NJScott

I agree that the the ruling family in Saudi Arabia is more problematic for the future and more complicit in past aggressions against this country than any other country/entity. While everyone was making great hay over Obama's "bow" to some rag-assed Arab dignitary or other a few years ago, I couldn't get the picture out of my head of George W. holding the hand of Saudi Prince Abdullah, when he was in office.

Here's a link a friend of mine shared recently on a local web-board. He makes some good points and the accompanying story (follow the link) really makes one wonder just what the hell we are still doing in Afghanistan: <a name="#8500">Success in Afghanistan Means Not Firing Your Gun (1 of 1), Read 15 times Thursday, November 08, 2012 05:01 PM U.S. Troops Told Success in Afghanistan Means Not Firing Your Gun In Jaghatu, Afghanistan, U.S. soldiers are counting the months till their deployment ends. Between now and when they leave, they are "not doing a thing" and "not firing [their] weapons." They sit with their chins on the butts of their rifles and are told this constitutes "success on a mission." All U.S. troops are scheduled to be out of Afghanistan by the end of 2014, and in the interim the experience of the soldiers in Jaghatu is being repeated throughout the country. In many cases, it appears soldiers are simply there because they're not here. And as those in Jaghatu demonstrate, they are in-country sitting down, looking at each other, and talking about their wives and girlfriends back home. From time to time they walk to the homes of Afghans they've come to trust just to shake hands or small-talk or take pictures. To date, the Afghanistan War has cost nearly $500 billion and over 2,000 American lives. And now, many U.S. outposts are full of soldiers seeking successful missions by "not doing a thing" and "not firing [their] weapons." It's like M.A.S.H. without Alan Alda. If this is how Obama's going to fight it, it doesn't make any sense to keep our troops there. http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2012/11/07/Soldiers-In-Afghanistan-Told-A-Successful-Mission-Means-Not-Firing-Your-Gun Regards, Codie

On September 10th, 2001, I'm sure a lot of Americans couldn't DREAM of these mutts being a problem to us. However, we've since learned that wasn't the case. How about the "innocent sheepherders and farmers" that were imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay? I don't know the exact figure, but I betcha more than half of the ones we've let out to go back home have taken up arms against our troops again. As to alienating the natives with our presence, well...you're probably right about that. Except for tribal rule the Afghans pretty much resent ANY authority figures, especially foreign powers. At the rate they (Afghan police and military) are turning-on and killing American military personnel, I would expect Obama to expedite the return of our ground troops there; at least I hope that is the plan, because every drop of American blood being spilled there is simply a waste, IMO. But WHILE we are there I think extermination of these two-legged vermin is a worthwhile venture.

I've never served in the military, and I've never shot at or have been shot at by someone. But the only feeling I get when I view this video is gratification that our guys took those murderous thugs out. They were on their way to ambush a U.S. special forces team when the Apaches picked them up on their FLIR; they are enemy combatants who would love nothing better than to wear a U.S. scalp on their belts...literally. If they could, they'd like to perform decapitations on Americans in the middle of Times Square. With all of that in mind, I cannot find it within myself to summon up even one IOTA of sympathy for the Taliban that were killed. And if collateral damage on animals in wartime bothers anyone, don't EVER watch WW1 footage, especially if you like horsies. Scott in Bayonne

I've been enjoying The Walking Dead this season, but not half as much as I did seeing Sarah Silverman on the last "Talking Dead". She had on denim cutoffs, black thigh-high stockings and platform heels. The stupid AMC "bug" on the lower right corner of the screen kept blocking my view of her thighs, though.

A good friend of mine is a HUGE man. Around 6'-3" and 450 I would guess. Former pro wrestler (no, you probably never heard of him, as he was a self-described jobber) who is extremely conscious about his size. We flew to Florida a couple of years ago and he bought two seats--window and adjacent, per the usual for when he flies, so he wouldn't be melding to the person next to him, which wasn't me because I was smart enough to ask for a seat across the aisle from him.

Welcome to the forums, and sorry to hear Keyport took such a hit. It's one of our favorite places to go fishing, drinking and eating. I'm afraid to ask, being as how it is right across the street from the Cottage Inn, but did the Keyport Fishery survive Sandy?

Congrats, James! What was the final waiting time? As for shooters you can't go wrong with a Springfield XDM. I've got the .40 and it's been flawless. If HD/SD (assuming at some point that you get a CC permit through FL/UTAH, etc.), I'd get a Glock 23. You should have put in for more PP's when you picked up your first two, LOL.

I've got a 686 with the 6" barrel. A quality, accurate and fun piece. Buy it and don't look back.

Ha-ha! That link goes back to Frank's report about ME and the sparring I did with the Bayonne PD and Chief. I haven't put in for any permits recently, but a neighbor did, and they DID ask him for the additional ref's.

Just received my one hour of free shooting at the Heritage Guild range, courtesy of Lunker's generous offer to cede it to the first NJGF member to either join, or re-up to NJ2AS. Thanks a million to a great guy and true friend of the activity. Scott

Not to hijack the Toms River thread, but has NJ2AS had any luck with Bayonne's extra forms requirements? Thanks!

I'm laughing as I read this, because my LEO cousin from Jersey City just got back from a vacation in Florida. Got green stamps on the way down and on the way back, both in Georgia. He may as well have showed the cops down there a travel brochure as his badge, for all the good it did him.

James: A few months ago, both the NJ2AS and I had a fairly-protracted battle with the BPD over the excessive and illegal requirements that they put in an applicant's way. Just when things looked like they would be straightened out, a new chief took over in Bayonne. It's possible you applied while Chief Kubert was still in charge. Anyway, I'm actively working on moving westward, so hopefully I'll never have to deal with their BS again. Scott

1. Neither. 2. I'd opt for chemical castration before I'd be forced to do either one of 'em.

Just as in the case of the "two neighbor references" they request (in addition to the two required by law), the form sent to verify your employment is NOT required and serves only as an additional obstacle in the process, and as an violation of your privacy.

Bayonne=Out of control re: PPP process. Tired of beating this dead horse. If I had the scratch I'd be suing their asses.

Thanks again, Chris!

She's MUCH more masculine in appearance than poor ol' Ozzie.

Do I need a stronger prescription for my glasses, or are you using this small print on purpose? Yikes.

PM sent. Whether I "win" or not, that was a very generous thing you did, lunker...thanks. By the way, the last thing I won was probably that horse with a clock in its stomach.

God Bless you and the rest of Team Rubicon, Wojo!

Welcome to the forum and to the shooting activity. I love our 10/22; can't find cheaper fun anywhere!

The suspense is killing me. Whodunit? The kid or the teacher (via coercion)? If it's the latter, I would be engaging NJ2AS, NRA, etc. and hitting the media with it.

The fact is, the 1911 I got from them is a lemon, so I can only speak for my experiences. But a handgun that had less than 300 rounds through it that needs to have the extractor, sear, hammer and barrel replaced--all within 13 months of purchase--is what leads me to warn others off. If it weren't for the fact that I dread going through the Bayonne PP process to get a replacement .45, I would sell it to you. Maybe once I'm in PA I'll put it on the block.