Dewhitewolf

Two such groups are the Association of NJ Rifle and Pistol Clubs (www.njcsd.org). Both of these groups fight to change existing legislation and try to get gun owners to actively support pro gun initiatives and organize events. Both have moderate dues.

I have always encouraged those who move here, with firearms, to apply for a NJ FID for good measure. This way they will minimize any problems with police who don't know the law. As far as ownership goes, as long as the firearms are not prohibited by statute (meaning they don't fall under NJ assault weapons ban), you may legally continue to own them, and you do not need to register them or anything. Be aware of NJ's restriction on magazines over 15 rounds, though! There is a voluntary form of registration, though I don't know why anyone would want to do that.

1. The phenomenon you are describing is known as "forum shopping," and prohibited by court rules. A circuit court (federal appeals court) can only hear cases on appeal; you cannot simply file directly in circuit court. District courts (federal trial courts) cannot take cases involving the validity or interpretation of state law. 2. We have yet to see what incorporation will and will not do, even if the Supreme Court applies it to the Second Amendment. The Court will not send out directives to micro manage the states, telling them that their laws conflict with the Court's ruling. Such an activity would be an advisory opinion, prohibited by Article III. Each law that conflicted would then have to be challenged in the court system to determine the extent and applicability of incorporation. 3. Obtaining matching pistols does not demonstrate an "unreasonable restriction." The dealer can order two matching pistols, and hold one for an extra month. This is not a compelling argument in any court. 4. In order to argue an actual controversy, you would have to "waste your time" and "get denied" for a CCW. You can't go to court to argue that the process would hypothetically deny you. 5. If you are an attorney, you ought to know all this. You should be explaining this to us. 6. If you are transporting large amounts of cash or diamonds on a regular basis, that can meet the "justifiable need" requirement for a restricted NJ carry permit. 7. Everyone believes they have superior writing skills. Regardless, you must still submit all court briefs in accordance with that particular court's rules of procedure. As I understand it, there are law firms that specialize in assisting other lawyers with preparing briefs and evidence for all federal courts to ensure compliance.

What's your legal strategy? Which court (state or federal) were you planning on filing in? What's the issue, and what is the legal basis for challenging it? Remember that Jersey City had at least four attorneys representing the city pro bono in the case where the city's one gun per month ordinance was challenged. You'll be fighting just as many, if not more if you plan on challenging the one gun a month statute. If you plan on filing in federal court, keep in mind you need an actual controversy, not a hypothetical one. That means you have to show how you were actually harmed by existing legislation, AND that that legislation is either contradictory to existing federal law (and argue supremacy) or that it is a violation of your Constitutinal rights. The Supreme Court in the Heller case still recognized the authority of states to pass "reasonable restrictions." You would have to demonstrate that any restrictions you face are "unreasonable." Realistically, you will require the services of an attorney experienced in federal court proceedings as well as Constitutional issues. Then figure out a way to pay for him.

Events are hosted by the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs (www.njcsd.org), to name a few. I'm sure there are others arranged by other organizations.

I have been hearing frequent blame for NRA not doing anything in NJ. The real blame, in my opinion, is the apathy of gun owners, who do next to nothing to stop anti-gun legislation. I know gun owners who don't join any organizations, don't vote (aren't registered to), don't contribute to pro-gun candidates, don't volunteer at outreach events to introduce shooting sports to new people, but then sit back and complain about how stupid and ridiculous the laws are. They choose to remain ignorant to the fact that the anti-gun groups (Ceasefire NJ and others) continue to grow every year. They organize events, they get people to show up at town hall meetings, they get petitions signed, they give financials support to political candidates. The point is, they are active. And they are winning. Too often I see other gun owners sit back in defeat, accepting that nothing can be done about it. Whenever I've tried, they would just laugh at me as if I were an out-of-control nut. Then, when the anti-gun crowd gets what they want (assault weapons ban, smart gun law, one gun a month law, etc), what do the gun owners do? They blame the NRA for not doing anything about it.

It's simple: the law requires that non-residents must have a CCW from their home state if they wish to receive a PA non-resident license. The sheriffs do not make the laws, they only carry them out. New Hampshire had a similar law, but it has been modified so that non-residents with a CCW from any state may be issued a non-resident license. Anyone wishing to travel there should know that NH does not recognize FL licenses except for residents of FL, but if you have a FL license, you may apply for one from NH.

I've been told by people at the ANJRPC as well as the NJCSD that NJ residents without NJ carry permits cannot be issued PA non-resident carry licenses. Because NJ issues such permits (although on its very restricted basis), most of us cannot apply directly for a PA license. I have heard that there was one particular sheriff in PA that was issuing such licenses to NJ residents, interpreting a FID as a similar document to a carry license, but I don't know who it was. However, in all fairness, I have not tried to apply for a PA license. If you do, be sure to let us know how it works out.

...or you bought it when you were a resident of Pennsylvania!

Carrying inside a vehicle means exclusively inside the passenger compartment. This does not apply to unloaded transport in the trunk. No license is required for that. The provision for vehicle carry means you may only have the gun on your person while inside a car if you have a carry license issued by any state (but not necessarily outside the car). You are allowed under FOPA to transport across state lines, provided the firearms are unloaded and in the trunk. That federal statute exempts you from state laws while in transit. PA allows for open carry without a license, regardless of how you or the firearm got there.

Coops, that's NJ law, not PA law. NJ law does not apply once you enter PA. PA does not require registration, or a permit to own or open carry. Only concealed carry requires a license, either issued or recognized by PA.

Which part of traveling into and out of PA with the gun unloaded in the trunk is illegal? That's how you're supposed to transport if you don't have a CCW recognized by PA.

This recently came up in discussion at work, and I'm wondering if you can clear up some confusion. The state police charge $75 for the application, then you have to pay some firm called sagem morpho $70, and THEN pay another $130 (give or take) for the actual class. Is this accurate? Because if it is, it's absolutely insane! That's $275, and that's a lot of money, especially in this economy!

I'm a Front Sight member and I took 4 day defensive handgun about two years ago now. I've been looking to go back, but everytime I have the money to travel, something else comes up. It is definitely worth the investment of time. If you want a place closer, I would suggest SigArms academy in New Hampshire. I haven't been there, but I have considered going up there for a few of their courses.

Thanks for posting these links. I'm looking to get away from my job.

When and where to?

Snowboarder here! Yes Mountain Creek sucks, but it's all I got nearby. I have been to Vermont a few times, upstate NY once, PA several times, Colorado twice, and Switzerland once. NJ's short and disappointing winters are another reason why I want to move out of NJ.

If languages are your thing, Rutgers seems to offer more languages than most other schools, and even at the intermediate and advanced levels.

They are both right; you still need the purchase permits even if they are not being sold. The police told you otherwise? Just out of curiosity, see what they say if you ask them to put it in writing!

SORA is required for anyone working for a private security company. It does not get you CCW. Security guards at the mall have to have this certification. When I first looked into this, the process was this: apply through the state police for a certificate to take the class ($75), then enroll in a class within 30 days (cost varying from $120-150, depending in instructor costs). I was under the impression that this would drive up the salaries for security guards. I still see security job ads for $9/hr, and the highest I've seen is $12/hr. It doesn't seem to me to be a worthwhile investment to spend $200 for a job that pays a walmart wage. Interesting note, even active police officers moonlighting as security guards must have this certification, at their own expense (there is an exception if the client is paying the police department, and not the officer directly).

Incorporation or not, the Supreme Court ruled in Heller that reasonable restrictions may apply on handguns, but not outright bans. I highly doubt that the Court would find a one per month limit on purchases to be unreasonable. However, if Nappens' interpretation is correct, and dealers may only purchase one per month from a distributor, then we might have grounds for an unreasonable restriction.

Actually, the local police chief can block it before it even goes to the Superior Court. So first you have to prove justifiable need to the police chief, and then to the Superior Court.

We would need at least one person that has actually suffered in order for a federal court to hear the case. Federal courts are prohibited by the Constitution from hearing hypothetical cases. The next part is to show that the state of New Jersey is to blame as the proximate cause of that suffering.

I thought that Nevada's decision applied to all FL licenses (meaning NV would not longer recognize them even for FL residents). I could be wrong. I got my FL concealed license in 3 weeks (this was about two years ago). My picture came out better than I look! I look something like Matt Damon from the Bourne movies!

I used to go there fairly often. At the time, they had retractable targets on manual pullies, so you could change targets quickly. They've since gotten rid of that. Now they have electronic pullies, and you have to pay extra to use them. On the static (not retractable) targets, they tell you to shoot at only one, so that other shooters have something to shoot at. I have not been back since (about 2 or 3 years now). I've never rented any of their guns, but I might go back to try some out. Perhaps even this week, since I took the last of my vacation time. The Springfield XD and the H&K MP5 are two that I'd like to try out.