Old Glock guy

We have a place in Florida where we have been able to spend some time. I like to refer to Florida as the Land of Sunshine and Freedom. We would like to be there more, but the family and grandkids are keeping us tied to NJ.

I was drinking Black Rifle for a few years, but gave it up due to their politics. Switched to Blackout, which I have enjoyed for a couple of years, but my wife feels it is not particularly flavorful. I would prefer a company owned and run by military veterans, so wondering what suggestions you folks might have?

I think they both look good. Just a matter of personal taste. If forced to choose, I would probably go with the black.

The way these things generally work, if they get around to adding a VAT or other consumption tax, they will still keep the income tax.

Kinda sucks that our 2A rights (and I suppose others as well) hinge on the ideological/political whims of the judge hearing the case.

Here's a short video I came across to help you get started:

As I do not want to start a separate thread on this, does anyone know where one can obtain info on the status of an FID application? I submitted an app on line for an address change over two months ago, and have not gotten any updates. My local PD has no info, saying it is in the hands of NJSP, and I cannot find any place to contact NJSP.

Good lists to get you started from CMJeepster and ESB. The GHB stays in your car, while the BOB stays in your home. In practicality, I have used the items in the GHB a great deal, while I have not ever used the BOB, and the likelihood is that I never will. There are lots of lists and videos online about how to prepare these. Do a quick search and you fill find plenty of info

I've seen videos of that happening, which is why I carry a Springfield Armory 9 mm subcompact with a grip safety. Even though I love my Glocks, I feel the grip safety gives me an extra layer of protection against an ND when I reholster, as I break my firing grip by placing my thumb on the back of the slide.

As you note, every carry position has its compromises. Personally, I have had a lot of experience carrying out of state, and have become comfortable with IWB 4:00 position. Agreed, it can be uncomfortable in a car, but for most of the time, I find it to be a good balance among concealment, comfort, and accessibility. I get your concerns about muzzle position in appendix carry. I have dabbled in AC from time to time, but have always gone back to 4:00. IMHO, it's OK to try carrying on an empty chamber until you are comfortable, but there are too many scenarios where you either don't have time or don't have a free hand to chamber a round. I would urge you to switch over to having one in the chamber ready to go as soon as you can.

Merry Christmas to all my friends at NJ Gun Forums and their families.

Handed in my packet this morning with just a pleasant exchange with the lady at the front desk. Whether or not it gets processed remains to be seen. Thanks for your good wishes, and a Merry Christmas to you as well!

Thanks for that info, which was very helpful to me. I had not put my application in yet for various reasons (mostly a recent move), so I scrambled around this afternoon getting everything together (I had already done the qual, photos, and fingerprinting), and plan to drop it off first thing tomorrow at my local PD.

Anyone know if this goes into effect immediately, or at some date in the near future?

Thought of you (the OP) when I saw this video:

It definitely feels a bit strange when one starts carrying, and yes, it can tend to give you a different perspective. Just be careful of the old adage that when your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. It's great to be armed in the event of the extremely unlikely situation that could require deadly force, but it's also good to have tools like OC spray with you for situations such as the one you described.

Same here, and I'm not even in his district.

Welcome to our clubhouse!

Well, we didn't get much of a window on that. I was away from these boards for most of the day, and when I got around to taking a look, the deadline had passed.

Bushnell Trophy TRS-25 is a solid choice for under $100. I have them on a couple of my .22 rifles. https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Trophy-TRS-25-Riflescope-1x25mm/dp/B00200E0HM

Welcome to our gang! Lots of good folks and good info here. This is a good place to become well acquainted with NJ's treacherous gun laws that are designed to trip up good people.. Coincidentally, I have an application in for a new FID, as I recently moved. My town of Wayne is usually pretty good with them. It's been about two weeks so far, and I'm expecting to hear back from them any day.

Nicely done, Dr. S.!

In the videos, the bill's sponsor is asked repeatedly, "So where can people carry weapons?" To which he replies, "I wouldn't feel comfortable having people carrying here, and I wouldn't feel comfortable having people carrying weapons there." Well, excuse me, but F his comfort! He is in the legislature representing us to protect and defend the Constitution, not to make himself feel more comfortable.

100% agree with this. Without consequences for their blatantly unconstitutional laws, there is no accountability to the citizens who elect them.

The classic advice is one gun, one place, all the time. Obviously, one can deviate from that. I carry a Springfield XD 9 mm subcompact when I 'm in Florida, and plan to do the same here. I have considered carrying my Glock 19, but to date have never done so.