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Are you talking about a firearm purchaser ID or a hunting license?

Muller was denied once already, so pushing forward with the case still makes sense. Judge Maenza will no doubt continue arbitrarily refusing carry permits, so we still need a rule of law to take away that power from him and the other judges in this state.

I too have this issue of cross dominance. While some of the experts claim that it's better to shoot with the side of the dominant eye, I personally have found that my shooting is better NOT following that advice. I can understand the point of shooting that way for target bullseye, or hunting, but for defensive purposes I don't like training against what comes naturally. Therefore I train primarily with my dominant hand. Sometimes I just close my left eye, sometimes I just use a slightly modified weaver stance, where my arms are slightly to the left and my head is slightly to the right, giving me that ideal lineup. Traditional instructors repeatedly tell me "that's not the way to do it," (referring to either method I use), but it's not their life that's on the line. For that matter, it's also not their gun, ammo, or targets. I'll do it my way, and my accuracy and grouping are actually better than if I do it their way. Okay, I'm done with my rant now. Peace.

I had the same problem when I applied for my FID and first pistol permits back in 1999. Our police chief had been on medical leave (and continued to be on leave until he died in surgery). For almost two years, the dept had been without an acting chief. The officer who handled firearm applications told me that no documents could be issued, so I shouldn't bother calling to ask for updates. I then called the state police, asking if I could have my papers done through them. They said that the next person in the chain of command could authorize it. They also gave me a number for the local police (Mt. Olive) to call, along with the name of the state officer I spoke with. Going back to my local police to share that, I was told that there was no such thing and that I was lying. Giving the officer there the number to call, he told me that he was not my secretary and that if that state officer said that, I should get him to call the Mt. Olive PD and explain it. Eventually I made a formal complaint against the police department with the mayor's office, naming every officer I dealt with, and every detail. Two days later, I got a call saying my documents were ready for pickup.

How is it easier than checking it with your luggage and flying with it?

If there is going to be a protest by us (gun owners in NJ), this is the year to do it, preferably before the primaries. This is an election year and everyone is up for re-election. Gun owners in New Hampshire (it started with the Free State Project) started doing open carry litter cleanup--they walked around various towns, open carry, cleaning up litter to attract positive attention to their cause. (you can check youtube for "open carry litter cleanups"--I don't have any links handy). This movement caught on in other states, and other groups started doing it. Now, we can't do any carrying, but we could do an empty holster cleanup (or leave the holsters out together and just wear t-shirts or some other kind of mark identifying our cause). We can make our own videos of it, so the media can't downplay it or otherwise ignore it. We could clean up litter around Trenton. Our message "We, the gun owners of NJ are cleaning up the outside of Trenton. Now, we are asking the voters of NJ, to clean up the inside." In all seriousness, who would want to do this?

Placing blame does not accomplish anything. I was a member of another organization (I won't mention which) and we tried several times to get gun owners mobilized. Our annual meeting consisted of 5 people (less than half dozen of the few hundred people that joined). Scheduling events usually resulted in excuse factories "I can't make it that day; it's too far; it's too early/late in the day; I don't know where that is; what's in it for me; etc. Sadly, I did not renew with that organization. Point is, it just seems that gun owners overall don't care. I know a few gun owners who won't even inconvenience themselves to register to vote. I even brought them voter registration forms and offered to mail it myself (even provide postage). Yet they never hesitate to complain about the problems of our state's gun laws. I was prepared to go to the rally for Aitken, until I found out it was cancelled. I was hoping to fill my car with other gun owners (as in, I drive, cover the gas myself, etc.). Still, I could not get even one seat in my car filled with another gun owner willing to take action. So, blaming ANJRPC, or NRA for that matter, is neither going to fix the problem nor enable anyone else to do anything about it. All it does is further fragment our already weak political base.

If ever you had to use a taser in self defense, you will not be able to invoke a self defense claim either at criminal or civil trial. Anytime you invoke a self defense claim, your conduct up to the point of using force has to be innocent; violating the law ahead of time (unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose)will destroy any chance you have with self defense. Furthermore, the court will not allow the jury to hear that you used it in self defense, per the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence. Judged by 12 vs carried by 6? The jury is not your friend--the jury will only be instructed that you were in possession of a prohibited weapon (to which you will have no lawful defense). Remember, any claim you want to make to the jury has to be approved ahead of time by the judge. This is why Brian Aitken was unable to argue that he was moving between residences, thus asserting an affirmative defense to the weapons charges (for which he was convicted). My advice--keep it out of New Jersey.

Not too long ago, the NJ Naval Militia was reactivated (under Whitman's administration), only to be de-activated after Sept 11. Apparently McGreevey got upset because this volunteer agency elected its officers, so McGreevy couldn't appoint them. So in standard wah-wah crybaby fashion seen among democrat governors, McGreevy didn't disappoint with his "if I can't be the boss, then no one can play." So, the NJNM has been in a stand down order since 2002. Just to be clear, this was not a ragtag team of armed nuts in boats. It was all volunteer, most were either active or retired naval or military persons. The worked in cooperation with the Coast Guard and State Police, observing and reporting suspicious incidents.

Well, now that I know the perspective of an employer, I'll start rewriting my resume and cover letters. Not that I misspell words, but looking over some of my previous letters and such, I tend to put too much emphasis on myself and not enough on what the employer needs. The funny thing is, I had to pay for a career strategies course as part of my degree program. That course only taught us the same generic stuff on every free website (careerbuilder, monser, etc.). But I had to pay for it. Would anyone here be interested in reviewing my resume or cover letter before I start sending it to more employers?

I'm right handed, left eye dominant as well. When taking NRA based courses, the instructor insisted that I shoot on the side of the dominant eye (meaning that I awkwardly hold the gun with left hand). This is because of the natural alignment that is supposed to give you the advantage of better accuracy. However, being that I am not ever going to be in a bulls eye competition, I do not personally subscribe to that philosophy. I work with what comes natural. When I shoot at targets, I always shoot right handed. Sometimes with both eyes open, sometimes I very quickly shut my left eye. In both cases, my grouping is fine. In fact, when I took my pistol course at Front Sight (Nevada), they did not take an official stance on eye dominance. When addressing the issue of cross dominance, they simply encouraged us to align our arms and head (while on target) to get the so-called natural dominant line up. Whichever way I tried it, I never missed my target and my grouping was close.

Let me chime in here with my personal experience having been forced to serve on state grand jury. When it comes to weapon offenses in NJ, the law assumes you guilty until proven innocent; the burden is on the defendant to prove in court that he lawfully possesses the firearms, usually through an exemption. NJ's standard of gun ownership, as per the many appellate court decisions, a "at one's own peril," unlike that of other states where it's a matter of right. If you encounter police through any unforeseen circumstance, the police are likely to err on the side of caution and make an arrest (as they did with Brian Aitken). They are not going to decipher your situation to determine if it's compliant. They'll leave that decision to the county prosecutor. Therefore, my recommendation is to either not come to live in NJ, or sell the firearms before you come here. All it would take is an overzealous prosecutor to decide that you were a NJ resident when you purchased handguns out of state.

I don't have membership at Cherry Ridge. So I can only go to public places like Bullet Hole or Sunset Hill.

That's a sweet lookin' gun. I have a P226 myself. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine! Here's to Swiss engineering!

Dog bites are almost always settled. Very rarely is a dog owner foolish enough to take his chances with a jury, since dog bites are strict liability issues. Any lawyer that specializes in personal injury should be able to help. Some even specialize in dog bite cases (these are the ones that get the highest awards/settlements).

As far as the NJ naval militia, they were reactivated when Whitman was governor, then ordered to disband after 9/11 by McGreavy. There are people trying to get it reinstated, but so far there are no changes in their status. If you do join the national guard, let us know how it turns out for you. I think that one thing in your favor is maturity. I was once on a volunteer fire dept and ambulance squad. At least with this you can serve locally, and the training is a lot closer too (plus you don't have to live at a camp). Problem with volunteer depts is that they tend to act like social clubs with an "us vs. them" mentality (my opinion only, based on my observations with four years of service). I've been looking at joining CERT or NJ Search and Rescue. The only reason I didn't join either recently is because I'm spending most of my time looking for another job.

I attended public school. I was opposed then to the idea of requiring school uniforms, as I was for years after I graduated. However, in recent years I have changed my opinion on the subject. First, I'll say that I was never fashionable. Growing up in a single parent home, I had to wear only what my mother could afford (basically stuff from Kmart or Jamesway), or wear old clothes from my older cousins. Yes, I got picked on for wearing oversized jeans and for wearing hooded sweatshirts (considered the mark of white trash, at least at my school). However, I was picked on for a lot of other things too (such as the OCD I suffered from before I got treatment for it as an adult). I've since considered a few things: first, I have friends now that have gone to private school, and therefore wore uniforms. Each of them did better in school and is better off generally than I am. Not saying that that's always the case, but it's just an observation. Second, I have read some reports of public schools across the country that started requiring uniforms; these schools reported a significant drop in disciplinary issues since the uniform requirement, and they also reported higher academic achievements among students and an increase in extra-curricular activities. Third, as far as the argument about uniforms stifling creativity or infringing on first amendment expression, I heard on NJ 101.5 that people like Paul McCartney wore uniforms to school, yet still grew up to be creative, and successful. While I don't like the idea of thinking about what if my school required uniforms, I can't help but think that I might have done better and not held on to bitterness for so long had my school required uniforms.

I posted in the events section a thread about a sig academy road trip. Not sure when I'd be able to go because I just spent money on car repairs, but it's definitely something I'd like to do.

I wouldn't put it past our legislature to ban Glock pistols anything with Glock-style actions. Remember, we have a smart gun law, despite being non-existent. So, if Glock sales are surging, does that mean I could sell my Glock for a good price?

For me, this won't happen anytime soon. I just had to pay for a new set of tires (my old ones were worn in the inside). I also have to get some kind of "arm" replaced so it stops happening. I guess that's what I get for buying a used vehicle.

Just voted. Still 36% vs 63%

There are reasons that a judge would not allow a jury to hear particular pieces of evidence (in this case, that a defendant had carry permits from other states). There are the rules of criminal procedure and the rules of evidence. Any evidence presented by either the prosecution or the defense has to fit these rules (the defense may try regardless in pre-trial motions to preserve the right to appeal on those grounds). Since the defendant was charged with violating a state law (carrying a handgun without a permit), the judge could not allow the defense to present to the jury that the defendant had other carry permits. That is because the statute does not allow that as a defense to the charge. NJ's laws on affirmative defenses (yes I committed the act but I did so for a very good reason) are defined by statute, and therefore, if it does not exist by statute, the defense cannot assert it. So, unless the legislature passes a new law that allows defendants to present other carry permits as evidence, the defense cannot present it as evidence. Speaking as a recent grand juror, I tried in many of the cases we had to hear to find some "avenue of innocence" when asking the prosecutor questions of fact regarding the charges presented to us. In every case (including weapon possession cases) that we heard, I tried to find some evidence that the defendant did not act maliciously, so that we could deliberate the possibility of returning a "no bill" ruling. Unfortunately, the prosecutor (actually a deputy attorney general) repeatedly stonewalled each effort by stating that the answer I sought was not relevant. That left us with only the testimony of the arresting officers and the recitation of the statutes violated to consider. What really sucks about NJ is that our system turns just about everything into a matter of law and so little to be considered as a matter of fact for a jury.

Hey everyone. I know there are a lot of zombie movie fans on here. I thought some of you might like to attend this event happening this weekend. http://www.shorenewstoday.com/index.php/hamilton-twp/hamilton-twp-general-news/7100-zombies-to-invade-local-pub-for-horror-movie-benefit.html Zombies to invade local pub for horror movie benefit Written by Lorenda Knisel Wednesday, 29 December 2010 MULLICA TOWNSHIP - Graffiti Playhouse Productions, a South Jersey-based film company, is hosting a benefit party 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 for its new zombie horror movie. The film, "Blood Lodge" will feature Vincent Pastore of "The Sopranos" and B-movie actress Jasmin St. Claire. The event, "Zombies Invade the Pines" will be a Six Packs Pub, 4180 White Horse Pike in Mullica Township. General admission is $20; $15 for those dressed in zombie costumes. There will be a buffet, drink specials, prizes, and live rock, punk and jazz bands. Attendees will have a chance to meet the cast of the film, in addition to Joel Reed, director of the 1976 horror-exploitation film "Blood Sucking Freaks," who is co-producing "Blood Lodge." "I am extremely excited that Joel Reed will be there," said Kevin Orosz, 28, of Hammonton, Graffiti Playhouse writer-director. "He is a horror icon." The best-dressed zombie will win a role in "Blood Lodge," which will be filmed March 14-20 in Stowe, Vt. "A zombie attack happens in the fictional town of Ten Acres while a group of friends travel for a ski weekend," said Orosz, who is an actor in the film. "The group unites with other guests staying at the Ten Acres Lodge and tries to stay alive by fighting the zombies. "This is not your typical zombie movie," he said. "'Blood Lodge' is like 'Zombie Land' meets 'Dazed and Confused' mixed with the 1970s grindhouse movies." Orosz said the film's actors are the best he's ever worked with. "This is the movie that will hopefully help all involved make it to the next level." Also acting in the film are Michael Coppolecchia Sr. of Ventnor, Richard Patrick of Mays Landing, Tatev Hakobian of Egg Harbor Township, Ed McKeever of Galloway Township, and Ambrose Gray and Joel Ruda of Atlantic City. Graffiti Playhouse Productions expects to premiere the film in 2011, in addition to its two other horror films, "Terror at Ten Acres" and "Pembrook," later this year. All will screen in local theaters. For information call (609) 760-5081, email [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or log onto http://graffitiplayhouseproductions.com.

I was planning on going tonight, but I'm too sick. Sorry, everyone, another time.

I took courses through NJ Firearms Academy. http://www.njfirearms.com/