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Thanks all. On reflection, I am going to try to unload this thing, with the 100 rds of ammo I bought, even at a loss. I just don't want to be bothered or take any chances. Maybe a local gunshop will take it off my hands for $50 in store credit.

Thanks. So I gather that people aren't concerned about the bolt stickiness from a safety standpoint? I may try that fix, or may just sell it.

About six months ago I bought a Mosin from Buds' Gun shop on a whim -- it cost roughly $100 plus a $35 transfer fee. Rifle looks to be in pretty good shape -- decent stock and bore looks pretty clean. I field stripped, cleaned off the cosmoline, polished up the stock, checked the firing pin protrusion, and reassembled. The bolt is really, really sticky -- I can't open or close it without conisderable force. I am wary of firing it -- I know that they often have sticky bolts but am afraid there is a headspacing problem or some other problem that is causing the bolt to stick even before being fired. I read somewhere that if the bolt sticks when the rifle is clean their may be a headspace issue and should be checked by a gunsmith. I'm not interested in putting more money into a surplus gun that will be fired once a year at the range, if that. Anyone have any views as to whether I should be concerned? Basically, I don't really feel like risking having a rifle blow up in my face and am giving serious thought to selling it or trading it to someone more knowledgeable and comfortable than I am with surplus firearms.

Actually, I think that proves it's real. In NJ it's quite possible to imagine what is unthinkable elsewhere (except for the UK) -- that a law abiding home owner who uses a firearm to subdue an intruder, without firing said firearm, could actually be charged with a crime. I mean, come on, they could have charged the homeowner with intentional infliction of emotional distress on the poor home invader. He could of just called the police, or at least waited for his wife to be raped before pulling a gun. I like the way they have a picture of the "actual gun used by the homeowner." Ooooh, is that what a Glock looks like? And with a laser sight too! Super cool!!!

My head hurts as well. Do people enjoy arguing just for the sake of arguing? It appears so. Fact is, the NJ2AS has done a phenomenal job in one short year of existence. Unlike other pro 2A organizations in this state that have preceded them, they have done an excellent job of organizing and, in particular, reaching out and trying to create an inclusive "big tent". I've been to one meeting (at GFH) and found the level of candor and transparency impressive. For pete's sake, just look at the speaker list they have put together. We should all be greatful and ready to pitch in, not **** and moan. No organization is perfect. If there are things you don't like, go to a meeting and offer constructive suggestions, with the understanding that at some point the leadership of an organization must lead. It also sickens me when people say there is no hope and the only solution is to move out of state. I'm not naieve -- change will come slowly, and probably only after pressure from the courts. However, stop and think for a moment how isolated NJ has become with respect to its gun laws. Change has come to Wisconsin, Illinois, and other states, and more is in the works. The tide in this country is against NJ. This will be especially true if Republicans make further gains in congress and (fingers crossed) retake the White House. We will almost certainly see federal CCW reciprocity legislation. Even if that legislation doesn't override NJ law for its own residents (as would be the case with the latest bill that was proposd), it would force NJ to recognize out of state CCW permits. Once that happens, it really undercuts the bs public safety arguments that many NJ legislators rely on to deny CCW. Try a little positive thinking people.

I have two CZs, a P-01 9mm and a 452 .22lr. Both are top notch and were great values. Unfortunately, if you ask someone in a gun shop in these parts they will disparage CZ and steer you to one of the more well known brands.

A .22 rifle is a must-own for anyone serious about shooting, in my opinion. Personally, I get tired of shooting my AR and mini-14 fairly quickly. I have to drive 45 minutes up to Cherry Ridge, ammo is fairly pricy (at least compared to .22lr), and there is an awful lot of noise on the center fire rifle range, due in no small part to the muzzle brakes everyone has attached to their ARs. I own an M&P 15-22 performance center version and it is an absolute blast to shoot and incredibly accurate. I can use it at any indoor range and also bring it to the outdoor rimfire range and shoot steel targets. My CZ 452 with iron sights is a great way to improve marksmanship skills, as is my Henry .22. My center fire .223 rifles get shot occasionally so I can stay proficient in the event I ever need them in a SHTF scenario (which is highly unlikely to ever occur). My 22s are for fun and for marksmamship practice.

Forget about disputes about whose range is bigger, it disgusts me to see bickering and put downs among the relative handful of pro 2A groups in this state. I don't mean NJ Gun Forums or NJ2AS which, it seems to me, have sought to create a "big tent" for 2A issues and to be inclusive rather than exclusive. There is another pro 2A group, which has been around longer but seems to be basically defunct at this point and shall remain nameless, that has a forum where deriding others and intolerance seems to be standard. Plus they seem not to accomplish anything. I'm very, very glad to see people on this forum and in NJ2as generally being able to get along and disagree respectfully and constructively from time to time. Gives me hope.

Yeah, will this is NJ not PA. CR is a good value in my book, and a well run range. I don't minde the formal target change procedures and focus on safety. Most people I encounter there are experienced shooters, but you certainly get a fair share of yahoos and better safe than sorry as far as I'm concerned. They definitely need to improve their admin function, but hopefully that will be worked out. I would like to see the ANJRPC take a more active role. Maybe the problem is NJ gun owner apathy and there isn't much to do, but when I see state rifle associations in other states organize rallys that attract 10,000 people, makes me wonder if ANJRPC couldn't be doing a bit more on that front. I do give them kudos for taking action in the legal arena. Overall, I don't think they are doing a bad job given the situation in NJ.

There shouldn't be a problem, but wasn't there a whole s**t storm recently about some IO AK clones that met the substantially similar requirements but the AG or SP said weren't legal and had to be recalled. Seems to me the comisariat in this state has it in for AK style rifles, whether within the letter of the law or not. Personally, I would just avoid them and buy a compliant AR or mini-14/30.

Well, if this makes anyone feel any better, the world is going to sh*t right now and that ain't gonna help Obama. I work on wall street and I can tell you that there is some real fear in the air among big institutional investors who are in the know. Specifically, the European sovereign debt crisis isn't going away any time soon and is very likely to get worse. Italy, the third biggest economy in Europe, is in real trouble. CDS protection (those evil "derivatives" we read about in the news) on European countries (basically insurance in the event of a default) is getting much more expensive, indicating that people believe default (or defaults) is likely. The jobs situation in the US -- obviously not so good. Throw a possible default on US debt if the default ceiling isn't raised(which I think is unlikely but not impossible), and we may be in for some unpleasant times. Yes, this is causing and will cause some pain in the near term. But, I really believe that unless things get better right quick, voters, and in particular independent voters, are going to have much less appetite for Obama's incompetence and "hope and change".

First of all, great, great gun. I have the same one (v3, decocker DA/SA). Dunno if yours is the same version or the LEM trigger, but if it is DA/SA you will have noticed that the trigger really and truly does suck. However, I've gotten used to it and it now doesn't bother me. Gun is very accurate for a combat pistol and the only one of my handguns that has never, not once, had a malfunction of any sort with any type of ammo. Some people argue that HKs are overpriced but I personally have found the fit, finish and function to be worth the few extra $$. And you got a steal by the way. If you want to fix the trigger, there is a guy named Bill Springfield who is known to do excellent trigger jobs on HKs. You can look him up on the web. I was going to send my gun to him but then decided to just shoot the hell out of it and do a lot of dry fire practice and eventually didn't notice the long somewhat gritty DA trigger pull.

You can check the docket through the "PACER" system that gives access to all Federal court dockets if you have a password. I set up an alert through Bloomberg so I get an email everytime something is added to the docket (I am a lawyer). You won't find these kinds of minor filings reported in the news. In fact, I doubt anything will be reported in the news until a decision is rendered. I am not a litigator,so I am not exactly sure of the role the magistrate judge plays, but I don't think the replacement of the magistrate judge will be particularly significant.

Don't get excited, nothing earth shattering. There was a filing on the docket today -- a new Magistrate Judge was assigned to the case, Judge Madline Arleo replaces Judge Cecchi. The case is still assigned to Judge Walls, the district court judge, but is referred to a magistrate. I'm not sure how much is decided by the magistrate judge -- I believe it's just discovery and pretrial issues but the District Court judge decides the case. In any event, based on reviews on the Robing Room (a website that rates judges), Judge Walls is supposed to be a very good and fair Judge and Judge Cecchi a good magistrate. Judge Arleo does not get very positive reviews.

Umm guys, please read the NJ2AS complaint. Do you see the Second Amendment mentioned anywhere therein? No, you don't. This lawsuit is not predicated on a violation of the Second Amendment. It only alleges violations of 1) OPRA and 2) the Common Law right of access to public records. We are all enthusiastic about protecting our 2A rights and know that those rights are routinely flouted in this state, but that's not what this particular lawsuit is about. However, enthusiasm isn't a strategy. I was simply raising a question about the merits of this lawsuit. Yes, judges are supposed to uphold the law, and this judge will undoubtedly uphold OPRA as written, including applicable exemptions. If anyone has an intelligent response to my question regarding the State's response regarding "standard operating procedures" I'd love to hear it.

How do you get around the "standard operating procedures" exemption? Unfortunately, seems that Dow has a valid argument there under the letter of the law, as ridiculous as it is.

I love it! Just for that comment I'm also kicking in another $25 to NJ2AS. And people say Jews are anti-gun. Every time I turn around I meet another Jew with a gun. Good Shabbos to you sir (or madam)!

I don't see that the removal of Muller as plaintiff weakens the case. The judge assigned to the case is certainly not stupid. He will know when and why Muller was removed as a plaintiff. Chances are the judge is predisposed to rule in favor of the state no matter what. If he is unbiased, which I would find surprising but not out of the question, he might very well consider the granting of a permit to Mr. Muller, after an appeal, to support the plaintiffs' argument that the NJ statute gives undue discretion to Judges and police, and that it is arbitrary and capricious as applied. In addition, the remaining plaintiffs are pretty compelling as well. This case is not about one or two people who were denied permits and the judge knows it.

So, we all hope the District Court Judge hearing the SAF lawsuit in NJ agrees with him.

Check out the following op-ed in the LA Times by Law Professor Adam Winkler. He asserts that seeking to ban open carry in California is a bad idea because a complete ban on all carry in public likely won't pass muster and the end result will be that some form of concealed carry will eventually need to be allowed. He gets his panties in a bunch about the increased threat to the public that will result from concealed carry, but that's really no surprise. What is heartening is that a law professor who seems to be a died-in-the-wool gun control advocate gives an honest reading of Heller/McDonald and concludes that carry in public falls under the 2A protection. http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-winkler-guns-20110524,0,1560358.story

I am strongly right handed and was right eye dominant but developed a non-correctible problem in my right eye and became left eye dominant. I taught myself to shoot rifle and shotgun lefty because I had no choice and it is now quite comfortable. I still shoot pistol right handed and just turn or cock my head a bit more. I use a modified isoceles stance and it seems to work quite well.

Often wondered about that myself. Statute doesn't provide for it explicitly, but it's implied. Perhaps. Would hate to have to rely on that if challenged. Also, what does "premises or other land owned or possessed" mean exactly mean. What is the difference between "residence" and "premises"? What's included in premises that isn't in "place of business" or "residence"?

If the troll comment was directed to my post above, I'm confused, but whatever.

I really need to find out how an ex-mayor of a neighboring town walks around with a Glock on his hip.

I'm curious, if Mr. FearThis believes that ordinary law abiding citizens should not be allowed to carry, what about retired LEO? Do you agree witht he system in NJ where retired cops are a privileged class who get to carry? According to your way of thinking, why should that be? They are no longer on the job and have zero responsibility to respond to a crime in progress, even if it happens in front of them. They no longer must answer to a seargent, Captain, Chief or review board. They don't necessarily have any better training than a myriad of private citizens who are denied the right. In a defensive shooting an on the job cop would have no way of knowing that the retired cop was once a cop, any more than he would no that any other citizen is law abiding. So why? That said, IMHO, we need to do a reality check. Was the guy treated in an abusive and unprofessional manner? Clearly. But he was carrying in PHILLY, where civilian carry is practically unheard of, not Texas, Alaska or Vermont. I don't think it was unreasonable for an officer to stop him to check out what was going on, and when stopped he should have complied immediately and 100% with the officer's directions, even if the officer was out of line. It was the officer's responsibility to know the law, and he should have let him go as soon as he confirmed he had a carry license. The guy could have filed a complaint against the cop later due to his lack of courtesy and professionalism. I know that open carry is all people have in places like Philly and CA, but I do think it is a bad idea. Finally, FearThis wrote that if civilian carry is allowed, he "guarantees" that 100 people will be shot soon thereafter. On what basis? Has this happened in Vermont, Alaska, Texas, Georgia, Florida, etc., etc.