Dewhitewolf

Okay, I was mistaken about where Piscataway was. For some reason I thought it was in South Jersey on the way to Atlantic City. Sorry for the confusion.

I am "way north" of piscataway. I'd like to know if you're hosting a course in the New Brunswick area as that's not too bad for me (I only mention that because it's listed on your profile).

I haven't seen the show yet; it's on when I'm at work. I have seen the previews and it looks like a show I'd really enjoy. I am however disappointed (though not surprised) that there would be a scene like that in any show.

Beautiful dogs! It really made me smile to look at the pics of them having fun in snow. I've been without a dog for a little over a year now; she was a mix breed that I rescued. She really loved the snow, too.

I want to go to this rally on Tuesday, but I don't get out of work until about 9-930am. Would anyone be interested in carpooling? We can meet in either Parsippany/Morris Plains area (where my job is), or Mt. Olive (where I live). If this works for you, please reply or send me an IM!

I just signed up a guest. Any word on the status of the buses?

Those two are my favorites. However, I think that the second one should be simplified for two reasons: one, how are you going to fit all that on a sign, and two, as you said at the beginning, if it's too complicated it won't register. How about keeping it simple: a bad guy with a gun can only be stopped by a good guy with a gun. Yes, I'm aware that it's a quote from Wayne LaPierre, and maybe you don't want to be associated with him, but you see the point.

I'm not aware of any statute that penalizes publishing the information of gun owners, but the records themselves are confidential under the NJAC. That means that the state cannot simply hand out that information to the Star Ledger simply because they request it. If the Star Ledger challenges that, hypothetically the courts would deny the request and uphold the confidential provision in the NJAC. This is simply because the specific code does not violate an exisiting statute. That is assuming, of course, that the courts follow their tradition of government deference. That's the point I was trying to make. Sorry for the confusion. On another note, someone in the media (I don't know who) made another point. If the names of gun owners have to be published, then why not the personal information of people receiving food stamps, tax paid abortions, unemployment benefits, or other forms of welfare. Chances are their confidentiality is not protected by statute, but rather by a state or federal code (not sure though, I haven't verified that). Doing that would certainly make it easier to crack down on fraud and abuses of the system.

I put in for the day off and I registered for the event. I'm just waiting to hear more about the bus from Bridgewater; otherwise I'll be interested in carpooling with someone (from Morris County).

I just read it. You made a lot of great points. Thanks for writing it, and congratulations that they published it!

Generally speaking, courts will uphold the administrative code as long as it doesn't directly violate a statute. They are intended to define or limit/expand the meanings of statutes for the state agencies.

A Florida carry license does not itself give you the right to purchase handguns in Florida (or, to take possession of them anyway). You need to have residency in the state in order to purchase handguns there. Keep in mind that if you try to find some loophole, NJ will probably find some way to charge you with something (remember, police here become pitbulls when it comes to firearms violations).

Just be warned, the statute says "reasonably necessary," not just "reasonable."

Mount Olive PD plays the same game, claiming that ID cards expire every five years.

Depending on how long ago it was, you may need to get your records from the archives in Trenton. http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/superior/copies_court_rec.htm Good luck to you in getting this resolved.

Something is missing here. Did he have a NJ carry permit? I know that business owners can carry on the premises of their business, but that allowance does not extend to employees. So, if that's the case, how did this guy get a carry permit in NJ?

Print out a copy of TSA's page on traveling with firearms here and take it with you in case there are problems at the airport: http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/firearms-and-ammunition Do the same with your airline's webpage on traveling with firearms policies. It used to say that firearms must have either a key lock or combination lock, with the key or combination only held by the traveler. Now it doesn't seem to say that, but I would still stick with a padlock or cable lock (don't use TSA locks--they are not approved for firearms cases). I flew out of Newark airport with a firearm once. Fortunately it was a very smooth process--I declared it with the airline agent, who handed me a declaration form for me to fill out and sign. Then he carried my luggage directly to the TSA station, where the TSA agents there put it on the x-ray machine. After they gave me the okay, I simply went to my airline's gate. While I was prepared to open the case for them to show it was unloaded, but they didn't ask me to.

I used to just wear my prescription glasses as eye protection while shooting. Earlier this year, for the first time, I actually had a brass casing eject from the gun and fly right on top of my glasses and fell into the void between the glasses and my eye. It was a very unpleasant experience getting burned from it, since it was hot, but fortunately nothing serious (just some redness on my eyelid). But, for that few seconds, it created a potentially dangerous situation, as I could have inadvertently done something dangerous with the loaded gun still in my hands. Since then I wear protective glasses over my prescription glasses. The cover the voids on the top and on the sides as well. They are made by Radians, they are the Chief model. http://www.radians.com/radsite/index.php/products/industrial-safety-products/protective-eyewear/item/radians-chief-otg-safety-eyewear?category_id=2 They can be purchased at RTSP in Randolph for about $6. I keep them in the package while not in use to prevent them from getting scratched. They fit well, do not interfere with my peripheral vision, and they don't feel awkward.

I remember going there as a kid, too. I always thought they had used stage guns, made specific for acting and stuff. I didn't know they used real guns until this incident happened. It almost sounds like the back story for a murder mystery show (swapping real ammo for blanks, causing a death). Just thinking about that, I'd probably say "oh, that could never happen. They don't use real guns in live performances."

My renewal took less than two weeks. Plus, they sent me a voucher for a rebate (apparently I added up the math wrong and I overpaid).

I've always been pleased with Amazon's shipping service. Even without the "rush delivery" option, it came fairly quickly.

And I thought I was being creative when I was using paperplates and a black marker.

Depending on who the dignitary was, I might just wear a t-shirt with a finger pointing to the side, with a caption that says "I'm with target"

I really like that idea with the post it notes. I wish I had thought if it years ago when I wanted something other than a plain bullseye target. So simple, and very inexpensive (compared to some targets). Thanks for sharing!

Is there any coverage of this story besides the NY Post?