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Everyone... breathe! When I mentioned my concern a few posts upthread, I didn't mean to open up a negative train of thought to which everyone would then pile on! My impression is that lawyers working on big cases are often reticent, with good reason, to share their strategy with ANYONE. They want to stave off leaks and thus prevent giving an edge to their opposition. When I heard the cases were combined, I thought this close-to-the-vest attitude could perhaps bubble up at some point within the (2) pro-2A teams - particularly if the lawyers involved hadn't worked together before, didn't have a level of trust built over time, etc. (...and I'm only guessing that might be the situation). So yes, I think it's entirely possible (though not a given) that there wasn't a ton of advance coordination because of how lawyers zealously guard case strategy. I mean, these are still in many respects still 2 different cases, right? There's just being heard together for convenience because of the many overlapping issues. So, if (and that's still a big IF) their strategy today revealed any weaknesses which, in fact, led to them stepping on each other's toes a bit, well... they'll just have to immediately pivot and heighten their level of coordination. It seems to me that legal cases are by their nature long, drawn out affairs... with a ton of moving parts... I'm sure strategy adjustments happen often. None of that changes the fact that, with Bruen, it seems that SCOTUS has set a very pre-determined, narrow pathway by which these 2A cases need to be decided. Based on Judge Bumb's prior questions, (to this non-lawyer anyway), it sounds like she's well aware of the legal precedent, the legal chain of command, and her responsibilities within it. And I'm sure she's savvy enough to distinguish between the state's blatantly unconstitutional ideas (even if presented with swagger today) and our sides constitutionally sound ideas (presented today with some slight pauses). She can weigh those 2 things accordingly and make the right decisions, I'm sure. In other words, though today's performance raised a question about coordination levels... I think it's far too early for pearl-clutching, garment-rending, or conspiracy-spouting. These 2A teams have been GREAT thus far. I am sure they'll quickly regain their footing. So, let's not be the usual beaten down, negative Joisey folks of the past. Let's not abandon ship at the first minor glitch in the case. Stay the course. That's my attitude anyway!

@Mrs. Peel, your optimisim is admirable. I was simply commenting on the poopshow I dialed into. That's all.

Taylor ham is the transgender version of Pork Roll.

Fake news!!!

Some fine Taylor Ham, perhaps!

and everything i'm reading that you guys are saying about this almost sounds like they're taking a dive

Well she doesn't brag about it like this does!

And it comes pre-brined, for your convenience.

Future pork roll right there. Right @Mrs. Peel?

It honestly sounded like they had never discussed these cases with each other. It was shocking and disappointing.

My permit has "No restrictions" and "See court order" both checked. I was pulled over a couple of weeks ago. The State Trooper did the usual roadside interview questions - where are you coming from, where are you headed, etc. It came out that I had come from the Phillipsburg Pistol Club members meeting and was heading home (1/4 mile away). He eventually got around to asking if there were any guns in the car. Trooper: Do you shoot a lot? Me: I run a match every month and I'm an instructor Trooper: So do you have a lot of guns? Me: What's "a lot"? Trooper: So any guns in the car? Me: Yes Trooper: In the trunk? Me: No, on my hip Trooper: You have a permit? Me: Yes, here (hands over permit) Trooper: OK There was no attempt to inspect the gun, did not ask for a copy of the court order, no twitchiness at all. He let me go with a warning for the driving infraction. He did comment that I was his first encounter with a permit holder and I complimented him on being so chill with it. We shook hands and said goodnight. ETA: My court order says I have to carry my permit. It does not say I have to carry the court order.