Dan

I fantasize about thousands of us applying all at once, and when they all come back denied due to us not "demonstrating a justifiable need" to the courts, that there will be some good evidence of our rights being trampled on in our State. Unfortunately, it seems the last few States that choose to violate our rights will need something from SCOTUS saying that a fundamental individual right from the Bill of Rights is also applicable "outside your own home", it wouldn't help anything. So until then , I'm waiting for the right time.

I searched but haven't seen this posted yet. Very good job: http://www.assaultweapon.info/

Here are the new forms that NJ is giving out for CCW permits:

I agree with MandM, while SF quality is excellent, it is not commensurate with the price. This is especially true because the Asian market has caught up in quality , features, and performance at 50% price points to SF. They should have adapted a long time ago.

I'm so tired of Piers asking the question of "why does anyone NEED an AR15". I DO NOT need to prove to anyone that I NEED to peaceably exercise my inalienable right to self defense and my rights as enumerated in the Constitution. The "need" question is a rat-hole, and can be used in any argument. The only thing people need to survive are food, water, and shelter. Does that mean that we can go trampling on people's liberty, freedom, and rights because they technically do not "need" them to survive? If the anti's did get their AWB, the next thing they will ask is "why does anyone NEED a <insert next firearm they want banned>"?

This is NJ, land of the "may always not issue" , so this is the case everywhere crooks go!

I have a good friend who has been mostly apathetic towards gun rights, and has recently gone fairly anti after the mass shootings in the news. Nothing I could say would sway him; that is until Obama's speech today. After he watched it, he started getting a creepy feeling and engaged me in conversation. He said it felt too orchestrated and emotionalized, leaving him with a slimy feeling that there was something very wrong. He felt the motives were not to "save the children" and that they were just being used to promote some agenda. I helped him understand the finer details around "assault weapons" and what they really are versus SA guns with cosmetic features. He asked me today what he needs to do to get a FID in NJ. I'm walking him through the process now. I really hope other apathetic/on the fence folks are making the same decision.

This was a disgraceful display of manipulation. Talk about using a tragedy to promote political gains. Obama/Biden did nothing but portray firearms as the root cause of evil, and as pure child/innocent killing machines, "with no other purpose". My blood is boiling, more so at the fact that a large part of our population will fall for this propaganda.

OK, Ordered up the BFR 45/70 in 7.5". I wanted 10", but couldn't find it. Not that it matters much as this is for fun and I don't really need the extra velocity the longer barrel would bring. Now to wait for 28 days due to OGAM. NJ blows.

I'm thinking 10". Maximize velocity and try to burn up all that powder the best i can.

I'm talking about private sales. If shops had orders in before this craziness, and now decide to jack stuff up as it comes in, that is up to them. It is their business, and if they hurt their customer loyalty, it's their prerogative.

I'm not buying the whole gouging thing. Prices are what they are because that is what people are willing to sell at. They may be loosing that gun forever, and that is the risk they are taking. Risk/reward and supply/demand are all in action here, all normal. If you don't like the price, don't buy it.

OK, I think I found something that I really like. A Magnum Research BFR revolver in 45-70. Since I already reload for 45-70, have plenty of components, etc... it makes a ton of sense. Add to that how versitile the 45-70 is along with tons of info on making everything from relative powder puff loads to elk loads with it. What do you guys think, anyone with any BFR experience? Link : http://www.magnumresearch.com/Firearms/Magnum-Research-4570-Revolver-75-inch-Barrel.asp

These BS mag limits are gun bans in disguise. That is why they are picking these silly numbers. They are fully aware that there are very few SA pistols and rifles that have sub 10 round mags available to them. This in effect would prevent them from being purchased and/or owned in NY (aka banned). If this proposed law doesn't have a grandfather clause, its even worse for all the folks who own them already.

Great article, thank you for doing this! I especially like the points on civil rights, and how our rights enumerated in the Constitution is to prevent "mob rule" by the majority.

I just sent out 6 letters today. To both my Congressional and State Assembly legislators. Yes, it felt completely useless writing to Lautenmommy and Menendez. I know they will just toss the letter as they know they do not need my vote. I still did it anyway, more for my own satisfaction that "at least I tried".

Thanks for the feedback all. Being I will be reloading, and looking for big, I now have to decide on the 460 or 500. I suppose I can load down a 500 load to do whatever I want, so maybe that is the way. glennp has a point there, esp if you are reloading. Its not like i'm going to reload for 45LC, 454 Cas, and 460, I'm going to pick one and stick with it.

I'm not a Redhawk fan from the styling perspective, though I'm sure they are great guns. Now I'm intrigued with the .460 models. The flexibility to shoot .45LC, 454, and 460 sounds neat. I already reload for 45-70, so I wonder if I could use 300gr .45 bullets I use for that when loading for .460, anyone know? I'm looking at this one now http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_765656_-1_757771_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

I'm looking at the 629 4" , looks sweet. Not as cool looking as the 329PD, but is made of good ole heavy steel which is what I want. I will have to check one out in person.

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I'm looking to plan for my next HG. PP is in hand so I have a few months. I'm thinking 4" revolver, something big like .44mag/454 casull. This will be more for something fun to shoot, and just to have one as part of the collection. I really love the look of the .44mag S&W 329PD scandium frame revolver. The only thing is I would prefer this same style in regular steel , as I fear the lightweight aspects of this gun would make it uncomfortable to shoot. It is obviously built for carry rather then target shooting. I can't seem to find one in a similar style in steel. Any ideas are appreciated!

Train looks like a good option so far.

Really bringing the "mall ninja" topic into this? I also hate to say it... but a great deal of new firearm owners are coming up through the "tacticool" side of the house. If it weren't for the "tacticool" generation, a vast majority of firearms and accessories simply would not exist as they do today. There would be no market for such things other then the real folks who need that stuff for their jobs. I'm willing to bet there aren't enough of them to go around to support the volume in sales these companies are seeing today. Sure everyone is welcome to their opinions, and I also think its silly to go full tacti-geared (never go full tactitard, right?) when going to the range, but hey this is a free country right?

This is like the Montanna law. It states that Federal law cannot interfere with any firearm that was built in Wyoming, and stays in Wyoming. The Feds use the interstate commerce law to enforce countrywide bans and regulations, i.e. guns and drugs. The Federal laws carry enforcement because in almost all cases guns are built from parts from different states and are transported across state lines for sale. So technically speaking if a gun is completely built and never leaves a state, the Federal govt can not regulate it. The Feds don't like to hear this kind of thing and they like to bully the states into just adhering to the Federal laws even if drugs, guns or whatever are solely made, built, and stay within the state. States have been going along with this, and I do believe there is some case law backing that system up. Until recently these kinds of things have been popping up with all the "State's rights" stuff, even though State's technically don't have any "rights".

So I've never been to Trenton. I hear it is a lovely place! But seriously, any parking and driving route tips would be welcome, unless GPS/google stuff is fine.