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You forgot to list COVID Vaccine-caused Blood Clots

Invested in Solar for the house - my electric bills since January have been $5. Definitely been offsetting the AC usage during the day...

Welcome back. Yes, you can now obtain your NJ CCW permit. Some good steps on how to: https://gunforhire.com/nj-ccw-permit/ We have a handy dandy topic on where you can carry that I keep (generally) updated with all of the laws/lawsuits/battles/wins/losses going on.

The dots are markings for drop and windage.

I love the grip module. If I didn't already have an Xmacro I'd grab this... dang.

Prism optics are fixed mag. LPVO = Low Power Variable Optic. Scope is just short for Telescopic sight - and they can be varying magnification.

2.5-10x56 scope? That's not a LPVO technically... 1-4x24 or 1-6x24 are the LPVO's

Ammunition should be stored in its ORIGINAL packaging / factory box, or in containers SPECIFICALLY designed for carrying small amounts of ammunition (eg a MTM Plastic ammo box). A magazine is not considered a container for storing ammunition... Shotgun shells and ammunition .75 caliber or less can be packed in the same hard case as a firearm. It must still first be packed in a small container specifically designed for carrying ammunition, then packed into the larger case. Are you really going to risk getting jammed up just because you wanna save a few seconds of loading? Put it in an ammo box.

I've known Sandy for years - definitely vetted and a great person. Buy with confidence.

Rebates are usually another way to get you to buy. A lot of people forget to do the rebates or things get "lost"... Some places are better than others, though. I've done some online rebate submissions with no issues.

My family had a couple of Town & Country minivans too. My parents got the extended warranty on one and it paid off... Transmissions were an issue... also body rust. Engine-wise it was solid. I sold mine off to another forum member who is working on dealing with the rust and other various items but is still using it occasionally. Wouldn't work for me as a daily driver anymore.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/01/us/canada-wildfire-smoke-us-air-quality/index.html A lot of the fires are in remote areas or treacherous terrain... Prioritizing protecting people, infrastructure and watersheds...

One of the nicest things on the Chrysler Pacifica is the Stow & Go seating.

I think he forgot to get the belt...

I have noticed the free end sticking out a bit more - it can hit my belt cell phone holder. It doesn't really tent out any garments at all for me - and the pants I wear have reinforced loops (LA Police Gear Pants). I don't use the end retaining loop they supplied.

I think it's more of a logistical thing - not sure where they're getting the water from on this - but filling one plane at a time vs filling multiple? Or are they amphibious planes skimming a lake to fill up tanks? Also - most of these planes are owned by Civilian companies - not sure if all of the pilots know how to fly in formation. I'll ask my BIL if he knows - he's an Air Force pilot (now in reserves) and also flies for a commercial airline.

Random conversations. I've been asked if I wear a belt at work... apparently a lot of younger people don't wear belts... The Kore belts I have use pretty standard looking buckles. One has a more dressy look... but yes, different belts for different wear situations. If I'm tucking shirts, I will wear a more normal looking belt. It's also my personal body shape, etc. My gut does sometimes hang over my pants while sitting or whatever - don't want any pointy corners poking up at me (I have some surgical scars around the area that are a bit sensitive). Now that I look further - the Vedder Cobra isn't quite as bad as other's I've seen - the buckle release is rounded and recessed under the buckle clip. It's not as bad. I was remembering more of what I saw of other types of belts like this - the belts are overt tactical and the clips are pointy and stick out past the rest of the buckle. For Example:

I've seen those style belts. How bad do the upper/lower prongs stand out? They're really fairly obvious that you're wearing some sort of tactical belt from the belt release prongs.

First of all - do you have your NJ CCW? If not, I would say just leave it at home... If you do, then do what I do when I travel out of NJ. I'm assuming it's a handgun, not a rifle/shotgun... You will have to pay to check a bag. In the bag you should have a locked, hard-sided case (I use the same lockbox I do for my car). Put the gun inside the case, unloaded, mags inside the same case. Ammo, I bring a box of Hornady Critical Defense - in the original cardboard box. TSA states that small arms ammunition “must be packaged in a fiber (such as cardboard), wood, plastic, or metal box specifically designed to carry ammunition.” I usually put the ammo in the same case, however I've had airline check-in's once tell me to just take the ammo out of the locked container and leave it in the luggage. YMMV. When you get to the airport, go to the baggage check in. Go to the counter and tell the agent that you're declaring a firearm. You’ll have to read and sign a tag saying you're complying with all the firearm regulations and then insert that tag into your checked luggage. The TSA inspection will take place at the check-in counter or may take place at another TSA area (they will escort or point you to the area). Make sure you KEEP your luggage claim tag. They should not ask for the key/combo for the lock. DO NOT USE A TSA-APPROVED LOCK. If they need to open the case for inspection, they will tell you or page you. Make sure you check in with enough time to deal with the counter and with the additional security. When you arrive in NJ, they may tag the luggage as requiring special handling since there's a firearm inside. If you don't see your bag at the baggage carousel, go to the Baggage Claim office for the airline and tell them you had luggage with special handling. They'll check your ID and luggage claim tag before releasing it to you. Hope this helps.

My problem with VW's is the ones made in Mexico. I had a Jetta that incessantly had electronics issues. I believe the only ones made in Mexico right now are the Jetta, Tiguan, and Taos. Avoid those like the plague.

Nappen also said a loaded mag is a loaded gun. "very cautious" right.. Just go enjoy yourself at a BYOB.

Check Costco Auto. See what options they have for dealerships near you. Can sometimes get a deal. We have an 8-passenger Honda Pilot - one thing about the 3.5L V6 Hondas - Do a bit of research. I wish I had before I got ours - the VCM basically disables 3 cylinders and causes extra vibration and can cause issues with the transmission - had to replace a torque converter (pricey job). Same thing applies to the Honda Odyssey, Ridgeline, Accord & Acura RDX/TLX. Is a Minivan out of the question? There roomy and can carry a ton of stuff... and generally drive super nice.