NJScott

Shawnmoore81, on 05 July 2012 - 08:49 AM, said: "The only people who don't like unions are people who can't get in and company owners." I WAS a member of several unions, and have zero positive things to say about them. Beginning with their mindless, support-the-democrat political leanings, to their intransigence when it comes to negotiating with management, they are an anachronism in today's world and economy. I watched how they destroyed the Pabst Brewing Company, declining to consider any givebacks in benefits, which then caused the Newark plant to be shut down permanently and the brewing equipment to be shipped to China. None of the local unions in that place did a thing to help the hundreds of teamsters, pipe-fitters, boilermakers, etc. who were now jobless. But my wife, the HR specialist did, placing calls to Stroh's in PA and working a deal with her counterparts at Anheuser-Busch to place guys in jobs there. I saw first hand how the greed and antiquated mindset of those union "leaders" (who drove around in Town Cars and Caddies and all had second homes down the shore) destroyed a viable, venerable company. My first job out of high school was the GM Assembly plant in Linden. I don't know if there is enough bandwidth to go into the many examples of how some of those idiot union folks victimized their own membership. While some of the shop stewards were good guys with honest intentions, it was always the upper hierarchy of the local that dropped the ball or fugged things up. Again, these were the guys who didn't actually have to WORK for a living, content to spend our union dues like it was coming out of a private piggy bank. Please don't lecture me or anyone else here on unions, Shawn. You've got your gig, your union and you're happy. Good for you, but don't expect everyone else to be simpatico with your viewpoint. By the way, how comfortable are you knowing that the many millions and millions of campaign dollars donated by unions in this country go to support the very same anti-2A politicians that we rail about on here?

If you're going to be around the Phoenix area this weekend, do yourself a favor and check these folks out: http://www.phoenixrodandgun.org/PublicRange.htm

No doubt coordinated by your local democratic party?

I've been to both the Rodeway and Agri-Plex shows in Allentown, and found both completely enjoyable and interesting. Especially compared to what New Jersey has to offer in the way of gun shows. Gotta say: the B.O. has not been an issue when I've been there. Maybe it's my allergies or I just hang around with a better class of people, LOL.

If one shops around one can usually find decent pricing on .40cal ammo, so I'd look at the Springfield XDM if I were you. I'm very happy with the reliability, accuracy and construction of mine, and they are very competitively-priced now. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Mucho gracias!

When I recently visited Arizona, I saw quite a few examples of OC, especially in some of the more "quaint" towns that were off the beaten path. There, it seemed almost natural. For example, in Florence, AZ, there were two guys working in a hardware store (that sold ammo, natch) wearing IWB firearms, as well as a guy who was in the Visitor's Center chatting with the guide there when we walked in. When I went into Phoenix and Scottsdale I saw less of it, but vividly remember standing in line at the bank inside a Fry's grocery store in Tempe(?), behind what had to be an 85-year old guy wearing a Western revolver in an ornate holster. I'm telling ya, if I'm a bad guy (DISCLAIMER FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CANNOT SEPARATE FARCICAL, HYPOTHETICAL COMMENTS FROM REALITY: I'M NOT A BAD GUY; THIS IS ONLY FOR DEMONSTRATION OF MY STATEMENT), I wouldn't think it a hard task to grab his right arm and pull it back, yanking the gun from his holster and turning it on him. This was an ideal scenario, IMO, where this elderly gentleman should have been CCW, and not advertising the fact he was armed. I'm in definite agreement with those who feel that open carry obviates any tactical advantage you may enjoy over a potential attacker. Just because OC is allowed doesn't mean it's always the most prudent choice to make.

First of all, pally, it's sad you can't read between the lines. I'm not a LEO, and I don't personally know any that would react like that. It was a farcical comment; apparently, one beyond your grasp. To all the LEO's on here, however: my apologies, as it probably wasn't the most-prudent thing for me to write, given some other readers' inability to separate fantasy from reality. Scott in Bayonne

I'm torn on this one: while I give the firearm owner kudos for knowing his rights, I put myself in the shoes of the officer for a second and decided that I would have parted his hair with my Mag-lite just for his smarmy tone ;-) But in the present anti-gun climate in this country, and with what I would think are a lot of LEO's not that well-versed in the intricacies of the various states' gun laws, the bottom line is that this guy did us ALL a vital service with his defiant, totally-legal stand.

Yup. Join the NJ2AS, speak to Mr. Fiamingo there, and between their expertise and your willingness to hold your local PD accountable, you just may effect a change in the way they do business there. Good luck, Scott in Bayonne

Agreed. Well worth the trip, and you can knock the price down to $15 per session by buying a five-session pass for $75. Also, I believe if you are in a buyin' mood, you can have handguns selected at the Easton shop shipped to one of their NJ locations at no charge.

I know the BH takes some hits, and sometimes they are legit, but I've NEVER seen only one RO at the place at one time, and have never seen it unattended. Did you bring this to anyone's attention out front when leaving? Seems it would be a huge liability problem, and something they should know about.

Man, you guys are ruthless! LOL... Shawn, for what it's worth, I share all of your sentiments re: South Jersey. If circumstances permitted, and I wasn't lured away to some other, more-2A friendly state, I'd definitely settle in your neck of the woods. As for country music: it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's artists and its fans seem to project more of a patriotic, family-oriented vibe than any other genre (besides guys sitting in their basements, marching around to Sousa tunes). I've been around venues where C&W concerts were about to take place, and they are definitely a respectful bunch. That being said, the closest my musical taste comes to country is when Leon Russell dons the persona of Hank Wilson, or when I'm in the mood for a little Willie Nelson, although the tribute that Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley did for Glen Campbell, one of my guitar heroes from childhood, at the CMA's was great.

Boxing is on life-support because of several things completely unrelated to MMA: 1. They have w-a-a-a-y too many champions/divisions, confusing even the diehard boxing fan. 2. Two of the "best-known" heavyweight champions are brothers, who have sworn they'd never fight each other (not that I'd want to see THAT, as Vitali K. would knockout Wlad K. before the clang of the opening bell faded). They also seem to have a penchant for fighting guys that are not natural heavyweights, or who present about as much potential for useful violence as a Quaker would. 3. Promoters and managers no longer are interested in making meaningful matches, preferring to guard their fighters' undefeated records. The only mega-fight out there is Pac vs. Mayweather, and I have real doubts it can be made before Manny turns 40 or PBF finally gets sentenced to some real prison time. 4. The sanctioning bodies that produce the many bogus titles out there, and who foist unscrupulous judges and incompetent referees on the fighters and the public, all the while demanding upwards of $250k per fight for the "honor" of fighting for their Cracker Jack box-prize title. Boxing needs a HUGE, marquee fighter in the heavyweight division. It's been this way going back to when the great Dempsey was defeated and the public had to suffer through a succession of heavyweights they didn't embrace. The big men have always been the tail that wags the dog in boxing, with the popularity of the sport rising parallel to the mystique/talent/personality of the HW champ, i.e., Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Ali, Tyson. The only good thing I can say about the current economic climate is that it is turning more and more young athletes towards their local boxing gyms again. I don't even mind that most of them (and I routinely visit six or seven in a close radius to my home) now offer MMA training as well, as a lot of these guys realize that there is far more opportunity in a boxing ring than an MMA cage: a truly-talented fighter with good amateur credentials will get scapped up in a furious bidding war between the likes of a promotional management company such as Top Rank, Golden Boy or Main Events. In MMA there aren't too many major players besides Zuffa and Strikeforce, and the signing money and subsequent purses that they can offer to up and coming guys are NOT on a par with boxing. I enjoy MMA, but am not a zealot about it. I do not believe it will replace boxing as the number-one ring sport, although I acknowledge that the coveted demographic of 18-45 years of age is consistently shown to be right in MMA's wheelhouse during their PPV events. I have been a part of the sport of boxing since I was 13; have worked in the industry and still believe in the enduring appeal of The Sweet Science.

Any idea when, and at what GFH location?

I know nothing of airsoft, and very little of paintball, but the indoor vendor that carries this stuff at the Columbus flea market always has lots of traffic on the weekends we go there.

Clayton's in Horsham, PA is a terrific facility that offers range/rentals: https://claytonsrange.com/Range.html

Are you just trying to be provocative, or is there really a market for these "cheaper" suicide-related guns and the bits of "history" connected with them that you know about?

May I ask what town you are in?

Sorry for typos, but blame big fingers and my damned Kindle Fire. "Flack", not clack.

It was the national Fox broadcast. Took place live from Texas and included some footage at a range, along with a quick interview with a Cheaper Than Dirt exec. Piece spoke of firearm enthusiasts' fears that another Obama term could lead to curtailment of our 2A rights. This was balanced by a statement from an Obama clack that our rights had INCREASED during his first term, including giving us the right to carry in Federal parks.

Care to share this source?

They just announced a tease on an upcoming segment on the big increase in firearms ownership. Staying tuned.

As others have posted, when it comes to Menendez vs. Anyone, Anyone gets the vote without thinking twice.

I go to the Woodbridge Dick's, and my issue with them is the lack of sales clerks. When you do get one he invariably has some sort of complex that makes me want to smack him upside his head with a duck decoy. Went over there after buying my Glock 20 the other day, and waited ten minutes for someone to make an appearance in the gun department, only to walk out and take my $$ elsewhere.