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Garden State 2A Grassroots Organization leading charge in NJ on sanctuary movement By John Petrolino | Apr 07, 2022 1:40 PM ET Members of GS2AGO Gloucester County Resolution Signing April 6, 2022 (eft to right): Mark Cheeseman, Jennifer Moore, Rick Chow, Michelle Beartie-Kacy, Commissioner Nick DeSilvio, Joseph Pistilli, Sandy Hickerson, & Dave Pedella If we dig deep in our memory banks to a time prior to the virus which shall not be named, we’ll recall a movement that was sweeping many counties and towns, in many states across the country. Conceivably started in Virginia in response to extreme hostility towards the Second Amendment, the 2A sanctuary movement got momentum. The topic of so-called Second Amendment sanctuaries has been picked apart time and time again. With some “sanctuaries” being symbolic in nature, and others actually carrying the weight of the law. New Jersey, believe it or not, has a solid number of jurisdictions that have committed themselves as sanctuaries. In the winter of 2018 a group was born, the Garden State 2A Grassroots Organization (GS2AGO), and they’ve been carrying the banner on this movement all up and down the Parkway. From the GS2AGO webpage: Garden State 2A Grassroots Organization (GS2AGO) is a non-profit, non-partisan, NJ-based advocacy group that helps NJ residents defend our Second Amendment rights in the state. Our objective is to turn each county into a grassroots hub to defend our right to keep and bear arms. We provide resolution kits, education, advocacy and information about NJ firearms laws. The resolution is based on case law, and fosters awareness and support for the 2nd Amendment community in NJ. By working with our local governments to adopt the resolutions, We The People send a clear message to our state government that we will defend our rights. By defending the right to keep and bear arms, we advocate for the most fundamental rights of all people for self-defense and freedom. Firearms rights are equal rights. Firearms rights are civil rights. The Second Defends The Rest. Truth be told, I’ve been quietly following the GS2AGO since they got on the map towards the end of 2018, and have reported different times about their happenings. The “pandemic” came and it seemed like all activity halted. In reality, it kind of did. With a new spring of life, and this generation’s roaring 20’s starting to commence, GS2AGO has been at it again. In March, I reported on one of the resolutions they supported. I found it difficult to keep up with where they were going to be next or what was actually happening. It was time for me to get their president on the phone. Rick Chow Sr. is a Jersey guy through and through. He and I chatted for over an hour, and it was nice to get to know a fellow Garden State patriot. Chow indicated to me that the inception of GS2AGO came about when one town council randomly introduced a resolution on the Second Amendment on their own. He wondered if there would be more towns in the pork roll paradise to do the same. After getting active, here we are, a few years later, with about 1/3rd (or more) of the state having a Second Amendment resolution on their books. Chow talked about stumbling on the social media post that ignited this movement: West Milford passes this resolution, so I got the idea; “Hey, let’s get together and see if we can do that elsewhere in the state.” So initially, it was myself and Mark [Cheeseman], and then Nick Magner got aboard…within a couple days, a week’s time we added Sandy [Hickerson]. We added Josh…We were working over Christmas holiday, over through New Year’s holiday, and helping people get pages set up. That’s how all this got started. I asked Chow about where the organization is now and what their challenges are. You know, we’re volunteers ourselves. Nobody within the organization is paid. So we had representatives all over the state that were helping me. They were helping out with county pages and getting events set up and going into town meetings, and now we’re down to six people. And it’s horrible, because we can’t be in every place all the time. You know…The other biggest hurdle, obviously, is always donations. We have applied for 501 C three. And we’re waiting on paperwork back from the Federal Government. That’s holding us up on that. They have accepted the application, but we haven’t gotten a “yea” or “nay” yet on that. But those are the two biggest things right now holding us back to do what we need… To date, Chow notes that just under half of all the counties in New Jersey has some sort of a resolution in support of the Second Amendment, and many towns as well. My count is there’s over 60 different jurisdictions in the state that have put out their public support for this civil right through the local legislative process. The work that Chow and his team at GS2AGO does has value. Seemingly symbolic in nature, these resolutions in support of the Second Amendment do have meaning. In states like New Jersey where many of the legislators are controlled by partisan politics, and progressive ones at that, more often than not, they don’t listen to the masses. The Garden State has had lawmakers brag about getting hundreds, if not thousands of messages in opposition of a bill that they vote for regardless, while only receiving a few in support of the measure. Hubris and elitism rules in progressive states like Jersey. These resolutions do send another message to the lawmakers that’s hard to ignore. They can shred letters, ignore emails, and be dismissive towards phone calls. But when there are resolutions being voted on, they can’t exactly hide from those. It’s all on the record and they’re going to be hard pressed to be able to say “I did not know.” If you’d like to learn more about the Garden State 2A Grassroots Organization (GS2AGO), you can check them out HERE: https://www.gs2ago.com/ 3 years ago I got our Mayor to make the proclamation.

That was the red flag that got ignored. Here's an example of a common and frequent scam right here on njgf, just one example of many I've rec'd in PM over the years. I put asterisks in pace of the email address. The forum admins/mods should be able to track the scammers IP address to a general location. If the IP of the place you sent money is in Florida or Pakistan, you definitely have a problem. Never EVER send money to anyone that does not have at least ten meaningful posts.

i think that they can/will pop ya with constructive intent. not sure though.

So, you feel good with your gun safe? Ha!... that is NOT enough... you need one of THESE for a fully comprehensive security plan:

Starting to get together parts for a long range 6mm Arc build Im going to have Compass Lake Engineering turn the barrel and put together the upper. So far I have M4E1 Enhanced upper with no FA. AP Quantum hand guard JP enterprises LMOS BCG Compass lake will do a bartlein barrel cerakote and fluted with an adjustable gas block. Still flip flopping between a 20 and 22 inch barrel. Anyone else do a 6mm arc build recently?

WTS; Ruger New Model Blackhawk chambered in 45 Long Colt with 6 ½” barrel. Stainless steel finish, single action’ adjustable target sights with original box and wood grips. In excellent condition with some very light rub marks. (you REALLY have to look for them) I bought this a few years back and it is just a little bit too much gun for my aging wrists. It comes in the original plastic case with the Ruger cable lock and key still in the original bag. Included in my “GETTING OUT OF 45 LONG COLT” sale are the following; A Lee Precision deluxe 4 carbide die reloading set with primer holding shoe in 45 colt. One brand new old stock 50 round box of Magtech 45 Colt Cowboy Action ammo; 250 grain lead flat nose. 68 pcs Magtech 45 colt 250 gr. lead flat nose bullets, new. 38 rounds of 45 colt handloads 250 gr lead RNFP over 9.0 gr Unique. 38 rounds of 45 colt handloads 255 gr SWC lead over 9.0 gr Unique. 50 rounds of 45 colt handloads 255gr FMJFP over 7.5 gr Unique. 149 reloadable 45 colt cases mixed headstamps NOTE: I personally loaded the handloads on these Lee dies with a single stage Lee press, checking each and every case visually for consistency of charge. They are being offered as components, even though I have no doubt that they are fine for shooting. The handloads and cases are in plastic “case guard” style boxes. The cowboy loads are in the original Magtech cardboard box. See all the pics for condition. I will meet you at your FFL within a 30 minute drive of Linden, N.J. or you are welcome to use my FFL Tier One Defense, in Union, N.J. ALL FEES TO BE PAID BY PURCHASER FIRST TO POST “I’LL TAKE IT” WINS THE AUCTION PRICE IS $950.00 FOR ALL CASH AT PICKUP message me with questions

the part you put in quotes.....i've gotten several of those about the g19 slide i was looking for. always in pm, never in any of the threads. always a "forum dabbler" too with no posts.

The primers arrived yesterday. I loaded up 4 primer tubes and plan on loading 400rds tonight. Will shoot in this weekend and reports back. From what I have read they will be exactly the same as Tula primers.

AOWs require a VFG otherwise it'd be considered a pistol.

File with PayPal . . . You have a shot at getting something back and it will not come from the woman's account. Remember . . . There are lists of FFLs and those lists include contact information. That's how you could have verified the FLL license and that you were actually dealing with them. They would likely have been happy to know that someone is using their license. Woulda, shoulda, coulda . . . I know . . . Sorry . . .

Still need VFG. If I’m not mistaken.

That's a SOLID looking sandwich!! Great. Now I'm hungry for one.....lol.

I started my Friday morning off right.

And shipped them to Mexico...

Subject: When your friends vote Democrat, but they cannot explain why You can offer them a list to pick their reasons. These are the "TOP 12" most often mentioned. 1. I voted Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene, but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% is not. 2. I voted Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money, I earn than I would. 3. I voted Democrat because Freedom of Speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it. 4. I voted Democrat because I am way too irresponsible to own a gun and I know that my local police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves 5. I voted Democrat because I believe that people who cannot tell us if it will rain on Friday can tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if I do not start driving a Tesla. 6. I voted Democrat because I am not concerned about millions of babies being aborted so long as we keep all death row inmates alive. 7. I voted Democrat because I think illegal aliens have a right to free health care, education, and Social Security benefits. 8. I voted Democrat because I believe that businesses should not be allowed to make profits for themselves. They need to break even and give the rest away to the government for redistribution as the Democrats see fit. 9. I voted Democrat because I believe liberal judges need to rewrite the Constitution every few days to suit some fringe kooks who would never get their agendas past the voters. 10. I voted Democrat because I think that it is better to pay billions to people who hate us for their oil, but not drill our own because it might upset some endangered beetle or gopher. 11. I voted Democrat because while we live in the greatest, most wonderful country in the world, I was promised "HOPE AND CHANGE". 12. I voted Democrat because my head is so firmly planted up my ass, it is unlikely that I will ever have another point of view. Please pass this on to your Democrat, Socialist, Communist, Liberal friends! Oh, and by the way, they forgot to mention the superior handling of the Afghan withdrawal and the 85 billion in weapons and cash we left in the hands of the Taliban, the corruption with Joe and Hunter Biden laundering money, and the drug use by Hunter as documented on his computer, and the strict immigration policy at the southern border, and our financing of the Mexican drug cartels, and the deporting (not) of illegals, and teaching CRT, and the advances in the woke culture, and the thousands of people dying from Fentenal, and the price of fuel, food, and utilities, and the trillions of dollars in spending, and inflation near 9%, and a president who carries a card around with answers to questions from the press, and the crashing of the stock market, and a war in Ukraine, and the human trafficking, and the releasing of Covid infection people into the heart of the U.S., and the girls being kidnapped at the border to be sold into prostitution, and…. Well, you can fill in the others.

Time to drop the hammer of Thor on him. Try to record your conversation with him. If he's this blatant about it then it should be simple to get him to admit to everything he's done. Then give the recordings to the authorities. Police, Postal Inspectors, ATF, etc,, etc. Can you cancel payment or put stop payment? Sorry to hear you got taken advantage of.

I agree. The only way to try to circumvent that would be have a pump action shotgun that you can install extension on while in NJ and take that with you as well.

So many complication is our wonderful republic! Thank you all, George

The relevant part of the statute says: The relevant part of the administrative code says: Note that both refer to the capacity of the magazine only, not the gun as a whole. Therefore 6+1 is allowed.

The brazenness of this guy is astounding. He appears to have absolutely no expectation of being held accountable for any of this.

Get a used 30" Beretta, best value. Send it out for inspection & repair immediately and you will be good for years.

That weasel Grewal tried to get the case moved to NJ and got hammered. Great news. Fifth Circuit Clamps Down on NJ District Court in 2nd Amendment Case U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)-– The saga continues in defense of the First and Second Amendments in federal courts. On April 1, 2022, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a split decision in a three-judge panel, reversed the District Court’s decision to transfer the case to New Jersey. In a court opinion, this was a vigorous slap down against judicial bias and activism. Defense Distributed and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) sued the State Department for violating their First and Second Amendment rights to publish computer files on the Internet. They reached a settlement. Various Attorney Generals filed unprecedented actions to prevent the settlement from being implemented. One of the most egregious was the New Jersey Attorney General (NJAG) Gurbir Grewal, who filed injunctions against Defense Distributed for their publishing efforts in Texas. Defense Distributed filed suit against the NJAG. The District Court in Texas ruled against them. They appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Defense Distributed and SAF won. The State Department joined Defense Distributed in a lawsuit against the NJAG for interference. Grewal moved to have the case dismissed, and failing that, have the case against him severed from the more general case, and moved to New Jersey, where, he would have more influence, power, and likely, a more sympathetic judge. In the opinion issued on April 1, 2022, the Fifth Circuit slaps down both the New Jersey District Court and the Texas District court who agreed to severe Grewal’s case and move it to New Jersey. From the opinion pages 5-6: The Fifth Circuit states, on page 12: On page 22: On page 30, the last page of the majority opinion: The dissent, unexpectedly, disagrees, claiming the transfer of the case to a New Jersey Court, where the New Jersey AG is the defendant, is not unusual enough to warrant the extraordinary remedy of mandamus. Author’s Opinion: The appearance of corruption in transferring the case to New Jersey, when the appellate court had already ruled against the NJAG’s claim the case should be tried in New Jersey instead of Texas, is unmistakable. The District Courts’ actions are indeed unusual and egregious. They call out for correction. The Fifth Circuit majority opinion is correct and much needed. https://www.ammoland.com/2022/04/fifth-circuit-clamps-down-on-nj-district-court-in-2nd-amendment-case

Two days isn't a lot of time. But he SHOULD have returned a text. But then texts are easy to forget about. Especially if getting A LOT of them from different people. But stuff does happen. He could have health issue and be in hospital? Have you tried calling his business number or land line to get a hold of someone else to inquire? If he runs a pawn shop there are probably other employees I would assume. I would give it through the weekend. Leave a courteous voice-mail on cell saying you are just touching base and wondering when you can expect shipping confirmation. If no answer try land line at place of business.. If no reply or update by Monday call and leave VM calmly stating you are canceling the order. Hopefully you paid via credit card or some form of payment you can cancel. Then notify the proper authorities and out him here and anywhere else. Unfortunately scammers are EVERYWHERE these days. And anything can be faked. Fake websites that look legit, fake DL, fake FFL paperwork etc. Hopefully he's just bad at getting back to people and really busy. I've heard crazier stories. Keep us updated and hopefully it all works out.

Those rules are for Pistols, which others don't qualify as.

Thank you Mr.Stu! Glad you came out to support the kids and had a good time. Congratulations on winning one of the guns. It sure looked a little iffy starting out but I think everything turned out well. We look forward to seeing you next year!

It was a great time today. Me, @Ms. 12 Gauge, @Shocker and another person who I do not think is on this forum shot the event. It rained all the time while driving there and continued through the safety briefing. Just as we stepped out to start shooting the rain stopped - and stayed stopped until we all reassembled in the event hall to have lunch, award trophies and draw the various raffles. I got a t-shirt as a door prize and then, just before the end, my ticket was the 2nd one drawn for one of the three guns up for grabs. I'll be dropping in to Jim Flynn's tomorrow to start the paperwork on a TriStar semi-auto 12 gauge. The turnout was great - they said they had 130 shooters which is significantly more than the 80-90 they usually get. It was well run and a lot of fun. I highly recommend it for next year.

@Mr.Stu THIS^^^. I have 46 1/2 YEARS worth of mags at my son & dil's house in Pennsy. Guarded by a pair of the Queen's Dogs and a pair of cats. No trespasser dare enter The alarm would sound and said person would instantly become the center of affection

Not HK mags.

MY GREAT WEEKEND! A balding, white haired man from Sherman Oaks in California , walked into a jewelry store in a local mall this past Friday evening with a beautiful much younger gal at his side. He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend. The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring. The man said, 'No, I'd like to see something more special.' At that statement, the jeweler went to his special stock and brought another ring over. 'Here's a stunning ring at only $40,000' the jeweler said. The lady's eyes sparkled and her whole body trembled with excitement. The old man seeing this said, 'We'll take it.' The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the man stated, 'by check. I know you need to make sure my check is good, so I'll write it now and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds and I'll pick up the ring Monday afternoon.' On Monday morning, the jeweler angrily phoned the old man and said 'There was only $25 in your account.' 'I know, said the old man, 'But let me tell you about MY GREAT WEEKEND!'

The 50oz weight limit is one of the “evil features” for a handgun. You can have two features before your handgun is considered an “assault weapon” - at which point it becomes prohibited in NJ. So, yes, you can be over 50oz as long you don’t have too many other “evil features”. https://nj.gov/njsp/firearms/pdf/062408_title13ch54.pdf N.J.A.C. 13:54-1.2 Definitions Semi-automatic handguns that have the ability to accept a detachable magazine and at least two of the following features: • Magazine that attaches outside of the pistol grip. • Threaded barrel • Barrel shroud • Manufactured weight of 50oz or more when the pistol is unloaded • Semi-automatic version of an automatic firearm Nobody reads anymore. Everyone panics.

Nice. Is Muuurrrrmaidman a member here? Probably not, because he sounds knowledgeable of the law. Good for him. Hmmmm. Should I bring my Triple Honcho to NJ and CCW it?

The Maury Show. LMFAO...

update the POS actually texted me and told me scammed me . Details DL FFL and Carry permits photos were all real, he stole an ffls info, and hacked another innocent victims paypal acct to do this scam, This guy hurt 3 people in one shot