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Now you need to buy the pouches you want mounted. The MAV is just a MOLLE platform. Picking up the TT X Harness will make life more comfortable as well.

Yes it is totally worth it when your rig doesn't fall apart halfway through training day 2 and the $1000 you just spent on class, hotel, and ammo is wasted because you aren't learning anything while you fight your broken gear or try to jury rig a replacement for the next day and a half. If you are serious about training and are going to start dropping real money on excellent training opportunities you need the gear that will support you training and enhance your learning experience by making everything easy so you can concentrate on learning what the instructor is teaching. You also don't want to be "that guy" that slows the whole class down with your cheap gear that just isn't getting it done. Another option that would fit your described needs in one of the split front rigs like the BCM 03 rig or a Tactical Tailor MAV. I would be happy to meet up one day and let you try out some of the gear I have and run you through some drills so you can see what works. Oh, and if you were a CAG guy I would have recommended something different

I would avoid the Condor gear, but that is me. I expect my gear to be built to a higher standard and to hold up to hard use. It may be fine for some, but I don't trust it. For the tasks you are describing I would recommend the BFG Ten Speed Chest Rig If you aren't carrying a lot of extra stuff - radios, flashbangs, smoke, etc... It is perfect. 4 elastic mag pouches that have excellent retention and are open top so pulling them out or putting them back in is easy. It is lightweight and will hold a bunch of different mags securely - GI aluminum, TD ARC, Magpul PMags, Lancer, Troy, whatever you can fit. The newest version also has some MOLLE on the side so you can attach a 10 Speed Double Pistol Mag, more AR mags, or a blow-out/bleeder kit or you can keep it slick. It is easy to adjust to fit easily regardless of what you are wearing, even over armor. The really great part about the elastic pouches is you can carry a lot of different items in them. You can fit a radio, a small bleeder kit, a tourniquet, a camera or your phone in the rifle pouches and you can use the pistol versions to carry flashlights, glow-sticks, or a multitool instead of pistol mags for instance - It is a very versatile rig. I have one and use it whenever I am at the range and not wearing armor. I have used it in several EAG and VTAC classes and it fit the bill perfectly (There is plenty of time to hydrate, you do not need the extra weight of a camelbackbladder on the line while taking a carbine course). I keep my pistol, pistol mags, 1 rifle mag, a dump pouch and a full blow-out-kit in my belt. This lets me re-create the same layout of my armored kit, without the armor. I also keep one of the older 6 cell versions in my Go-Bag. I assure you will not be disappointed in this kit.

Check here: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/classifieds/item/412-ar500-12-thick-steel-targets/ Already made up AR500 1/2" steel silhouette cut by a water jet. I guarantee it is cheaper than you will be able to build it yourself. I bought 2 last year. I have shot all service handgun rounds, .223/5.56, 7.62x39, .308/7.62x51, .30-06, 8mm, 12 00B and Slug all on it with no issues. I regularly shoot 5.56 inside of 10 yards with no splash back and very little dimpling. Avoid green tip and .30-06 armor piercing, that will pit it. I had a student that was loaded with green tip and I didn't know it. After a string from the 50 yard line it was dimpled pretty good. Also, like Henry said - dents/dimples in steel targets are bad. You can not predict the angle the slagged round will rebound at if it hits a dimple or dent. You want it to stay as smooth as possible so you don't get hit with ricochet or frag.

You guys know that HBO is splitting book three into two seasons right?

^^^ This times a million!!! ^^^ I did the same thing and went through the same progression. After a few years and over $800 in new parts I finally got my BM XM-15 to where I would trust it to save my life. It is basically not even a BM anymore except for that snake on the side of the receiver. Every original part has been replaced. With so many quality companies out there (BCM, LMT, Colt, LaRue, Noveske, Daniel Defense, Defensive Edge) building so many differet variations/configurations buying something less should be a mortal sin.

The Trijicon RMR series is the way to go. I have an RMR02 on a Glock 35 .40 with just over 1K rounds down range over the last year. I am still on the same battery and I have had no issues with holding zero or electronic failure despite the comparatively stout recoil of the .40 S&W round. If you are concerned, Trijicon has improved the internals and windage/elevation adjustment systems on the newest version of all RMR models specifically for pistol mounting. Seems Trijicon didn't think their product would be used that way and the few failures they have been having (mostly loss of zero) were a surprise. They have since made the internals more robust along with the zeroing mechanics. These new more rugged optics are shipping now.

Gotcha. Yes, there is a state statute for underage gun possession. 2C:58-6.1 It's in with the Destructive Device and Machine Gun statutes. There are lots of reasons why it may have been omitted from the news report: It may not have fit the results of the investigation. They are only reporting the charges the adults received and bad editing/writing make it look otherwise. It may have been simply left out of the article for the juicer charges. It could still be charged in the future within the statute of limitations. It may be being used as an "overhead" charge by the prosecutor to ensure the continued cooperation of the actors. It may need some kind of family court guidance before charging since by definition, you are charging a juvenile. Or, and I hate to say it, but it may have been missed because it isn't in 2C:39 with the rest of the weapon offenses.

From a Cop's POV: You can always be creative and add on charges by stretching the intent of the law as defined by statute to fit what you have but the "I thought that's what tumultuous means your Honor" justification can only be used so many times. Plus, it is a slippery slope that I am pretty sure the public does not want us skirting. "Let me lump this guy up with charges because I don't think the system works." That's not the Job. The Job is to conduct a thorough investigation, remaining within the confines of state and federal law as well as the Constitution, to determine an accurate account of the crime and those that committed it. This determination is based facts garnered from evidence, witness statements, and logical thought. Also, I am not sure about how it works in Essex County but in some places after you make an arrest, you need to call an Assistant Prosecutor or Judge before you can charge. They will tell you what is appropriate and what they will sign off on as far as the probable cause hearing for the warrant goes. During a trial the piling on of charges for the sake of charges can also backfire. It can make you look incompetent and spiteful. When you stand before the Judge to defend you decisions on charges it can undermine your credibility and the truthfulness of the charges that aren't a stretch damaging the whole case. The worst part is looking like a jackass in front of the Judge/Grand Jury when you have to testify at trial on BS charges. In can guarantee that there are likely a slew of non-indictable DP/PDP charges that carry some jail time and fines (which you go to jail for in lieu of paying if you don't have the money) as well. The again, maybe the investigation only turned up enough evidence to prove the charges the gave these mopes. Should they issue more charges if the in estivation doesn't support them? No way.

I have actually seen a few revolvers malfunction. Especially the lower tier guns like Taurus and guns owned by WECSOG armorers.

Ahhhh, the "NY Reload"..... Two revolvers - that's what, 11 rounds on average with the "reload" (a 6 shot primary carry gun and a 5 shot backup) or maybe as many as 16 if you are carrying two 8 shot revolvers. A Glock 19 shooting a relatively mild 9mm load will give you 16 rounds of easy shooting with no reload. After those 16, you can still skin a backup blaster if that is your plan and are so equipped. If you don't have a backup to pull, Semi-Autos have a fairly straight forward manual of arms for one handed reloading: 1) Drop the empty mag 2) Holster 3) Grab fresh mag with shooting hand 4) Insert mag using the holster to push against when seating the mag 5) Draw and hit slide release or racket catching the rear sight on your belt/holster/nearby surface And as a bonus the one reload will give you another 15 rounds (assuming aforememtioned G19). That would take 3 one hand reloads with a revolver. This along with malfunction clearing, making ready, unloading, etc... (with either your strong or support hand) can be taught and reinforced to a competent level to most people in under an hour.

I am really looking forward to the continuation of the Arya story line. Talk about mindset, that girl is focused. She has become my favorite character in the books, followed closely by Tyrion and John Snow.

I am not a revolver shooter but I enjoyed that article. Thanks. What do you guys think of this revolver reload: Full disclaimer: I am not a huge Ayoob fan, but this is how I learned, and subsequently how I teach my two revolver shooters at my agency.

I teach my guys one handed drawing, loading, shooting, and malfunction clearing with an auto pistol. We do it both strong and weak handed. It is fairly easy and with practice pretty quick. How do you reload a revolver with one hand?

This matches my experience with the very few guys that still carry a revolver off-duty on occasion. This is all anecdotal though as I carry a pistol off duty and have limited experience with wheel guns.

I have never heard this before. Can you show me the law or court decision that says it is "legally blinding"? I have never had to do a use of force report for it and I have shined a flashlight in a lot of people's eyes. I have had 500 lumens shined in my face a multitude of times during force on force training, and other than a momentary loss of night vision, I have not been struck "blind" legally, literally, or figuratively. This may sound funny, but could you have determined if the animal you were hunting was carrying a firearm or other weapon at 75 yards with your 120 lumen light? Target acquisition (which is all you need for hunting - there is an animal and it is the kind I can shoot) and positive threat ID (there is a target and I can positively determine that that target is a threat because I can see the weapon/matches the description of who I am looking for) are two different things with two different sets of standards. If I need to process a threat at 100 yards, I need to do more than determine if there is simply a target - I need enough information to legitimize my use of force. That means I need enough light to distinctly make out the target and it what it may, or may not, be carrying. Hunting and fighting with firearms are not the same and have differing equipment requirements and decision making criteria. I get plenty of battery life with my 500 lumen Surefires - well over 1.5 hours constant on. Batteries get swapped out in my belt mounted light (Fury), that's the one that gets used the most since I work midnights, about every 2 weeks. That's eight 12 hour shifts in predominantly darkness and they still have juice left. Having used less capable flashlights in the past, I am convinced that 500 lumens is the way to go. If there is an issue with lower useful battery life, I would rather carry extra batteries (and I do) then a less capable light. That being said, I have searched and trained for hours with my pistol (X300U) and rifle (Fury) with no issues. I also keep a small flashlight with adjustable brightness settings (4Sevens Quark Tactical) for administrative tasks, such as swapping batteries in darkness.

They show it slung under an M4 rail like a M203 or a Masterkey. I wonder of that constitutes an SBR in that configuration since you are adding a stock to a pistol. Also, check out their website. They are looking to hire people to run their phones if anyone is looking for a new job. They are kinda pushy about it too. They have "operators wanted" ads all over the place

I they lose a gunfight with the Police, I hope the taxpayers only have to pay funeral costs.... Just sayin'

How is this individual a "law abiding person" when he is trying to circumvent the law? The OP wisely told this guy no. Do you think he is the only person that this "armslist genius" approached? Do you think everyone is as lawfully minded as the OP? If he could legally buy the gun, as in he is not a prohibited person, why do you think he approached the OP in this way? The two most likely answers in my mind are: He is an anti trying to prove a point of either how easy it is to circumvent the gun laws in place, or how corrupt the gun owning public is and they have no intentions of following the laws we have. Both points being made in order to bolster his idea/argument that more gun laws are the answer. Or He is a prohibited person and is trying to get over. On either of the above instances, the so called "armslist genius" should absolutely be reported to the authorities. I have a hard time believing someone savvy enough to get online and locate a local gun seller could have no idea of what the current gun laws are in the state he lives in an that this is all a big mistake.

For Jesus!

This is completely counter to all of my training and experience while hunting for bad guys in dark places. I have X300Us on both of my duty pistols as well as Surefire Furys on all of my social guns and one on my duty belt. I have never once thought "Wow, that's entirely too much light. I wish it was darker in here." I have found that 200 lumens is the bare minimum for useful white light when using it to search and ID a target/threat, with 500 or more being preferred. I have never "blinded" myself after countless searches and room entries, both in training and operationally, but I have been able to ID threats as "no shoot" at 100 yards, allowing me to use the advantage of the extended range afforded to me by carrying a rifle to my advantage.

That is the State Contract Price list. I buy my agencies ammo from Lawmen supply. All LEO Agencies in NJ (except Fed) pay those prices for that ammo - State, County, and Municipal. I handle all the ordering for my agency and we carry Speer .40 S&W 180gr GDHP. I currently have plenty of 180gr GDHP and Speer 180gr TMJ along wil everything else we need to train and qualify. I am lucky to have a Chief that listened when I told him it was going to get hard to get ammo and I stocked up over the last few years because, hey lets face it, Ray Charles could see the shortages coming. I still have no problem getting ammo but it takes about 6 months. But thanks to my paying attention to the ammo situation, I have a 2 year supply already in hand for my agency. The prices shown are for a 4 year contract that started in November of 2011. They will continue to stay at that price until 2015.

They went up about 15% in November if 2011. They will remain unchanged until 2015 unless there is an extension. The last State Contract had multiple extensions before the price increased.

Those are the NJ State Contract Prices for Speer Gold Dot. There are also State Contract prices for ball ammo, Winchester, Federal, Hornady, etc... The State Contract prices as shown went into effect in November of 2011 - I think (I may be off on that, I don't have my budget stuff handy). I don't think those prices are due to be re-negotiated until 2015.