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  1. OP, perhaps a long shot. I assume you are using a PC to download the doc. Do you normally run any VPN software such as for example Nordvpn? If so, try “pause”ing it or log completely out of it. See if that helps. I have had issues in other (not gun related) situations where it gave me link issues.
  2. Thank you all for the feedback. Based on it, I plan to: - I will no longer drop the loose round into the chamber, even if the risk of extractor damage is low in a Glock. - The idea of having an empty mag to assist in reloading the loose round is a good one. I may be able to manage loading that single round into the empty mag by hand. And I can just keep that empty mag in the lockbox so it is always available. - The suggestion to carry a second full mag was a good reminder to begin doing so in earnest for many reasons. (I just received my PTC three months ago so had not yet progressed to doing that.) - While I did carry with an empty chamber for the first month, I now always carry with one in the chamber. For all the compelling reasons that have been discussed in other threads; as well as the fact that racking the slide quickly and efficiently is a challenge due to the aforementioned arthritus. (For now, I am carrying OWB at 3 o'clock.) - I also avoid carrying if I know I am going solely to a sensitive place. (Eg going to dinner with the wife at a place that serves alcohol.) Also, I try to arrange my trips/errands to avoid stops at sensitive places. regards, Art
  3. Let me preface my question below by pointing out that due to arthritis, I am unable to load rounds into my Glock mags by hand. I always use a Maglula. I also carry with one round in the chamber and ten in the mag. It is also not practical for me to use the Maglula while sitting in my car. With that said, whenever I am carrying and need to visit a sensitive location (e.g. restaurant that serves alcohol), I remove the mag and rack the round out of the chamber, then secure my G26. After returning to my vehicle, I lock the slide back, take the loose round and drop it into the chamber, release the slide, and then insert my mag. My question is: Is there any safety or functional concern with respect to my loading the firearm in this fashion?. I.e. dropping the loose round manually into the chamber. (As opposed to inserting the mag first and allowing the slide to strip a round out of the mag and feeding it into the chamber in the normal fashion. Which would then leave me with 9+1.) As an aside, a few days ago I came across this Youtube video by Massad Ayoob. At the 5:30 mark, he specifically addresses my question. For functional reasons(extractor damage) he advises not to do it; albeat he is focused on a 1911, not striker pistols, in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJdsSJsNKU8 Appreciate any feedback or guidance on this topic.
  4. I am also looking forward to attending. Hoping the weather cooperates.
  5. Others have posted the official rules above. However I have been to Collier-Mills many times during the past ten years and have almost always brought 22lr spinners with me. Both the metal kind as well as the orange rubber kind. I usually set them up at 25 yards. Never had any issues. On several occasions I have brought and setup AR500 steel at the 100 yard line. It is the people who bring disk brake rotors, paint cans, car windshields, etc who are the problem.
  6. Yes, I agree the forecast sounds nasty. As such, I will not be attending tomorrow. (I am available on the10th should there be a postponement.) Regards.
  7. Several of us will have hunting licenses. No sign-in required other than perhaps someone here keeping track of who attended. I would be up for a diner visit afterwards.
  8. I am planning to attend. It has been quite some time since my last one so am looking forward to meeting everyone. Will bring my Mossberg 590, two boxes of clays, ammo, as well as a new thrower that I have not yet used. I wil caution you. My clay shooting proficiency is over 90%. That is to say, I miss at least 90% of the time, LOL. As an aside, it was at my first NJGUNFORUMS clay shoot in 2014 that I learned of the existence of clay and rifle ranges at the WMAs. Obtained my hunting license shortly thereafter. Have since enjoyed many days of outdoor target shooting at various WMAs, Collier-Mills in particular. Very thankful I attended that day.
  9. Received my NJPTC on Monday. On Thursday afternoon I submitted my application to Pike County. NINE MINUTES later, they replied stating I can call to schedule a day to come in to pick it up. Will be driving there tomorrow morning (Monday). Amazing service.
  10. I thought that as well. I wonder how many simultaneous incoming enemy drones and missiles a carrier group can repel. Only one needs to get through to have things really escalate.
  11. I had a similar experience at Collier-Mills today. Didn’t know what they were called until I saw this post.
  12. In support of your point, I just watched the Guns and Gadgets segment below. Your post and that video has me considering taking it back off until a final ruling is made. The ATF apparently is saying since they don't know who is or is not a member of these organizations, they are going to still go after people. This also got me thinking. Since the removal of the brace and being left with a bare buffer tube negatively impacts the utility of the firearm; may as well seriously consider going and purchasing a full sized compliant AR if you don't already have one. (:-)
  13. My understanding is that the PI covers FPC and all its members (regardless of where they live). Not home at the moment. Will try later to site a specific reference.
  14. Given the two Preliminary Injunctions issued in the last several weeks covering members of FPC and NAGR(I am a member of both.), I have removed the "Pistol Storage Device" that I had put on my Troy Other and have reattached its original brace. (If curious, refer to my detailed PSD writeup I previously posted on NJGUNFORUMS.). I look forward to my next range trip with it. p.s. Members of SAF and GOA a may also still be fine based on their prior injunctions. However, I lost track of the status of those.
  15. I was thinking the same thing. My understanding is that a carry permit from ANY state (eg. Utah/Florida non-resident) mitigates the to/from range transport restrictions.
  16. FYI, this document https://www.nj.gov/njsp/firearms/pdf/PTC_use_of_force_and_Qual.pdf lists the new qualification. Refer to Appendix B starting on page 13. For someone like myself that is not familiar with this ten phase HQC2 course of fire, this is going to require careful study and very focused range practice with a shot timer. My application was submitted months ago and my PTC has not yet been issued. I now fear all my time, energy, money invested so far will have been for naught.
  17. I would hope not if the Quals you originally took are identical to what they now require. I have not had an opportunity to read the new requirements in detail. So do not know what additional documentation they would require and how it would need to be furnished. At first glance they seem to also require additional training that was not part of the process originally. E.g. classroom Use of Force and Holster Draw. Again just my first impression. Don't take this as gospel before confirming it for yourself. The new docs are available on the NJSP website: https://www.nj.gov/njsp/firearms/forms.shtml
  18. Do not assume that. My understanding has been that existing permit holders have 90 days (from July 1st) to pass these newly published training and quals standards.
  19. Not Youtube, but Evan Nappen’s Gun Lawyer podcast (also on the web at gun.lawyer).
  20. same here in Middletown, Monmouth County. Was out and about yesterday morning and early afternoon and it was not too noticeable. Didn’t think much of it. However in the evening after 7:00pm, it got dramatically worse. Strong smell and irritated eyes. As I type this I am at the bay shore in Port Monmouth. NYC is not visible at all, not even the Verrizano Bridge. Even the Navy ships docked at Earle are shrouded in haze. Not a good situation for my asthma. Once I get home I plan to change my furnace filter. I think I have one of those high quality ones on hand.
  21. I had the same concern as the last membership card they sent me says 2022. I originally joined in July 2022 but also just made a donation ten days ago. Low and behold, at 9:32 PM this evening I received an email from FPC stating the following. So check your Inbox. Arthur, We're sending you this email in light of today's opinion regarding who is covered by the pistol brace injunction in FPC's case. If you are receiving this email, you are an active member per our records and covered by the injunction. Should you have any questions, please contact our customer support team at [email protected]. Also, please remember to encourage your friends and family to join as well at JoinFPC.org to be covered under the injunction. Stay Free, Firearms Policy Coalition
  22. An update: This evening I tested the Lehigh Defense 9mm 90gr XD ammo in my Glock 26 which will be my primary carry firearm. (Left the Glock 19 home this time.) As before I used Glock 19 magazines (numbered 1, 2, & 7) with the X-Rite adapter. Two of these three mags were used in my prior testing as well. Shot a total of 51 rounds, 17 through each of the three magazines. I loaded and shot each mag with 9, 3, 3, & 2 rounds. I.e. four insertions of each mag. I consider the results to be excellent, although not 100% perfect, and I came away quite pleased with the reliability. There were no failures to feed nor any jams as was the case with my prior testing with Hornady Critical Defense. The only issue I encountered was one Failure to Eject. Specifically, When I was shooting mag#7 loaded with nine rounds, the first three rounds fired fine and the slide went back into battery. However when I then pulled the trigger, I heard a Click-but no bang. I dropped the mag, pulled back the slide and the empty casing ejected. I frankly think I may have limpwristed on that one. So the bottomline is I now consider this ammo to be my carry ammo of choice in my Glock 26. (Once I acquire more, I will likewise test it in my Glock 19.) Hope this helps.
  23. OP, I certainly encourage you to pursue your FID and enjoy the exercise of your 2A rights, and to do whatever is needed to accomplish that objective. With that said, I want to emphasize the importance of what Bomber said. Do not apply before seeking legal advice. Do not be tempted to apply "hoping for the best". If you do so, you may be sorely disappointed with long lasting consequences. In today's GUNFORHIRE podcast, Anthony make mention of a psychologist (Dr Opthof) who also has a psychiatrist on staff. That may be a helpful resource. Give it a listen. Check anjrpc.org for a list of 2A lawyers. Good luck to you.
  24. Thought I would share what I feel may be a helpful male fashion suggestion. Approx five years ago I obtained my Texas Non-resident CCW. At the time it was recognized by Pa and I had one glorious opportunity to carry there before they stopped recognizing non-resident permits. I normally wear Wrangler jeans size 34Wx32L. At that time I purchased the next bigger size (36Wx32L) to accommodate my IWB holster. Worked fine enough. However the larger size was a bit baggy in the seat and thighs. Fast forward to today. I hope to be issued by NJ PTC in the very near future. I got to thinking. What if I purchase the "slim fit" version of the Wrangler jeans in that larger size in the hope that it would provide me extra room at the waist but fit normally elsewhere. So went to Walmart the other day and purchased a pair of "Wrangler Five Star - Slim Straight(Slim Seat and Thigh)" jeans in size 36Wx32L. While there I also purchased a pair of "George" brand blue casual chinos in size "36Wx32L Slim". Tried both on last evening and I am pleased that they both fit quite well. Plenty of extra room at the waist while fitting like my normal jeans in the seat and thighs/legs. Plus the Wranglers also have some "Flex" in the waist band. I also own two Big Foot Steel Core gun belts. One in my normal length and one two inches longer for use with the above pants and IWB carry. p.s. Not sure if the aforementioned helps the ladies, but also refer to Mrs Peel's thread.
  25. Just received my order of Lehigh Defense 90gr XD. Interesting looking bullet. This week is a busy one for me. Hope to get a chance to test them on the weekend. Will report back.
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