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With apologies to OP (I hate to pile on and don't mean to make you feel bad), but for the sake of others in the market who aren't sure of pricing, $875 is definitely too much, even if that's out the door. MSRP is $839.99 Online, much less. For instance: http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/104547/c/hot-deals $619.99, shipped. Add $40ish for transfer/NICS and you're still at $200 less (that's almost a 1/3 of the price!) If you prefer to buy local (and you should), you're probably looking at around $700+/- a few dollars. It's not exactly rip-off pricing like we saw after Newtown, but it isn't good either. Put another way, if Cabelas had 2k rounds of bulk 9mm for $600 and your local shop had the same for $725, would you say "not bad" about some other shop selling it for $875? Right. Well entry level ARs are just as fungible as ammo.

Thanks Ken, the online reviews for Mount's are great. If I don't find something local, I'll give them a call. They're only 25 minutes from me.

I'm not complaining btw. I don't shoot competitively and if I did, I'd be shooting exactly that, lol.

For instance: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/153620/winchester-usa-cowboy-ammunition-38-special-158-grain-lead-flat-nose-box-of-50 That's 126 PF in a downloaded cowboy action .38. Out of an 8 shot revolver, that'll feel like shooting .22s

Middlesex/Somerset counties. Nothing major, just need brakes done, possibly some suspension work.

So, 8 shot shooting powder puff .38s?

Good buy and good rifle. Love mine

Frog Lube. You won't regret it.

Yeah, I've never handled one myself, so it's just what I've heard. Good to know not everyone feels that way, as the Mark III is what I'll probably get, complaints about take down notwithstanding.

.22 seems like the best bet (next on my list as well). Mark III or Browning Buckmark, though people say the Ruger a real PITA to take down and reassemble.

Bullet pointing it for brevity. -My father had a few handguns when we were growing up (S&W Model 10, Beretta 92FS, Sig P230). They were stictly off-limits to me and my brother. We didn't even get safe handling lessons, let alone get to shoot them. -Folks split, dad moved to Fl. When he passed away his wife sold everything. -I always liked guns, we played with cap guns, BB, etc. Also, my brother and I used to make our own crossbows which shot soda can tabs. (probably a felony nowadays) -Tried to apply for FID when I was younger and lived in Paterson. After six months of "Why do you need a gun?" "The officer that does that isn't here and why do you need a gun anayway?" "You just missed him" "he's out on medical" I gave up. (I know, I shouldn't have). -Moved out of Paterson, got my FID/P2P and bought a GP100. Then a shotgun, and then another, couple more wheelguns, Marlin .22, couple of semis ( 9 and 45) and now looking at getting an AK (or 2), a few bolt action rifles (centerfire and .22), a few more D/A revolvers, a couple of Glocks (everyone has to have at least one, no?), two or three 1911s, a 92FS or M9, Sig P226 Navy, some single-action revolvers, a couple .22 handguns (wheelie and semi), a few more shotguns, an AR-15 and one that I build, a couple of Mosins and maybe a lever gun to go w/ the .357s. Also, a part-time job or a serious raise, lol.

Also of interest: That sounds like Class II officers in NJ can carry legally under LEOSA, though if caught doing so, would probably lose their job.

This is the FOP’s guidance on LEOSA: http://www.fop.net/legislative/issues/hr218/hr218faq.pdf H.R. 218, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act” and S. 1132, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act Improvements Act” and H.R. 4310, the “National Defense Authorization Act” On 22 July 2004, President George W. Bush signed H.R. 218, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 108-277, went into effect immediately. The bill exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and State prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms. On 12 October 2010, President Barack H. Obama II signed S. 1132, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act Improvements Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 111-272, went into effect immediately. The bill improves the ability of retired officers to comply with the documents required by existing Federal law when carrying a firearm under 18 USC 926C and makes other modifications to existing law. On 2 January 2013, President Barack H. Obama II signed H.R. 4310, the “National Defense Authorization Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 112-239, went into effect immediately. The Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act (LEOSA) as amended can be cited as 18 USC 926B (for active duty law enforcement officers) and 18 USC 926C (for retired or separated officers). Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about LEOSA: Who is eligible to carry concealed firearms under this legislation? Qualified law enforcement officers employed by or retired from a local, State or Federal law enforcement agency. A “qualified active law enforcement officer” is defined as an employee of a government agency who:  is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution or the incarceration of any person for any violation of law;  has statutory powers of arrest or apprehension under the Uniform Code of Military Justice;  is authorized by the agency to carry a firearm;  is not the subject of any disciplinary action by the agency which could result in suspension or loss of police powers;  meets the standards, if any, established by the agency which require the employee to regularly qualify in the use of a firearm;  is not under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance, and  is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing a firearm. The law also defines law enforcement officers employed by the Amtrak Police Department and the Federal Reserve Police Department to be “qualified active law enforcement officers” even though these are not employees of a governmental agency. Further, any “law enforcement or police officer of the executive branch of the Federal Government” is also included in the definition. The most recent amendment to LEOSA further clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense who may not be deemed as having “statutory powers of arrest,” but who did have the authority, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), to apprehend suspects, meet the definition of “qualified law enforcement officer.” Qualified active law enforcement officers must carry the photographic identification issued by the agency for which they are employed. If you are an active duty law enforcement officer with any local, State or Federal governmental agency and you meet all of the requirements above, you may carry a concealed firearm under the provisions set out in the law. A “qualified retired law enforcement officer” is defined as an individual who:  has separated from service in good standing with a government agency as a law enforcement officer for an aggregate of ten (10) years or more or separated from such an agency due to a service-connected disability after completing any applicable probationary period of such service;  was authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution or the incarceration of any person for any violation of law;  had statutory powers of arrest or apprehension under the Uniform Code of Military Justice;  is not under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance; and  is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing a firearm. The law also defines law enforcement officers formerly employed by the Amtrak Police Department and the Federal Reserve Police Department to be “qualified active law enforcement officers” even though these were not employees of a governmental agency. Further, any former “law enforcement or police officer of the executive branch of the Federal Government” is also included in the definition. The most recent amendment to LEOSA further clarifies that former law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense who may not have been deemed as having “statutory powers of arrest,” but who do have the authority, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), to apprehend suspects, meet the definition of “qualified law enforcement officer.” Qualified retired law enforcement officers must carry the photographic identification issued by the agency for which they were employed and have now separated. An officer separating from service with his agency who has been officially found by a qualified medical professional employed by the agency to be unqualified for continued service for reasons related to mental health and, for that reason is not issued the photographic identification described above and in the statute, is not a qualified retired law enforcement officer as described in 18 USC 926C. Similarly, an officer who has entered into an agreement with the agency from which he is separating which acknowledges that the officer is not qualified under 18 USC 926C for reasons related to mental health and for these reasons will not receive or accept the photographic identification described above is not a qualified retired law enforcement officer as described in 18 USC 926C. In addition to carrying the photographic identification issued by the agency for which they were employed or were separated, the qualified retired law enforcement officer must also carry documentation which certifies that they have met, within the most recent twelve month period, the active duty law enforcement standards for qualification for a firearm of the same type as the one they intend to carry. The standard the qualified retired law enforcement officer must meet is that of his former agency, that of the State in which he resides, or in the absence of State standards—or the recognition thereof—the standards of any law enforcement agency in the State in which the qualified retired law enforcement officer and the certified firearms instructor resides. This document which certifies that the qualified retired law enforcement officer has met the standards described above must be issued by the retired officer’s former agency, by the State in which he lives, or by a certified firearms instructor that is qualified to conduct a firearms qualification test for active duty officers within that State. Do I need a concealed carry permit from my State or any other documentation to carry lawfully? No. Qualified active and retired law enforcement officers do not need any additional concealed carry permits or licenses. Federal law exempts them from local and State prohibitions on the carriage of concealed firearms. A qualified law enforcement officer needs to carry his photographic identification issued to him by his agency. A retired law enforcement officer needs to carry his photographic identification issued to him by the agency from which he has separated and a document that certifies that he has met, within the most recent twelve month period, the active duty law enforcement standards for qualification for a firearm of the same type as the one he intends to carry. See above for more information on the standards a qualified retired officer must meet and what entities can issue this certification document. Can I carry any type of firearm or ammunition under this law? No. The exemption provided under this Federal law applies to the carriage of concealed firearms only. The definition of “firearm” in this statute specifically excludes machine guns, silencers, explosives or other destructive devices as these terms are defined in Federal law. However, the Federal law does extend the exemption to allow the carriage of ammunition “not expressly prohibited by Federal law or subject to the provisions of the National Firearms Act.” This means that qualified active and retired law enforcement officers may carry ammunition in States which may have prohibited the possession of certain ammunition by persons not actively serving in law enforcement within that State. Am I also exempt from State laws prohibiting the possession or use of “high capacity” magazines? No. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has ruled that State and local laws and regulations applying to magazines do apply and the exemption provided by LEOSA applies only to firearms and ammunition. Is the exemption provided by the law total—can I now carry anywhere at any time? No. The new law exempts all qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from State and local laws with respect to the carrying of concealed firearms. These officers are not exempt from Federal law or regulation, which governs the carriage of firearms onto aircraft or other “common carriers,” Federal buildings, Federal property, or national parks. In addition, State (not local) laws which prohibit the carriage of firearms onto State or local government property and State (not local) laws which allow private entities to prohibit firearms on their private property would still apply to qualified active and retired law enforcement officers. The law says I am exempt from the laws of “any State or any political subdivision thereof.” Does this mean the law is not effective in Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories? No. The law applies in these places as well. The term “State” is defined in Chapter 44 of Title 18, which is the portion of the U.S. Code that the Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act amends, and the one that applies when interpreting this Act. Section 921, Chapter 44 of Title 18 reads: “The term ‘State’ includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the possessions of the United States (not including the Canal Zone).” My agency has a policy that does not allow me to carry my firearm while I am off-duty. Does this mean that this legislation will not benefit me? If you are a qualified active law enforcement officer, you are legally able to carry a firearm under 18 USC 926B. There may be agencies which enforce or adopt policies, rules, regulations, or employment conditions which discourage or punish officers which choose to carry while off-duty, but such actions do not mean that the officer cannot carry lawfully under the provisions of this statute. Your agency, however, can prohibit you from carrying your agency-issued weapon, which is the property of the governmental entity. I work for a civilian law enforcement agency with the U.S. Department of Defense. My superiors, which include active military personnel, have told me that I do not meet the definitions of 18 USC 926B because I do not have statutory arrest authority, despite the fact that my agency can and does make arrests. Am I eligible to carry or not? Yes, you are. Recent amendments to the Federal law clarified that law enforcement personnel who have apprehension authority derived from the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) meet the definitions of qualified active and qualified retired law enforcement officer. I was injured in the line of duty and was separated from service or forced to retire as a result of the injury. As a result, I do not have ten (10) years aggregated experience as a law enforcement officer. Am I excluded from carrying under the provisions of this new law? No. Officers who are injured on the job and retired from active service as a result of that injury are included in the bill, as per Section 926C(b)(3)(B). These retired officers are eligible to carry under the law, provided that they have completed their probationary term of service. Note that these officers must still qualify with the weapon that they intend to carry every twelve months and are not exempt from the documentation requirements described above. I am a fully-sworn law enforcement officer with statutory law enforcement authority but I work for a railroad, a private university, or other non-governmental employer. I attended the same police academy, received the same training and meet the same qualifications as my law enforcement colleagues in my State. Am I able to carry under the statute as amended? Unless you are an employee of the Amtrak or Federal Reserve Police Departments, which are entities controlled by the Federal government but are not technically government entities, you must be an employee of a local, State or Federal governmental agency to carry a firearm under the statute as amended. Does this bill allow me to carry a firearm on an aircraft, train or cruise ship? No. This legislation exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from State and local laws regarding the carrying of concealed firearms. The carriage of firearms on aircraft and other “common carriers” is regulated by other Federal statutes and carrier policy.

If you'll indulge me, here's just some of what's wrong with this story: It was Friday afternoon and Fox 29 cameras were rolling as sheriff's officers served an eviction notice on a home in the 4300 block of Deveraux Avenue. They carried out what police say was a *cache* of weapons from the home of a building engineer at Lincoln High School. (cache noun \ˈkash\ : a group of things that have been hidden in a secret place because they are illegal or have been stolen) "It was rifles, *automatic* weapons, boxes of ammo, *large amounts* of ammo," said *neighbor* William Kitchen, who told Fox 29 he saw the eviction procedure going down across the street. (By automatic, he very likely means semi-auto. How about asking police if they were auto or semi-auto before publishing that line?; large amount could be anything, it's super vague; who the eff is the neighbor to make any kind of analysis about this man's property?) *"He was not all there. He was going to have a battle," said neighbor Matt Layne. "He was not giving up his home."* (Even worse than the piss poor weapons expert neighbor is this fake psychatrist/alarmist/paranoid neighbor.) Police locked down Lincoln High for 25 minutes after they received reports that the school employee had two handguns and two rifles in his vehicle. They turned out to be legally owned antique weapons. Police and school officials didn't take any chances. *"You have that many guns and you live alone, it's spooky," Kitchen said.* (weapons expert neighbor now donning the mantle of alarmist/paranoid neighbor) "He had rifles, guns, bow and arrow. *The real hunting ones.* He had *it* loaded under his table," Layne explained. (as opposed to what, a nerf bow and arrow? and had what loaded under his table? the bow?) The man, a 20 year school employee who we are not identifying because he *has not yet been charged*, was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation. He could face charges of possessing weapons on school property. (how about "has not been charged". what's the point of the "yet" other than to imply guilt?) "He needs the help, that's all," Layne said. "He's just a man that broke." (psych neighbor offering his expert medical opinion again. wtf) Police say *the weapons that were removed from his home were also legally owned. They were seized by the sheriff until this investigation is complete.* (preemptive seizing of property without charges?) "He lived in there by himself, with no power, no gas, no electric," Layne added. (For how long? When I was about 5 or 6 our neighbors' dad/husband left and they were without power/gas for a whole summer until their mom got work. Used to use camping lamps at night and would keep some stuff in our fridge. Sometimes things get tough, that's not a crime.) "It's too many weapons, why do you need all those weapons in the city," Kitchen asked. "It's ridiculous." (f*ck you, William Kitchen. You're ridiculous and your fears are totally illogical. A person can only use one or at most two guns at once. Having 10,000 guns does nothing to make him more dangerous. What a d*ck.)

From the NJ Traffic code: 39:4-116. Special right or left turn Special right or left turn movements may be provided when approved by the director at intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic control signals, by incorporating an additional lens in the signal. This additional lens shall be a green arrow lens and shall designate the special right or left turn movement by the direction of the arrow. When a green arrow lens is incorporated in a traffic control signal and the signal is operating to control traffic at an intersection, vehicles shall make turning movements in the direction of the arrow only when the lens is illuminated. That means: No turn on red arrow, only on green arrow. Note also that NJ law states: SUBCHAPTER 3. STANDARDS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 16:27-3.1. Standards (a) The basic principles concerning the design and usage of traffic control devices are governed by the MUTCD. The MUTCD, adopted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as a national standard for all classes of highways, is adopted by reference herein. All Department decisions with regard to traffic control devices shall be based on the MUTCD as provided by N.J.S.A. 39:4-120. The relevant section from the MUTCD states: C.Steady red signal indications shall have the following meanings: 1.Vehicular traffic facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal indication, unless entering the intersection to make another movement permitted by another signal indication, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line; but if there is no stop line, traffic shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection; or if there is no crosswalk, then before entering the intersection; and shall remain stopped until a signal indication to proceed is displayed, or as provided below. Except when a traffic control device is in place prohibiting a turn on red or a steady RED ARROW signal indication is displayed, vehicular traffic facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal indication is permitted to enter the intersection to turn right, or to turn left from a one-way street into a one-way street, after stopping. The right to proceed with the turn shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a STOP sign. 2.Vehicular traffic facing a steady RED ARROW signal indication shall not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow and, unless entering the intersection to make another movement permitted by another signal indication, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line; but if there is no stop line, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection; or if there is no crosswalk, then before entering the intersection; and shall remain stopped until a signal indication or other traffic control device permitting the movement indicated by such RED ARROW is displayed. When a traffic control device is in place permitting a turn on a steady RED ARROW signal indication (NB: for instance a sign stating 'right turn permitted on red arrow if no pedestrians present' or 'right turn permitted on red arrow only after 6:00PM', etc), vehicular traffic facing a steady RED ARROW signal indication is permitted to enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow signal indication, after stopping. The right to proceed with the turn shall be limited to the direction indicated by the arrow and shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a STOP sign. 3.Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal indication or other traffic control device, pedestrians facing a steady CIRCULAR RED or steady RED ARROW signal indication shall not enter the roadway. That means, a steady red arrow = no go UNLESS there is some other traffic control device stating that you can go. Summary: A steady red arrow means you cannot turn in the direction of that arrow. The only exception is in the case of an additional device saying that you can.

In handgun calibers, I currently stock: .22, 9mm, .38, .357 and 45ACP. However, the wishlist includes guns chambered in, .40, .41 mag, .44sp/.44mag, and .45 Colt/.454 Casull.

Yup. When the ammo crunch was at it's worst, all you could find online were the calibers people always say are "hard to find", haha.

I'm with Bob on this one. There's no reason why they need a DL at all, let alone insisting that the # not be redacted. LAX ammo added to the list of dealers who aren't getting my $.

That's SOP my neighborhood, where we have on street parking and roads only slightly wider than 3 cars. Also, unless there's an ordinance prohibiting it, there's nothing the town/popo can or should do.

Yeah, that's ridiculously bad. Not only are the authors adding their own interpretation, which is bad enough, but it's contrary to SCOTUS ruled in Heller.

.40 cal may be a handful for his wife. Also, 38/357 is nothing to sneeze at for HD.

Re: Caliber consolidation. There seem to be two camps on that. The first, as expressed above is toward simplification.. The other is that by having guns in various calibers, when one gets scarce, you should still have some practice ammo available in one of the others.

I 2nd the vote for a Ruger wheelgun: GP100 or SP101. You won't regret it.

Or you could use a fire axe...