Genewarper111

Despite the sloppy wording on the PA site, the wording on the FLORIDA site is clear: http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/concealed_carry.html PLEASE NOTE: The reciprocity information on this page is ALWAYS CURRENT. The Division of Licensing constantly monitors changing gun laws in other states and attempts to negotiate agreements as the laws in those states allow. Recent Modifications to the Reciprocity List: February 4, 2013: Effective this date, PENNSYLVANIA will no longer honor a Florida concealed weapon license if the license holder is not a RESIDENT of the state of Florida. It is important for license holders to understand that when they are traveling in or through another state they are subject to the firearm laws of that state. We have provided links to the state laws or to the licensing authorities' Web page of each of our reciprocity states so that licensees can do the necessary planning and research when preparing to travel. So.. those of us who live in NJ and have an FL CCW, may not use this in PA. Grant

This is an epidemic ... Someone should call the CDC... Oh, wait....

http://www.gappnj.com/upcoming_courses/defensive_shotgun Rescheduled for April. We hope you can still make it. Happy shooting!

I'd be wary of citing this since it will simply divert their attention to banning handguns. Remember that the FBI stats show a decrease in ALL gun related murders from 2006 to 2010 of 14%. And we know that firearm sales are rising. I'd equate the two and mention that if this were any other "pblic health" issue (heart attacks, say), this decrease would be seen as a HUGE victory. best G

see also this: http://www.bob-owens.com/2013/01/a-deliberate-attempt-to-bypass-the-constitutional-process-ny-sheriffs-pba-blasts-cuomo-legislature-over-ny-safe-act/#more-2777 G

I am not saying for a second that we lie down and let "them" take away our rights, particularly when their reasons are based in fear and ignorance, and a need to let others do the hard stuff. It is completely true that these people would rather blame the object than ask whether video games that have simulated mass murder and suicide as an endpoint, and psychological drugs such as ritalin - are a very dangerous cocktail in teen boys, or to acknowledge the steady erosion of the country's social structure I believe quite the opposite and I respect those who are willing to "draw a line" and stand by it. All I am saying, ALL, is that it hurts our cause very seriously, to propose violence. Notwithstanding the fact that I believe that the Second Amendment was written purposefully as a defense against the tyranny of the British Government (or future iterations thereof), or anecdotes such as the Japanese decided never to invade the USA because there would be a "rifle behind every blade of grass", or the fact that in the UK, absence of guns did and does nothing to diminish violence - the majority of people believe "guns are bad". Therefore, when people who don't believe that say things such as "it's almost time to start shooting" on a public forum in a medium that can NEVER be destroyed, you can bet this will come back to bite us and used to diminish the overall argument as one being put forward by "gun nuts". So, I ask again, please, despite being frustrated, don't post such stuff. This isn't a private conversation. Would you want Lawrence O'Donnell or Rachel Maddow quoting you? Think about that. We are on the defensive here. G

The scariest word in her reply is " begin "...... G

Given the low opinion of gun owners generally in the community, and the attempts to portray us in every possible bad light, I don't think that this thread or this forum, benefits in any possible way from comments such as: "...it is almost time to start shooting..." or "...there will be blood.." I ask the mods to strike such comments immediately and for those who feel the need to post such immoderate comments to do so elsewhere. G

Hi everyone these extremely popular classes are now scheduled and available. These courses are unique because they combine a comprehensive service for the CCW applications for Utah and Florida - paperwork, applications, fingerprints, photographs, notarization - along with the range-safety training and live-fire necessary for the FL permit. The course stands alone and does NOT require additional NRA certifications to be obtained. At the end of the day you have everything needed for the applications. This is combined with a detailed discussion of topics such as the fundamentals of shooting, safe gun handling, ammunition function and range safety and etiquette, along with a personal preparedness and defensive mindset section. Breakfast and lunch are also provided. You can read more about the courses and sign up online here: http://www.gappnj.com/upcoming_courses/utfl_ccw we look forward to seeing you best G

Hi everyone - thanks for reading this. We are running an NRA Basic Pistol Class on MArch 3rd and again on May 5th at Fort Dix On the GAPP website you can find a tab labelled "NRA basic pistol" http://www.gappnj.co...es/basic_pistol This takes you to a description, with dates and prices, of how we present the NRA "Basic" curriculum. This course is designed to qualify the student to obtain the NRA "Basic" certificate in Pistol, and in so doing, instill the correct Knowledge, Skills and Attitude to allow new and novice shooters to go safely to the range themselves. It is designed for complete beginners and you do not need your own firearms. Everything you need is provided: guns, ammunition, breakfast, lunch and coffee, and all the NRA course materials. The course has class and range elements. The guns you will shoot cover different actions (semi auto, single action revolver, double action revolver) and calibers (22 up through 9mm to 357 magnum). You may also bring your own if you have them (but only factory ammo please, no reloads). The instructors all hold the appropriate NRA firearm and range safety qualifications. So, come and try out these courses, and bring your spouse, partner or friend! Best G

Designed especially for first-time gun owners, the NRA "FIRST Steps" program is a 4 hour course that covers a single pistol action (ie revolver OR semi-automatic), or rifle or shotgun, with the student's own firearm as the focus. The course is part class, part live-fire and emphasizes safe gun handling and shooting fundamentals. The "First Steps" certificate is accepted with the FL CCW and the course overall serves as an excellent prelude to the NRA "Basic Pistol" course, the WInchester marksmanship programme, and our other more advanced classes. You can read about it and sign up online, here: http://www.gappnj.com/nra_basic_courses/nra_first_steps Thanks for looking! see you on the range Grant

Gun violence is a public health crisis? Hmph. According to the FBI: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/tables/10shrtbl08.xls#disablemobile The total number of deaths by firearms from 2006 to 2010 (the latest data available) is DOWN by 14%, from approximately 15,000 in 2006 to 13,000 in 2010. So think about this. If deaths from heart disease, cancer, smoking, car crashes, drug abuse, infectious disease, or whatever, were down by 15% over as few as five years, would this be a crisis or a huge success? So. Give these people no quarter. Make no mistake. Those isn't about a plague of gun violence and the need to suppress it. It is about weak people who lack the courage to take responsibility for themselves and their families, wanting to take the means to act upon that courage from others because they fear that courage. Write. Call. Email. Lobby. Make your voice heard. Get involved. Be persistent and be polite, but don't be silent. G

For all of those who use web (server) based email (such as gmail) exclusively or extensively, you may be interested to know that email in a server that is mor ethan 6 months old, is considered "abandoned" and as such can be accessed by "people" without a search warrant, even if you use the account regularly. This isn't the case if you use a client-side email program such as "Eudora", "Mail" or whatever. so.. you have an email from a friend from spring 2012 that contains the words "obama" and "guns".. if it's on gmail (or whatever) it can be accessed without your knowledge. If you download it to your computer at home, it requires a search warrant. Just a thought.... G

...and I respect that. How do you handle the requirement for the instructor candidates to pass their pre-qual is what I'm asking. Some TCs run it before BIT and some run it during the "coach pupil" part of the instructor discipline.... If I remember correctly it is supposed to be part of the record TCs keep of their instructor candidates, but not 100% on that...

There is also a required pre qualifying shooting test in each discipline being undertaken G

There is also a required pre qualifying shooting test in each discipline being undertaken G

People should know that the "esteemed" Mr Morgan was fired from his position as Editor of the Daily Mirror newspaper in the UK for publishing photographs fabricated to show UK troops abusing detainees in Iraq. Hw is also suspected of unauthorised phone tapping. Go CNN!!! http://www.infowars.com/was-piers-morgan-involved-in-criminal-hacking-and-fraudulent-journalism/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/3716151.stm

...and nothing requires Spousal Notification, either...

"UK. Dunblaine School Massacre. 18 kids killed by a Browning Hi Power and a S&W .357 Revolver." Not "by".. "With". by the person, using the gun. The words we use at times like these are not just important, they are critical, including whether we decide to say nothing rather than knee-jerk. This will polarize the various opposition groups and bring them together with every mother in the country. In the UK after Dunblane there was virtually no opposition to the handgun ban. No one cared that the regulatory authorities hadn't done their job on the perpetrator. This tragedy is beyond description, we can't forget that G --------------------------------------------

Hi everyone - thanks for reading this. We are running an NRA Basic Pistol Class On the GAPP website you can find a tab labelled "NRA basic pistol" http://www.gappnj.com/nra_basic_courses/basic_pistol This takes you to a description, with dates and prices, of how we present the NRA "Basic" curriculum. This course is designed to qualify the student to obtain the NRA "Basic" certificate in Pistol, and in so doing, instill the correct Knowledge, Skills and Attitude to allow new and novice shooters to go safely to the range themselves. It is designed for complete beginners and you do not need your own firearms. Everything you need is provided: guns, ammunition, breakfast, lunch and coffee, and all the NRA course materials. The course has class and range elements. The guns you will shoot cover different actions (semi auto, single action revolver, double action revolver) and calibers (22 up through 9mm to 357 magnum). You may also bring your own if you have them (but only factory ammo please, no reloads). The instructors all hold the appropriate NRA firearm and range safety qualifications. So, come and try out these courses, and bring your spouse, partner or friend! Best G

Which Walmart?

Hi - I thought i"d post this sinc eit is pretty reliable ammunition and I haven' seen it at this low proce for a while. Two people have it: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/champion-9mm-115gr-fmj.html (delivery to NJ, $23) and http://www.glensoutdoors.com/Federal-Champion-9mm-115-Grain-FMJ-p/wm5199.htm (delivery to NJ, $28) Happy shooting! G

We are delighted you enjoyed it. It was great to meet you in person. Our thanks go out to you and all of our students, who continue to make the classes fun for us, and each other. Look out for Basic Rifle (Nov 11&18) and Basic Shotgun (Dec 2) coming up soon! Very best G

Hi Kevin. Thank you very much for the comment and for taking training with GAPPNJ. We very much appreciate both! Don't forget to check out: http://www.gappnj.com for up-to-date information on our forthcoming basic and advanced classes. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best G

Long barrel? it's an "artillery" model. Cool!!!