brother is a selfish dick and your step mother is naturally going to side with her blood. That's life. If you're dad did not make a will, there's not a thing you can do about it. What legal route would you take to get the guns? Diming him out to his probation officer? Yeah, I'm sure he would give them to you after that instead of selling them or just transferring to the uncle until he is legally able to transfer them back. I understand the sentimental attachment, but I would advise you to either let it go and move on or offer to buy the guns. Some cash might suddenly make him forget about your day's dying request. You don't say much about the relationships involved. Is it possible that he wanted your step brother to have the guns? My dad has told me on several occasions that he wants me to have certain things when he dies. His father's pocket watch for example. I told him that he needs to make a will and spell it out because I'm not going to fight with my siblings afterward with hearsay arguments. He refuses to make a will. Guess we will see how it unfolds. Hopefully not anytime soon.

No need to worry about stabilized gas going bad in a year. I've had cars sitting for years with 1/4 tank or less of non-stabilized gas and they fired and ran fine. With stabilizer, a year should be absolutely no problem. I store in regular, red plastic cans. Never had a problem.

Silent majority? I doubt it. I've met way too many hunters who have no problem with banning everything other than their 12 ga turkey gun. Particularly handguns. Remember, owning a gun does not make you pro-2A.

Run an oil sample through Blackstone Labs. They can tell you if there is coolant in the oil. If there is, scrap the car. Google Northstar V8 head gasket problems. You'll get nauseous. The head bolt threads in the block fail and the correct fix is to I stall timeserts. If you do it yourself it will probably cost you better than $600. A mechanic will probably charge you 4 times that. Or more. Some say the problem does not affect the earlier cars, others say they all are susceptible. Figure this issue out before you put any other money in the car. I know it has sentimental value, but you don't want this to become a bigger money put than it already is. Good luck.

Thanks again, Rob. I really appreciate it.

Thanks, Rob. Must be my lucky day!

How significantly?

I've read a dozen news stories on this tragedy. I know all kinds of details about the victim and his wife. Their professions, where they went to school, etc. I read a vague description of a car that might have been involved. The one thing I have not read is a single descriptive regarding the perps. The wife saw them. The authorities no doubt have a reasonably detailed description. Why does the media not provide us with the most pressing information regarding this crime? What PC bullshit is at work here and why is it tolerated? Or did I miss it somewhere?

Some Chrysler engines have a bleeder up high like on the intake manifold or t-stat housing. Check for one. If yours has it you will need to open it while filling the reservoir when cold.

It would be nice if every major gun manufacturer would decline to bid on future contracts.

What makes this a Jewish perspective? I wouldn't like to live next door to an unkempt home any more than you would and I'm not Jewish.

Did she recant the charges or was it aquittal due to lack of evidence. It could make a difference.

Exacty what I have seen. In a true scarcity situation, why would reloading components be any more readily available than factory ammo?

Breaker bar.

Seems to me that having cruisers marked as conspicuously as possible would have the most impact on things like speeding and aggressive driving. If we agree that preventing the offense in the first place is the best result, all patrol cars should be clearly marked. If not, let's all just call it what it is.

I don't know if such a charge can be expunged, but look into it. It always a worthwhile endeavor to do so. You never know when something stupid you did when you were a kid can come back to haunt you.