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I don’t understand what you mean by “more accurately”.

You’ll get an email when your permits are approved. Usually the town will Contact you to come in and pay your fees before the CLEO approves them in the system.

Good choice. You won’t be disappointed.

First, I do not reccomend pistol lights on carbines. They are designed for pistols - made to take pistol recoil and optimized to light up things at pistol distances. Second, O-Light is not a brand I would recommend. I tried a few of their lights. They get HOT fast and their batteries degrade quickly. Third, if you want a laser, buy a laser. If you want a light, buy a light. Dual units are usually crap unless you are spending a hefty sum.

I am a big believer in WML on all firearms designated for home/self protection - you can’t shoot what you can’t see. I started this journey 20 years ago with a SureFire Nitrolon G2 in a barrel clamp mounted at 6:00 under my front sight assembly with “60 blinding lumens of incandescent white light” while attached to a regional SWAT team. That light was state of the art at the time and got a lot of use. Looking back, I don’t know how we got anything done with that little bit of light. As the tech improved, I went for the ride. First a Cree LES 160 lumen replacement head for the G2 - it ate batteries fast and got HOT! Then I went from the Nitrolon to a SureFire M500 handguard with integrated light at 200 lumens, then a SFM900 at 200 lumens with the built in vertical grip (that M900 was HEAVY!). Then 200 lumen SF Scouts, then a 500 lumen SFX300 at 12 o’clock on the pic handguard on my rifle. Then a couple of 600 lumen SF Scouts, a 1000 lumen 3 cell SF Fury handheld in a VTAC mount, then finally where I am now with the mix of Modlight PLHv2 and OKW models, and SF M600DF Scout lights on them with their 1000-2000 lumens and whatever crazy candela rating (which seems to be the new hotness when describing the potential effectiveness of white lights - even SureFire is pushing their candela numbers now). Each iteration was brighter and more effective than the previous. I have also used lights from Streamlight, Cloud Defense, OLight, Inforce, and some others I can’t remember on my rifles looking for what works best for me. I found them all lacking in some way or another, and usually settles on SureFire as my go to brand, until 3-4 years ago when I tried the Modlight. The lights we have available to us now are amazing. A literal embarrassment of riches - but they are pricey. IMO the Modlights (both PLHv2 and OKW version) are far and away the best, with the SFM600DF a close second - for my needs. I have not had a chance to play with the new CD REIN 3.0 or the newest iteration of the SF Scout, but I hear good things about both. Define your needs first. • What’s your use parameter? - Indoor or outdoor? - Range gun or defensive use? - Average distance for shooting? • How bright do you actually want it? (I’m a believer in “give me all of the lumens!”) • Do you want throw or reach? • Do you want a hotspot in the center or an even distribution? • Do you want a clearly defined edge/aura or do you want it to “fade out” at the edge? • Where do you want to mount it? • What’s your intended “switchology” solution? Then find the light that best suits them. Then get some training on how to use the light. It’s not as easy or intuitive as you may think. If you choose from SureFire, Cloud, or Modlight you really can’t go wrong. Streamlight is a good budget option, and works great for a lot of folks. I have had nothing but bad luck with them and have quickly broken every Streamlight I have ever owned (except the TLR7As I have on my G19 and G48).

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You need a holster for it! https://www.anrkydexholsters.com *not my kit, just thought it was cool - and appropriate!

@Ed471 Make sure you call the PA FFL and make sure they will accept it that way. Some FFLs will only accept a firearm to transfer if its sent to them from an FFL - this as a matter of their store policy, not law. I’d hate for you to take the ride out there and they tell you they won’t accept it from a private seller.

Pat, you are missed more than ever my friend. Until that day.

Let’s get back on topic and stop letting nonsense live in our heads rent free, shall we? Like the man Johnny Cash said “Don’t mention his name, and his name will Pass on.” @Mrs. Peel have you made any headway on your journey? Any ideas or breakthroughs on gun choice? Carry style? Kit choices or brands you are interested?

You should shoot pistols more often.

Doesn’t matter if you are getting CCW or not honestly. It’s training in shooting to include drawing from a belt holster. You will be an all around better shooter after taking this class. After being trained, you will know what to practice and have a baseline to measure progress.

Joe of Sights & Trigger is holding a concealed carry class on Sat 4/29 in Bethlehem PA. https://sightsandtrigger.com Anyone going? NOTE - This is NOT a CCW Licensing class. This is a shooting/fighting with a pistol class that focuses on starting from concealment.

That’s cheap enough to justify a new shower gun upgrade for every bathroom in the house!

I use the DeSantis Nemesis Pocket Holsters for my PM9, Ruger LCP, and J frame. They have been solid performers: • Hold the gun upright • Keep the trigger covered and clear • Provide a smooth draw with a solid grip on the gun • Stay in the pocket. https://www.desantisholster.com/the-nemesis/?gclid=CjwKCAjw0N6hBhAUEiwAXab-TYO9o0ttYMH0qvwY5KVDTyzl75BYa1SmL_ZSr5mbrAjtZuTSYrEdVBoCeyMQAvD_BwE

Nice grab!!

That sounds right. And I’ll tell you this - anyone who has been carrying for a while has done the same. I have a couple of good size Rubbermaid totes full of belt holsters (IWB, OWB, AIWB, with lights, without light, thigh rigs, belt rigs, retention holsters, minimalist holsters that only cover the trigger, or the trigger and a WML) that I never use. Then I have holsters for my ankle or my pockets, holsters that fit in sling-bags/backpacks and waist packs. I didn’t buy them all at once. It takes time. You need to find a place to start. Then you will start seeing holes in your system, and start looking for solutions. You will develop a preference for style and type and in a few years, you will have boxes of holsters you don’t use as well as you try new things and find you like them better overall, or maybe you just prefer it in a particular niche role.

Most, if not all, of the models on the market are a no-go in NJ as they would be considered Assault Weapons: B. a semi-automatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least 2 of the following: an ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip; a threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer; a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned; manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded; and a semi-automatic version of an automatic firearm; and, There was one company whose name escapes me at the moment that made an AR type with a lot of plastic (to make the weight read) and no handguard, but I’m not sure if they are around anymore. Ping NJGF User @PK90 . I think he used to sell them before he moved to freedom in AZ.

Yes! Also a good choice!

Glad it works for you. I won’t buy or carry a Taurus.

Ankle carry is not always ideal for carrying your primary gun, but sometimes it’s all you get. I wore mine today with a suit that wasn’t tailored for an IWB option. And, a gun on your ankle is definitely better than being limited to a sharp stick and harsh language. A lot of people also carry their BUGs on their ankle.

Show me an IWB/OWB holster that facilitates pointing your muzzle at your own chest during the drawstroke. I’ll wait….. It’s an inherent flaw in that type of holster.