Kaiser7

My aunt's friend posted on facebook, after I pointed out how her complaints about the "threats Romney poses to women's rights" echo my complaints Obama poses to my rights. Naturally a bunch of BS ensued, and I was called an idiot, and she said she should block me on facebook...(Keep in mind, they have a gun, and when showing it to my brother in law, their son leaned on the stock, barrel on the floor, and flagged pretty much everyone in the room with it.) But one of the posts was, " It's amazing how people think gun-rights trump everything else..." Well, whatever, I took this info, and passed it along to the NJ2AS facebook, try and see if we can't get something going with that.

How do you like it, other than ammo availability? I'm not much of a handgun guy, but other than revolvers, I really like the 5-7. I would like to get one as my first handgun, but I'm worried they might be cost prohibitive.

That's part of why I posted this up here, I figured you guys may be able to provide more insight, and perhaps it's just a bit alarmist. Then again, won't they always have some force standing, just rotate units out? I am concerned with the need for armored vehicles and weapons though...Shouldn't they be investing in search and rescue dogs, and medical supplies?

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/forums/posts.aspx?postID=34636&postRepeater1-p=1&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1#34641&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=20121017-social-facebook-FEMAyouthforumspost I'm hoping that there's no reason to be concerned, and perhaps my tin-foil hat is just a little too tight, but it's sort of scaring me regardless. I mean look at how FEMA handled Katrina.... I'm not sure I want them armed....

How do you go about zeroing an ironsight? I didn't know that they had to be zeroed, I figured that was just for scopes. I guess it has to do with windage, and elevation adjustments?

Gasblock is level with the rail. I really never knew if there was an appreciable difference in iron sights or not, is there anything I should know?

I actually had bought a scope for it, but it was previously mounted on a carry handle, and I couldn't zero it to save my life. I've decided I should stay away from scopes for now, I didn't know much about them, and I end up doing everything wrong XD.

I don't know off the top of my head.

I wish I could afford a membership

I'm keeping a bit of an openmind. Even if it's not what I'm looking for, having SOME sight is better than none.

I think depending on the nature of the felony, and other circumstances, a Jury, even in NJ would have a hard time convicting such a person. If the felony was non-violent, like Check-forging or something (I'm sure any prosecutor would bring up a felony conviction in court.) That would have an impact on the decision of the Jury. I would think (and hope) that any sensible jury would not consider it a criminal offense to defend oneself in your own home, particularly if the burglar was armed as well, even if the person was "prohibited" that doesn't mean they don't have a right to self-defense. Now, if they were a violent felon, rape, murder, w/e, then Jury opinion might swing against them, it would be easy for the prosecution to claim the defendant was a loose-cannon who used the opportunity to make a "legal-kill" or something. Keep in mind, one of the back-door ways of gun control is to make a lot of non-violent crimes felonies. Illegally downloading music is now a felony. So this limits a lot of people who are sane and safe to own from owning firearms. I think it really depends on the nature of the felony the person was convicted of. Defense attorneys could easily say that the felony was something non-violent, and that the defendant is otherwise a safe and responsible member of society who genuinely feared for their life.

Well, I'm still kinda broke, but I was broke when I started looking at different components of my AR also, so I just figured I'd see what's out there. I don't care much for the old front-sight post on ARs, so I basically just have a railed gasblock, with a rail running down the length of the upper receiver/ rail system. I'm not sure if different sights are better for longer rifles than shorter ones, so any advice on that would be appreciated, but to be honest, the M14's front sights are my favorite, and that's sort of what I'd like to get, the flared barleycorn sights they have, but I'm not sure if they make those for mounting on AR rails. As for rear sights, I prefer peep-sights, though I'm not sure if there are better alternatives or not. So basically what I'm asking for is some education on... 1) Are there M14 style front sights for ARs? 2)Is it indeed best to have sights situated as far apart as possible, and if not, what should I know about putting them on? 3) What is the best type of rear sight? Any other pertinent information would be appreciated as well. I really don't have the cash for reflex sights or anything at the moment, and I'd like to have irons anyway, since I love shooting with ironsights, and I don't have to worry about keeping them powered if something happens.

...Way to rain on our revenge/ "I'm a badass" fantasies....

I hate NJ.com Though admittedly that kid was pretty f--king stupid to use live ammo in the gun.

I watched that show the other day.... I don't think the firearm community wants people to think he's the average gun-owner... "The FLESH of the Oryx is SUCCULENT, like eating a piece of the FLESH of Jesus." Or something like that, he came off as sounding crazy.

Things are moving smoothly with this so far, and I'm glad to see all the support. Our next step is to get the word around campus, and to hold an interest meeting, so we can get a gauge of how many people, and what experience, if any, they have. Ironically, the only criticism I've received regarding the event has more to do with it being affiliated with the Rowan Republicans, none towards the actual shooting. I'm hoping that people who are otherwise interested will be able to put politics aside and just come out for a fun day.

You're right, I should amend that, it's my parent's generation.

Actually, the mood there is far more pro-gun than you'd think. A physics professor of mine overheard me talking about shooting (In reference to studying projectile motion in class.) and told me how he just got a Hi-Power. Most of the other people I know who hear I shoot think it's cool, and are curious to try it. I haven't heard anything negative about shooting yet, the only antis I regularly see are my mother (Supports RKBA, but hates guns), and my friend's mom. It seems to be an issue with the older generation. Yes, we do have a drug-advocacy group, one that's very vocal. We also have a Communist organization, and a Socialist organization. SGA's president is actually the former democrat club president, but the Republican club president claims to be "amicable" with him. If he throws any opposition, I'll offer to pay for his seat on the trip--which is saying something considering how cheap/broke I am. NJ2AS has been behind this for a while, and damn are they really chomping at the bit to set it up. I believe first-shoots are the best way to show people the truth behind firearms, and firearm owners.

For those not in the know, The Rowan Republican Club, and NJ2AS are working to get a first-shoot organized for Rowan students at SJSC. So far things are going well, and I'm really excited about it. So far the organization that oversees Republican College organizations has been hands-off, since it's a bit of a touchy subject, but we're going to be the testing ground. If we can do this, it might become a nation-wide thing, with their support. Not to mention, my goal for this is to eventually start a Second Amendment club at Rowan, and have it be an off-shoot of NJ2AS. Granted, stuff is still in the planning phase, but even if the Student Government association poo-poos the idea, we can still move ahead, as a non-organization entity. (Basically just say we're a bunch of students who want to try this out.) Problem with that would be not being able to use some of the Republican Club's funds, but w/e. Anyway, I figured you guys would be interested in this, and I'll post more details as I have time. IF any of you are students, or know students, and we can get this going, encourage them to come out and support this. Thanks

Using one of those would make me feel like I was in the video game Fallout. ...Actually, the AKs in Fallout were in better shape, despite being over 300 years old (FO3 takes place in 2277), and surviving in a post-nuclear war wasteland...

I kinda like it, if i had to keep track of more rounds than 15. Problem is it's bulky, and probably adds more weight than it justifies. If they make it lighter, and make it easier/automated reset for mag changes, then it would be a useful tool i think.

Well, I hope you're registered to vote in November then... Haha, it sucks I'm going to be screwed also, but for me it's vindication for those that supported this stuff. I feel bad for your plight, but I'm hoping those SOBs who were all about this get raked over the coals.

I was under the impression that guns are living things and decide on their own to kill. Was I wrong? XD Ugh, maybe the reason that people are now pro-gun is because of the fact we lived through the 90s and early 2000s with such restrictions in place with no appreciable drop in crime. Hell, if anything, the drop in crime really came about after such bans expired.

They say everyone in NJ either has moved to, wants to move, or knows someone who has moved to Florida or North Carolina. We do have some groups, NRA doesn't really do much for us from what I see (though I still gave them my dues.) NJ2AS is doing a lot, but we don't really have the cash/influence to make major changes yet. And here in NJ, it's not right or wrong, but cash and power which decides legislation. I'm assuming you saw they want to ban laser pointers also.

Congratulations! Did you take your kid to the range yet? JK-obviously,