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Mass. Boy Dies of Carbon Monoxide

I would suggest a nice .22LR handgun. Since he has a S&W M&P, why not an M&P 22? Or, maybe a Ruger 22/45. In particular, I think the new Ruger 22/45 Black Lite is quite a nice package if one can be found somewhere in stock. And, I believe it will take standard 1911 grips if its to be personalized. Other thoughts might be an STI Spartan in 9mm or a CZ 75-type handgun. The Smith and the 1911 have similar grip angles.

I think it is still a good thing that you made contact and "documented" your outrage in a peaceful and mature manner, even if they were not all that helpful.

I was there.

Well, its a sign of the times. Many NJ FFLs are asmaholes anyway, but with the stress and what is going on now, they are doubly so. Uncertain times, statists on the loose, criminals on the loose, and the knowledge that just about every third person you meet is a complete and utter dumb bass (that doesn't help, either), they all lead to something less than the promised land.

We should all send him some protection for his trips.

Let some of our members call them.

Well, if you don't have an FID card, you couldn't possibly have been the one to initiate the NICs last week.

YOU need to contact the state police before they do. And, call the local police for their area as well. Whose name was on the shotgun when the order came into the store?

Let members of the forum call and say that they won't be shopping there anymore because of the way this lady was treated. I don't go there, but I will call them and tie up their phone for a minute or two. How rude were you to that rude man? When that shotgun came into the shop, it should have had her name on it somewhere, designating that she was the purchaser. As long as she has her ID and FID she should be good. I could see them not wanting to sell it to her if your name was on the gun when it came in. I can also see them not wanting to sell it to her without her receipt to prove she owned and paid for it. I can see them jacking up the transfer price because you didn't buy it from them. When the gun was ordered was the FFL in the loop, or did you just have it sent there? Typically, my FFL faxes info to the seller on my behalf. To me it is part of the FFL fee (to actually do some work).

I was impressed with his message and how he subtly discussed the importance of individual liberty and individual freedoms and how America has been a great nation because it is the land of opportunity, freedom, personal responsibility, and principals. Personal responsibility comes from your parents and local community, not from the State. I hope the golden-tongued czar-in-chief, the Democrats, and the Republicans learned something from this remarkable man as they endeavor to bring down and fundamentally change this nation from within. Thank you for sharing, Ray.

http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/bio.asp?Leg=204

Good choice, but big, heavy gun!

+1 for YOJ. The kid is all heart.

If everyone in the firearms community doesn't hold them accountable for their Anti-American behavior, then...

Heads should not be supported.

I won't shop at Dick's.

.22LR revolvers are nice. They teach you greater trigger control and they help improve your trigger strength. Also, they don't throw rounds everywhere when shooting, and for the most part, they will shoot any .22LR ammunition. However, in order to be reliable with rimfire ammunition, they have to strike the cartridge quite stoutly and thus have a heavy trigger pull and/or take a lot to cock the hammer. Also, I don't enjoy cleaning them and think it is a PITA. The Smith & Wesson 317 and 617 are both great models to get and I would say the standard. The Ruger SP101 is very nice, but the trigger is much nicer on the more expensive Smiths. However, it is built like a tank. On a budget, the Taurus 992 with the ability to shoot both .22LR and .22WMR would be a nice one to get. A Charter Arms Pathfinder might also be a good value.

If you were sending a contribution, then they would want to hear from you.

I would say all law-abiding 2nd Amendment supporters would be in favor of doing something about the ILLEGAL gun problem in this state. Why doesn't Christie do something about that, or more specifically the criminals and thugs that use them? To me, that direction would seem more reasonable than Cuomo's approach of going after the law-abiding citizens and creating a group of people even further disillusioned with the government and its unconstitutional power grab. We don't need this governor there if he won't stand with the people.

Christie, who's Christie? He is irrelevant. Really, what would he have possibly said to make it worthwhile. And, if he did support the people and the Constitution, he would have been disingenuous and pandering. Well, at least he was able to find some time to be on Letterman. I'm glad he has his priorities straight. It would have been nice if he had stood up for the Constitution and reassured his state that he isn't a dictator in the mold of Cuomo. Well, I guess he still has time to do the right thing, but don't forget that if you put lipstick on a RINO, it's still a RINO and RINOs don't do the right thing when it comes down to the wire. We need to get the message out to all of the Americans across this nation that support the 2nd Amendment and the Constitution that Christie is MIA, especially if he snorting his way toward a national stage. Maybe he will get the support of Powell and Rove.

Have any of the Saiga 9mm carbines made it to our shores, yet? Are they only available in fully-automatic configuration?

Nothing wrong with a NF tent.

I second Campmor on Route 17 in Paramus. Lots of choices and lots of helpful advice. Your biggest decision will most likely be whether or not you want a 3 or 4 season tent. Four season (winter) tents are made more durable and are generally heavier and a lot more expensive. You will also want a pad that perfectly fits the bottom of the tent to protect it. Quality tents will have them for sale that perfectly fit the tent. You will most likely want a tent that is free-standing, and you will want to consider which stakes to get depending on where you will be setting it up... sand, etc. Another nice thing, when appropriate and possible, is to put a tarp over the tent in inclement weather, one not touching the tent. I have had good luck with Eureka tents, North Face, and Sierra Designs. And, there is a marked difference between a light-weight backpacking-type tent and a full-size, heavy car-camping family tent. Most family-style tents will probably be cheaper made 3-season tents. Something like a Coleman brand would be a good family tent. If you have a membership at BJs or Costco, check out those tents. If you can spend 3-4 hundred dollars, look for a Eureka.

I want to get a set of the thin CZ rubber grips, but these look very nice.