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Greetings and welcome.

That is what we in marketing call... a lie.

They are mine as well, and any time I see them supporting something I agree with, or pushing against overwhelming odds for something I believe in, they get a letter from me. It's good to show your support when our elected officials are doing what we put them in to do, and it's equally important to make them aware of your disagreement when they seem to be straying.

My rant... Where is the public debate and dialogue on this issue? Any other sweeping legislation (especially one with Constitutional ramifications) has advocates on both sides coming out of the woodwork. There are demonstrations and counter demonstrations, rallies and fundraisers, expert pundits from both sides, public outcry from both camps and an ongoing public debate. The absence of such activity from both sides just shows how beaten down we are, and how arrogant and overconfident the other side is. We've heard virtually nothing from Miller and his minions. Is it because they so firmly believe that Fortress New Jersey will spend every penny of our money fighting every word and nuance of a decision all the way up to the SCOTUS, until we just can't take it any more? We've seen precious little from the advocates for our freedom within the state. We depend on outside help, and then complain when nothing immediate happens. Our local contribution to the struggle has so far been limited to the efforts of a couple of groups. Where is the statewide cry for attention to the return and preservation of our freedom? The letter from Carroll is strong and persuasive, but does it have any teeth? Who is standing publicly behind him with the power and voice of thousands or tens of thousands of NJ citizens? Certainly we can get some attention to the cause. Write letters to everyone, in Trenton and in the media, explaining the facts and deflating the lies and hyperbole of the opposition. We can't get the media on our side, but maybe we can draw some attention to ourselves. It's really time to stop cowering in the shadows and come forward and join the effort. You all know that I'm ambivalent on some aspects of CCW in NJ, but I'm never against restoring the right of any law abiding New Jerseyan to make the choice for themselves. It's not about guns, it's about freedom from fear and security for ouselves and our families. Start writing. rant over.

The State Police receive a copy of the PPP when any handgun is legally purchased in NJ (illegal purchases have no such encumbrances). The PPP has information about the purchaser and the gun. They know who the legal owner is, and a quick database check will provide an answer. It is in practice (if not in fact) a handgun registration scheme. In short, the state presumes that the handgun in your possession is yours, and if it turns out not to be yours (even if it's your spouse's) and the legal owner isn't present, you're transporting firearms illegally and will most likely find yourself up to your asss in alligators. And, she may well find herself in trouble for an illegal transfer of a handgun. Don't bring your wife's guns to the range without her.

There is no document authorizing you to transport a firearm in NJ, and there is no requirement to demonstrate or prove ownership of any weapon in your possession. Additionally, although carrying your FID card won't hurt to prove that you're legally allowed to possess firearms in NJ, it isn't required that you carry it for presentation on demand. There are perfectly legal situations where you would be in possession of firearms without needing an FID card (moved from another state, inheritance). Primarily, NJ is concerned with the legality of the weapon and accessories, and with the details of the transportation of the weapon, so:. If the gun(s) or accessories in your possession are illegal to own in NJ, but you're following transportation laws regarding destinations (to/from range, smith, etc.) and transportation (separate cases, etc.) , having an FID card won't make any difference. You're screwed. If the gun(s) or accessories in your possession are legal to own in NJ, but you're transporting them illegally, having an FID card won't make any difference. You're screwed. If the gun(s) or accessories in your possession are legal to own in NJ, and you're transporting them legally, and the cop isn't aware of the applicable laws, having an FID card likely won't make any difference. You're less screwed. If the gun(s) in your possession are legal to own in NJ, and you're transporting them legally, and the cop is aware of the applicable laws, having an FID card likely won't make any difference. You're not the droid they're looking for.

Greetings and welcome. We love visitors from America.

Greetings and welcome from the northern frontier.

That just moved to the top of the list for this year.

Greetings and welcome.

Happy New Year. May the coming year bring you everything you hope for. Stay safe, and have fun.

Aaron S. Zelman, a longtime executive for the organization Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, has died at the age of 64. Full Article I like the JPFO. I hope this doesn't affect the organization in any negative way.

Nice story, Bob. It's nice that even as adults, they're taking an interest in the sport.

That's the kind of sale that group buys were designed for. I wonder who's re-branding their ammo for Costco.

If you come across a S&W CS40, take a look at it. My neighbor has one and it's pretty nice. Never shot it, but it's comfortable to handle and looks like it would be a good carry gun.

Good get, Blair.

I think his exact quote was, "In New Jersey? Never in a million years."

FL has pretty sensible CCW laws. If the CCW laws ever change here, such things as Castle Doctrine and Good Samaritan legislation will have to be reexamined and changed along with them, or we'll find ourselves in a situation where we may be able to carry, but unable to ever use a gun to defend ourselves for fear of being on the wrong side of even more confusing and convoluted regulation of our rights. My father in law was a recreational and competitive shooter and NRA instructor in FL, and the stories of how many times he or his friends had to simply show their guns to diffuse some situation or other on the streets of Dade and Broward Counties would make a NJ liberal crap themselves. FL has done well regarding carrying guns, and it wouldn't hurt for NJ to take a close look at their laws, and the positive results, as a template to follow should the state ever get past lip service on gun legislation.

Happy Birthday, Mike.

Yeah, looks that way. I just went outside and stuck a ruler in the snow on the deck... just a hair over 5 inches. Not to worry, we'll get ours when the first northern storm comes through.

Anybody we know trying out?

Bullets by themselves just aren't visually impressive enough.

Greetings and welcome.

Welcome to the group.

How do you get the attention and support of honest hard-working people who are struggling every day to make it through to tomorrow, who have been used as political pawns for generations, who are likely to be distrustful and suspicious, who have been deliberately kept uninformed and single minded by their own leaders, and to whom violent crime has become something that they take for granted, and see no viable way to combat? Hell of a marketing challenge.