Dan

Personally I have 3 20lb tanks that I rotate through. I usually run a mosquito trap with one, so that runs a tank a month. This year I skipped the mosquito machine and payed the price. Next year its back in business. I'll be going through 4-5 tanks per season with the grill and mosquito machine. I'm converting from oil to gas this year, and do plan on converting the Weber to gas for next year. That should save a bunch.

They have maybe 2 ships that are capable of the journey (light frigates), and they would even need to be trailed by resupply ships for fuel and consumables.

This is the one right where Rt 34 merges into Rt 9 North right?

The NJAC is there to provide "guidelines" to prosecutors and LE when it comes to an "interpretation" of the laws on the books. In other words, it is what they strongly feel that they can prove in court as to what the actual statute can be interpreted and eforced as. Sometimes there is case-law backing up their guidelines, such as the AWB evil feature list and the MAK 90 case. Other times, its just making their intentions clear that they will "try" to prosecute based on xyz interpretations of the statutes.

Can't make this one. Family event on Sunday that I can't miss.

I live right by that uhaul! Had no idea they did fills, will go there next round, thanks for the tip!

So far to my knowledge, there have been no cases heard in NJ around possession of high cap mags when in fact the mag was blocked by one way or another. The NJAC interprets the statute that a "temporary" block would still define the mag as a high cap mag. The actual statute makes no such definition clear. It would have to be argued in court whether the person broke the law or not

The same reasons why "moonshining" isn't as rampant as one would think. Most folks, given the options, would go the legal route to get their stuff. Sure there will always be the fringe black market operations undercutting the legal stuff. And just like illegal ciggs and booze out there it will be a problem in some areas, and you just have to crack down on it like anything else. As for the drug cartels going "legal" to get their take, the businesses they open will be under the scrutiny of the govt. Just like when opening a new alcohol distillery or distributor/reseller. Their operations will be audited, records reviewed around harvest yeilds and product delivery, etc etc. It can work, just like it does for alcohol (a type of "drug") . So far I haven't been approached by my local wine shop for back-room dealings in untaxed booze.... Edit : I'm actually going through the process of being a importer/distributor for an alcoholic product. The scrutiny, forms, and background checks are pretty intense...

IMO play it safe and bring a long gun (unloaded of course).... at least the law is clear when it comes to that.

Yes it pays, if you shoot a lot, or plan to. The more you reload and shoot, the quicker the return on investment in the equipment pays off. Once fired 9mm brass is fairly cheap, you can find it all over the inet. The added bonus is you get to tailor your rounds to suit your gun and needs. This is especially handy when shooting competition.

IMO, IANAL I'm not sure if a seasonally rented RV campsite location could qualify as a legal residence in NJ. Everything hinges on this. If it is akin to a rental property, like people rent houses down the shore for the summer, etc, it should be. Its really your risk appetite that you have to think about here. If you did have illegal possession charges slapped on, you will have to prove you are within the exemptions and would have to prove that your RV and the campsite is a "residence" or "land owned or possessed" by you.

Yep, I wasn't implying signing a confession or begging for mercy. Sure you can choose your words wisely " Yes sir, there will be no shenanigans like that going on here this evening, I can assure you". You aren't overly admitting to anything, yet implying that whatever it is they came for will not be happening.

CCI AR primers, Varget powder, 69gr SMKs or 68gr Horn BTHPs. I handload these on my single stage. Its been awhile and only have loaded a few at this point. I did pick up the new Hodgdon CFE 223 powder that I plan on using once I tool up my progressive for .223. Its supposed to meter better then Varget. Haven't tried it yet, but I have 2lbs just waiting for a go. Don't forget one of those strap on shell catchers for your AR. You won't have much fun chasing brass around at the range!

I'm thinking a legalization of marijuana with some nice taxes behind it are in order. It would prevent a huge chunk of illegal drug money from going to the cartels, and instead going to our govt. Sure it is only slightly better, but hopefully the govt would at least waste that tax money on US soil than it going to the black market.

I agree with this very much so. Selective enforcement is a key tool that LE has available to them. Being a fireworks aficionado myself , I've seen many situations where if the cops wanted to "throw the books" at someone, they would have been in a whole mess of legal trouble. Instead nobody was getting hurt, everyone was calm, cool, and cordial. Cops left issuing a warning, waving have a great night, etc. Way better then being thrown in jail overnight and dealing with legal fees, time off, court dates, fines, etc fighting mountains of BS misdemeanors and maybe even a low level felony charge or two thrown in for good measure (typically to later be used as bargaining chips). Some situations do warrant taking the 5th and acting lawyer-ly with the cops, such as in serious stuff like firearms, etc. Other times with low level stuff like fireworks or loud parties, other types of interactions are typically more fruitful for both parties. The cops were wrong entering the property unannounced if they didn't have PC/RAS to do so. But they could have also made a huge stink over the fireworks resulting in handcuffs. Sometimes things balance out.

Almost all the videos of those 2A activist who get stopped and quested for OC'ing "because they got a call", the cop always asks for them to not touch or make any motions towards their guns while they perform their interview. IMO this is understandable. Lets face it, cops do take a risk being out in the field and are often targets just because of the uniform they wear. They don't know the person, and it only makes prudent sense to take this kind of precaution. I know I would.

I think this is a huge point. I agree that we all aren't all here saying that a CCW person would have stopped the guy, or what he/she would have done in that situation. Sure sometimes you are better off just handing over the wallet, etc. The important points are a) At least a person could have an opportunity to defend themselves on a level playing ground if it did get ugly. and b) that crooks would think differently if they thought there could be armed folks around instead of how you put it, "kid in a candy store" without a fear in the world that their victims might be able to fight back.

If you think you can prove that in court, go for it! And yes, the technically correct way would be to go to a range or place of repair , before going to your other property. That is clearly permitted in the HG travel exemptions.

OP: a) Yes it could be argued that they had PC to be on your property and enter your yard b) Yes they could have killed your dog if they perceived it to be a threat to them, lots of stuff on the internet around LE killing dogs this way. Bottom line, animals are not people, they are property according to the law. The best you could do would be some sort of monetary compensation for the loss. c) It all sounds like BS to me, a few fireworks.. really? But on a serious note, that may have been the most exciting call of the day into the PD sooo.... ever hear of "idle hands are the devil's tools". I'll leave it at that. d) IMO the LEO shouldn't have had his hand on or in the ready position for his sidearm in this situation, but there is nothing you can do about it. Hopefully the kids with LE aspirations as a career will learn from the situation and not do the same thing when the circumstances don't warrant it. c) Possession and lighting of fireworks is not a felony in NJ, so you may face a fine or whatnot, but you will not loose your R2KBA. Posession with intent or actually selling fireworks is indeed a felony. d) Install motion lighting and lock all backyard fences when having a party. Both to keep out the bad guys, and to gently pursuade any peace officers to call out and announce their presence before entering, unless they want to start jumping fences of course.

So yea, he blames the US for being the supplier of demand and weapons when it comes to funding and enabling the violence in Mexico. His quote: Are you kidding me? These guys are still trying to pin their country's drug fueled violence on illegally obtained arms from the US? Maybe he hasn't been watching the US news around how the Fast n' Furious scandal failed in trying to win US public support around frivolous US gun control laws. A "false flag" event almost according to the political subversion playbook. I'm not buying firearms in order to supply violent groups in Mexico, why should I be punished for it? edit forgot news article : http://news.yahoo.com/mexico-leader-says-us-shares-blame-drug-violence-171645734.html

My buddy in Brooklyn says its not the "best place". I asked what % of Brooklyn is good and what is "not the best", still no response yet....

Wow thats messed up Maks! I would also be in shock and furious simultaneously. The bad guys can run around NYC with assurances that nobody is able to defend themselves. The only odds they have to worry about is if they decide to rob an off-duty cop or a member one of the few of the privileged classes in NYC with carry permits or personal armed guards. Pretty much applies to NJ as well. In the end, glad nobody got hurt. Can I ask what area in Brooklyn you were?

You can posses and carry your HG at any properties you own, loaded, holstered, in your hand, on a pancake, etc.. The issue comes down to transporting the HG between those properties that you own. When you walk off your property, possession of a HG is illegal unless you follow the travel/transportation exemptions. There are no exemptions for transporting a HG between your two owned properties unless "while moving".

Sweet deal, prices keep going up on this stuff.

Yes, I do agree that it is very odd. NJ gun laws are 95% odd in my book!