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Allow for an extra 30 to 40 minutes for the ritual. Last week I waited longer for someone from the airline to walk me down then it did for TSA to do their thing. 15 minutes for an airline agent and less then 5 for TSA. I offered to 'walk' myself down to the door having been there a few times, but was not allowed to go unescorted. You are leaving at o'dark-thirty so you should be okay. During a busy period I can see getting jammed up.

Nonsense. No one owes me anything.

How about an ale or a stout?

In the past, I used to be the one to open it up, show them and lock everything back up. The last couple of times I've just stood outside the door. I put my handgun in a good sized combination locked case with a keyed cable lock running thru the mag well / action. I tell them that if they are in a rush, they can scan everything and they will see the cable running thru it in the xray to show it is unloaded. Last week I went thru pretty quickly and think that's what they might have done. I know what a PITA my combo lock is and they didn't ask me to come in and relock it, which has been done in the past which leads me to believe they xrayed it this time.

Just a FYI about BH and S&B ammo. I ran into this some time ago and cannot vouch for what you were told about it. On the door going into the shooting range there is a listing of prohibited ammo. I was told that it was because S&B lacked the proper insurance a couple of years ago. This is NJ remember and we govern from lawsuits are a very real threat to businesses. So from a product liability and from a business owner perspective, what your insurance underwriter says is typically law. Heaven forbid something happened and said ammo was in use, your insurance protections would not be valid.

Just a brief commentary and have a good idea about the answer (its NJ duh). This past Friday I was notified that my services were required down in FL for a very real and developing (still in progress) workplace violence incident that is starting to unfold, and they needed some Jersey know-how on the matter. Because this has a very real potential of being a threat to my personal security I was exercising my right to carry. Here is my gripe, why is it when you fly out of Newark you have to go to the TSA office so they can physically check your fire by making opening the case to verify that it is unloaded? This is the only airport I've ever had this done at. Do any other NJ / NY / PA airports do this? I know all the other dozen or so airports I have flown out of just ask about it and then you stick the tag in the bag. This is one of the main reasons I don't pack HP's in my baggage. I have this fear of being in that gray area of possession of HP's. This was my first trip in 6 years that I didn't have my badge with me and was curious if the procedures would change, it didn't. FWIW, I resigned from being a 'special' with the PCSD because of the politics that are going on. I can't stand being forced to raise money for NJ politicians and hence resigned instead of donating another dollar or hour of my time for a group that supports people who undermine this once great nation. On a side note, Miami had a few very attractive TSA agents.

A close friend I used to be stationed with lives outside of Whorelando and told me how bad things really are and how the papers and Chambers of Commerce do everything possible to prevent the news from getting out. His family owns and operates several 7-11 type of stores in the area. VERY American run...almost to the point of a law suit. Anyway, In the last two years I've carried in the Disney Park three times, Disney's Corronado Conference Center for about 8 days and Universal Studios once, plus all the other work and vacation related events. Being involved in the security biz, you know that AQ and all sorts of BG's look at Disney, Theme Parks and shopping malls as a Mecca for carnage. These are EXACTLY the places you need to carry to protect your family. Nuff said. BTW, if they found my LCP, I'd just go back to the car and lock it up.

Thanks for the positive reviews...now I have to spend a grand for the special eye glasses to find it in the leaves, I knew there would be a catch.

Good topic!

I impulsively bought a Mossberg Plinkster in real tree last week when I was buying my son's 20g Xmas present at Dick's. Damn that store. Anyway, I wanted a good scope for it and after much research settled on the Nikon Real Tree ProStaff fixed 4X designed for the 22LR and it came with Real Tree Rings...I bought a set of black rings not knowing this. I know there are mixed feelings about this rifle, buy this is what sold me over the Marlin. The iron sights were much better, the fit for me, the trigger, the barrel and finish. I was very impressed with how the factory camo looked with the Nikon on top of it. Being the person that I am, I decided it wasn't stealth enough and needed to improve it. I bought some new era camo from this guy who worked at Picatinny Arsenal I met at a bar. He called it Secret Sauce... Pretty nice stuff I'd say!!! Plinkster Full View Plinkster Close Up Post Secret Sauce Camo

Thanks for the heads up Bob. I am coming up for renewal. I was just exercising my FL rights over the last few days. I was consulting on a subject that had all the Red Flags and actions of someone going postal.

Looks like I am going to miss opening day...I just got called in for a detail in Miami for a few days and am leaving tomorrow. So I am going from whitetail to cougar hunting in Miami. Could be worse.

Man do I hear that one. I still train at home with reaction and heavy bags, but miss my full contact KM classes greatly.

New topic coming of 'pet-names' our wives, parents, drill instructors, etc called us. Might have to take the censor button off.

My last name was difficult for people who couldn't handle three syllable words and god knows there are a ton of Scott's out there. So in college when I was a pledge at a Frat, when my name came up for something, they couldn't remember my last name and out came Scott Wojo, which stuck like glue...Barney Miller was prime time TV then. Wojo has served me very well over time. As a radio call sign, detail name, training, bars, etc. For some reason when I met someone and tell them my name is Wojo they remember that more then my real name.

ronhonda - very nice links there. I really haven't spent too much time looking at converting my 1911 and will really consider a kit after the holidaze. For the price + some Grants, I could get a complete pistol which I will leans towards. Having a conversion kit handy during a match for a back-up may not be a bad idea. Great, more toys on my list.

Radek, thanks for the picture, but the sights on the Hunter are not appropriate for the task. 223lover, the Ruger, Buckmark are more in line with what I am looking for. The guys with younger eyes and money to burn can out gun me and that is fine. Like shooting in Service Rifle, I am competing against myself to make myself a better shooter. As long as I am improving, I'll be happy. But I need to make sure my equipment isn't holding me back. In two years, I'll see where I stand on moving up to that box car looking Smith 41.

Timing is everything. Details are good.

This might be considered a Horror Story if it was a book and if we include personal accounts. Great idea for a White Paper / multi-part expose. If you need any assistance, from me personally or my network, don't be shy. If you desire to have any content on Workplace Violence, let me know. I do a lot of analytical writing on the subject matter as well as national security issues. Paul's suggestion about the Pre process is a very solid idea. A good primer before jumping into the game is a solid idea. Just because we might see some possession laws changed, doesn't mean we have a Castle Doctrine in place. The legal ramifications need to be pointed out during this phase. If they aren't scared off, then we move on.

I read that the older High Standards were quite good, but the recent incarnation of the company leaves a lot to be desired. Good pistols for budding gunsmiths as someone put it.

I am in the process of pulling two pistol permits and am looking to buy a quality 22 pistol that is up to the task of shooting in a league. I'm not looking for the best, but something that is a proven design, reliable, a great trigger and of course very accurate. I've seen Ruger Mk II & III's out there, some Brownings and the like. I also have to find out what the requirements are for the leagues and competition. Thanks for the pending influx of advice.

You did good. I am still looking for a smaller bell. With Xmas almost here, I am sure a decoration is going to loose a bell for the dog.

Maybe that is after interest is calculated on a TJ's Credit Card for that $500 dollar purchase over the next three years it takes them to pay it back.

Recent trip to Indian Creek in Sussex right off 94 the day after T-day.

Here is the most recent trip to Indian Creek from last Friday. Where's the picture...fudge.