Jon

DevsAdvocate, I need to ask... Let's say your daughter was at Morristown High School, and a nutjob started shooting kids there. Do you want the police to surround the area and wait for the SWAT team(~45-60min), move in with a 4" long barrel and mediocre precision, or move in with a rifle. If your daughter's life was on the line, what sort of response would you want?

You are 100% incorrect. Every PD that I have talked to has switched protocol to such that officer's are to enter the premises immediately upon arrival in an effort to stop the shooter. At the very least, every PD in NJ has adopted this protocol.

Sure you can run one down, and probably take him down with a mag or two once you get within 10-15yds... but with a rifle you can end it at 100+ yards with one shot. Guess which one ends the incident quicker with fewer casualties. If that's not a good enough picture, assume it's your son who's trapped in school with an active shooter running around. Still think the responding officer will be fine with just a pistol?

Agreed on 9mm, and whoa... I want that 351PD... now. 22WMR FTMFW!

They should just jump the .380 and go straight to .25acp.

No offense eric, but that sounds a lot like the UK... "only 1 out of every 10 cops should carry a gun, the billy club is sufficient..."

...why

The biggest threat facing LE and the public nowadays are active shooters. Active shooters don't give a crap about their own lives, and are simply trying to kill and injure as many people as possible before they are killed. A "beat cop" as you refer to them, will be the first cop on scene at one of these events, and they need to enter the location immediately in an effort to stop the shooter ASAP. Waiting on a SWAT team is not an option any more.

Putting on ear pro before ya shoot a BG?

I've asked this before on here, never got an answer.

I'm afraid they will only let you coast through the course at low speed. Not worth it if that's the case.

If it's OBRPC, the max distance will prob be 50yds.

I hate you.

For an FFL: http://www.gunbroker.com/FFL/SearchForFFL.aspx?st=Zip%20Code&sv=07094 For reference, Gunbroker has an FFL network where you simply type in your zip code, and it spits out FFLs in your area. It may be more difficult to find someone to pin the magazines. I would suggest contacting PK90 of Arms-n-Ammo(a forum vendor) to see if he could pin your mags. Also check with the FFL or seller to see if they are willing to ship the mags to him. Once you find an FFL that is happy to handle the transfer, make sure they are willing to hold your pistol for the 30-day nonsense prior to sending them the gun. Most are happy to store the gun, but you don't want to just assume this fact. As always, use the price request to give our sponsors a chance to earn your business before running to online vendors. Good luck.

Vic, it's a 1-man multigun, no teams. As for IDPA this month, I sucked the big one. Worst IDPA match I've ever shot. I should have videos of my failures up soon.

I chose pistol. It's the type of gun I've put more rounds through than any other weapon. Also, this choice allows me to have a weapon to carry on my person while home. Anyone walking around the house with a shotgun slung on their shoulder?

Me and Tosser will be in attendance as well.

The whole shabang. The process will be identical from point a to point b as it is getting your initial FID. It is the same deal if you change your name, which is why my fiance is waiting until we get married to get her card.

Congrats!

They wanted to take it when i turned in the forms. I refused and they caved, letting me hold onto it until the new card was ready. I did have to get printed again.

Good shots! Nice meeting you, and the offer to use my rifle at one of these events stands.

I agree with vlad in that starting your life here trying to become a LEO is a poor poor decision. I am trying to become a LEO in NJ as well(24yo), but I own a house here, all my family is here, and I've been working on the civilian side of LE for almost 5 years already. As for the job, I can only say that I know what goes on on a day-to-day basis, and I know without any shred of doubt that it's the career I want to have. Without that passion, you may want to explore other avenues.

The XDM45 is one of my favorite polymer .45s, second only to the HK45. You will not be disappointed with it.

Ditto... I moved to a new town and had to go through the entire process all over again, as if I had never applied in the past. Also, they will try to take your existing FID.

I will subscribe simply because you refuse to bow to the pie nonsense.