Old Glock guy

That first one is just an additional annoyance. The second would kill internet sales, as most companies would just stop selling to NJ, rather than having to deal with all that BS, hence creating a de facto ban on internet sales of ammo without even having to pass additional legislation.

I think you're onto something there. Several years ago State Senator Van Drew proposed a permit with a $500 annual fee, thinking that if the state could see a financial benefit, they might go for it. NJ's 2A community went nuts, saying that it was outrageous to have to pay that much money to exercise a Constitutional right. While I agree with that in principle, if we could get CCW permits approved with a high fee, at least our government would then have acknowledged our right. After that, the fee could eventually be re-negotiated. Where the application asks if you have ever been denied, you can just note that, "The State of NJ did not feel I had a justifiable need." Or more cynically, "The State of NJ did not deem my life worth defending."

Wouldn't it be amazing if NJ's one million gun owners could somehow be transformed from the downtrodden minority that we are, into a powerful voting bloc? Luso, good to see you back here again. I think it's been more like two years. At that time you led an "Apply to be Denied" movement in conjunction with NJ2AS. We were told by Scott Bach and other prominent people in the 2A community that we "shouldn't poke the bear," because big changes were in the works. The only change I've seen is that it's now two years later, and I'm two years older and still can't carry in NJ.

Good advice! I have one, and I'm thinking of getting another. And an AK has much more utility in real world applications than a "REAL" rifle.

My understanding is that it's either one or the other (more or less), depending on body type and comfort level. I think 3:00 is harder to conceal, and tends to get more in the way. Good one! Didn't want to see that go by unacknowledged.

I tried watching FTWD, and it was OK. But I had trouble connecting with it, probably because I really didn't care about any of the characters. If they could make that show intersect with TWD at some point they might have something.

If you think that article is bad, try to make it through this opinion piece by Mike Kelly without screaming what an idiot he is: http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/columnists/mike-kelly/2017/03/09/kelly-chris-christies-obsession-guns/98930908/

Some good advice right there! I'm probably a bit snobbish, so my range is more like $8-15. And Bottle King has a tremendous selection. You can always find wines in that price range that received a high rating from someone.

+2 from me. Have them on most of my handguns.

I'm as big a proponent of self-protection and armed defense as anyone, but in reality, you don't hear about a lot of people being accosted on ski slopes.

Nice report! Thanks for posting it. I've taken several classes on edged weapons myself, and one thing I've learned is that there's no such thing as "knife fighting." You either step in and get it done, or you make it a point to get away, with the latter being far preferable.

Welcome aboard! Good group here. Much to be learned from them.

Just got back from Florida. Flew with my Springfield Armory 9 mm subcompact without incident. As I've noted elsewhere, the procedure is slightly different every time I go. I don't know if it varies with the airline, or if the procedures are constantly changing. I know it definitely varies by location. We flew Jet Blue out of Newark. Checking in, I was led to a screening area near the check-in counter, where I waited just a few minutes for my bag to be x-rayed, and was quickly on my way. Coming back from Fort Myers was even simpler. After filling out the card (and placing it on top of the locked box in both instances), my bag was placed on the conveyer with all the others. It took zero extra time, other than the few seconds to sign the card and place it in the suitcase.

Enjoy a taste of life as a free citizen of the United States of America, and not a subject of the Peoples Republic of New Jersey.

Great posts HE and Newtonian. Couple of things I would like to add. Get a SIRT pistol for dry fire training. It gives you better feedback, makes it more fun, and totally eliminates the possibility of an ND. Yes, they are somewhat expensive, but so is everything else in this way of life that we all embrace. Newtonian, I agree that one needs to assess the value of being in condition zero vs. the possibility of doing harm. Having thought a lot about it, I have decided that for me, when I carry I want to have a round chambered, so that if a threat presents itself, I will be ready to defend. From what I've seen, it's often tough enough to bring a gun into action, without having to take additional time to rack the slide. OTOH, I keep my guns at home with an empty chamber, safety on, in what is referred to as "cruiser safe" condition (at least for shotguns). I believe that most break-in scenarios would probably allow time to chamber a round, vs. the possibility of a trigger getting caught on a slipcover or some such thing. I believe keeping home guns in a holster would even further minimize the chances of that unlikely event.

That's the first I've heard of the "Wally Walk." Had to look it up. Funny! To the OP, good luck to you! I carry whenever I can when I'm in Free America. I plan to be armed when I'm in Florida in the near future.

I got the impression that he wanted to have a bug out location that he could use once in awhile.

Sounds like when they finally get around to having the war, it's going to be awesome!

Lol! It's rare that I ever "Like" someone's comments, but that one made me laugh. I thought last night's episode was pretty good. Nice to finally have some hope again. Any guess who those people were at the end? I'm guessing it was a new group, well-armed and well-trained who are going to become allies against Negan's forces.

You must be a single guy, because even if you could get by without plumbing, your wife or GF would never tolerate it.

I must be getting old. To me, indoor plumbing seems like something worth spending money on.

Thanks for the heads up on S&T. It's a lot closer than West Virginia. Was considering training with Costa, but while I was pondering, I see that he is sold out. I've trained a lot locally with GFH, MDTS, and RTSP, and have traveled up to Sig Sauer. Always looking to learn from other people. I don't even necessarily want to learn a lot of new stuff, just to have the opportunity to review and practice things I've already learned. I said once during the part of a class on malfunctions, that you can either learn to clear them or you can just get a Glock.

The specific procedures seem to vary slightly every time I go, but the basic routine is the same.

Congratulations and best of luck to you! Approximately where are you located? Now you can build that secret gun closet you've always dreamt about!