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Precisely! Financial Statements (Bank, CC, etc.) all get shredded before they go out in the trash. All shipping boxes (Amazon, etc,) get stripped of any labels that might be stuck on. before they go into recycling. If they're glued on, I'll take an X-acto knife and cut them out. This one's important for a couple of reasons. First, You don't want anyone to know what's being shipped to your house, lest it be targeted for a burglary ( I don't leave those boxes in front of my house), and you don't want any "govt authorities" knowing that info. either. Someone who throws out a box with, say, "Federal Ammo" branding on it.... is asking for trouble (and a potential visit from the 2A police). Also, it's not a huge deal today, but I continue to strip labels, etc. religiously off of Amazon boxes in case there were Dept. of Revenue agents looking to see if I had too may "internet sales" for which use tax might not have been paid. Again, not a huge deal today because Amazon got tax Nexus both in NJ and FL, so most shipments are already taxed (only if it's sold by a 3rd party but fulfilled by Amazon won't it get taxed if shipped out of state). It's funny... I recall an old film starring Hal Holbrook and Michael Douglas called "The Star Chamber.' It's about a group of judges that are upset over some of the rulings they have to make in certain cases that they feel were not "justice served," usually because the defendant got away with their crime. If, after review, the judges feel that the defendant was guilty, they enacted some "Street justice" unbeknownst to "the system." Well, the case that opens the movie involves a couple of undercover detectives that are seeking evidence from a BG in that BG's trash bin. They know they can't search the trash bin as it's attached to the house (and thus, they need a warrant). But they ponder the possibility of searching the garbage truck once the trash bin is dumped into it. They even get the truck driver to empty the truck scoop (one of those older trucks with the scoop in the back) before he dumps the suspect trash bin into it. They search the truck and find what they're looking for. At trial, the defense counsel made the argument that because the truck driver did not operate the scoop so that the trash did not transfer to the main body of the truck and mix with the other trash, then the truck scoop became an "extension" of the trash bin and was therefore subject to the 4th amendment protection of a search warrant. The judge in the case (Michael Douglas) was forced to rule for the defense. Hence, the first case he took to "The Start Chamber," after being invited to join the group by Hal Holbrook,

I'm with you! I'm a "Ketchup on my Hot dog" kinda guy!

Welcome from Tampa Bay, FL, from a former Warren County NJ'ian!

I concur that "motive/intent" should play a role in deciding what charge the defendant should face. IIRC, NJ has three degrees of "Homicide" - "Criminally Negligent Homicide" ( {NJSA 2C 11-5} 3rd Degree Crime including Vehicular, etc.), "Manslaughter" ( {2C 11-4} 2nd degree - but without pre-meditation), and "Murder" ( {2C 11-3} 1st Degree - with pre-meditation). For the crime mentioned in the OP (one punch knockout resulting in death), I would charge at least with "Manslaughter" (NJSA 2C 11-4), unless the confrontation evidence demonstrated sufficient "pre-meditation," at which point I'd charge with Murder (2C 11-3).

However we can supoort you Rob just let us know. I had to do this for one of my childhood Dobies.... It was heartbreaking having to head off to school that morning. I'm sure you'll make the right decision that's in the best interest of the dog. Again, we're all here for ya.

When/where I lived in Independence Twp, (Warren County) the initial FPID + 2 P2P's took 23 calendar days. Two subsequent requests for 2 P2Ps took 16 calendar days, each. Very efficient... very courteous.

Congrats Rosie!

Sorry... It can't be something "imaginary." See the OP.. It has to be something that exists and is acquirable by any civilian.

A different thread (the "I'm done with Guns" thread) caused me to think of something that I thought I'd ask the group. What's your "Holy Grail" firearm? That is, the one for which you keep striving to acquire in your lifetime but, for whatever reasons (cost, availability, etc.), it always seems to elude you, throughout your life, It should be a conventional existing (not imaginary - no "light sabers" ) firearm that could be acquired generally (i.e. not "restricted" to the Military, etc), I have one in several different categories (categories like "long range sniper rifle", "NFA," large caliber, etc.). But at EOD, I'd have to say, at present, the one that stands out of those is my NFA choice: The Thompson "Chicago Typewriter" with drum mags.

Thankfully, I started "collecting inventory" in earnest rather late in life. Thus, hopefully, the "need to buy" will be with me for the rest of my life. I feel assured that there will always be a "Holy Grail" of firearms that I'll always strive for, even if I can't ever acquire it for whatever reason (cost, availability, etc.).

Glad to see forward progress, here. I live in the same county as New Port Richey. You'lll like it!

Again, the "one we know of." And, even if it is only one, in this case, one is one too many.

Well, as stated, that's the "one we know about..." We don't know about the others....But even so, If I have alternatives, why not take them if I can? I don't have any problems with an LEA that stops people at a tunnel entrance if they believe the vehicle might be carrying suspect cargo or prohibited items (explosives, etc.). I want them to protect the tunnels. I have family that travel through them all the time. However, I don't believe conventional firearms or ammo, transported FOPA style should be considered "prohibited" (bulk "black powder" might be questionable, but...). But it seems the MTAP stopped Mr. Fillipidis for that reason only, and that's unacceptable.

Of course, the one very public incident we know about is Mr. Fillipidis. But one is enough, I think, to make anyone take reasonable precautions or plan alternate routes. I mean, why take the route if you do have alternatives? If you have no alternatives and you must take the route then, of course, take it and be very careful. But if it's not a big deal to go a different way, then why even entertain the possibility of an incident? And does PAPD have ALPR cameras and access to CCW databases?

Fair enough. From where I lived in NJ, it was only 40 miles longer, But, as mentioned above, you might also want to consider the traffic you'll encounter on I-95 going all the way down. Depending on dates/times of travel, taking that extra 2 hours/100 miles might actually save you time by avoiding all the I-95 traffic, the crazy drivers, the perpetual construction in VA just south of DC, rush hour delays on the Cap. Beltway, etc. etc. etc. Now, that said, you do get a lot of line haul trucks on the I-81/i-77 route, and there's a reason for that. They know it's a much better route than I-95. It's also a much more scenic and pleasant route to travel. You're right in the middle of the Shenandoah valley in VA and it's gorgeous. As you head towards the VA-NC border, you'll be up on some mountainous areas where you'll be going down the back ends of those mountains as your cross the state line. THe views of the valley from those mountains are spectacular. So much so, that they're a distraction from driving. You have to really keep focused on the driving as you come down those mountain slopes. If you're traveling with someone, get them to shoot pictures/video of it. The only traffic issues on that route, really, is when you reach Charlotte, NC (about maybe 1hr prior to reaching downtown, which you'll pass right by on I-77). Another 5-10 miles thereafter and you will cross the state line into SC, and there will be a brand spanking new Cabela's waiting for you right on the state line. You can see it from I-77.

I don't think that's the issue. I think it's more the "ready/willing/ableness" of the MTAP to stop people and ransack their cars looking for weapons, explosives, etc. that probably aren't even there. All justified by the need to protect the tunnels from any explosive activity. In NJ, I don't believe the NJSP has access to FPID data in their vehicles and most probably don't have an ALPR camera that can id the plate and look that stuff up quickly. The MTAP does have those resources at their fingertips. And they like to use it!

Where in SC? If you can get to I-78W, then I recommend the original I-81/I-77 route. It's actually only 40 miles longer in terms of distance, and it will dump you onto I-95 right parallel to Charleston. You can also use it if your SC destination is near Columbia or Fort Jackson, etc. But if it's "Florence, SC" or thereabouts (Dillon, etc), then yeah, take the US-301 route, as mentioned.

Well, the I-695 bypass avoids both the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and the Ft. McHenry Tunnel. However, you do have to cross the Francis Scott Key Bridge that is south of both tunnels and has a longer span. Now, I don't know if the MTAP has the same emphasis on the bridge as they do the tunnels. Probably not, because the point of all that scrutiny at the tunnels is that they are a much harder asset to replace, should they ever be "blown up" by either accident or a terrorist incident. Any incident is bad, but a bridge would be a bit easier and less costly (both in time and $$$) to replace. That said, I do note that MD Transport Authority does have a HQ building right at the bridge crossing (north side), so the MTAP might throw a few patrols and ALPR cameras there just for "show." Is there something you absolutely need to do in that part of Baltimore/MD, or are you going on to DC or VA? Because, if you can, I strongly recommend you take the alternate route I mention above. Once you arrive in Del, (from either the Del. Memorial Bridge or from I-495), Get on I-95 (Del. Tpk. for maybe 1-2 miles) and then on to Del. Route 1. Follow it all the way down to Del. 896 (Boyd's Corner Rd) and then take that Wesbound to US-301 South. It will allow you to Cross via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and through Annapolis. You'll then continue on US-301/50 (which turns into US-50) and will dump you onto the Captial Beltway. From there, you can head down to VA or elsewhere in MD. You can even Take US-50 all the way to DC if that's where you're going (It becomes New York Ave and goes right by the Natl. Arboretum). But take great care in DC. I would never have any inventory in DC, and I would sanitize my car to ensure that there is not one piece of spent brass in the car, as possession of even spent brass is illegal in DC.

I lived in Randolph. I would recommend it. Good schools, decent LE, The RTSP is right there on Rt. 10.

Well, if they still have records... they can find it. I had left NJ after graduating HS to go to college out in Illinois. And I stayed in Illinois for 5 years after graduating college. By then, I had obtained an Illinois DL, as well as my first US Passport. Upon moving back home to NJ after college and 5 years of work, I happened upon my local branch of (formerly) the NJ DMV. Oddly enough, I remembered my old DL# and, sure enough, they found it in their computer system and revived it! I only had to turn in my Illinois license. Of course, now in FL, I turned that NJ DL in to get my FL license!

Welcome from Tampa Bay, FL from a former NJ'ian.

Sorry to ask an unrelated question, but one related to the Quinton Sportsmen's Club. There used to be a couple (under the business name "Shooters on Target") that used the facility to teach a "Multi-State" CCW course (UT, FL, AZ, VA). I took the course from them there. I was wondering what happened to them because it seems the course is no longer offered at the Quinton Club. Did they move away, or perhaps they retired or something? It was a pretty decent course, and I got 3 of the four permits they offered (I skipped only VA). Just curious... Thx.

So, Sotomayor is a "Type I" (insulin dependent)? Then she does have her work cut out for her. If she were a Type II, then it's possible she can beat that with exercise & weight control. She just has to ensure she stays "on schedule" with her meds and her diet.

Well, Sotomayor won't be going anywhere, for quite a while, so lets focus on "Notrious RBG" and "Breyer." Maybe even Roberts, to eliminate the "Swing Vote" problem.

Well, if "Roberts" is saying that, then it's a very good thing! I would think that with Kennedy retiring, Roberts would then become the "swing" vote.... He is has been a tad flaky on some things....