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There's more to this. Why was he tried in Federal court?

AFAIK no reciprocity and no non-resident permits in NY. However, I'm sure she can get a free protection detail from the Capitol Police any time she wants one. I don't think she owns any AW. I'm sure she tells the Capitol Police what she wants for show and tell. If they don't have it they borrow it from some agency that does.

FWIW I can't understand the concept of being in plain clothes with an exposed firearm. I worked hard to become an investigator in plain clothes with a concealed firearm and no one knows I'm a LEO unless they know me or I want to let them know. The agency I worked for hsd in their firearms policy that your gun stays concealed in plain clothes unless you're using it.

I'd go with the Beretta for all the reasons given. Not one of your choices but the G19 is a better (actually the best IMO) all around 9mm.

This is what I used to do in that situation. Most of store owners and places to eat where they give cops discounts or freebies are not looking for anything. They do it for reasons NJdiverTony stated. Working midnights there was only one decent diner open all night. Free coffee and free meals. Leave a tip the cost of the meal, you're covered the server is happy, and the manager is happy.

I was never an afficinado of strip bars, if that's what it is. I also had a government car all the time. Going to any bar with it after work would constitute misuse of a government vehicle which would get me a 30 day unpaid vacation.

No, should I have?

That would be the models banned by name, the GB, or one of the newer models with a flash surpressor and folder.

Good thing to have "just in case". I've never had a Dr ask me this directly. "Do you own guns" was on a lifestyle profile I had to fill out as part of a physical for the military during the Clinton years for the military. When you got the assessment back it told you to stay away from guns or you could get hurt. This was when your job meant you could be blown to pieces by artillery, vaporized by a nuclear weapon, or die an agonizing death from chemical or biological weapons. Go figure. You could be lucky though and wind up taking one of your doctors shooting.

It would make sense that we hear about LE having more problems with Glock than other manufacturers as 60-70% of LE agencies use Glocks.

That works until they see you doing that and then decide start having both cars behind you. When you stop one car comes up and diagonally cuts you off while the second pulls up to your rear bumper. You need to go to plan B then. I worked out of Newark for over 20 years in a LE job. Back in the late 80s we were having about one (unmarked) car being stolen a month for about 4-6 months. These (I believe) were done for spite as they were usually later found burned out. Sometimes they'll only take what they need. We had the front bumper and grill stolen off the front end of a Crown Vic in broad daylight.

The Mini 14 could have been: 1. A stock one fitted with aftermarket "evil features" (folder, flash surpressor, etc). 2. One of the prohibited by name models or a Mini 14 GB which came with a flas surpressor, bayonet stud, and (an optional) folding stock. The 25 was a "here's a gun just give me $100" deal no paperwork. It appears he could have been charged with illegal possession of the handgun, illegal possession of the assault rifle, illegal sale of the handgun, and illegal sale of the assault rifle. He pled guilty.to a single charge of unlawful possession of an assault weapon. All of which is an educated guess.but a likely scenario.

Apparently enough for him to plea out.

Keep in mind active LE don't need a CCW. They carry under statutory authority. Many retired LEOs have the NJ RPO carry permit but would be just as legal meeting LEOSA requirements. PIs only get a CCW if they can show the judge they do the type of work that would necessitate carrying.

I've carried a 4" K frame, 1911, Taurus PT99, S&W 659, Ruger P90, and Glock 17 concealed on a everyday basis at different times over the past nearly 40 years. These are all full sized service handguns and theK frame, 1911 and 659 steel frame. These were all carried in a minmal IWB like a Milt Sparks Summer Special not one of those IWBs I see people buying that have huge paddles, multiple straps or clips, and resemble some type of orthopedic support device. These were adquately concealed under a loose fitting tshirt, golf, hawaiian, or guayabera depending on what was in fashion for my locale. If a jacket could be worn I usually used a DeSantis Speed Scabbard w/o the strap. Carrying a full size handgun gives me the advantage of having a gun that's easier to shoot in an adequate caliber. It also gave me a gun big enough the bad guy could see and convince him to give up (or run) resulting in no shots being fired. A LCP or J frame is not so easily seen. I think that as you're not able to carry on a daily basis the gun you don't get used to the weight. I prefer heavier guns as I can feel they are there. I tried one of those 10 oz or so J frames and outside of being uncomfortable to shoot, I was afraid I'd lose it without knowing. I do admit I don't carry a full size gun all the time since I retired. I don't carry just a tiny gun either. However, if I were going into bear country I would be carrying my 3 lb .44 Redhawk and not my Beretta Minx in 22 short. As High Exposure said carry a gun up to the task. At least the forseeable task and your 1911 or 92 fill the bill for SD tasks.

The first issue as was brought up is getting the guns out of Albania. How your relative "found" these guns can also raise some issues including your wife and her cousin winding up in an Albanian prison. If the guns are legally owned by your relative I think the hassle and expense of getting these guns over here may make them the most expensive SKSs in the world.

From where to where are you measuring the barrel?

What I'm saying is you like scotch or you don't like scotch. I will partake in Irish whiskey at times but don't like the taste of scotch if its $6 or $600 a bottle.

What does the humidty run in your basement? Tools may be plated. To protect them against rust. If the humidity is no more than anywhere else in your house I wouldn't worry.

Scotch is not bourbon or Canadian whiskey either. Scotch is also something you love or you hate. There is no in between with Scotch.

Maker's Mark or Crown Royal. Anything more expensive you're paying for snobbery. Ultimat for vodka.

A Ruger Single Six would fill your bill. You may find a nice used one at significant savings. Your main concern with a used one is appearance as the mechanics are virtually bomb proof.

A rifle might likely withstand more pressure than a handgun but to try to shooter hotter loads from the rifle is foolish. Both the rifle and handgun are designed to work at SAAMI max pressure plus an extra margin for safety. You are going to pick up a few hundred FPS with a 357 pistol load used in the rifle by virtue of the longer barrel being able to more completely burn the powder. 16-20" barrel is about optimum for most handun caliber carbines. A longer barrel may slow down your load as the powder gets completely burned and barrel friction starts to slow the bullet down. Don't try to use hotter loads in the rifle. Too hot for the handgun, too hot for the rifle. I would just find a load that works well in both.

A 4" 357 is the best all around handgun made (which I've said more than twice). You can use it for just about anything. A GP100 or 686 would be my first choice. I would buy a Taurus if it were priced right.

I thought we were talking of drugs in general. Marijuana was not mentioned until this post. No misrepresentation needed. Back to topic. One avenue that hasn't been mentioned is this guy could have given something up. To get the plea he did. Not that I agree with it but he better have given up a lot