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I was specifically referring to home invasions but it interest me that just about all the big guns in LE is quoted as saying violent crime is down significantly while the rank and file says it's up. Another case of belying the public's fears in the age of police retrenchments,re-categorizing of some LE from community to military or SWAT based operations and a growing overall distrust in LE?We all know statistics can and are manipulated,but what are the facts? Are we slowly ascending into a safe utopia or sliding down to a lawless haven the likes we have seen in movies such as Robocop or Bladerunner?

Happen to catch a report on GMA this morning about a rash of home invasions countrywide and even with the FBI reporting that violent crime has decreased,home invasions seen to be on the upswing. As is the case with network television, no real numbers were given but salacious blurbs and snippets of police recordings were. Is it a fact or are we just seeing media coverage increase? and if it is, why the stubborn stance by our law makers in not fortifying castle law and CCW?.

My thoughts exactly. I was thankful for the discount and it allowed me to bring friends and introduce them to the sport without too much of a hit to my wallet.If it had become a burden to the bottom line then they have every right to discontinue it but now after 4 days and 36 posts asking for something...anything in the way of an explanation or even a confirmation, it now begins to appear punitive. a "f**k them" if you will....And where is Maks in all this?

Yes I know and I reached out to him on a PM earlier.

I don't know if posting on their vendor section is viable since the post from Two spot has been hanging there unanswered since 2/29 and scig took it upon himself to answer it in a seemingly unofficial capacity.It's frustrating but lets see if Maks has better luck.

No. But I've reached out on their Facebook page and other avenues for a definitive answer. I harbor the feeling that someone got pissed,started venting about "we give them a discount and they still b***h and instituted a impromptu change in policy and now is weighing the pros and cons of formalizing it.We will just have to wait and see.

Hopefully Patrick....they're both in dire need of career changes.....

I agree,I've extolled the virtues of SS and it's employees on many occasions but I bet everyone only remembers the new forum member who loved then hated SS in the span of a week.That is just the way it is and to do business in the electronic age is to grow a thick skin and take care of the people that take care of you and your business. I still believe it's just bad form not to at least post a brief explanation.

Thanks....however I've been known to run my mouth on occasion so a laxative may not be too far from the truth....

I think they know....and while I'm disappointed that they have decided to discontinue the forum discount,I recognize that they have the right to make a profit.I think however that since they already had several issues with policy changes without adequate notification not only to the public, but to their members, a little prior notice would not only be nice but just good business.I'm no psychic but I believe it was inevitable. between the niggling complaints on the forum,the new ranges opening with great success with out offering discounts we kinda killed the goose.......

Can't help you but I can tell you what one enterprising boat owner did when faced with the same problem. My friend, a Pep Boys Manager 'arrived one morning to find a 20ft boat neatly sawed into 4 pieces and stacked in his outdoor used tire cage...stayed there for 2 years.

Please,tell me you're kidding, I know they are at times tardy in sharing important info and policy changes but to discontinue the discount without so much as a heads up to NJGF is just wrong.

Learning to drive as a kid "on the correct side of the car" as the British would put it and dealing with roads that traditionally follow the meanderings of Cattle, I can understand your amusement and the overcrowded mess you encountered.Pair that with $8.00/gallon gas, outrageous insurance premiums and zoned tolls in larger cities and it's a wonder they drive at all much less speed.

I got nailed twice on some trips back home,got off the first time because I sprayed the tags but years later I was not so lucky because they updated to digital cameras.

There's one on RT18 in East Brunswick with more to come ,I understand.These things are going to multiply like a plague and just like in Europe, next will be the speed cams that were perfected to the point that it's now using GPS technology to compensate for drivers who are familiar with their locations and slow down between cams.I would be interested in our resident LEO's opinions on this matter.

My desktop has issues and the laptop is in the car. Sorry.

BBC News. Justified. The Big Bang. Tony Bourdain's layover and No Reservations. Antique Roadshow. Top Gear. the real one. Wheelers Dealers.

First:Hot blooded West Indian of Chinese,Spanish and Indian blood,Second:Lower east side Chinese gang girl and Third:Filipino,Chinese,Swiss finishing school lady....I am so screwed.

God bless you sir.......I'm on my third.

Seemingly a glitch in the system but since you stopped using condoms before the 90's, repeating myself might prove useful when conversing with someone of your advanced age......

...So basically you were a lazy lover?...

....a bit after my time but hey... what ever blows your hair back....

I was intrigued by the innovation of glow in the dark condoms back in the early 90's, with the lights off and during a particularly energetic session they would practically strobe.....

I would venture a guess that most if not all of of their proud students will be editing this particular training class from their resumes.

Disturbing and yet, has there been any reported instances of a vehicle or Home broken into,or even a car jacking after being followed from the range?I don't mean to make light of a potentially dangerous circumstance but it would seem to me that anyone with even a bit of sense would choose a unoccupied house or car to rob for firearms after being identified as such as opposed to the alternative....No?....and in the case of NJ, an unoccupied vehicle,even less so.