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Goodness! With so many dads and expectant dads in this community, we really can't let this holiday slide by, can we? My dear dad has been gone a few years now, but there's not a day that passes that I don't think of him. He was the best - intelligent, multifaceted (a true Renaissance Man), strong, a steady provider, a devoted husband & dad, reliable as the day is long - IMO, he modeled what a man should be every day of his life. Fathers are so very important! Not only do those of us who had good dads present in our lives understand this intuitively and through our life experience, but even the science backs it up! In households without a dad present, boys are more likely to drop out of school, join a gang, get arrested... girls, meanwhile, are more likely to (also) drop out of school, be sexually abused, end up as pregnant unmarried teens, etc. A good dad stands as a quiet sentinel in a family - keeping trouble at bay. In a day and age where we hear ad hominem attacks on "toxic masculinity", and men, frankly, get trashed right and left on social media... I think it's appropriate that we acknowledge how much good men actually bring to the table. Father's Day is a great day to do that. So... HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! If your dad is still with us and tried his best to be a good dad, I hope you either spent some time with him today or gave him a call (and the day is young, it's not too late). And if your dad is no longer with us, then send him your good thoughts in Heaven. I know he'll hear you.

we're not police and this is the 2A.......Vox Populi, Vox Dei.

i personally am not fretting holster draw. i am fretting the moving of the goal posts. and i am fretting the fact that so many are over-looking that.

This is the best place I could find to post this. After I obtained my NJ PtC a few months back, I signed up for US Law Shield with the multi-state option (I have permits in 5 other states). I recently saw a claim from a Maryland lawyer claiming it is illegal to carry any firearm through Maryland without a Maryland permit, even if it is stored unloaded and out of driver's reach. I have since debunked that claim. However, my initial reaction to it was to submit an inquiry to US Law Shield asking about the legality, and about whether or not if I happened to be arrested on that basis, my policy would cover my defense. I used the contact form at https://www.uslawshield.com/contact-us/ , identified myself as a member, and supplied my membership number. I never received any reply. Now, it may be that USLS has a policy not explore hypothetical questions such as the one I posed on the legality of carry through Maryland; I could understand that. But I think that my question regarding limitation of coverage was entirely in scope. I find that their complete lack of response, even one to inform me that my questions were inappropriate, is quite worrisome, and borderline unacceptable. I do intend to follow up on this by telephone when I get the opportunity, but this experience is definitely not inspiring confidence on my part in how well USLS would defend my interests is I had an actual legal situation involving a firearm. Anyone else have a positive or negative experience to share regarding contacting US Law Shield as a member?

Stick to the topic old timers.

I still have my Canon AE1and a few others. Also a shit ton of worthless lenses. I don't have the heart to to trash them! I spent $1,000 for the first digital camera that came out. Been digital ever since!

@GRIZ You are older than me but ain't no way you've been shooting for 100 years! I greatly respect you and admire your great level of experience! Stop thinking about age in years because I know your brain is at least 25 years younger than your physical age and I just pray that I follow in your footsteps! Please continue being my mentor for many years to come! You are a very special and important member of the NJGF family!

Enough of the argument of terms. 100 years ago when I started shooting accidental discharge was used for anytime the gun fired when it wasn't supposed to no matter what the reason. Unintentional and Negligent Discharge came along as some thought it more appropriate to describe the event. Everytime a gun fired when it wasn't supposed to isnt an accident they'd say. Some instructors like to throw out more terms and pigeonhole events as it seems more impressive. So, A discharge caused by a malfunction of a firearm can be an AD. But isn't also a UID? A discharge caused by clothing snagging the trigger on clothing is a ND. But isn't it also a UID? One can go on and on with examples. AFAIC the 3 terms are interchangeable in usage except there needs to negligence for a ND. I still generally use AD or UID. That covers most bases.

I think High Exposure really gave the best advise, figure out what you want out of the optic, what you want it to do and go from there. I only mount the LPVO when I’m in NC and shooting out at 300 yards, when it’s home and for self defense it’s my Holosun green dot mounted. My 30-30 lever has a Leopold 1.5-4x mounted on it and that would suit you well also, but that is a dedicated deer rifle, which didn’t need high magnification.

Some Sig P320 owners might disagree with you!

I like LPVO. Not a fan of magnifiers behind a red dot, or fixed mag optics on ARs. I had an Aimpoint 3x magnifier in a flip to side mount, I ditched it after a year of use. I had a 4x Trijicon ACOG - traded it for a Trijicon SRS red dot sight. I started with a 1-6 Strike Eagle and found I liked the concept, but not that specific optic. I now have three LPVO: • Two Steiner P4Xi 1-4 - each on an AR • One Trijicon Accupower 1-4 on a Ruger American 5.56 boltgun I got each of then on sale and each cost me under $400 without a mount (expect to pay another $100-$200 for a quality mount). If you break out of the $300-$400 optic range (base price, not sale price), you get a better optic for less weight. I found the budget LPVO are nice to dip your toes into the category as you get a lot of value for little cost. It lets you experiment a bit and see what you like. Then, if you find yourself seeing them as a benefit, research what options you want and look for an upgrade. You will get better glass, better eye relief, better focus range, and lighter overall weight, with the higher quality options.

Never said you were. 10000% Thank you. Make no mistake, I do not agree with mandated training as a requirement to exercise a right - but I wish everyone would take their rights seriously and prepare themselves, across the range of all personal rights. Regarding the 2A I wish that, while it should not be required, anyone who does decide to carry a firearm should be self-aware enough to come to the realization that: 1) Carrying a firearm is an enormous social and personal responsibility 2) They are accepting a duty to themselves and others to be an asset to society, not of a liability 3) Their action and related skill/ability will reflect on all who carry guns 4) Your abilities translate to literal “life or death” consequences 5) You will be judged on both your physical abilities as well as your decision making process by the courts, by society, and by your peers - for all time 6) Not aspire to mediocrity and 7) Self-realize the importance to train with their chosen firearm to level of basic proficiency

According to heritage.org, A “well-regulated” militia simply meant that the processes for activating, training, and deploying the militia in official service should be efficient and orderly, and that the militia itself should be capable of competently executing battlefield operations. This is what is considered what was meant at the time of the founding. So its not unlikely that the conservative justices, which rely on the original meaning or the constitution, could possible agree with the training aspect. Now I don't have a crystal ball, but thats how it can be argued.