Dan

I think the Russian AN-94 had the ticket. First two shots are out of the barrel in a mega tight group before you even feel the recoil impulse. This puts a super high probability of two rounds hitting the same target. After that if you want FA, the gun cycles down to a manageable RPM. You get the best of both worlds, carrying lots of lighter ammo with FA option for suppressive fire, yet with increased first shot damage since two rounds will be nearly one-holing when used in aimed SA mode. So yea, would be cool if we could make a rifle based on this concept. I think the Russians only use it in limited deployment for special units due to higher manufacturing costs, so it may be the limiting factor, but man when I see the price of those SCAR's I can't help to think "why not".

I believe FOPA is for interstate travel myself. I'm just giving research points as I have heard other interpretations people have that it affects travel any place to any place provided you are legal at the destinations in both. Also, please show me the "code" that says you can transport a HG directly between two homes that you own. No matter what you have to be in the process of "moving" when doing it according to what I can find. This has been discussed before on the forums, when someone said to really follow the law to the T with HG transportation, you could go from home #1 to the shooting range, then leave the shooting range and transport it to home #2. If not, you would have to prove that you were "moving", whatever the definition of that they want to abide by who knows.... I'll repost the statute that gives anyone permission to transport a HG outside of going to and from a place of target shooting or hunting. You have to separate "keeping or carrying about" at specific locations from "carrying the same" between locations in the exemptions. They are two specific activities.

Not sure if its BS or if they work, but this could be a solution. http://www.amazon.com/Photomaskcover-License-Protector-No-Ticket-Guarantee/dp/B005FMHEUW%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-z-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB005FMHEUW

Although possession of the HG at your new property is OK, the transportation of it from your current legal residence/house and the new place might be a slippery slope. The law stipulates "while moving". If you feel you are within the definition of "while moving" when transporting your HG between houses, then you will be OK. If the justice system can prove that you were not in fact "moving" at the time of your transportation of the HG, it can get ugly for you. Some folks feel FOPA also counts within states. If you subscribe to that, you could argue that you were legal at your starting point (Original home A), and legal at your ending point (new home B and property that you also own), then that could potentially be used as a defense. You would be the first that I know of employing FOPA in this manner since AFAIK there isn't any case law around its usage in situations like this.

Looks great!

This whole mistaken identity thing is crap. There has to be a way for the "system" to handle this. Perhaps it will take some boisterous lawsuit to finally get the state to address this. Sue for all the hardships that you had to endure over the years.

Two other points: Great to have a friend that already rides to go riding with. Make sure you invest in "real" (i.e. not faux style mall crap) motorcycle protective gear. There are tons of options out there regarding styling that would suit anyone. Personally I like the Joe Rocket line of stuff. You will want boots, gloves, jacket, and of course full face helmet at a minimum. Pants are also good to have, I prefer Draggin Jeans, which look like regular jeans on the outside, but have abrasion resistant kevlar pads sewn throughout the interior. Many people skimp or skip on boots and gloves. The sad fact is , they are very prone to damage, complex to fix, and you most likely need/use them everyday for work and play. Protect them well with real motorcycle protective gear. If you ever do go down, your body will instinctively put out your hands first in order to brace your fall in order to protect your head. You will want something that can stand up to that.

Been riding for 18 years now. Good idea on the education course, go forth on that one. IMO, any of the "mopeds with gears" is a poor choice of ride for most people. Typically you outgrow it after the first season (or a few weeks for some). You have to then decide if you want used or new. Lots of people like starting with a used "beater" bike, so you don't feel bad if you drop it. Problem is , you pay a few grand for something that's semi-OK, or maybe it needs a bunch of maintenance which is annoying unless you like that sort of thing. If you go new, well, if you do drop it it will be $$$ to fix it to be like new again. After you decide that, if you do go new, speaking of honda cruisers, the Shadow 750 is a great starter bike if you ask me, or anything in that size arena in cruiser style would be. Plus, it has enough balls to take you where you want to go for the next few years. Also the larger engine will still be tame and not breaking a sweat , while the 250 will be screaming for mercy when you try to pass that tractor trailer.

+1 for Subaru, either a turbo Legacy GT or WRX. I have had my WRX wagon since 2001. A year later in during 2002, I went heavy with mods adding +100 HP to that 2.0L engine. So far, 11 years later, 120K road miles, still gets beat to hell and is fun to drive. Had to replace the alternator, steering rack, CV joint, and lower control arm bushings in all that time and miles. Not bad, about 2.5K in repairs, and of course normal maintenance which mostly I do myself. Not bad and is still going strong. Sure the interior is crap at least on the WRX (not sure on legacy's), but you have to decide what is more important and compromise level..

Not saving any $$$, just effectively they will not have to borrow $$$ at interest that they will never be able to repay. Or more realistically, nobody will lend them money any longer and the State is tired of dumping cash in there.

OP: Its up to your comfort level. Try out a .45, including striker and SA 1911 style to see if you like it. I think any of the common autoloader rounds will be find for most beginners (9mm, .40, .45). Just know the .45 ammo is going to be at a premium price-wise over 9mm, so that may affect your wallet. Other posters had good ideas of going with a 1911 with a .22 slide kit, more cost up front, but shooting .22 for practice will save lots of cash over time. My experience in the 15 years of shooting was NOT getting a 1911 style gun earlier on. I now have one in 9mm and it is my favorite out of my pistols. Try one before you make a decision.

Anyone know what actual dealer cost is on these things? I'd like to know if Keltec is taking advantage of the popularity by holding back production/stock and charging dealers exorbitant prices... which gets passed to us?

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Hey Maks and all, hope you guys had a great time. I made alternate plans with a friend to ride motorcycles when I saw the match was full (before I realized I could have walked on with a high probability of shooting). I didn't want to cancel on my friend and "be that guy". Thanks for offering up the mags though. I did some work to mine with the dremel, along with a very good cleaning. They seem spot on and are working like yours now. I can pop the 10th last round out with my finger no problem. I also chambered full mags multiple times with an empty round without a single mishap. Hopefully that will do it! I plan on making Shongum this weekend.

Thanks Jim , I may do that.

So it seems if it's on the receiver, and isn't just decorative, it would have to stay.

Yea that makes sense, though everything I could find regarding Federal law specifically speaks to the serial number.

For hypothetical purposes... As far as I can tell, Federal law on "defaced" firearms refers to the serial number being intentionally removed. What I'm curious about are other numbers/markings on a gun, such as model number, manufacturer name, etc. If those things are removed, would that constitute defacement? NJ law on defaced guns does not seem to offer a definition as to what exactly defacement is, so I figure they are referring to Federal law. Thoughts?

I just read through this whole thread, the OP never came back to make a comment on anyone's response/opinion to their "rant". Had a month to do so. Kinda lame.

I believe that some people can be rehabilitated, but I also believe that there are some crimes and actions that a human being can perform that will deem them permanently broken and un-fit to roam this earth any longer.

I was thinking of doing that Frank. The whole thing is that if I don't get in, then that's a wasted Sunday that I could have been out on the bike instead of the drive of shame going home. I guess it depends if my riding friends go out this Sunday or not....

Yikes, $164 a can, the last time I bought them from Aim they were $129. Still a good deal over the Wolf or Bear new manufacture stuff, but just not the ridiculously good deal that it used to be. Ammoman is at $199 Gasp

Crap, I had to go away on business and I forgot to register. Looks like it is full up now.

So that's where all the KSG's are going....

New ammo laws coming into effect, WWB is just getting ahead of the game... new regulations that replaces flash holes with solid brass, yet ammo is still freely available so it is not an outright ban.