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Are you worried about them stealing your guns? If so, I understand your comment (and think you should move ASAP). If not, I think you are contributing to the problem. Part of the reason suburban Jerseyans are so anti-gun is because they are not exposed to them in any context except the tv news talking about drime. Having these folks see their neighbors own and use guns lawfully, and seeing that they are as good or better people than the rest of their neighbors, would do them some good and help our cause. If they are not completely close minded, it will help expand their views. In the short term, you might have a talk with your neighborhood police when they get an anonymous call, but most of their rank-and-file are pro-gun. It's the political types like the chiefs that aren't.

I searched all over the web for this one and didn't come up with anything. Everything I have read up until now led me to think the opposite, that HK's shine in the high round area when other brands start to crap out.

I signed up for a trial membership for eFax last week. I had been sending faxes to all the committee members last week. Now it turns out my local assemblypeople don't have fax machines. (why?). I have called them both a few times.

There are six rounds of 45ACP or 357mag waiting for ill-intentioned visitors (I rotate stock in the safe based on which I have been shooting lately). My favorite is the 4" Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman with the service grips. A clean, oiled revolver with good ammo works every time, although jams in revolvers tend to be much harder to clear than jams in semi-auto pistols.

Some carry guns are ONLY reliable with full powered defensive ammo. The Kimber Solo comes to mind. As long as my gun never/hardly ever chokes on my carry ammo, I would be good.

Since you know that your actions would be within the law, and reasonable due to awful smell of Hoppe's, why not? There is being courteous, and then there is being timid. If we are afraid to exercise what few firearms rights we have in this state, then we are sure to be in for worse in the future. I am hoping this post did not come off as an attack. It was not intended as one.

I would've preferred to see that no one respond to this poster and let him see we don't think he counts either.

Ballistics (in flight and terminal). Range. Accuracy. If you read enough about firearms you will see the quote "the purpose of a handgun is to fight your way to a rifle." You have a better chance of ending the fight with a rifle than a handgun (assuming you hit your target with each).

New Jersey is a black hole for funding gun rights. In normal states (i.e. NOT NJ, NY, Cali, Mass), much of the population is pro-gun or neutral on gun issues. In New Jersey, gun owners are a minority. Pro-gun sentiments are a minority. We are a welfare state, siphoning money from the productive to the non-productive. The politicians who support and espouse this philosophy are almost NEVER in favor of public gun ownership because it is a sign of self-sufficiency, and would mean they would be out of a job. The NRA is smart enough to realize that they would be throwing good money after bad when it comes to New Jersey. I am happy that my dues are spent at the national level, where they will actually do some good.

Consider keeping it. It is a much better built firearm then the the new slapped together guns Mossberg and Remington are putting out these days (unless you're buying something from 1 of their premium lines, like a wingmaster ).

Trigger is a LOT nicer on PPQ than P30. Both share the same clunky (IMO), large slide, top heavy, high bore-axis design. Both have really nice adjustable and comfortable grip design. Both are good shooters. I actually like the mag release on these guns. The new PPQ coming out will have a standard mag release though.

That is awesome. Please use the forum as a resource. You will get answers pretty quickly. There are lots of practical points to be made that he may not be considering. How often are guns used by lawful gun owners in self-defense? How many crimes in New Jersey are committed with legally owned/possessed guns (hardly any. even Mayor Booker of Newark says he has never seen a gun crime there that was committed by someone who legally owned it) as opposed to illegally obtained ones (99.9%)? Why would a law that stops you from owning a certain kind of gun prevent a criminal from obtaining it? Common sense stuff. He is an urban guy. In cities, people only see the bad side of guns. I don't have any illusions about him changing his mind, but at least he can be made aware of examples where the gun serves the public good instead of what he normally hears about.

I have sold many, many guns. Only regret a few. If it's going towards something you'll use, go for it. I have a rule. No closet queens. That's not what I got into this hobby for. None of the guns you mentioned are unique or collectible. All are easily reacquired if you feel regrets.

Nicely written. Concice and easy for gun laymen to understand. And puts it In perspective.

Reap the whirlwind

There are 10 pages of what happened today. http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/48308-statehouse-feb-12th-merged-threads/page__pid__633736__st__270#entry633736

No. Ex Post Facto changes the law and makes something illegal in the past or right now that was previously legal (i.e. putting you in a catch-22). These laws would have a effective start date, giving you time to comply.

Good work. Get him shooting outdoors and he will be even more hooked. I was amazed how much more I enjoy shooting outdoors.

Maks, in Microsoft Outlook you can view an e-mail's contents in the preview pane and it does not show up as read. If you were to delete the e-mail, it would show up as deleted and unread. Although, in our case I am sure that they simply deleted them without reading.

The law is VERY clear that only the specified forms may be used. Please contact NJ Second Amendment Society. They have a great track record of getting towns to comply.

That is the opposite of how it works at the Presidential level. The NJ Gov has a pocket Approval instead of Veto.

So, I have faxed and called all the Assemblymen and women. First off, Assemblyman Albano's admin/receptionist almost cut me off by quickly stating that he will be voting against all of the gun control bills. And he's a Democrat. Next, the person answering Assemblyman Cryan's phone must be getting tired/annoyed. He barely made a pretense of taking my name and information. I didn't correct him when he read my name spelling back to me completely wrong.

All of the Colt Match Target rifles come NJ compliant.

I think "Uncle Ted" is a fringe character that alienates the center we are trying to win. His heart may be in the right place, but his delivery comes off as someone who shouldn't own guns. He provides red meat for the gun folks, at the expense of the people who don't have a strong opinion about guns. Just my opinion.

A Law abiding could not even own a handgun in Chicago up until the McDonald vs Chicago Supreme Court ruling. Post ruling, it is still incredibly difficult. The Chief is a tool.