Pythagoras

I agree it sucks to divert police resources away from emergencies, but.....a right not exercised is a right lost. In Jersey, we have the right to openly carry unloaded rifles with an FPID card under the exemptions. I'm not stupid enough to exercise it right now because there's no payoff and the costs would be great: the panicked anti's would scream to remove the exemption. But in the event of an extended Sandy-like event (if it were bad like the Katrina looting), the open carry of rifles with full mags in a tac vest might have been indispensable

That was my AP US History textbook in high school some 6 years ago and it's complete garbage. Thomas Bailey is responsible for helping perpetuate the myth that Columbus was some round Earth visionary while his men were scared of sailing off the edge. Utter pigswallow: Western Europe knew the Earth was round from their worship of Aristotle's teachings. The American Pageant is full of holes and lies like this, and my teacher was not shy about it. He hated the fact that our district had chosen this text. Fun fact: in that very same class, we had a huge discussion about the meaning of the 2A. This was before Heller and in suburban Union County so you can imagine how most people went. "The National Guard is our militia!" "It was written hundreds of years ago" "They didn't know about assault weapons".... funny how the anti's are still repeating the same old garbage. I was proud to be different that day.

Since OP wants it specifically for animals, is bear spray allowed in this case?

I will echo Blake's comments about the movie. I fell in love with the book years ago, and from the moment they released a one-sentence description of the movie's plot (Gerry Lane in a race against time to save the world) all of us book fans knee the movie would be In Name Only. It could have an awesome interview documentary style with flashbacks, but it would have taken way more time. Probably could have been a trilogy, one film for each of the three acts in the book: but I admit, that would have been a huge undertaking and financially unreasonable for the expected return (as opposed to the big flashy action movie that does great at the box office) Anyway, the Mosin would really shine in the zombocalypse.... but the round is just way bigger and heavier than it needs to be. Durable and reliable as all get out, tough enough to be used in hand to hand, the bayonet is great for piercing from afar, and bolt action is not a huge issue when going for headshots anyway. Of course, I'd still prefer a semiauto, but the Mosin is great for a sniper-on-the-watertower strategy against the horde of Zack.

Feel better! I had mine out 12 years ago and it was close to bursting as well. Only a one inch scar to show for it now. +1 on the push test someone mentioned

Thanks, everyone. I'm inclined to lean toward saving a little more, anyway. I would also much rather have a used Smith than a new Taurus. Was just looking for everyone's opinions since used market availability fluctuates. Thanks again

Is that Burt Gummer's house?

So what's the skinny on Taurus firearms? The reviews I've read/heard about Taurus run the gambit. I've heard people say they're junk, I've heard others say they're "decent for what they are" and I've even heard people RAVE about them. Some of these strong advocates have said things like Taurus bought the old Beretta factory in Brazil and kept the same workers on, and cite this as a reason for the PT92 being such a good clone of the 92Fs (not to mention, I've seen people prefer the PT92 because the safety is frame-mounted instead of slide-mounted). I heard something similar about Taurus and Smith&Wesson being owned by the same parent company, with people saying the Taurus clones of S&W revolvers are supposed to be excellent. Can anyone speak to the truthiness levels of these rumors? How have your personal experiences with Taurus guns been?

^This. Thank you. Anyone who doesn't believe can find out for themselves with only a reasonable amount of equipment and little know-how. There are too many actual conspiracies going on these days to keep stirring up this old bullspit.

I don't care what secret laws he technically broke*. He blew the whistle on our government's rampant violation of the SUPREME law of the land. Patriot. * The secret 'laws' he broke are null and void anyway pursuant to Marbury v Madison

Love his videos. Wish he posted more often

If you want to see a very early Eastwood movie, try Ambush at Cimmaron Pass. He's an awesome bit part antagonist from before he made a huge name for himself.

New Jersey: We know what's best for you

Amen, brother!

They already do...they just put a different brand logo on it http://www.berettausa.com/nano/

^ This times 1000

What a waste of time and money.... this has got to be pandering, nothing more

^This. As someone who is preparing for bad things to happen (that means you, as a safe-owner), you need to evaluate threats based on two criteria: severity (how severe is the risk) and probability (how likely is the risk). As a general rule, humans tend to focus on severity much more than probability...which is counterproductive. That said, JT is absolutely right:

^ This ^

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This^ Be careful, be smart, don't go looking for trouble....but carry on, darn it!

I don't know about these since they're evidence that was seized. Regarding buybacks, I swear I can remember reading that (in NJ at least) the firearms have their forensic ballistics checked/recorded for evidence purposes and are then destroyed. Many a forum member has lamented, "I cant believe they're going to destroy THAT piece of history" to include a beautiful condition WW1 machine gun IIRC

By the way, I'd give almost anything to keep that Luger out of the smelter

OP: You probably know by now how stupid, vague, and convoluted the NJ laws are. As others above have said, it is possible she may TECHNICALLY be in violation of the law. But look at it this way: If your wife is threatened by deadly force and needs to use a handgun to defend herself, it is definitely a "Better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6" type of situation.