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Yeah I did look at the shield in the gunstore, but they did not have one for the range. I think the Taurus was pretty similar size with the M&P Shield, and I liked the feel of the Taurus. I like the S&W a lot, plus the fact that it is made in the USA, but I was suprised by how much I like the Taurus also.

I would go for this as long as it was open source, couldn't be hacked (note: nothing created by man is unhackable), and couldn't be controlled or subverted by the govt without my express permission. I am an engineer and a techie--I love new, hi-tech stuff, but I think one of the great things about guns is simplicity--it is all mechanical, easy to understand, and simple in concept and if you take care of it, it always works. If it stops working it is easy to figure out why. If the SHTF I don't want to rely on something that could be compromised and co-opted, or could give me a "blue screen" or I would have to reboot. Imagine if the British Empire required "smart" guns before 1776--we would still be paying taxes to the crown and drinking tea instead of coffee!

I went to the range the other day to try out several different carry pistols in 9mm. What do you guys think of my choices and assessment? I am sure there are other models to consider out there as well. ANy other opinions, advise, or comments? Thanks! Here is what I looked at: I am leaning toward 2 guns: Taurus or M&P, and Glock 26: Taurus PT709 Slim (7+1) I was not looking for this gun when I went in, but I saw it on the range and thought about Jesse Duff, and it looked nice so I figured I would give it a try. And it turned out to have one of the best shot groupings and felt pretty good to shoot it. Liked the trigger pull on this one. S&W M&P 9C (12+1) I am really looking at the M&P Shield 9 (8+1), but this was the closest range gun. I like the shield for its small and slim size, but I also liked this a lot and it is not too much bigger. Groupings were similiar to the Taurus, I reckon the Shield groupings would not be quite as good as this one. Glock 26 (8+1) Liked the way it shot. Groupings were very good, but not quite as tight as the Taurus and M&P. Liked the trigger pull once I got used to it. I do not especially like the extra lever on the trigger (I guess it is the safety) but I got used to that too. Beretta Px4 3.2" (13+1) I really wanted to like the Beretta because I have a 92FS already--which I like--and the Px4 is pretty similar in terms of control placement and feel. Shot gorupings were okay, but not quite as good as the Taurus and S&W M&P Beretta Px4 3.0" This was similar to the 3.2", but this particular gun constantly jammed--every shot! But I attribute that to the range maybe not cleaning or maintaining/checking it well enough. Springfield XD subcompact This one looked and felt nice, but I did not find the shot placement and grouping to be very good. I also noticed several of these pistols (Springfield, S&W, Taurus) had a fairly large/long trigger guard and did not accomodate my usual grip. I am sure I would get used to it, but is that normal for compact/subcompact pistols? Or is it just me?

Yeah! Makes me want to move to Oregon. Maybe I will suggest to our Mayor that, in order to combat illegal guns, he should consider instituting a similiar citizen academy and reserve program. Train and arm law-abiding citizens with legal guns to help further the MAIG mission against illegal guns;-)

So do NJ LPDs have those citizen academy and reserve program? Pretty sure I know the answer. But I would definitely sign up for that!

Just got the letter from the PD saying her FID was approved and we can come pick it up any time. Four months and 12 days.e three Now I just need to convince her that we need to use all three P2Ps that come with it.

Unbelievable. He spent 20 years handling weapons for our nation's defense, and now he is deemed ineligible? Sounds like this happens a lot: "In February, we reported on Navy vet Jeff Schrader, whose story closely resembles that of Kelly’s. Schrader, too, was convicted of misdemeanor as a young man (for a fight). He paid a $109 fine and went on with his life. But when he tried to buy a gun 45 years later, the law had changed: the misdemeanor penalty for his crime back then, now caries with it a possible penalty of up to two or more years in jail. Because of that, he has been disqualified from owning a gun." Doesn't this violate article I proscription on ex post facto laws?

I agree--I definitely see the value in these drills, but I would sure want to know and trust the skill level of all the other participants and my own skill level. Don't know what they drilled prior to this, but it sounds like they worked these moves without actual ammo before doing live-fire drills. I would want to have considerable dry-fire drills prior to anything like this. But I am sure it is valuable training if you are going to be in a close combat or stressful firefight. I have similar concerns when I SCUBA dive. I do not like the idea of going on an advanced or difficult dive and then being assigned a random "buddy" where you have no idea of their skills and abilities. And I know this breaks a cardinal rule, but I have argued that diving solo or in a loosely organized group is better than diving with a "buddy" who could turn into a liability. Same here, not a class for beginners and I would think you would want time together in the group to understand everyone's skill level.

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/human_nature/2013/06/handguns_suicides_mass_shootings_deaths_and_self_defense_findings_from_a.html POTUS ordered this study earlier this year, I can't wait to hear him start talking about how guns are not really as big of an issue as he previously thought. Maybe even push for national right-to-carry. I haven't read the actual CDC report yet, but here are some highlights from Slate: #2: Crime and gun violence showing long-term decreasing trend. Also " “Unintentional firearm-related deaths have steadily declined during the past century." #4: Handguns are the problem sounds potentially bad--I can hear people calling for FA type regulatory expansion of the NFA to SA handguns--but when coupled with #7 “Almost all national survey estimates indicate that defensive gun uses by victims are at least as common as offensive uses by criminals." It is really not the handguns that are the problem, but the criminal's who possess them. But it definitely assails the idea that banning so-called "assault weapons" will change anything. Maybe FA long guns should even be reconsidered (I don't see that happening soon, but it would be nice). #5: Mass shootings are NOT the problem. #6: Pushing gun control for suicide prevention is a non-starter--if someone wants to commit suicide they will not be prevented by lack of a gun. And it sure wouldn't be my first choice for suicide--way too messy and I think I would feel guilty that other people would have to clean up the mess. #7: "Guns are used for self-defense often and effectively."

My wife used an AZ reference, no problem. When I get a reference letter I pretty much answer these questions with "I do not know." I am tempted to add that they are the police, and they should know about any criminal record, but I would not want to mess up someone else's application.

As I read the law, there is no explicit exception for transport between different homes or land. There are explicit exceptions for transport from store to home, and to/from ranges. If I were transporting between two different properties I would stop by the range first. I think that is why Aiken conviction for HP was upheld--even though he was moving--while one other counts was dropped. And the high-capacity magazine was dropped due to prosecution failure to adhere to the letter of the law and prove it could continuously feed > 15 rds.

Sad outcome for the dog, but I think the officer had to make a quick judgment call--too bad he made it suffer trying to protect its owner. I am a little surprised the officer goes right for shooting against a fairly minor and predictable threat (not like it is a big guy on PCP) especially with a pretty high potential for collateral damage with all the bystanders AND knowing there are about 20 other people with cameras. Bad on the owner for not properly securing the dog, but the police could have figured out that there was a high potential for the dog to escape (situational awareness) and prepare measures to contain it with something sub-lethal, or maybe block the dog's view. The guy did not look like he intended to flee or resist, maybe just request that he secure the dog before they cuff him? But that is just my armchair quarterbacking, and people will screw up in real life.

My contention is that the lack of FID does not prevent anyone from legally operating a firearm--on ones land, at the range, or any other legal NJ venue. I thought the FID was only for purchase and transport. And I cannot fault the reference, depending on how the question is worded, I may have answered the same thing. Usually I just answer with "I do not know" when I get a reference questionaire. And some of the questions on refernce forms I have received--"what kind of person is the applicant?" I don't even know what that means, so I usually just write American.

Today (Day 118 of my Wife's application) she got a letter from LPD stating "While reviewing your application...I noted that one of your references indicated on the questionnaire...that you suffer from sever allergies. Whenever there is any indication of any type of physical ailment that the applicant suffers from, it is necessary for the applicant's doctor to provide a note addressed to my attention that the physical defect or disease, in your case severe allergies, does not make it unsafe for you to handle a firearm." I was astonished at this! I mean allergies, really? Lack of an FID does NOT keep my wife from handling firearms--she can still handle them in any legal venue such as inside the home or on our land, or in at the range. So I really do not understand the relevance of the request. I think it is either a delay tactic, or (to give the benefit of the doubt) they are just trying to cover all bases. And how can a doctor, who is not likely a firearms expert, make that call any better than the person applying for the FID? I knew I should have gone for my PhD ;-) Presumably the reference form asks about any medical or physical ailments, so I can understand one of her references listing this. It is really not a big deal to get this, so I will probably just submit it and complain later--after she gets the FID and P2Ps. What says the forum? Do you think this is legal? Am I overreacting by feeling outraged? Like this is an infringement on her civil rights (well, I guess I felt that when I moved to NJ).

Thanks for the descriptive from High Exposure--my wife always has an eye out for suspicious behavior and people that look like they are up to no good. I have considered carry in the house and on my land, definitely going to buy some good holsters and start carrying in the home and on the property now!

Family is Canidae, true fox is genus Vulpes, Wolves, dogs, coyotes, jackals etc. are genus Canis. Great shot! We have a family of foxes (mother and 3-4 kits) that we see nightly in a newly cleared lot across the street--playing among the piles of dirt left from digging out the basement. My wife saw one today heading back from our property with a squirrel or rabbit--glad they are helping to help control those guys from destroying our garden. Hopefully they can get some of the feral cats also.

I would put something on hollowpoints; and references to law on SD in the home and. outside (on your own property)--i.e.castle doctrine.

OP is soliciting NJ Gun *Law*. Adding terms like "don't load your magazines, keep them in the trunk only" because you might get jammed up by an LEO who does not know the law does not address the question of what the law actually says. Debating the meaning of "necessary deviation" is also not definitive of what the law would actually allow--I would say that is up to the individual's comfort level. Adding what is not there to already onerous legal restriction only serves to confuse.

I am not big on pure commodity plays (lead and brass excepted) but I have been thinking for awhile that I should be short Au. The bubbles always seem to last longer than I expect, but this one is finally coming back down.

We were in Manhattan for a week in April and ate several times at Kaiten East in midtown (366 3rd Avenue). It was excellent. I was so amazed at the incredible food and coffee options available just in a small area of the city.

I like Minado also, but it is a fairly long distance for me so I rarely get there. Fortune, near theater on Rt 37, Toms River is decent--it seems like they have stepped up the sushi last time I was there. Greenleaf in Lakehurst is good for Thai--actually the only Thai in the area that I am aware of. I would like to see a Kaiten (conveyer) sushi restaurant, but they are still pretty rare in the U.S.

I found reasonable prices at Walmart in Yuma AZ and San Luis, AZ. I found Winchester .45ACP at reasonable prices--about $43 with tax for 100 round box (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Winchester-45-Automatic-230-Grain-USA-Full-Metal-Jacket/16817298) Bought another brand in San Luis for about the same price ($20 for a 50-count-box + tax). I was going to the Yuma store on Pacific every day and they would have some .45 in stock maybe 2-3 times per week. They had Tula priced at about $15-16, but I never saw that on the shelf. They did not even ask for ID, only question was "do you want a bag for that?" I checked the local Big 5 and they were about 50% more expensive for the same Winchester box. I only bought 400 rounds because I had not flown with it before and USAir has an 11lb limit for ammo--TSA has no limit. However, when I checked in at Phoenix I declared the ammo to the agent and she told me I did not need to declare it to them or to TSA (which was my understanding from TSA website). I asked how do they know if I go over the 11 lbs--she just shrugged and said they don't. So I guess you are on your honor with USAir. So it is very easy to fly with it--just make sure to check it! And people out there do not think it is a big deal--I am sure if I checked it at EWR they might give me a hard time. And I can imagine if I asked to keep my ammo in a hotel safe in Newark they would probably call the police. Hotel staff in Yuma did not think it was a big deal--they just thought it was odd that I would buy ammo there to bring back to NJ--whay not just buy it in NJ.

Japanese. I love the culture and the country. I can speak very little, and I have half learned the kanas--at least I can read them--and maybe a couple hundred kanjis. But I would love to be able to speak, read AND write fluently. I do not think the language itself is too difficult, but learning all the characters, learning to write them correctly, and really understanding the nuances of the culture and communication. I would also like to become more fluent in Spanish--I know enough to totally mangle what I want to say and be misunderstood. And, like Bonesium, I know a lot of words, but I have a hard time understanding most native speakers, although I can usually follow a non-native speaker because they tend to talk a bit slower and enunciate better.

My wife's FPID is at 97 days and counting today.

I always wrap my arms in a securely fastened tactical transport nightie for range trips.