MrP

I just may!

Also, Happy birthday!

I'm eager to hear what you have to say, was hoping to pick some up. The most recent iteration of factory mags work the best in my P226. For some reason, the last generation of mags with the slight bump on the floorplate, and the different follower fit too snugly and don't drop free easily. The picture looks like the newest version.

Aaaaaaaaaaaalways clean and lube it before you shoot it. The crap in there is to preserve it in the warehouse/during shipping, not to make it shoot better. There is frequently grit in the grease they use that can potentially lap the surfaces it rubs against. Also, always clean and lube it before you shoot it. In addition, see the above line.

Be careful with that, I'm not sure it's completely legal.

This is somewhat off topic, but since I've never met the guy I'm curious. Did Jim serve in Vietnam? Reading a book on snipers in Vietnam that mentions a Jim Flynn who supposedly hailed from the northeast. Long shot, but I figured it's not beyond the realm of possibility.

I only shoot IDPA at the moment -P226 E2 in 9mm -4x15 rd mags -Blackhawk Holster on belt (serpa-lock is nice for everything but competition, get a Bladetech) -Fobus paddle double mag carrier -load my own, 124gr JHP -Since you only carry two spare mags in IDPA, I put my 11 rd in my pocket (to start with, not under time constraint) and keep two loaded to 10 in my mag pouch.

Last time we were at Lehigh Valley, Glenn moved up on the couple in front of us, swept the young lady away from her clueless boyfriend, and showed her how to aim properly. She hit the next one!

If anything, you're just as well off NOT practicing with a precision rifle if you plan to join the military. You will probably develop some bad habits, and have to re-learn how to shoot in the service. They'll teach you how to shoot better than the internet can.

SAY ALLO' TO MY LIL FRIEND and his uhhh LIL FRIEND!

There is an abundance of videos featuring eastern european schoolchildren acting like total animals, completely out of control. Not sure what the deal is.

What a treat, I'm jealous.

That was my thought also, not sure what I'll do.

UPDATE The chief just called me and explained that the NJSP said the form is not allowed as part of the "investigation". He told me that a detective will now have to go to each applicant's home and ask them the same question on the form. I hope I misinterpreted his tone but it sounded as though he believed I was placing a large burden on the town/pd/taxpayers, but no one except for the Chief decided this was necessary in the first place. It seems like a lateral move at worst, in that the questions have moved from paper to oral discussion. I'll let you know if anything changes.

I'd like to propose a new name for Vihtavuori, since it's far too hard to spell and the ways people pronounce it are astoundingly funny. V-Powder? If not, how about Monifa.

Spoke with the Chief just now, he was very polite. He explained to me that when he first created the application the NJSP told him it was fine. I showed him the pages from the State Judiciary website, explaining 2C:58-3,f. He told me that he had contacted NJSP for clarification and I told him that I had done the same. He took my number and said he would call when the SP responded to him. He also told me that if the NJSP tells him the form is not appropriate, he would have no qualms eliminating it with the addendum that the detective in charge would simply ask these questions when you apply. It was a good talk, and I was impressed with his open-mindedness. Updates to follow. -- I realize I haven't provided much information about the town and chief's name, when this is resolved I'll clarify it all.

I used to have trouble shooting ragged holes too but now I can put 15 rounds through one jagged hole at 50 meters regularly. The key is to use scissors before you begin, the hole isn't as jagged but you can make it a lot bigger.

I'll be meeting with the chief in 20, will update when I'm back. Also Glenn, I think that only applies to cellphone/telephone calls. I could be wrong, but I checked up on it and that's how I understood it. I'll bring a pad and paper.

It also has some baller custom gunsmithing by Glenn's Gun Gaff's inc. I jest. Glenn did a bitchin' job on his safety.

Thanks for the responses, I will hopefully know more by tomorrow. I'll be in touch with NJ2AS shortly.

*UPDATE* Today (May 24th) I got a call saying my PP's were ready to be picked up! No extra form, nor the interview the chief was going to use in place of it. Hopefully this is a permanent change! I stopped in to my local pd last Friday to pick up an app for some pistol permits and was given the usual state forms and one additional form. The extra one asked where I'd lived the last 10 years, the names of people who live with me under 18, if I rent or own my home etc. I'll upload to copy of the form for the compliancy project as soon as I get a chance. I received my FPID and 1st PP from the same pd about 4 months ago, though it was no easy task. I turned in the state forms yesterday and when the woman who handles firearms asked me to complete the other form I politely told her I refused, she looked shocked and ask me to write on the form that I was refusing to complete it so it didn't appear as though she forgot to give it to me, which I did. We completed the process and I left, thanking her for her help. Today (Wednesday) I found out from a trusted source that the chief says I do not need to complete the additional form, but he will deny my application if I don't. Sigh. I left a message for the LT in charge of NJSP Firearms, and plan to withdraw my app so it isn't denied (I don't want to have to check "yes" to being denied a permit on applications in the future.) The chief has been exceptionally rude to me in the past, so although I plan to meet with him personally, I expect he will say something akin to "I'm not saying you have to fill it out, you don't. But it may hinder our investigation into your credibility". I'm in between lectures at the moment, sorry for the poor formatting or grammar. Thoughts, comments, concerns?

While I also believe most of the LE responses qualify as harassment, it is not as though they could get a man with a gun call and not check it out. It's not the same as riding a bike (in their eyes) because not everyone is allowed to own a gun, while felons can own bikes. A dispatcher who got a call of a man with a gun, and didn't send anyone to check it out would be acting negligently in his/her duties. A big stink is made (and is warranted) about the cops not knowing the laws they are sworn to enforce, but I think an even bigger issue is the local populace's ignorance of their carry laws. If everyone in a town knew it was legal to open carry, there would be drastically fewer calls about a MWAG. Who knows, maybe the MWAG calls they get might actually be about a crime being committed!? Cops need to know the laws, citizens need to know the laws. Perhaps a PSA is in order. "LISTEN UP YOU IGNORANT LIBERAL YUPPIE SCUM, I'M LEGALLY ALLOWED TO OPEN CARRY. IT'S. LEGAL. CARRYING OPENLY DOESN'T MEAN I'M THREATENING YOU, IF ANYTHING IT MEANS YOUR a** IS SAFER NEAR ME." The more you know *CUE SHOOTING STAR/RAINBOW THING*

Don't think this was an issue of OC at all, more like store policy (however strange) regarding handling firearms that aren't store property.

From what I understand Les Baer's are quite cheap compared to other semi-custom guns(Wilson Combat, Ed Brown, Nighthawk), but reliably match them in their quality.

Some OG **** right thurr.