TheDon

OP, Discharge papers are really not going to provide you too much insight. They just explain why your friend was allowed to leave. He is going to get a bill. On that bill there will be a diagnosis. This may be in the form of a description or a code (ICD9 or ICD10). Google "ICD" and that code. See what it says. If that diagnosis is not a Psychiartic condition, he is free and clear. If it is, tell him to proceed as discussed adnaseum above.

BTT. No feedback or no one here has used them? With all the complaining I hear about $45 transfer fees, I thought people would be all over a $20 FFL.

Defacing a firearm means the destruction or alteration of identifying markings such as serial numbers to obfuscate a firearm's history or the make/model names for specifically banned firarms. Spaying and neutering of a firearm is not defacing it. No big worries about a threaded barrel on a standard Ruger 10/22. The stock simply accepts the entire receiver and barrel assembly. Most 10/22's do not have threaded barrels. Here we go! Thread to be hijacked to Hell by 30 posts about some obscure 10/22 factory configuration that comes standard with a threaded barrel... in 3... 2... 1...

I am agreeing with you that OP's friend needs all the record he can muster. But, I am seriously doubting there is a County health record for this incident. All doctors are required to do a Psychaitric rotation as part of their training. It is not safe to assume that a doctor in a crisis center or the crisis area of an ER is in fact a Psychiatrist and capable of making a Psychiatric diagnosis. I suspect, it is more than likely that OP's friend was treated by a doctor on his Psychiatric rotation and the hospital has a Psychiatrist on call. There is no magic database of hospital records. The hospital or doctor would need to file a report with the County Health Department. This means paperwork. If there is no diagnosis, no treatment, just an intake and a discharge, I suspect it would be unlikely that they would do the paperwork. Possible, indeed. Likely, not. 100% agree to get the documentation and sit on it in case the doc or the hospital was hypervigillent and loves to do paperwork. But the only way this is showing up is if the doc or the hospital reported it to the County. Further, simply being treated for a Psychiatric condition is not grounds for classifying someone as a "prohibited person." The law only says that a person who was committed or hospitalized for a mental disorder is prohibited.

Dude. Just stop. Please. You are just grasping for straws now. Post what you know, not what you think. Ruger offers the Mini-30 in two factory configurations: - KMINI-30-P and KMINI-30/20-P, which are a Ranch Rifles and do not have threaded barrels. - M-30/20GBCPC which has a pretend flash hider and threaded barrel (but you will be hard pressed to find this model sold in a NJ brick and morter store because of the 20-round OOTB mag). A knowledgeble FFL may do your transfer for an online order so long as you leave the mag behind. To be clear, M-30/20GBCPC is no-go in NJ, not because of the flash hider or the threaded barrel, but because of the mag capacity. Swap out the mag, and you are 100% good to go.

Therein lies the problem. Muzzel devices on the models I own (Ranch and Mini-30) are pinned. I suspect I am SOL. Dude, just let Ruger 9 whither on the vine. The kid has managed to trash his reputation within his first 100 posts. Gotta be some kind of a record for a non-troll. Time to move on.

Sounds like an ER doc. IMHO, if the doc was not a registered Psychiatrist, there can be no official diagnosis of a mental disorder. Bulpup's advice to obtain the doc's name and details of his assessment is good advice. If it were me, I would file that info away just in case it gets challenged. But IMHO, based upon the information provided, he can truthfully answer NO to both questions. #24--He was not confined or committed for treatment. #26--It sounds like he was not treated for anything, let alone treated for a mental disorder. Good to go. Most probably no record was filed with the county. If anything was filed, it should only serve to further document his immediate release.

OP, Personally, I have no problem with HP ammo being shipped directly to my doorstep. If your retailer will not ship to NJ, then I recommend switching to one who will. We can recommend several that have no issues shipping to NJ are very reasonable prices: NatchezSS, PalmentoStateArmory, TheSportsmansGuide, just to name a few. Arrested, No. Sued, could be. I heard a tale of the NJAG threatening some midwestern retailer with a law suit for shipping HP ammo without first obtaining a copy of the recipient's FPID. Not sure if that is truth or FUD.

RE: route recommendations. Going through CT may be shorter or faster according to Google Maps or whatever. But for time considerations, I always take the thruway. Keeps me the F--k away from God-forsaken NYC, the CT traffic jams, and MA Massholes. Take the Thruway (I-87) to Fort Ann exit. Drive thru the mountains into VT and and connect up with route 7. Note: Do not eat at Fiddious T Flubberbusters unless you want to take 5 years off your life.

Yes, and no. Depends upon the model. The OP was with respect to the Tactical model, so yes the so-called "flash hidder" on the tactical models are threaded. Ranch Rifle barrels are not threaded. After-market "flash hiders" for ranch rifles are pinned and look like a bad joke. IMHO, the so-called "flash hiders" on Mini-14's are just decorations. Kinda like the spoilers that Toyota puts on the ass of a Prius. What I want is a bonified M14-style flash hider for my Mini's. Anyone know where I can get one that can be adapted to a Ranch Rifle and a Mini-30?

Unbelievable. But I think he is good to go and might not have to answer "yes" to the psych questions. #24--Certainly a "No." He was not confined to or committed for treatment. #26--Arguable. I would look at the diagnosis on the hospital bill. If there was no diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, he is good to go. This would be nothing different than say, I announce my chest hurts and someone calls an ambulance and they rush me to the hospital. If the doc says it was gas, I do not need to state a pre-existing heart condition on insurance applications. Very similar. If it were me, since nearly every medical professional sees Major Depressive Disorder as a medical condition, not a psychological condition, I would personally consider answering "No" to #26 as well. If there was no diagnosis of MDD or if the attending physician was simply an ER doc and not a State registered Psychiatrist, I would certainly be answering "No". But that is me. I would never advise others to tread in the gray areas where I like to play.

The Ruger Mini-14 w/ flash suppressor is good to go in NJ. It is black-letter law. If your FFL told you otherwise, he has been misinformed. Find another FFL.

I asked a related question about a year ago on the NY Hometown Forum on another firearm topic discussion board. I was mostly concerned about my 12-round mags for the 9mm that I carried at the time. But I was also concerned about handgun posession. Their opinion was that I would be good to go under the FOPA for the handgun posession but NOT the magazine capacity violation. The safe passage provision of the FOPA only provides an affirmative defense against criminal charges for firearm and ammunition posession. It does afford any protection against magazines posession charges. They said that it would be up to my attorney to argue that the magazines were parts of the handgun and therefore also exempted. They strongly advised that I avoid the issue and simply get 10-round mags. I did them one better... I upgraded my 9 to a 45. Problem solved.

Has anyone done business with Jersey Ordnances in Mount Holly (08060)? They charge $20+NICS, $15 for veterns. I am am thinking about using them for my next transfer.

Thanks, alowerlevel. So, it looks like you favor the full picatinny rails. That kind of beggs the question about a whether to go with a full rail or two short bases. I was actually favoring the option of two bases because it would give more clearance around the chamber for cleaning. Are there any advantages to a full rail, other than a broader range of mounting options? Thanks for the offer bry@n. 20 MOA is a bit beyond my range. I am only chambered in 308 and do not have access to a range longer than 500 yards (300 yards at CJRPC and 500 near my parent's home in PA). If I were headed to Wyoming with a .30-06, I might be interested. But I think I need 0-MOA unles I am misunderstanding the purpose of the downward angle in the mount. Again, I am new to this, so if I said anything stupid, please do not judge me.

It is interesting how you can spend anywhere from $30 to $600 to mount a scope. I just spent $870 on a Sightron SIII with a 50mm objective. Do you optics gurus have some recommended 30mm rings and mounting options for a Remington Model 700 VTR A-TACS? What brand are best value (quality for cost)? I know I need good rings. Are factory mounts OK? Anything to stay away from? And finally, is mounting a scope something I should pay a gunsmith to do? I've never done it before and do not have any mounting equipment. Thanks for your help.

Sadly, it is only "make believe." We all know they could never make an electronic device "wife ready." At least not "my wife ready." ;-)

I thought this was a very interesting article and represented my views of the new gun culture quite accurately. Although I would have preferred it if a more mainstream model had been chosen for the covershot. She is definately not Elmer Fud. The new gun culture By: Richard L Johnson 9/21/2012 11:14 PM http://www.humaneven...O2JM8w.facebook The gun community has forever changed. Once in a supposed slow decline, the popularity of shooting and gun ownership has come roaring back during the past couple of decades. Sales of firearms are setting all kinds of records, and gun ranges are frequently packed with people. Michael Bane calls the latest generation of gun owners “Gun Culture 2.0,” which I find to be an exceptionally apt description. Much like the move from the “old” internet, to the current generation of interactive and social web sites was called “Web 2.0,” the Gun Culture 2.0 is a similarly remarkable change in our own community. But the new generation of gun owners no longer fit the old-school sportsmen look of yesteryear. The new generation of gun owners are fiercely independent, yet socially active – especially in the online space. The new generation comes from urban centers as well as middle America. New gun owners are of all genders, colors, creeds and social strata. They are not Elmer Fudd. Unlike the reserved approach to politics that the traditional firearms lobby has taken, the new generation is outspoken, unashamed and willing to fight for what they believe. They are educated on the origins of the Second Amendment and the fundamental right to be free. They do not advocate for the Second Amendment as a right to hunt, rather they perceive it as a guaranteed ability to resist an oppressive government. But, why the shift? There are a variety of reasons, but I contend the internet is the primary reason for the revolution in the gun culture. No single material thing is likely to have had a greater impact on humanity than the internet. The internet, and more specifically, the world wide web, has allowed people to communicate around the country and all over the world with virtually no interference from the government. Being able to come together and share ideas about politics, self defense and recreational shooting has helped cause a surge in new gun ownership – especially by people who have never been exposed to the “traditional” methods of introduction into our community. Instead of the image of the white male father dressed in flannel taking his son off to the woods for the traditional deer hunt, the new image of gun ownership is much broader and more diverse. The members of the 2.0 gun culture are more likely to own an AR15 with a suppressor than a Winchester Model 70. And, you can rest assured that a new gen gun owner is likely to be carrying a Glock or KelTec when you run into them at the local coffee shop. In today’s gun culture, there are many more women, a broader mix of races and a wider range of backgrounds. Instead of being a clean cut poster child of the 1950’s many gun owners are bikers or body art enthusiasts covered with tattoos. Others are fashion conscious while others still are computer nerds. Members of the new gun generation range in age from teens to retirees. The point is, our culture has changed. And, it has changed for the better. We attract all kinds of people into the gun world because all of the lies about us are easily disproven now that the mass media no longer has control over what people know. The internet has allowed the truth about firearms to get out. How the industry will respond to the culture shift remains to be seen. Some companies, like Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC), have fully embraced the new paradigm. As a result, they have gained the confidence of many members of the gun culture and have played a role in shaping the future. AAC, for example, is a manufacturer of silencers. Some 20 years ago, silencers were considered the tools of assassins and criminals. Through the educational work of AAC and others like them, perspective on sound suppressors has radically changed, and they are far more common on the range today than they ever have been in the past. Without embracing Gun Culture 2.0, the upswing in acceptance of silencers would never have taken place. Others, however, have not made any moves to change with the times. I fear that some of those companies will not survive. I overheard two executives from a major firearms company discussing the internet culture in the airport after the SHOT Show this year. It was obvious they had no idea how to approach the new crop of gun owners so they were trying to convince themselves that they didn’t matter. I wonder if those two used to sell typewriters or pagers? The gun culture has changed. If you are from the old guard, reach out to the new shooters every chance you get. They are a powerful force that can help safeguard all of our freedoms going forward.

Now, Give me 20 pushups!

If that's the case... I think they're doing it wrong.

No. 90% of Internet quotes are falcified and 80% of internet statistics are made up, including this one.

The way I understand it, you cannot construe a hotel as a residence unless it is a long-term arrangement; basically you are using a hotel room as an apartment. Similarly, I think you would be hard-pressed to convince a judge that renting a house for a week at the shore constitutes renting a house as a residence. You are certainly good to go as long as you don't get caught. If you get caught, you could reasonably expect to avoid prison time if you get a good attorney. But you risk losing your 2nd ammendment rights and a good chuck of your retirement savings (good lawyers ain't cheap). My vote would be No.

You can get a 6-pack Midway USA gun socks for the price of one silicon PVC sock and get all the same protection from scratches, dings, and dangs. Do the expensive socks give you any more protection? Is the corrosion protection hype or real?

I know they are not necessary for alluminum and stainless steel firearms. It is obvious that they will help prevent scratches. Do they really help prevent wood stocks from drying out? Do they really slow corrosion of nickled and blued finishes? Does anyone swear by them? Thanks

I clean my mags with CLP just like they were part of my rifle or pistol. This also creates lubrication and a moisture barrier layer on them. So, there is no need for plastic baggies in the safe or range box. The safe has a descatant system as well. My TEOTWAWKI mags are in sealed water-proof ammo boxes with descatant packets.