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And now there is this. The major Credit Card companies are implementing a new code to track all firearm related purchases. Credit Card Companies to Start Implementing New Code to Track Gun Purchases - Bloomberg

Why? Even with shipping its usually cheaper than at the local range. And in NJ they currently have been keeping track of ammo purchases already. I think the store had to keep a copy just in case. Now I think the new law requires ammo purchase info in NJ to be sent to state.

2C:3-4 2.b.The actor knows that he can avoid the necessity of using such force with complete safety by retreating or by surrendering possession of a thing to a person asserting a claim of right thereto or by complying with a demand that he abstain from any action which he has no duty to take, except that: (i)The actor is not obliged to retreat from his dwelling, unless he was the initial aggressor; This would seem to indicate that you do have a duty to retreat inside your home unless immediate use of force is necessary (ie you don't have time to retreat). You do not have a duty to retreat FROM your home (ie you don't have to leave your house).

Updated my original post with the following links to backup claims. https://www.businessinsider.com/countries-largest-antidepressant-drug-users-2016-2?op=1 https://thewashingtonstandard.com/most-medicated-country-in-the-world-nearly-half-of-americans-have-taken-a-pharmaceutical-drug-within-the-last-30-days/ https://bpr.berkeley.edu/2021/11/07/americas-epidemic-of-antidepressants/ https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/6/14/17458726/depression-drugs-suicide-side-effect https://rxisk.org/drugs-that-can-cause-depression-agitation-suicidality/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/257364/top-lobbying-industries-in-the-us/ https://www.cchrflorida.org/antidepressants-are-a-prescription-for-mass-shootings/ https://www.psychreg.org/antidepressants-ssri-mass-shootings/

What is the status of this? What is the earliest it could be law? Proposed ‘Assault Weapons Ban’ Includes Grandfather Clause, Contrary to Social Media Posts (msn.com)

So what has changed since then? America is the most medicated country in the world. Over 30% of the population has been prescribed anti-depressant drugs. 17% are currently on anti-depressants. Many drugs today have suicidal and homicidal thoughts as side effects. We have pharmaceutical reps who get paid big bucks for convincing doctors to prescribe more drugs. Consumers are shown advertisement for drugs on TV that tell them to go ask their doctor to prescribe those drugs to them. We used to have hospitals and facilities for the mentally ill. Now we just have drugs for them. By far the largest lobbying industry in America is big pharma, spending 2x more than the next biggest industry. They want to hold gun manufactures and gun stores accountable, but they won't hold pharmaceutical or doctors accountable for over prescribing drugs with suicidal or homicidal thoughts as side effects. Too much money to be lost by big pharma and the politicians they support. https://www.businessinsider.com/countries-largest-antidepressant-drug-users-2016-2?op=1 https://thewashingtonstandard.com/most-medicated-country-in-the-world-nearly-half-of-americans-have-taken-a-pharmaceutical-drug-within-the-last-30-days/ https://bpr.berkeley.edu/2021/11/07/americas-epidemic-of-antidepressants/ https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/6/14/17458726/depression-drugs-suicide-side-effect https://rxisk.org/drugs-that-can-cause-depression-agitation-suicidality/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/257364/top-lobbying-industries-in-the-us/ https://www.cchrflorida.org/antidepressants-are-a-prescription-for-mass-shootings/ https://www.psychreg.org/antidepressants-ssri-mass-shootings/

Buy a 3D printer, go to a friend's house in PA (or wherever it is still legal to make your own guns) and print a bunch of lowers for $2ea. Clean up!

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More recommendations on safes or lock boxes for the car? Prefer something with biometric.

Anyone know how a NJ CCW can get a CCW in PA or SC?

From what I can tell, the only state that recognizes FL NR CCW that does not recognize UT NR CCW is NM. I see most places offering UT NR CCW training, also offer FL NR CCW as an add on, but I'm not really seeing the benefit. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/ut-gun-laws/

When/how can politicians and law makers be held accountable (legally or financially) for knowing making laws that clearly violate the constitution, go against SCOTUS, and violate citizens rights?

Maybe not constitutional carry, but what about making it so that a carry permit one state must be reciprocal in all states. 14 Amendment. Much like Drivers Licenses are. Yes the requirements, training, etc are different state to state, but the same is true for DL's.

There has been a lot of new laws (state and federal) and executive orders recently. I'm having a hard time keeping track of what passed and is signed into law and when they take effect. Can you update the following on whether they are now law and when the take effect. 1) Semi-Auto AWB ban 2) 3D Printed, Polmer-80 Lower-80, etc Ghost guns (is this NJ only still and when did that go into effect?) 3) NJ Ammo registration (Anything over 1000 or is 2000 rounds State Police get notified) 4) Can you still build your own AR-15's? 5) New overarching restrictions on where you can carry?

That would be interesting. Track which vehicle brand is used the most in drunk driving and vehicular homicides and fine that manufacturer an extra 20%.

I got an XD-S Mod.2 OSP for CC. With the extended 9round mag, it feels good in both hands. It is very comfortable to carry and doesn't print. I could easily EDC it. But I am pretty disappointed in my accuracy with it. I have larger full size Glock 17 with the same RDS as the XDS and a 1911 with iron sights that I feel I am really accurate with. Let's say my grouping is 2" with those, it would be 5" with the XD-S. Maybe I just need to put more rounds through it to get used to it (already have over 250 through it). I really like my Glock 17, but it's too big to IWB carry. Thinking of getting a Shadow Systems MR920 (fancy Glock 19) with optics if I just can't get used to or feel comfortable shooting the XD-S. I really liked the grip safety of the XD-S and was the main reason I chose that gun though. Unfortunately, I think the M&P Sheild EZ is the only other compact polymer gun with a grip safety, but it is not optics ready which is a must for me. Any other smaller polymer frame guns with grip safety and RDS ready? Any other suggestions even if they don't fit that criterion?

If you and your wife own handguns, can you use each other's?

If you get on a list, you may not be able to own guns. Speaking up at a BOE meeting for your children could get you labeled a "domestic terrorist" or "extremist". https://www.gop.gov/secretary-cardona-flat-out-lies-about-requesting-the-nsba-letter-that-called-concerned-parents-domestic-terrorists/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-jersey-teachers-union-condemns-parents-extremist-new-ad

Burial Pod Coffins that grow more trees.. not cut them down (connectingdirectors.com)

Recommendations on gravity water filter? Preferably one for a DIY solution.

Absolutely. Don't be that guy. Also why patronage an anti 2A business? Small businesses are having a hard time these days. Support one that isn't anti-2A. Let those who are anti-2A suffer the consequences and take your business elsewhere.

Another thing that was talked about is the legality of private businesses and locations that have no guns allowed signs. You would essentially be committing trespassing. but not a gun related charge.

I took a CCW course with a current LEO and this was brought up. He said that his department had discussed this and that school parking lots are considered school property and illegal to carry there. He also said that if you stop on a public road in a school zone, you would also be arrested. I assume you could successfully fight that, but do you want to put yourself in that position and go through all that?

But would 30rounds stand? States could probably argue that there is a historic context in that number. Basically just banning drums and other super high capacity stuff.

Anyone know the legality of them in SC, NC, TN, or GA?