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Uh, Andy, you are the Governor, you're supposed to know what's going on. Didn't you read the bill before you signed it? Good they're at war with one another.

Number 1 and 2 sound like you have something to hide. Number 3 sounds like you're being a jailhouse lawyer. There are times saying something to the police will help you. If you don't know when they are you're better off saying nothing.

Aitken is no poster boy for using good judgement: 1. He said something that caused his mother to call the police and left. 2. When the police arrived his mother called him and he returned knowing the police were there and knowing he had the guns in his trunk. 3. He was talking with the police about an hour before they discovered the guns and he was arrested. 4. i heard two stories after his arrest. One was that he was "moving". The other was his room mate was having a party and didn't want the guns around during the party. Which is true? They both came from Aitken. It was a shotgun with a pistol grip. IIRC he had the gun on the back seat or floor of his vehicle unlocked. He was transporting the gun improperly. Most of these stories are a result of the actor screwing up somehow. You can stick to saying "I have nothing illegal". But if the cop asks you point blank if you have any guns and you keep saying "I have nothing illegal". You may come off as a wiseass and leave the cop to deduce you do have guns.

Can anyone post a verified horror story of someone legally transporting a firearm that was tossed by police? yes it can happen but how often?

That's because the City Council in San Francisco know as much about ammunitin as they do about brain surgery. That is unless you are a brain surgeon. The US military doesn't use hollowpoints for general issue.

But they will do what Bloomberg wants to a degree as there are many people who have no idea if what the guy is doing is correct.

Here we go again. The explanation given in the link above is normal business for Federal LE. At least to my 30 years experience. Richard Mason never saw hollowpoints in his 4 1/2 years in the USMC for the same reason I never saw hollowpoints in 42 years of service in the Army, Active, Guard, and Reserve. THE MILITARY DOESN'T USE HOLLOWPOINTS. There are two exceptions and that snipers use match ammo with a hollowpoint for ballistic performance not expansion. Also investigative agencies in the military like CID, NCIS, and OSI use hollowpoints.

Every Federal agency I know of uses the same ammo for duty, qualifications, and practice. This is not a new thing as the agency I retired from was doing it in the late 70s. Its not cheaper but not at the contract prices it was only about $1.50-2.00 a box more than FMJ last I knew. For the average agent who quals with 2 handguns and a long gun this means spending maybe $100 more per year. To my experience the contract price was always substantially less part way through the contract than street price. IIRC in 2001 Gold Dot 9mm was under $10 a box.

I know some people that get stopped at least once a week.

I'm a retired LEO and have a carry permit. In NJ, NY, PA, or other states you are not required to notify, I don't unless there is some chance they are going to see the gun (like telling me to get out of the car). If I'm in a state I'm not sure of I would notify although under LEOSA you are not obligated to. I'd like to know if you were carrying (not transporting) if I stopped you. I never had any real issues except twice. When I was working in AZ I was back in NJ for vacation. It was hot and I had a car without ac and I put my 1911 on the passenger seat as I wanted to avoid sweating all over it. I got stopped and as the cop approached I realized the gun was on the seat. If I made a move to hide the gun he would see that and I wanted to avoid problems. As he approached I put both hands out of the driver's window, told him I was a Federal Officer and I had a gun on the passenger seat and asked him what he wanted me to do. He didn't draw, told me to get out of the car and put my hands on the roof. I told him my ID was in my left back pocket, he took it out, examined it, and then said okay. Nothing happened. The only incident worth mentioning in a few years after I retired I got stopped in Morris County. I handed over my DL, Reg, and my carry permit somehow was sandwiched between the two. That's easy to do as its the same size and coated like your DL. He asked me if I was a retired LEO and I told him yes. What happened next was strange. He asked me if I was armed. I told him yes. He then asked to see my gun. Not hand it to him just show it. I advsied him it was loaded but he told me he wanted to see it. I took my J frame from my strong side holster with thumb and forefinger on the grip and held it up for him to see. He then said okay you can put it away. He asked me if i had a retired Id and I showed him. He then gave me a 10 minute lecture on how Feds really don't do anything and then let me go. I never had anyone handle my guns at any time. I never had anyone ask to search my car. I also don't get stopped very much like 3 times in the past 8 years. I also never have personally heard of any LEO stopping someone and tossing their car because they found they were legally transporting firerams. I guess it happens though.

I carried an issue one for about 5 years. At 24 oz its heavy for a j frame but I would rather have the weight which enhances control. I'd rather carry a bit more weight for control than a lighter gun. I could max the qual course with 357s but after shooting 50 you really don't want to shoot it anymore. you really aren't gaining much using a 357 in a 2" barrel. I carried it wi +P+ which gave a good degree of controllability. The only reason I haven't bought one is I have a couple of other guns that fill that role.

This seems like the smartest idea.

Many states have laws requiring you to inform if you are CCWing. Some states have laws requiring you to inform LE if you have a gun in the vehicle anywhere. NJ has neither even if you have a Carry Permit. However, if asked you should probably tell the LEO. Not sure of NJ statutes but if a Fed asks you and you lie you can be charged under 18USC1001. In over 45 years of driving I have never been asked if I have never been asked if I have a gun in the car when stopped although in some circumstances I volunteered that information.

The concept of criminal conspiracy is well ingrained in the law. This, of course, is for crimes people intend to commit. People complain about law enforcement not being proactive but complain when someone is charged with conspiracy.

95% of my pistol loading is with lead. Work within the parameters of lead bullets and you have no more problems than with jacketed bullets.

Many of the groups in that list have their own agenda that are not reflective of law abiding society. Some are groups of military wannabes. There are legit state militias out there. I would tred carefully and research any such organization before I got involved in it.

Can't see why it wouldn't be legal but with the place vacant for a few months at a time I wouldn't leave anything of value there no matter how remote it is in PA.

Bet ya I can make that mag work without the factory floorplate. I mentioned it before but look up the definition of criminal conspiracy.

4" 357 because you should have bought it first.

Keep in mind the rifles are one part of the accuracy equation. The military 7.5x55 ammo may be the most accurate general issue military ammo made.

AFAIK there is no case law in NJ regarding constructive possession. There are statutes that cover conspiracy.

It looks like you're forming a conspiracy.

I would cancel my shooting to see her ride. Her first competition is only going to happen once.

M1 Garand.

The County Sheriff really doesn't have much impact to most peoples daily lives. Can you tell us what you plan on doing different to accomplish what you say?