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I read the local political shenanigans every day. Please don't let these idiots grind your gears. It's a wonder they can put food and water into their hands and make it to their mouth!

No problem getting speeders on my BMW motorcycle! People go right past me or tailgate me (very much do NOT like tailgaters when on MC)

.380.......ugghhh.... I don't know if it is an urban legend but I heard of .380 getting caught in heavy leather or multiple layers of winter clothing........PLUS...they have that steep feeder ramp which has a tendency to be ammo finicky and jams....

H.E. I always practice head shots from the 15 yard line in/out. Combat shooting, smooth, quick draw (and accurate). I try to aim small in order to maximize my best attribute when off duty: SURPRISE. When in uniform they always know who we are, off duty gives a little edge with surprise, but you give up your body armor/extra mags. I always worried about the 9mm stopping power, but I believe it is better than a .380 and easier to control/carry than a .40. I like the ammo configuration I'm using now, little bit heavier and faster with good expansion. I figure that with surprise and well placed shots I will have a better chance. One of the very big concepts about carrying off duty for the "new to law enforcement" guys is he HAD BETTER aware of that firearm and interacting with on duty police. NOTHING worse than a friendly fire shooting. Carry the ID and assume they won't see it, don't be STUPID when moving around with your firearm when backup arrives. One more thought. Know when to be a good witness if intervention is absolutely not required.....Four armed men, not actively shooting, armed with rifles/shotguns/full sized handguns apparently willing to leave with the money/cash might not be the best situation to intervene. Preservation of life, not money.

OP...you know you opened a can of worms!!! BTW...I like Vanilla...who wants to discuss it!!

My Dept. uses a Glock 22 as a duty weapon. I went through a bunch of off duty guns before I found the one I have had for nearly 10 years (correct me if it has been around that long!) I use a Kahr P9 with a compensated barrel. Duty ammo is Speer Gold dot 9mm 124 grn +P. I love the combination. I'm a skinny guy and this gun is comfortable to carry. Everyone else uses the mini Glocks. A great gun, but they don't carry it. Might as well throw stones!! NOW...qualifications. Many departments do not require Ofc.'s with mini Glocks to qualify each time. I totally DISAGREE. It is very similar to the full size, but it is NOT full size, plus holster is completely different. I used to complain until I realized I get to shoot TWICE as much as they do, which equals better shooting! My Kahr shoots awesome! I enjoy shooting it during qualifications and feel very well armed when out. Don't forget to ALWAYS carry extra magazines!!!!! I read a sad story of an officer who had a 5 shot .38 against a full size Glock. He hit the bad guy multiple times before he ran out of ammo, then took multiple rounds himself. The bad guy walked up (less damaging hits) and shot him in the head as he begged for his life and prayed his wife who was in the store they were just outside of would not walk out and find his body. That will NOT be me!!

+1....

NY sheriffs: We won't enforce gun laws, magazine limits The law bans sales of some popular semi-automatic rifles and gives owners a year to register those they already owned inShare0 By Mark Boshnack The Daily Star NEW YORK — Don't expect any change in local enforcement of New York's SAFE Act following recent comments by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. That was the response from two local sheriff's departments and a state legislator Friday when asked to comment on what Cuomo had to say. Cuomo's office drafted and pushed through the gun law in January, which, among other provisions, bans New York sales of some popular semi-automatic rifles and gives owners a year to register those they already owned. It also limited magazine capacity in most cases to seven bullets. Talking to reporters Wednesday, Cuomo said law enforcement's job is to enforce all the laws, which are enacted by the Legislature. To do otherwise "would obviously be chaos" and "a dangerous and frightening precedent." The New York State Sheriffs Association and five individual sheriffs have joined a court effort to block enforcement of new bullet limits for magazines and firearms restrictions. Schoharie County Sheriff Tony Desmond said he has no intention of enforcing the law, and that his office won't do anything that would cause law-abiding citizens to turn in their weapons or arrest them for possessing firearms. "I'm not going back on my personal conviction," he said. Residents have told him this is what they want, he said, and "I've stood up for them, and I will continue to do so." Gun owners in his county have a tradition of being hunters and outdoorsmen possessing all types of weapons, Desmond said. "They generally treat them safely," he said. "If the governor thinks I am wrong, so be it." He was more concerned about doing what was right for the citizens of his county, he said. If there is a problem with guns, it is more in the urban areas -- that is where the focus should be. The only action Cuomo can take is to campaign against him, Desmond said. He is running for re-election in November. Assemblyman Clifford Crouch, R-Guilford, said that Cuomo has no say in the actions of the sheriffs' departments because they are elected by the people of each county. The law was "a knee-jerk reaction to the problem of gun violence that gave the public a false sense of security," he said. Some of the problems stem from the fact it was passed without any input from the law-enforcement officials who are responsible with enforcing it, Crouch said. Now, sheriffs and others are "stuck with imposing something on citizens that doesn't address the problem." Instead, "it could catch citizens that may have unintentionally violated the laws. The criminals aren't going to care about that." Delaware County Undersheriff Craig DuMond said he and Sheriff Tom Mills support the New York State Sheriff's Association opinion on the law. Some aspects are beneficial, such as restricting Freedom of Information requests for pistol permit holders, enhancing penalties for the killing of first responders and a review of mental-health records before permits are granted. But he doesn't support the assault-weapons ban. "It is too broad and prevents the possession of many weapons that can be used legally," he said. He is also against reducing the size of the magazine from 10 bullets. Mills will continue to enforce the laws as required by the Constitution, DuMond said. However, nobody has been arrested under the law's provisions. "The issue is we believe it is unconstitutional," DuMond said. It is being enforced "with a degree of common sense and judgement." The Founding Fathers were "brilliant" in making the sheriffs answerable to the people and not the government, DuMond said. "They are the people's last line of defense." Copyright 2013 The Daily Star

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You got me good!

Got to get that corner lot!

I agree. As a Traffic Officer we could write a book about how NOT to get a ticket and how Court works. There are so many myths it's like believing what you read on the internet!

During a time of an emergency, like snow routes etc....

How about passing him going the same direction at 15+ over??

I agree, except for the revenue thingie and "dropping" the ticket, unless you are referring to downgrades which I would gladly help someone out if they showed up. "Dropping it" makes you think of "dismissal", which is not accurate.

I do not completely agree. I agree to the same downgrades regardless of whether or not you have an attorney. I have no problem beating lawyers during radar trials. When this happens you get the extra benefit of points, court costs and paying the lawyer.

You are right. ONLY if they make me spill my coffee or put my donut down!

Context is everything. Re-read his statement vs. him hollering in his patrol car on the video "I'm gonna crush that guy" as he is chasing a motorcycle. People make "kill" statements all the time. "I wish the defense would kill that QB"..... Do they really want him dead? No. Context is everything. BTW your second statement plays right into the argument some were making about inconsiderate riders or lawless riders. So......no one you know has EVER stopped for a cop while riding their mc's? That is a bold, telling statement. I wonder how many people you know who ride. If the number is HIGH then maybe there is some credibility about ignorant, lawless riders. PS: I enjoy putting people on MC's who don't stop in County Jail. 2nd degree crime, up to 10 years in prison. Before you say it....they ALL think they will get away every time.

I watched the Giants vs. Eagles game yesterday. The Giants got crushed!! Common knowledge or term used to describe when one side is shown no mercy or loses by a wide margin. I am certain no one here took that to mean he physically runs over motorcyclists OR..........................he "could" be the serial cop in the marked unit who regularly runs over motorcyclists. They have been after him for years. No one has been able to ID the car since the writing on the side is only in 12" lettering.

hand held wand metal detector will be provided...

BTW....If any type of takeover actually did occur don't think for a second this NJ Forum wouldn't be one of the FIRST places scrutinized by the "authority" to identify the troublemakers and "do away" with them. It would make their jobs so much easier tracking everybody down and paying them visits knowing how you feel, estimating your abilities and coupled with your firearms paperwork they would know pretty close what kind of weapons you possess. The Germans were masters of record keeping/tracking when they took control and "did away with" people. Just say'in Quick...let's start with Vlad!!!!

This type of conversation needs to take place over a beer at the local pub vs. being written on public forum. Add beer in at a public place with no recorders and you'd get the answers your looking for!

Every cop who has worn his/her uniform for even a little bit knows that they gave up their freedom of speech the moment they pinned the badge on. Pin the badge on the front and a gigantic bullseye on your back for ALL sides to take shots at you. Bringing this kind of attention to yourself is self destructive. I wonder how long has he worked there, how much of his life is invested, how much of his wife and children's lives are invested in what he does? I really don't know the answer and I could be absolutely wrong, but sometimes its easy to be the squeaky wheel when you have little to lose. Myself and "maybe" some other guys/gals here have invested our entire adult lives in what we do, spending thousands of hours training, working and bleeding for the belief in what we are doing is making a difference. People with investments like that do not knowingly throw them away. We are well aware of the Constitution and we quietly watch to make sure it is upheld up to the point of giving our lives for it. Even if George Orwell's prophecy comes to fruition one day a smart person would still not rock the boat knowing full well they could do so much more from the inside without throwing themselves away in a futile gesture.

I'm not going to bash at all. I am going to guess that this will be the final public statement that gets him fired for sure.

I would not say they are throwing him under the bus. Many stated they supported his believe, not his delivery. They argued that his technique caused more harm than good to their belief in the 2A and his ability to effectively enforce the law on all matters. As far as the confiscation talk and whether or not police will follow through should an "Orwellian style government" take over? No one is going to tip their hand on a public forum at how they would handle some type of government takeover. I'll save the speculation for TV or the day it happens. I know what I and many others will do. I WILL gladly discuss a zombie apocalypse!