Duppie

If you had bothered to read my post carefully, I remarked that the rifles that the members of the national service were allowed to bring home had their firing pins removed and held by the head of the district's Obermeister. That does not apply to privately held firearms which is allowed to hunters, farmers and members of shooting clubs. I have 3 nephews in the national service at the moment and one who is a NATO qualified sniper,none of which is allowed to have functioning fire arms at the moment.

What's really embarrassing is that the police don't have their own boats and that section of Oslo in front of the Island has any number of marinas.

The Norwegians harbor such an ambivalence towards the concept of firearms on the whole other than the target and hunting sports that I found myself having to defend the concept of the 2 amendment constantly,Ironically they are in the forefront of targeting technologies for long range weaponry.That's the reason I sent my brother a extra NJGF tee shirt just to rub it in.

Norway has no death penalty and the max you can be sentenced to is 25 years in prisons that resemble an IKEA showroom.

No apologies necessary,It is a hot button topic and I see all sides of the equation even if I disagree with them. The next generation of Norwegians will resemble us here in the states, My nephews is mixed with Chinese,Portuguese,Swedish,Norwegian and Trinidadian and some of their friends are even more mixed so I remain optimistic.

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I am by no means condoning what he did just offering some insight as to the possible mind set that may have driven him. My family left Norway when I was 7 mainly because of the overt discrimination my mother experienced being of Portuguese/Chinese blood.I lived for a year there in 2009 and realized that I am more American than Norwegian and basically grew weary of having to defend my way of life in the states

I'm Norwegian Born and hold dual citizenship,My family still live there but fortunately it was mid summer vacation week , so Oslo is basically deserted or the causalities from the bombing would have been massive.The issue in Scandinavia right now is the policy of admitting political and economic refugees from every hot spot around the globe and the inability of the refugees to successfully assimilate into a largely xenophobic society. Norway especially is attractive because of it's very generous benefits and social services but there is a growing backlash because Norwegians pay some of the highest taxes in Europe and dislike anyone taking advantage of the system especially if they refuse to assimilate and at the very least learn the language. There is a growing sentiment especially among the ultra nationalist for closing the borders and a few who is not opposed to using violence.

The Norwegian Counsel general is on a high floor in Midtown Manhattan but I believe the Scandinavian Club on Park Avenue is planning something,I'll post if I hear something.

The irony is that every home that has a male family member between the age of 19 and 40 already has a rifle at their disposal because they take home their gear from national service. However the Obermeister keeps the firing pins.

OK.... Now I'm pissed, just checked the USA Ammo web page and the 50% off shipping coupon is back. Going to ruin someone's morning tomorrow.

I just got off the phone with them and apparently the problem was rectified,but somehow the 50% shipping expired while we were on the phone because I was unable to enter the coupon code after refreshing the page and completing the payment option on shipping. So the grand total is now $69.30 for 500 rounds shipped.Still a good deal. They seem to be a bit overwhelmed over there for good reason and if the ammo performs well in my rather temperamental Sig, I will definitely order again.

I took advantage of the Gearhog/USA Ammo offer rather early this morning and proceeded to order $94.00 of new 9mm FMJ as well as their 50% off UPS shipping coupon but was unable to complete the transaction because there was no option for me to pay the balance on shipping which totaled $4.15. I called and received a prerecorded message that there was a problem generating certificate numbers and there will be a email to each buyer to either confirm a number or explain the snafu.I on the other hand recieved my number, was able to complete the whole order but is stymied as to how to pay the extra $4.15. Still an excellent deal, $54.15 for 500 new 9mm ammo is a steal in my book. Does anyone have any experiences with ammo from USA?

I am also enamored with the fact that there are so many upgrades and accessories for these guns and being a person that has a hard time leaving well enough alone, I foresee my plastic inevitably getting a workout.

Now there's an idea, my P 250 is DA only and it took me some time and practice to deliver tight groups consistently, shooting low and left because of anticipation and grip I understand. I'm comfortable with the trigger now but the CZ was so effortless and intuitive after only 2 15 round mags that I wished it was one of the many pistols I considered before my first gun purchase.

Thank you so much for the offer but unfortunately I'm in the city until very late, perhaps I can have a rain check? Since I shoot at SS and have months to research which gun will be right for me I plan to rent one and do some comparisons. Thank you again for the offer.

That supports everything I've read and seen so far. Thank you very much.

Unless the state of NJ experiences a sudden epiphany,it will most properly be a range gun and I already own a polymer firearm and HD revolver. Which leads me to my next question, Would it be better to get the full size 75 if primary use is for the range and what are the pluses and minuses between the 2 sizes? My only apprehension is that I have small hands.

Ok,so it's been 7 months since my last pistol purchase and now getting the itch since actually learning to hit the side of a barn door with my Sig. I fell in love with a CZ 75 compact 9mm I shot in Manila several weeks ago and now want one badly. My question is, since I shot the all steel frame and not the alloy, other than weight, is there a significant difference in accuracy,performance,ease of handling and longevity between the 2 frames? I will be getting my papers in order with the Monroe Township Authorities and DMV next week and have no clue as to how long it will take them to process the replacement FID and PPL's but if they are any thing like East Brunswick, I venture I'll have months to research. Thoughts,experiences,opinions?

Joe at SS was the reason I chose to purchase my firearms on line,as I relayed before, I went in with money and permit in hand and left with a bad taste in my mouth and vowed never to return, the man is a mentally deficient braggart .As for the NICS checks,At $90.00 for the check and transfers he's way out of line with just about every other FFL.

I don't know which I find most disturbing, the fortunate?/ unfortunate young lady with a particularly sensitive foot or the fact that you read the SUN.....

In the Islands and south Florida we fabricate what the Bahamians call a paper cup. Twist wire or 2 to 3 wire hangers into a primitive cup large enough to envelop entire nest,affix firmly to a sturdy and long stick and cover in news paper shredding some in the bottom,lightly wet with lighter fluid or kerosene {Optional}. Wait til dusk,ignite and immediately cup the nest until paper burns out. If done properly all wings will be singed and then nest can be safely disposed of in any manner you wish. Every home in the tropics has one of these cups stored especially if you have fruit trees.

Sounds good I certainly will.

Oh I know that now and deal with Ira at Legend who I can't recommend highly enough.

Yeah, I think we're on the same page. When I first joined this forum I relayed my less than stellar experiences with NJ gun shops,proceeded to rent several pistols in order to give me a frame of reference and ordered 2 pistols on line. I wished I would have been able to establish a relationship with a gun shop but they didn't give my the opportunity to, not for the lack of trying on my part. As for drooling....The wife and I are heading to Queens, NY tonight for the best Thai food on the East coast. Time ,distance and circumstance does not stand in the way of a good meal....