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Didn't read all the posts. I'm not a fan of OC. IMO most who OC just want to tell everyone, "I got a gun". If you're concerned about SD and you carry concealed you become an unknown quantity and a surprise for the bad guy. That said I usually carry a short barrel (under 3") appendix. Longer barrels (a 1911 or full size Beretta 92) at about 3-4 o'clock. If it's winter and I have a heavy coat on its supplemented with a J frame (in 32 or 38), a 380, or even a 22 or 25 in my jacket pocket for immediate response.

I don't know about it being a felony. Most contempt of court charges are treated as misdemeanors. If all were a felony then not paying child support would be a felony. 2C:29-9 defines the penalties for contempt of court. It seems only violations of restraining orders are treated as 4th degree crimes (a felony). Most contempt of court charges are treated as disorderly person offenses. HOWEVER, if you're limited to those guns you qualified with that could be a disqualifying misdemeanor if you carry something else.

What went down in Indiana went perfectly for the good guy. What if one of his shots hit Mary Jones pushing her baby carriage?

My Rossi 357 zips out 158 gr ammo at about 1800 fps, chronographed. Can contend with most critters in North America. If I was using it for SD I'd use Federal 147 gr +P+. 1200 fos chronographed. That Federal load is 38 spl

My take on this is you can carry any handgun you legally own. IANAL but this is how I read this.

I think Europe will feel the food shortage more than the US. HOWEVER... I also think that Bill Gates and the Chinese buying farmland might be a Communist plot. The US is more than self sufficient with food production. During WW2 we supplied all our Allies with food. The purchase of farmland by China is twofold. Control food production and espionage. Back in 1988 I was stationed in Ft Huachuca, the US Army Intelligence Center. The Soviet Union had a trade mission in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Whilst assigned to Ft Huachuca I made several trips to Nogales, Mexico. The Soviet Union had established a Trade Mission in Nogales. Subject to all the immunities of a diplomatic mission. Do you think the Russians were interested in the blankets, sombremos,, and cheap leather the Mexicans were selling to the US? No!!! After my first trip, I took a compass with me. I looked at plethora of antennas mounted on top of the Soviet Trade Mission in Nogales, Mexico. I shot an azimuth. Did it in mils, not degrees. Much more accurate. Artillery and mortar guys understand this. Later checked it on a map. All those antennas were pointed toward Ft Huachuca. No doubt, we'll find the farmland bought by China will have an antenna farm pointed at the USAF bases in the area. Joe and Hunter don't give a shit

If you read the statute and admin code I believe it says you only have to qualify with one and you can carry any handgun you legally own. If these people are charging more for qualifying with more than one its just a money making scheme. GOD BLESS CAPITALISM!!!

Well...I'm not a novice shooter but I still consider it a 100 yd gun although the round is effective at longer ranges.

Casinos are restricted areas probably covered by the Admin Code too.

IMO if you think 28 ounces is too heavy carry a water gun. I've carried a full size 1911, Beretta 92, G17, and a 4" k frame under a tshirt. Printing? 99.99% of people don't notice printing. That includes LEOs. I've only been carrying a gun for almost 50 years. WTF do I know. @High Exposure agree with you 100%. I can use my belt as a tourniquet and usually carry a clotting sponge. Id add one thing. Most confrontations you may encounter dont require lethal force. As the old saying goes if you see every problem as a nail you'll use a hammer (your gun). You need to carry a less than lethal alternative. I carry a Kimber Pepper Blaster. YMMV

AFAIK NJ has not adopted the same carry restrictions NY has. I've seen no legislation stating this. Murphy is waiting to see what Hochul gets away with before he moves just as he followed Cuomo's lead during COVID. Murphy has no idea what he's doing aside from party agendas. NY has sensitive and restricted areas. Sensitive areas include bars, entertainment venues, schools, etc. If you have a NY carry permit you can't carry in theses places. If you're carrying under LEOSA you can. The most ridiculous restriction is Times Square (the area to be defined by the mayor). NY has restricted places. These include all places that don't have a "guns welcome" sign. Contrary to the rest of the country that requires a "no guns" sign. The only people that can carry in restricted areas are active NYS LEOs (and Feds who are not subject to state law). If a retired LEO goes into a bodega to buy an empanada that's a felony. Many of the NYS restrictions will be found unconstitutional IMO.. Currently the only places restricted in NJ by statute are courthouses and schools. Murphy feels screwed as the state lost a lawsuit where they didn't fully recognize LEOSA. NJ took the attitude we don't have to recognize Federal law. And they lost.

Just be sure if you get stopped in front of a school you pull over on the street not in the school's parking lot.

Never used Leverevolution in either rifle. Feeds fine with soft points or hollowpoints. Leverevolution is for longer ranges IMO. Whilst both calibers can be effective at longer ranges I consider both the 30-30 and 357 100 yd rifles with the factory sights.

A city ordinance is not a crime. It is not even a misdemeanor. You are correct possession on school property is a felony. However, the original post said you were driving by the school. The street is not school property. It is a public throrofare. IANAL but I'd argue the sidewalk by the school is also a public thorofare and not considered school property.

I think you're both overthinking this. I never heard of a city ordinance that's a felony. The only concern is if you carry on your friend's property is he going to call the police and turn you in.

That's because Murphy always follows NY's lead as he followed Cuomo with COVID restrictions.

I have 2 Rossis. My only issue with the 357 is the magazine spring. I think they use the same spring on all barrel lengths (16, 20, 24?). Mines a 16". Looked on a Rossi forum and someone said clip X number of coils off. Did that. Runs great feeds all 357s and 38s except wadcutters. The Stainless Rio Grande in 30-30 has been trobule free.

My take on carrying a 22. If that's all one could handle that's what you carry. End of story. If you look at the Lucky Gunner ammo tests there's really little difference in penetration between 22lr, 22mag, and 25acp. I'd pick a solid, probably a CCI Mini Mag, for better penetration. The CCI ammo runs well in all my semiautomatics. A revolver makes sense but if I'm carrying a j frame size revolver it's in 38 spl most of the time. Other times it's a 32 long or a 327 mag loaded with 32 H&R magnum. Both have adequate penetration. 327s have way too much penetration even in a 2". If I'm carrying a 22 rf or 25 auto it's usually a backup to my main battery. Stopping power is limited with a 22 or 25. Tactically, you need to shoot your opponent until they go down. 4,5,6 times if needed. Not an IPSC double tap. You may have to shoot a bag guy 4,5,6 times even with a 9mm, 40, or 45. Another problem with small guns is bad guys sometimes don't believe they're real guns. I know of an instance where the bad guy pulled a knife on an undercover. There was some distance between them. The undercover pulled a 25 auto. The bad guy didn't believe it was a real gun until the U/C cranked a round into the sofa. The bad guy dropped his knife. Nobody wants to get shot, even with a 25. FWIW

You guys are overthinking this. Calm down.

All you guys are reaching out for failure Hey I can do a HQC with a j frame Bot as good as I used to. I Qualify under LEOSA and Rpo. Not as good as I used to be. So much "I can shoot better than the cops". You wouldn't want to meet the cops I've trained!!!!

Americans With Disabilities Act.

AOW is not a long gun.

@samiam you need to understand I used to take every agent to the range after they returned from basic training. I decided if they were competent to carry a gun on their own. This took anywhere from an hour to four 8 hour days depending on their experience and ability. My agency was willing to put the time and money into this. Most are not and are satisfied with whatever they did in basic training. BTW, I don't think people have to shoot from 25 yds to get a carry permit.

Are you a "certified firearms instructor". I am. I'm not going to be satisfied someone "is thoroughly familiar with the safe handling and use of handguns" unless they qualify on some course. Read the statute again . Basically it says qualification, use of force training, or safety course. I'm not satisfied unless I give all three before I sign anything.

Yes, but he is the exception not the rule. In my prime I wouldn't hesitate to take a 50 yd headshot. Not now as I know my limitations.