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I have none, but as I said earlier, I dont want to be a test case (and dont want my students to be a test case either). Example, hunters are being stopped in the field and asked for FIDs (I have to admit this is hearsay but I personally know one who was and trust he was not deceiving me) despite the fact an FID is a permit to purchase a long arm. NJ2C:39-6f specifically states a permit to carry is not necessary when: (2) A person carrying a firearm or knife in the woods or fields or upon the waters of this State for the purpose of hunting, target practice or fishing, provided that the firearm or knife is legal and appropriate for hunting or fishing purposes in this State and he has in his possession a valid hunting license, or, with respect to fresh water fishing, a valid fishing license; A hunting licence precludes the need for an FID while hunting... but the AG office is interpreting the laws differently. So if this law is gray enough that the AGs office is harassing law abiding hunters, what else will they push the envelope on? My FID says "State of NJ Purchaser Identification Card" on top... many being issued now say permit to possess on top. Will a person be found guilty in a court of law for possessing a gun without an FID, who knows? My buddy had his FID and showed it but protested to the CO... who simply said, thats what he was told to do. I will error on the side of caution and continue to warn my students about he possibility of a misinformed LEO.

I dont give legal advice... I either hire an attorney to do it for me or advise my students to search out an attorney on their own and ask their legal questions there. I quote laws I am sure of (15 round maximum capacity, interstate transportation of firearms, reciprocity of CCW, etc). Beyond that I instruct my students to err on the side of caution because of misinterpretation by the AG or LEOs. I dont start rumors, but as an instructor, Im doing my students a diservice letting them get jacked up legally because the rumors are out there. I will continue to WARN (not state as fact) against traveling with loaded magazines because of the misinterpretation by LEOs. If anyone wants to travel with loaded magazines and risk running into the wrong LEO, fine. Just keep in mind, you're going to be the test case for an out of control legal system and you better be able to afford a great legal team to get off free and clear and keep your second amendment rights. As much as we all want the laws to be black and white, they arent in NJ... they will be interpreted by LEO, presecuting attorneys, and the AG office on a whim. I dont want to be on the receiving end of someones bad day.

I agree... but I advise my students to keep their magazines unloaded because the misinterpretation of the laws by LEOs. It is common knowledge that a person owns a firearm in NJ at his own peril... and most attorneys will tell you the NJ laws are very gray and will be interpreted differently at a prosecuters whim. Prime example, the NJFID is a permit to purchase a long arm... but most conservation officers have been told that it is a permit to possess and are stopping hunters in the field asking for thier FID. Would the hunter win in court? Who knows? I warn my students of the magazine issue (and other misinterpreted laws) because someone will have to have awfully deep pockets to prove themselves right. Ofcourse that isnt right on many levels... but that is the nature of the state we live in. And for the record, I urge my students to get involved with organization like the NRA, NJ2AS, and NJARPC to help enact change for the better.

I dont have time to teach drawing from a holster and I dont expect my students have a previous training, so no. I dont even require a gun suituable for concealed carry... some students take the class with a .22, which is fine since a basic safety course.

Glad to hear it... see you folks there. Nick, I have one seat left... if you're interested, give me a call

Still a few seats left for this class.

Nick is correct... some flip up front sights can be the wrong size depending on what you buy and where they are mounted. Do your homework and buy a matching set so your red dot with cowitness with your irons. A delta pack is snap ring that the handguards are mounted to. I fits over top of the barrel nut just in front of the receiver.

Your paypal payment confirmation is your receipt and it is my indication you signed up. About a week before the class you will receive an email with reminders and a few specifics for the class. Looking forward to seeing you both in class

Still seats available

Personal Protection Inside the Home (PPIH) and Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOH) are NRA courses covering, as you would expect, the basics of personal protection. The courses are broken into classroom time and, of course, range time; we find when introducing students to personal protection, the classroom portion is just as important (if not more) as time spent on the range. PPIH introduces the student to the skills necessary to win a lethal force encounter in their own home; PPOH builds upon the skills from PPIH covering how to draw a handgun from a concealed location. GAPP has combined these courses into a comprehensive three day class (one long day of classroom and two days on the range). We have also included Shotgun Home Defense (SHD), which is based upon PPIH but covers personal protection skills with a shotgun. For those of you only looking to take PPIH and PPOH (handgun only), the shotgun portion can be opted out of. This comprehensive course is a must for anyone concerned about home security, concerned about safety on the street, or obtaining a CCW permit. You dont need tactical lights, laser sights, or the latest and greatest tacticool handgun and shotgun for this course (actually we recommend against it)... an off the rack shotgun and handgun are perfect. You will receive books, certificates, and other materials as part of the NRA courses. For more information and registration, go to: http://gappnj.com/upcoming_courses/ppihppoh_course

Thanks for the vote of confidence Nick. Im working on a curriculum with a SWAT instructor for a day 2 of this course, Ill let you know when those dates will be.

GAPP will be offering an AR beginners course on December 4, 2011 at Fort Dix Range 14. This course is the NRA First steps rifle course (specifically for the AR rifle platform). It is designed to introduce the new AR-15 owner to their rifle properly and safely. The classroom portion covers the history of the platform, disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, and aftermarket accessories... as well as the laws regarding rifles of this type. Several models are available to look at and will be used for demonstration in the classroom... and one can be provided for use on the range if you dont own an AR yet and just want to learn how to shoot one. After lunch, we head out to the range and zero your rifle... and see if you can hit a steel plate at 200 yards. The course length is approximately 6 hours and the cost is $175. If youre a new AR owner or if you've had one sitting in your safe for a while, come out and learn more about it. For registration info, go to www.gappnj.com and look at our upcoming courses. The class size is limited so register soon.

This fills the education requirement for FL and the certificate I give for course completion has been used by my students for other states as well (AZ is one I know of). The course covers the paperwork necessary for each permit and we fill out the applicatoins first thing in the morning... in addition you get your finger prints done, your passport photos taken, your application for FL notarized... you leave with literally everything you need for your permits (except the application fees). UT requires a specific class and it needs to be given by a UT certified CFP instructor (which I am). If you look into taking the class, getting your prints done, photos taken, etc, this class is a great value.

GAPP has another CCW class coming up. This one will be held at Fort Dix Range 14 on November 26, 2011... so all of you South Jersey shooters interested in CCW should consider coming to the class. The last class we ran at Fort Dix filled up pretty quick so dont wait to register. Florida and Utah are the most sought after permits in the nation because they are the most widely recognized. We provide all services necessary to get a concealed carry permit in both UT and FL including the applications, envelopes, passport photos, finger prints, notary seal, and UT CFP instructor seal... pretty much one stop shopping to get your CCW in multiple states. We also help you fill in the application so it wont be returned for being completed improperly. For a full course description, registration information, and other class dates, go to http://gappnj.com/upcoming_courses/utfl_ccw_course

Glad you guys enjoyed the class... I always enjoy teaching it.

GAPP has another CCW class coming up. This one will be held at the Young Republicans club in Easton with range time to be held at Phillipsburg Pistol Club.... so all of you North/West Jersey shooters interested in CCW should consider coming to the class. The last class we ran at Easton filled up pretty quick so dont wait to register. Florida and Utah are the most sought after permits in the nation because they are the most widely recognized. We provide all services necessary to get a concealed carry permit in both UT and FL including the applications, envelopes, passport photos, finger prints, notary seal, and UT CFP instructor seal... pretty much one stop shopping to get your CCW in multiple states. We also help you fill in the application so it wont be returned for being completed improperly. For a full course description, registration information, and other class dates, go to www.gappnj.com.

Glad you guys enjoyed the course. I will be running another one shortly and have been developing a "day 2" course for those who have already taken the NRA basic course. It will be geared more toward someone looking to shoot competition or use their AR as a home defense gun.

Check up on TSA regs here: TSA Regs And here is an example of the type of thing you need to look up for your specific carrier: Delta Regs I traveled to UT last November and the TSA agent I dealt with was a nightmare. I would advice printing out all the laws you can regarding what you are traveling with. If the agent tries to pull some "do you have a permit to carry this gun in NJ" BS, you can show him the specific statute and what his job duties are. Btw, traveling back from UT was totally different... much much easier in free america. Good luck!!

Quite honestly, I dont see a problem with how the LEO handled himself and the situation. He was professional and respectful... and the job he did will difuse any future calls to 911 about a man carrying a gun in public. I, as a legal firearm owner and carrier would have no problem being stopped by an officer like this and spending 2 minutes of my time so he could verify I was legal. While it does speak to the nature of the times and political environment we live in (and that is troubling), I would rather sacrifice my 2 minutes than have a Plaxico or some other illegal firearm carrier/owner walking around unchecked.

Yeah you wish!! Its a 3' round steel plate I got when the gong show went off the air!! Ok, yeah its actually a 10" steel plate... the 50/150 yd zero I help my students get gives them a dead on hold for 10" steel plates from 0 to 200 yds.

First Steps. NRA Basic rifle is a 14 hour course covering multiple actions and shooting positions. The First Steps course is a firearm specific course that lasts 3 or 4 hours and shooting from the bench rest position only. This is an AR-15 specific course Ive expanded to 6 or 7 hours... we spend 3 or 4 hours in the classroom and then zero each students rifle at 50 yds from the benchrest position. We normally have time to shoot from other positions and plink at water bottles and steel targets from 25 to 200 yds. And yes, the NRA First Steps Certificate is given at the end of the course.

You should, Ive taken 5 (I think) and can say hes an excellent trainer. Thanks for posting Joel

I heard thats a real problem with lefties. A buddy of mine had to have all of his fishing poles converted to left hand... geting all his kitchen knives was a pain too... but getting his car converted was nearly impossible. But being serious for a moment, you have an opportunity to help educate someone who obviously has an interest in firearms. He may be the type that doesnt take to education well but I would encourage him to take a class or help him along on your own if you feel comfortable doing it

The box magazine is way too small to be a 416... and too big to be an MP5

Yeah, go to the next pic in the series... def a UMP