Kaiser7

Thank you guys. The battle for 2A rights is a complex fight with many fronts, so I really had no clue if we were making any progress at all. I figured members of the NRA, NJ2A, etc. would be more abreast of the news than I. Maybe I'll join NJ2A after I pay for my books for next semester. I don't have a problem going to meetings, and would actually love to, as long as I don't have work, or school, or it's too far North.

As far as I'm concerned, it really comes down to your students. If they feel as though the training they received was worth the money, then who can say otherwise? As for the criticisms about your "method" with some exceptions, you can't really criticize a person's personal method with firearms. I mean, there are some general rules, and things that pretty much everyone can use, but for tactical type things, a lot of it boils down to what the individual likes the best. Odds are you're teaching one of many methods, and for your students, that may be the best thing. As for leaving the forums, I wouldn't if I were you. I'm used to seeing a crap-ton of forum drama on the airsoft boards, this sort of thing happens all the time. Sure 1-2 people may have a beef with you, but screw it, considering how many people right here on this topic are supporting you, and I'm sure your students would support you, I would say you're doing a pretty damn good job. It's just a pain when you run into people that don't like you for whatever reason, but it's like my mom said, you can't please everybody all the time. Besides, if nothing else, you provide an invaluable training service to the NJ community, and it would be a serious loss for you to go.

Haha, The farthest North I've ever driven was actually when I drove up to your house to buy the VZ. I was scared as hell I'd get in an accident, and be arrested, since I was WAAAAYYYY far away from home, figured that's not a "resonable deviation" or whatever." I would love something like that, as it stands now I usually have to use google maps, and hope I get the right town. I know there are like 5 Washington Townships in NJ, so I worry I'll pass up a good deal thinking it's too far away, when it could actually be close...

Hopefully this post won't annoy anyone, since I could probably pull up a lot of searches, and lurk the internet for the information I'm looking for. However, to get it in plain English, and have it be absolutely up to date, I figured this would be the way to go. I want to know ANY information about progress for 2A rights in NJ, and the country in general. I've hesitated to grab an NRA membership, because I really have no clue what they are actively doing right now. I will vote for candidates they endorse, and I do support them, but I really haven't seen any gains for our rights for the most part. That being said, I feel that it may simply be my own ignorance, and not a lack of action. I just was hoping perhaps you guys could point me in the direction, or update me, and anyone else who wants to know, about any advances in 2A rights that are being made by the NRA, NJ2A association, and groups of the like. And most importantly, are there any signs that the 2A condition in NJ is going to improve? Thank you for your help, and information.

I was hoping it was a buy back. I'd cash in my MKII, and use the money for an AR...Too bad. Still, I'm not much of a fan of this idea. There IS a potential for abuse. I'm more surprised they destroy illegal firearms. I figure any seized AKs, or ARs could be used to outfit SWAT or something. I mean, it just seems wasteful to me. As for turning in neighbors, that seems somewhat...uncomfortable to me. The analogy of the Gestapo does seem to play here. It's one thing if you have information about a crime being commited, or if you're in danger or something. Hell, I guess the owership of these illegal firearms are a "crime" but something is different about it. I would wager most of the members of this board likely live in the suburbs, or in nicer areas. To us going through the riggameroll of getting your FID is the right thing to do. Most of us want to defend ourselves. Now, of course, most of the time this probably isn't the case, but these people live in dangerous areas, and likely aren't too high on the income bracket. Some of them may be like us, law abiding citizens who want to defend themselves, but the expense, and ignorance about the FID process may make them criminals. It's possible that well meaning, if "law-breaking" citizens may end up in trouble.

I agree 100%. Of course, considering the losers the Republicans put up to challenge him, he may have a shot at a second term, which, considering his approval ratings, should be impossible. As for it being treason, it is, but who's going to bring up charges against the president? Hell, just imagine if Bush did this stuff, he would have been impeached months ago.

Nice to meet you! I live in Stratford! I'm probably right around the bend from you! And I feel the pain too. I hate this state's laws, wish we were more like Nevada, or Louisiana.

I think number two is true. We SJ residents gotta step up our game XD.

Honestly, most airsofters would like there to be an age limit on the sport. We don't like the 12 year olds who buy this stuff, and do stupid stuff like what you saw there. Hell, whenever I go to a game, it's either on a sanctioned field, or private property, and the police are informed ahead of time that we're going to be playing. It really burns me up to see this.

Loved the Map. and the Jug? I guess you live relatively close from me. I'm in Stratford, sort of near Cherry Hill.

Actually, as an airsofter, I can tell you guys this. The tip only needs to be orange for shipping. Most airsofters (well, not me) actually do spray the tips of their guns black after they get them. Something we've been worried about are laws like California's SB-798, which would require all airsoft guns to either be pastel colors, or transparent, since that takes away from the sport. In fact, airsoft was originally started in countries which had strict laws, or outlawed firearms outright. For that reason, a lot of airsofters are actually a mix of "Real Steel" shooters, and airsoft enthusiests in this state, since many of the guns we would like to own are banned, or just hard to get in the PRNJ. As for Criminals spraying their guns, they've done it before. I believe there was some instance where that happened, and the airsoft community used that to try and fight SB-798.

I personally think most members are Northerners. I haven't heard of most of the places they talk about, which is a shame. I've probably mentioned it at some point, but I hate driving long distances. (Fear of accidents, breakdowns, etc.) So it kills me when someone up near NY posts a beautiful rifle I want to buy. XD

I'll change it if I get suggestions.

I tried my best to come up with a definition. I live about 10-15 minutes from Camden, and I know some people consider me "North Jersey" I suppose compared to Cape May I'm North.... But Yeah, Trenton/Ewing are pretty close to center, and everyone's heard of them, so I figured that's the best way to describe a true North/South of Jersey.

Well, I'm a constant browser of the marketplace, amongst other things, and I've noticed overall that it seems most members of NJGF live North of Trenton, which is pretty much what I consider North Jersey. Part of this is just curiosity, and boredom at work (After Christmas, the Christian retail business grinds to a halt), but also, I'm curious if this could somehow be used to better tailor stuff to NJGF users. I know many a time I've been interested in something on the Marketplace, only to see it's a 3 hour drive away. Not to mention it could help when making range/gun store recommendations to people. Regardless, I just figured it was an interesting thing to sort of shoot the **** about. I mean, if anyone has their own definitions of what's considered North/Central/South, feel free to chime in.

Haha, and because it would be a great job, I'm actually going to apply for a part time position there. Doubt I'll get it, doubt he's even hiring. But maybe I could help you pick out a shotgun XD.

Not sure where you live, and, in the event someone from my neck of the woods (Camco region) happens to look here for similar info, I'd have to recommend Bob's little sportshop. I would say they have the biggest selection of shotguns out of all the places I've seen. I know they have semiauto, pump, and I THINK they may even have a lever shotgun there. But yeah, for people in my part of South Jersey, that's definately the largest selection I've seen.

Very true. Being a Catholic gun lover, I was surprised to find out the Swiss guard (The pope's "army") aren't just ceremonial pikemen. They actually are exceptional marksmen, and are armed with some pretty impressive firepower, including IIRC the MG4, MP7, and some other stuff (I forget their primary rifle.) But as the name would imply, they are entirely taken from Switzerland. I believe they are provided by the Swiss army.

When I bought my VZ24, I thought that the 180 rounds that came with it would last quite a while. Well, I went to a range in PA with my buddy (he has a PA hunting license) and I brought about 60 rounds with me. Even there, where you can only have 3 rounds in your gun at a time (which meant I had to take 2 off each stripper clip), I shot through all 60 rounds in about 20 minutes. I imagine that if I were shooting something semiauto, then it would be even quicker. So, yeah, I imagine 1,000 rounds really isn't all that much. Hell, how many rounds does the average soldier carry into combat?

I think we should not only be concerned that "this is what it's come to." I live about 15 minutes from Camden, hell, I live two blocks from the White Horse Pike, just make a left there, drive for a few minutes, and I'm there. I understand why they're doing this, or at least, I believe I do. With the cutbacks in the police force there, they can't effectively police Camden. Instead of just having them sit around, it would make sense to have the NG patrol around there. However, it's rather worrying to me that we're having the military police ANY place in America. Isn't that sort of against our founding principles? Maybe it's just me being tired that's making me think this, but I'm pretty sure our military isn't supposed to be our police.

Hmm... I believe the Nazis did, however, the information speaks for itself, I suppose Switzerland would therefore have the least restrictive gun laws in Europe? I mean, if they basically issue all men a HK assault rifle...

I've heard Square Circle is nice, but they're a real pain in the a** to get into. My brother in law tried asking a member about joining, but they refused to even give any information about it. From what I've heard they're very hard to get into, which is a shame, because they're one of the closest ranges to me.

My poppop, a huge fan of the movie, "A Christmas Story" actually had a Red Ryder from when he was a kid in the 1930s. And I will say this, the thing has held up beautifully. I've never shot it, but other than the darkening of the wood, there isn't a spot of rust on it, and it looks fantastic. I'll be interested to see how long this Red Ryder from China lasts.

I don't remember if they do bodywork, but Mickey's auto repair in Philly is really good. I'm friends with the owner's son (who is a new member on the board, Rosati48, you can ask him for more info.) But I know they have a good reputation for their work, and take care of their customers.

I was born and raised in NJ. I've never left it for more than a week, and even that I've only done about three times. And I have to say, I want out. I can't stand it here. When I went to North Carolina, at least the Outer Banks, were like paradise. I love the south, life there just seems so much... more free. I hate our restrictive gun laws, I hate our high taxes, which books such as, "The Soprano State" have shown is mostly due to corruption. I hate our reputation, and as a SJ resident, I hate the Northern Politicians (Nothing against the NJGF northerners, all of you have been cool as far as I've seen, I just don't like being considered a "happy farmer") I really just can't stand this state, there's nothing here to keep me here honestly. I mean, to be honest, if you guys didn't have things tying you down here, would you stay? From a 2A supporter point of view alone, I'm pretty sure most of you are fed up with the way this state is.