Dan

I think Twall on Amazon reviews nailed the reason for the uptick...

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Understood. I've been using CID for the past 3 years, hasn't let me down yet... well with false alarms , sensor tests, power outages, etc. Although, I am checking with my provider if they accept SIA or 4/2 comm settings as it seems these options might be more robust. Regardless, I don't rely on my alarm system's reporting capabilities for actual emergencies. If someone is breaking into the house, they will be cutting phone , cable, whatever other comm lines going to the house anyway. The fact they know I have an alarm , and how they will be forced to cut the lines, then have to think if I have a GSM backup all add up to my multi-layered deterrence system. Then they have to worry about my external cameras, so if they do break in, they have to now search for and destroy the DVR. For me, CO reporting is a luxury, and for instance I primarily see it as a fire reporting solution for when we aren't home. I have some other tricks, like integrating X10 controlled quad piezo tweeter internal plug in sirens throughout the house. It is painful to be in the room with one blasting, and it forces you to cover your ears while you try to search for where that insane sound is coming from. Plus the external siren will be blasting and flashing.

Anyone feel free to PM me if you want to know more about NextAlarm and Visonics systems. I was in the same boat... , wanted full control over my system (superuser access), add the sensors I want where I want them, remote controls, good CO monitoring, easy to use, and not get barreled in to long term contracts. I've set up my own home and my neighbors home with the same system and service. We are both happy customers.

I've been using VOIP for years with my centrally monitored system. Never had a problem. That was with Cablevision's VOIP, FIOS VOIP, and now Phonepower VOIP. I can even send and receive faxes over my VOIP line. Mileage may vary, but this has been my experience. NextAlarm has an option for an internet monitored system as well in case you want to do that and not use the phone line.

How so?, they would have to prove that you have either committed or about to commit a crime using the weapon. "unlawful" indicates that there is a defined law that is being broken.

Aggravated Assault, unlawful possession of a loaded weapon, and murder if the bad guy died are a few that I can think of. Not to mention the civil suits the bad guy will most likely bring on. Remember, in NJ, outside your home you have an obligation to do everything possible to avoid the need to use deadly or any force at that matter to defend yourself, especially if there is any chance that you can retreat. Also, the use of force must be proportionate with the threat at hand. As in you must be threatened with a deadly weapon facing serious bodily harm (as in disfigurement, loosing organs, etc) with absolutely no avenues open to escape in order to even begin justifying the use of deadly force to protect yourself.

Lol. The sad thing is me and most people I know couldn't even afford the fuel if they gave one to us for free... not even thinking about maintenance.

If you are carrying an unloaded long gun , and are a FID card holder, not a prohibited person, and not in a prohibited area (e.g. school zone), you cannot be charged with Unlawful Possession. In a NJ suburb where people are not used to seeing people walking around with guns (as in hunting rural areas), the cops will be called, and you will probably be arrested on unlawful possession charges just because the cop doesn't know any better. If they did know, then most likely you will be arrested on disorderly conduct at a minimum. Other states that have open carry, have case-law that prevents LE from using petty misdemeanor charges like disorderly conduct to arrest people who are within their rights and law to open carry. I know of no such legal precedent in NJ, and I'm not about to be the test subject!

I didn't want to deal with contracts, and upselling salespeople. So, I installed my own wireless system, by Visonics, monitored by NextAlarm. I added all the extra sensors that I wanted, including smoke. I also tied it in with my X10 enabled light switches and modules, so the alarm system can turn on and off lights on certian events... like opening a door, disarm/arm, or all lights on when an alarm event occurs. Motion sensors you need to change the batts maybe twice a year if that. The door sensor batts last a long time, multiple years. I even put a wireless external siren outside, uses a chunky lithium batt that also lasts many years. They have both internet, and phone models. You can also add a backup GSM module to deal with phone cable cutting if you like. $14 per month full dispatch monitoring. They respond quickly, I know from false alarm events, like forgetting the alarm is on and opening the back door, etc. Got it from here.

That hole on the left side of the receiver might be a "hatcher hole" http://www.snipercountry.com/articles/springfieldm1903.asp

This is correct, HG's are a different animal. Must be exempted travel in 2C:39-6, and follow subsection g. rules for transport (cased, unloaded, etc). Once you leave your property, your destination must be one of the exempted "gifts" the state gives to us. There's no play in the law. Either you adhere to it, or if you stray .0001mm away they can charge you with unlawful possession. That being said, self defense and the defense of others do have statutes that apply. Technically, if you were watching your neighbor getting murdered, and the police are on there way and were going to be too late. IMO, IANAL, If you took action to save their life, say by shooting the bad guy from your property, technically that is a defensible/justified use of deadly force. Just know that you will be on trial, and you better have some good evidence to defend yourself. Civilians don't have the same luxury of good legal defenses in these situations as say... other professions when it comes to these things.

Incorrect. An unloaded long gun can be possessed anywhere not expressely prohibited (e.g. school property) if you have an FID card. No case is necessary. This is written in 2C:39-5, so you do not need 2C:39-6 g. travel requirements. I don't recommend doing it, but this is the law. Technically all of us with FID cards can all sling our unloaded rifles over our shoulders and have a BBQ out in public. Not saying that LE won't make arrests, or use other charges like disturbing the peace or whatnot... but they cannot charge you for unlawful posession under 2C:39-5.

From Wikip, but correct:

Chinese copy in 3...2....1... All kidding aside. I'm thrilled with the technological advancements we have made with the F-35 and F-22 programs. I'm not so thrilled over the cost over-runs, political manipulation, and mismanagement of these programs. I'm betting 1/3rd or more of the R&D costs were wasted on BS. Complexity is inevitably going to go up, but just like their predecessors before them, the crews, tools, and techniques will adapt. I'm boggled over the 150-200M pricetag these things have attached to them. I think that will drop to around 90M once they start mass production, but still ... that's a bunch of coin.

Sweet, have any pics? I've been getting fascinated with big-bore cannons and was looking at the CZ 550 rifles. Not for hunting...yet, just for the big booms.

You hit the nail on the head. It is up to the judge if he/she will let your defense use the "reasonably necessary deviations" wording in the statutes, and if they do, which side can convince the jury that your deviation was "reasonably necessary". Imagine a jury made up of apathetic non-gun owners trying to understand our gun laws... scary. Unfortunately we all take the chance when transporting HG's to and from the range. LE is well within their power according to the statutes to arrest and charge. You could tell the cop till you are blue in the face that you are going to the range with your HG, with your range equipment, etc etc, but they don't have to believe you. Will that happen? Nobody could say, and the good news is we don't see a slew of these types of experiences on the forums, hopefully because LE 99% of the time has a cool head and can tell when someone is really going to or from a range, and not out to cause trouble. Whenever you travel with your HG in NJ, either under NJ statutes or FOPA, the steps you take during that travel are essentially preparing for your defense against an unlawful possession charge. This is how the statutes are set up in black and white. That is the nature our gun laws concerning HG's where they are "illegal" except under certain circumstances (exemptions). Either the LEO feels/determines that you are within the exemptions, or they just make the arrest under 2C:39-5 and let the system sort you out. They have that much power under these circumstances (pulled over and they have knowledge that you have a HG in the car).

Key to anything is to find the point of diminishing returns. You could go bargain basement parts for your AR, and it may be fine for many people and they would never realize the difference for their intended purposes. Or you can spend the extra few hundred bucks for parts that are sold as being built to milspec materials, coatings, tolerances, and testing by a reputable maker instead of "mystery" you get what you see parts. Everyone's point of diminishing returns will be different. For some it could be the few extra hundred bucks for milspec from a reputable dealer, for others it could be billet parts, fancy unobtanium coatings, bolts forged from metorite steel quenched in dragon's blood, etc....

2C:39-6

I stress to be careful with this logic. You may find yourself saying, "oh we can live with this kitchen for now, but we'll update it to what we want because we're getting the house at a great deal, and it has 'xyz' to look forward to". The bottom line is everything that you think you can easily update is typically 2X more difficult, and 3X more expensive then what you are thinking. Unless of course... you are handy/skilled at home improvements. I speak from experience.

Grats on the new gun. Ira is also my primary go-to guy for price checks and xfers. .375 H&H, I'm assuming you are hunting groundhogs?

I plan on going, just emailed Ron back.

I have one on the way, ups shows it will be here tomorrow. I'll be happy to post some pics and opinion once it arrives... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/355620/versatile-gun-rack-5-pistol-gun-rack-vinyl-coated-steel-gray

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I'd like to know what the crime was that they arrested him over. Or mabye in Kanada, they don't need a reason?