DevsAdvocate

So what justifiable reason does a retired cop have?

Good point. I'll ask around the local gun shop. They have a few retired cops working there who carry concealed. Though, they can be grumpy...

This is true. I was just wondering if that is something that comes up in a NICS check.

Devil's Advocate. Because it is a role I frequently take in conversations, and I also love the NJ DEVILS!!! WOOO!

If I say 'no' to that... then how can they possible check? JW.

Well, if I understand correctly, getting the permit depends on the discretion of the town's police chief, and the local judiciary. You need a valid reason as well... but I don't see any valid reason retired cops can carry and not me. If I take a CCW course and have some certification, that may help my case. Some interesting things I picked up from the NRA guide to NJ Gun laws... you can appeal the decision, and if no decision is rendered within 60 days, then it means you get the permit? I'm confused on the last point. But hey, it's worth a shot right? :mrgreen:

Just wondering: has anyone ever tried to get a CCW/Permit to carry here in NJ, who wasn't a former police officer/current security guard?

I'm going for a Glock myself. Welcome to the forums.

NJ Firearms Guild in Rahway/Avenel handles FFL transfer for $75.

Hey man, it's your journey. But if we don't try and stop em here, they'll be in North Carolina soon enough for the same reasons. They'll come for the low taxes and cost of living, and then begin trying to vote in the ideals that people left over. The poor and lazy will always hang on to the coattails of the hard working and rich, and will follow them to the ends of the earth for their entitlements. Thank you for the welcome friend. I wish you the best of luck in NC! . I know you're not really a wussbag (you probably have valid reasons to go, whether for employment or family), but for everyone of you that leave, it makes it harder for the rest of us to try and help our state.

I broke up with a girl once because she said: "I don't mind paying more taxes if it goes to help people." The liberals at Rutgers are idiots. True story: I was in engineering, and all our professors (research guys, the most liberal of the science people) were telling us indirectly that Corzine would be great for higher education and such. A few months later, I was vocal in having the last laugh on that one. Funny thing is, they'll still vote for our inglorious governor because of the big D behind his name. D for douche, dingbat, and dumb-ass if you ask me. -DA

54 Days, Clark PD. 2 PPs and an FID. I wished I got more PPs though...

Can you carry your guns and ammo in the same bag as long as they are in separate compartments within the bag?

Hello all, I am a 23 yr old Rutgers grad who recently has gotten into guns in NJ. Some things about me: I am a Republican (a rarity in our fair state), I love to shoot (in PA), and I am trying to get into hunting for both Deer and Turkey (currently looking for a Remington 11-87 to fit the bill). I own a few weapons: - Kimber Pro TLE/RL II (1911) = my favorite and most expensive firearm. - Marlin bolt action .22 = cheapest one to shoot - Remington 870 Tactical = home defense gun with a 6 + 1 and open cylinder barrel. Got a soft side saddle on it for 6 more rounds of fun. Currently looking to buy: - A do-all semi-auto shotgun for game hunting, trap/skeet, and other uses = I like Remington, and I like the 11-87. - A pistol (I have one more PP to use with 75 days left) = probably going to buy a 9mm as the ammo is a bit cheaper and it has a greater capacity of ammo (normally), maybe I'll get a Glock 19. - An Evil Black Rifle of some sorts... This is a long term project that I need to save and plan for. But I do want one. Where I shop: NJ Firearms Guild is right nearby, so I go there for most of my shopping needs. Dicks and Woodbridge Mall and Rockaway Mall are also places I look at, but they only sell new guns and new gun prices. Bullet-Hole is also nearby, but it's a pain to get to for me. Normally, I only go if there is something I really want that they have. MY philosophy about NJ: I love this state with all my heart. The good and the bad (even though it seems all bad now). I am a huge Devils fan, and go to many games. It is my belief that people who leave this state for 'greener' pastures (like North Carolina, etc) for lower taxes, more gun rights, etc. are giant wussbags. I believe that if people keep running away from bad politics and policies, then you only encourage such behavior. I also believe you have to make a stand for what you believe in, or else you will run out of places to run away too. This means that you have to go out and vote, and fight the corruption through grassroots campaigning and getting friends and family on board to help. It means joining the NRA (which I am saving up to do... I want the lifetime membership) to help protect the gun rights we all love and need. This state is not beyond saving, and it never will be as long as there are people out there to fight for what is right. Even if you may not agree with Republicans or Democrats, we can all agree (at the very least) that we want to corruption gone, and we want a state which can stay out of debt. That is all, and thank you for reading. -DevsAdvocate