Old Glock guy

I agree with your sentiment, but there’s no way we outvote nearly a million more Democrats than Republicans, who think that delaying gun sales is a good thing, even though they would prefer to halt them altogether.

I recently bought a gun online and had it shipped to Gun for Hire for the FFL transfer. I went there Saturday to do the requisite paperwork. I just got the call today (Thursday, 5 days later), that my transfer has been approved. So on top of all the waiting we do for permits and other applications, we now have a de facto waiting period for sales, and have to make at least two trips to the dealer. In Florida, where there are presumably a lot more guns sold than in NJ, the whole process takes about 10 minutes. What a disgrace that we are forced to accept this!

Best price I've seen around Wayne recently is $3.49. And don't even get me started on that stinkin' gas tax.

Yes, I was going to mention that. If this goes into effect, the crooks will have to start using revolvers.

Thanks for helping to clarify that. I said "I almost forget," but not distracted by it might be a better description. I was afraid as I said it that someone might think I'm not aware I'm armed in the event of a violent encounter. I know it's there in case I need it, but I am less conscious of the little distractions.

I have noticed lately that after carrying intermittently for a long time, and now mostly regularly with the new laws, that I find that I often almost forget that I'm carrying for extended periods of time. Anyone else finding this?

I have a Serpa that I have used in classes with no problems, but with so many instructors discouraging their use or outright banning them, I have not used mine in a long time.

Just watched a short video from Washington Gun Law on The State That Will Only Give a Carry License to John Wick. Anyone care to guess what state he's talking about? Yes, it's our very own beloved Garden State. He says that the test is so difficult that only a small number of people are going to be able to pass it.

Here's a new video from She Equips Herself that gives some tips on a few products to help with concealed carry:

Welcome aboard! You will find lots of good folks and good info here.

I have always found this discussion of keeping long guns at hand to be interesting. In the past, I have at times kept an unloaded shotgun in the back of my car. With shells close by, I've thought that I could load a few and be ready to go in a few seconds. I have heard Nappen say that while it is technically illegal to load a firearm, under "exigent circumstances" it could be OK (like in Uvalde). The biggest problem with having one available at all times is that one must be careful about where to travel, so avoiding schools and government buildings, and leaving the state. Another intriguing possibility is to have loaded mags near a rifle or carbine, so one could pop one in and be up and running in seconds. Any opinions on the legality of that?

I don't get all the hubbub about this. We have until October for them to sort it out. Why the panicked rush?

i think that is exactly what they are hoping for. BTW, that is a pretty rigorous course of fire. I have done a lot of training and think I could probably pass, but it certainly gets my attention.

I don't mean to gloat, but I have posted how NICS checks in Florida take 5-10 minutes, or even less. It appears that they respect the "I" for instant. Having to return to a store to pick up a purchase a day or a few later can be a major, needless inconvenience.

I totally get your point and mostly agree, but you can't really include the cost of the gun and holster in there. Still pretty expensive, especially considering that we have to do it all again in two years.

Yes, I was just trying to make the distinction between the outlying stores (including the Macy's furniture store), and the rest of that mall where signs say firearms are prohibited.

My wife and I stopped in at the new BJ's adjacent to Willowbrook Mall. As the store is not directly connected to the rest of the mall, and as there were no signs barring firearms, I saw no reason not to carry there. Anyone else been there and have any thoughts on that?

I know that silver bullets are for werewolves, but not so sure about gold.

We have a major renovation going on at our home in Seaside Park. We worked with Mark Marcille, who has offices in Metuchen and Seaside Park. He has been great, but I have no idea if he works in your area. You might try giving him a call to find out.

Perfect advice from Krkshrk above. I've done it many times, and it's really not a big deal. It's usually easier on the return trip from anywhere else than it is from Newark, but at most it's a minor inconvenience that adds about 15-20 minutes to your check-in.

Yes, I was going to mention that. Good point.

The law says carry is prohibited in establishments that "serve" alcohol, not where it is consumed, so a BYO would seem to be OK. OTOH, Nappen, who tends to be very cautious in his recommendations, has advised against it, saying that no one wants to be a test case.

More on the subject from The Federalist this morning: https://thefederalist.com/2023/06/22/noted-constitutional-scholar-joe-biden-explains-the-second-amendment/

I've said this before, but I think it's worth repeating. It's a bit troubling to realize that our Constitutional rights hinge on the political whims of the particular judges who handle these cases.

It's for the children, of course.