TheDon

This evening, my wife looked me square in the face and declared that I am completely incapable of engaging in any conversation that does not have to do with guns, how much I hate New Jersey, government controlling people's lives, the Constitution, or how pissed I am at the latest topic on the news that pissed me off today more than I was pissed off yesterday or the day before. She then proceeded to ask me why I can’t engage in a "normal" conversation like a "normal" person. I guess her implication was that “normal” people do not care so much about guns, are content to live in NJ, focus more on their day to day lives than government and politics, and do not yell and scream at the TV when the news is on. For me, if a person make a comment such as, “Man, do you believe this wind we are having today?!” I do not see why “Yea, it sure would be crappy day to try and reach out more than 100 yards” is not a reasonable conversational response. :unknw: I suspect that most members here are like me and are wondering, “And, the problem is…?” I was hoping someone might be able to coach me on the errors in my social techniques. In the process, any use of gun metaphors would be very helpful in aiding my understand and would be greatly appreciated.

Ironic and funny are synonyms.

Isn't it funny how THIS person's arrest has resulted in a 49-post thread on the local gun forum.

Looter tries to steal generator, homeowner points shotgun at looter, looter runs away, cops arrest homeowner for ADW. Maybe in North Jersey. Not down here in the South. I only recommend restraint from pointing a firearm at a looter because I hope I would not actually point a firearm at a human being until after I have reached the conclusion that deadly force is warranted. To me, the act of pointing a firearm at someone is in itself potentially deadly force.

The situation you describe constitutes looting. In America there are different standards for use of deadly force for looting than there are for a run-of-the-mill B&E. But here in NJ, I would be very cautious about using deadly force to defend my generator. While I would be likely to present my firearm when confronting a looter (in the case you describe, I would certainly choose a shotgun over a pistol), I hope I would not actually point it directly at him unless he made a subsequent threatening gesture. But who knows what anyone might do in the stress of the actual encounter?

Actually, I bet the twitter post is just a cover story for the State. My bet is that they caught him using one of their micro drones to peek into his windows. I catch a glimpse of them all the time from the corner of my eye, but as soon as they see me turn my head, they zoom away before I can really see them.

I don't think anyone is saying the cops were wrong. In reading these posts, I mostly see a concern about precedence. I do not fear the police. I have the utmost respect for all (well, at least the vast majority of) LEO. What I fear are NJ persecutors and Deptuty AG's. I don't like them having presedence like this to help them justify pursecuting legitimate gun owners.

SBR vs. sawed-off shotgun. Yes, a SBR can be legal in America (not NJ) with the proper licensing. I am not sure if a functional sawed-off shotgun is legal in any circumstances, even in America. That is probably the justifiable cause for the warrent. Plus, the police cannot go to judges for warrants without first having fully investigated the case. My hope would be that someone turned this punk in, the police investigaged, saw he had prior or something, or in some way determined that probable cause existed. Plus, the most warrants are requested by prosecutors, or "persecutors" in NJ.

So, if I were to post a video of my son shooting my AK with 30-round at my Dad's house in PA, the NJSP can get a warrent to search my home in NJ? Sure, the sawed-off shotgun in this specific case would be illegal in any state. But where are the boundaries? I don't give a crap about the gang-banger in the article. But I am not comfortable with the precedence this sets.

IMHO, not at all. Yes, they certainly look real. From a distance, they are indistinguisable from a real firearm if not for the red muzzel. But in the hand, they feel nothing like the real thing. Weight, balance, trigger dynamics, grip, etc., are all different. If you want one to have fun and to play with, go for it. They are lots of fun. If you want one as a serious training tool, you will be disappointed.

Ugh! Costas has slurped up every drop of the anti-gun Kool-ade. None of his opinions are based upon any kind of fact or knowledge about firearms. It is all such nonsense I would not even know where to begin to tear it appart.

Will do. Thanks for all the suggestions. Now, I just need a break from work and all the holiday preps to get to the range.

Every firearm I own gets a good scrubbing and a heavy coating of Slip2000 the day it comes home and I let it cure for as long as possible (even a week or more) before wiping it off. Nothing sticks to it. After shooting, I just dab some Slip2000 on a shotgun patch and wipe everything clean. I have not needed to use a solvent since I started using Slip2000. Even the boltface wipes clean.

The picking up of your permit is a paperwork thing. There is nothing in any system of record for NICS to hit. Purely coincidental.

I remember the day I brought my AK home from the FFL. My neighbor and the neighborhood Liberal were next door so I called them over to see my new toy. My neighbor was all into checking it and dry firing it. The neighborhood Liberal ran home saying "I'm out of here before someone gets killed." No ammo, no mag, no matter. He fled in fear. Long way of saying, Bonesinium's points are realistic. Maybe not common, but certainly realistic.

Do you want a long-range rifle? If you want a long-range rifle, then THAT in itself is the point in getting one. C'mon... You know you want it... Do it!

I am not sure I understand this question? Where you carry does not have too much effect on how you carry. Certainly condition 1. I have 3 1911's staged in the house and they are all at condition 1. Extra mags? That is up to the individual. I feel 7+1 is plenty, unless there is riotting in the streets.

Zero Tolerence presumes Zero Intelligence.

Could be. It has a match trigger that breaks like glass and has a very short reset. I send 100 rounds throug each of my AR and my AK for every round I send through my M1A. I might just have a heavy finger and be un-worthy of the Springfield.

Zombies, of course. Why else would one need a 7" Ka-Bar? Thanks, guys. I thought as much but wanted to confirm to be sure.

Will do. Thanks guys.

I have been looking for a Ka-Bar in NJ. All I have found are the 5-inch knives. I want a 7-inch. I asked one retailer and he said that anything longer than 5 inches is illegal in NJ. I think that is BS because I have seen very long Bowie knives for sale at Dicks and I cannot find any statute that deals with blade length (other than restricting sale to minors). Before I order online, I just want to verify that it is indeed BS. Can you guys please confirm or correct. Thank you

What I want to know is, how the heck do you push the mag catch back in without scratching the frame? All 3 of my 1911 have the love mark. I've been using a small screw driver to hold the little pin in while performing a Vulcan neck pinch to hold the slide and frame in line while pushing in the catch. Video link please.