Dan

As LorenzoS indicates, the bottom line is anytime you are "discovered" with especially a handgun outside of exempted posession locations (home, range, etc), you are instantly open to arrest and prosecution. If the LEO just has a feeling that you are outside the law, they can arrest you and leave it to the Prosecutor to come up with charges in their evil NJ legal laboratory. They can argue that you were not going "directly" to the range, and picking up your friend was not "reasonably necessary" in going to the range to shoot your baby/cop/fuzzy bunny killing WMD of a handgun. Think like some evil gun hating prosecutor, with the ambiguous, contradictory, and confusing NJ statutes as your weapons to convince a jury that you are a bad person deserving 5 years in jail....

IANAL...all IMO Do you belong to an approved club? If yes, then my answer is 'maybe', I would argue that you would be OK, as you are "going to" a range and picking up your friend on the way. The statute here does not dictate how you get to the range, just that you are going to or from one. Your final destination is still the range. Ultimately the interpretation is up to you, as you are taking the risk. I'm just giving my opinion. If no, you are bound to go "directly to and from" but are also able to have "reasonably necessary deviations". The trick is the "directly" portion, it kinda further constrains you to as what "reasonable" is. IMO, hard to argue you were going "directly" to the range from home and saying your friend's house 3mile detour was a "reasonably necessary deviation". "Directly" implies point A to B. So I would say if you don't belong to an approved club, then definately no. Here's what you have to play with:

None. In fact discretion is your best friend. If the police ask "do you have any weapons in your car", you are not obliged to answer that question. You cannot lie if you choose to answer as that is obstruction. You; however, can simply state that it is your consistent practice to not answer any questions without your lawyer present, period.

OGAM is terrible. I had to wait a month between my sw pro and steyr. Really hampered my plans for a crime spree in JC...

IANAL... but IMO legal according to the statute rules of transportation.

Practical definately doesn't mean pretty in this case.

My just delivered NRA mugs are also made in China. I get the fact that the more money saved on the swag, the more towards helping the NRA... but I like many others wouldn't mind paying an extra $5 for made in USA options...

Bark, this is the law: Can't get more clear then that. Anything else you do , like putting locks on or putting ammo in a seperate bag with a guard dog attached is all up to you. It certainly wouldn't hurt, but it is above and beyond what the law calls for.

Those are guidelines, the Statutes say this. Nothing about locks or compartments that arent seperate from the driver compartment, etc.... Also nothing about "locks", they just have to be in a box, case, or tied package.. OR locked in the trunk. g.All weapons being transported under paragraph (2) of subsection b., subsection e., or paragraph (1) or (3) of subsection f. of this section shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk of the automobile in which it is being transported, and in the course of travel shall include only such deviations as are reasonably necessary under the circumstances.

I haven't received a telemarketing call in years, ever since signing up on the do not call list. https://www.donotcall.gov/ Certian types of unsolicited calls are still permitted, but blatent sales or donation calls are definately not. And yes, I take note of when my membership expires, and chuck ever single peice of paper that comes in the mail before that.

no, too ugly

I'm not a lawyer, and this is NJ... but this is the interpretation that many of us utilize. Provided the stock can no longer adjust/collapse/telecope in a permanent fashion, it no longer fits the evil feature list. Just like pinning/welding a brake on a threaded barrel makes it no longer a "threaded barrel".

IANAL, but you can buy any collapsible stock now before you get the rest of your components. It will be legal for you to have and not constitute "constructive posession" of an NJ-AW. Find the position you want, then drill a hole into the stock going into the buffer lower rail part where the notches are, sized for a rollpin (you can get a whole set at Harbor Frieght). Tap the pin in, and squirt some epoxy into that hole to make it permanent. Now you have a NJ legal permantly fixed stock. I reccomend checking out www.midwestpx.com. They are a forum supporting vendor, and have a very nice selection of AR parts. You can give them a call if you have any questions on what you are ordering, and they would be happy to help you by making sure you are purchasing the correct items.

Figures. I guess the new old stock of fixed sights went up in price as a result of the new adjustable version huge price jump. Capitalism at its finest.

I agree with the OP, it is no fun when things get nasty, especially if its not a good AR vs. AK post.. Though, I also have to say that non-fun-gun topics do have their specific areas in the forums where they are allowed. I'm all for freedom of expression and speech. I also think that forum members can exercise those rights responsibly without abusing them, i.e. causing extreme offense to other peoples' religion, occupation, opinions, etc. Those that abuse their 1A rights have no place here, and I'm sure the mods would take action if necessary.

That is the older fixed sight version, this guy is trying to rip people off. It should be $1250-1300

The latest smith 1911 pro 9mm have incorporated adjustable sights. For this reason , smith has taken the initiative to raise the price of the gun $150-200 more, plus I think there is a little profit taking going on due to the demand. Your best bet is to find new old-stock of the fixed sight model. They should be a few hundred less. This is what I did when I got mine.

Simple, FFL can have non-NJ friendly guns sent to them, then they would have to do the work in order to make it NJ friendly before xferring it to you. Not all FFL's want to or can do the compliance work (pin brakes, stocks, etc), you just have to find one that is willing.

Just got started with games, this will be my 4th match. I shoot SS minor with my new smith pro 9mm. I feel like a 'minor'ity

I'm in, just registered

I can't say enough of how much a quality trigger can do for you. I have the Geissele SSA-E 2 stage which has around 2.3lb first stage and 1.2lb 2nd stage on my SPR type build. I also have a SD3G which is a single stage flat blade trigger with a little over 3lb pull. It acts like a nicely tuned 1911 trigger. Once you go with one of these aftermarket triggers, you'll never want to do an AR build without them.

I have these, very versitile (chop, cut, slice) and both are well made. Kukri is certianly larger being a machete style knife, and wouldnt be suited to delicate work. Don't let it being classed as a machete fool you, comes with a nice edge, very sharp. Recon Scout is more manueverable , but still fairly large. It is a great all purpose no-frills fixed blad. Big stout spine, good edge, good steel, good grip, you get the idea. I always have a smaller folder with me for the delicate stuff, and keep the larger fixed blades for the big stuff. Both of these are high carbon steel, which makes for a great tough tool steel, but it will rust if any exposed steel is not protected with oil. They both come epoxy coated, but it will eventually wear off. Think of it just like you would take care of a gun, quick wipe down of your favorite gun oil/protectant and you are set for awhile. Plus if any rust does occur, a little scrub with scotch bright or other abrasive will quickly remove any surface rust. They are working knives, meant to be used. Cold Steel Recon Scout http://www.knifecenter.com/item/CS39LRST/cold-steel-recon-scout-7-1-2-inch-sk-5 Kabar Kukri http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/KA1249/ka-bar-kukri-machete-11-1-2-inch-blade-leather

I have no regrets about buying my STG. I bought it even though I knew the company was on the verge of closing shop. I just bought a full parts kit, and the ratworx hybrid bolt that takes AR extractor parts. I understand that Ratworx bought up pretty much all of their remaining spare parts inventory, though I'm unsure of how much stock they have. Lets just say I've always wanted an AUG styled rifle. The Steyr USR is no longer made, and they command crazy prices, $2K and up. The TPD AXR was another option at a USA made AUG clone, but they closed shop also. I wish Steyr made the AUG/A3, but under a different name to avoid the NJ un-fun list. Also too bad the last I have heard Steyr has suspended A3 production.

No expectation of privacy in public places, doesn't matter who you are whether the police or the President. I wouldn't like to be filmed in public going about my business, but I know I can't do anything about it either. In this day and age of technology, anyone who is a cop or is looking to be one I suppose just has to take it as part of the job. For protection, I'm all for LE having small cams mounted on them at all times for use during interactions with the public. This way they can show the whole story, not just the edited bystander's version. It bothers me seeing the vids of people getting harassed/arrested by LE simply because they are filming. The police are supposed to be enforcing the law and helping to protect people's rights, not infringing on them.

Props to the NJSP on this one. Very happy that they identified that you were within the law, and didn't play the arrest/confiscate/tell it to the judge game.