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Is there a way to see / hear their speeches for those who missed them?

Well said.

Didn't even think the dealer. I'll have to reach out to them and see if they rent them. Thanks for the idea.

The Rav4 is pretty light for an CUV and doesn't do to bad on the highway, maybe 25 to 27. Drops down to about 20 to 21 around town if you're not a heavy foot (I am and it still isn't too bad). It has a smaller tank (12 to 13 gallons) so it seems like you're burning more gas than you are cause your filling up more often than you would in a car with a 17 to 20 gallon tank.

My wife has decided that she wants to replace her car with a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. She's ridden in one once or twice in college but that was about 15 years ago. I've tried to explain how their main purpose is off road capability and ride comfort comes second. I don't think she's understanding what I am saying. This would be one of those soccer mom Jeeps that never leaves the pavement and I don't want to make a $30,000 purchase that she's going to hate for the next 8 to 10 years. My thinking is that maybe the best option would be to rent one for a week and have her "live" with it to be sure she really wants one beyond the looks and image. I've looked at the major rental agencies but it doesn't appear that they rent them here in New Jermany. Anyone know if I can rent one in the Sussex / Morris County area?

If you can bump up your search to a 2006 Rav4 V6 I highly suggest it. We've had one for almost 8 years and it's never had an issue beyond normal wear items. I recommend the V6 over the I4 as it makes it quick and somewhat sporty feeling. As much as can be expected from a CUV.

"He should have sold the guns. If they suck, they would fail on the market." Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea if this did trigger the law. Let's say he (or someone else sells one) and the law's triggered. 3 years from now smart guns are the only option but I think we all know this is going to be an utter commercial failure at that price point and risk. In the 3 year interim the gun goes off the market and I'm sure no one else is going to risk stepping in if there are no market to support it. Wouldn't even need SCOTUS to show that there's a de-facto ban in NJ and the law would have to be reversed / repealed.

Just received a pocket watch my great grandfather used when he was a coal miner back in England. I'm sure the watch is not extremely valuable but I would like to get it looked at and repaired to working condition if possible. I'd also like an appraisal just in case it is something of value so I can insure it accordingly if necessary. Does anyone have any recommendations on a repair specialist in the Northern half of the state?

I'm afraid many would be arrested too and charged with disturbing the peace or similar disorderly persons offenses. The view would be it's your fault for causing someone else to be afraid and contact the police. There are many officers who support concealed carry but there also many, especially those in power, that do not believe civilians should be armed under any circumstance and would throw anything they could at us. Their theory would be to let the courts figure it out in the mean time they look good to antis.

Main headline on CNN now and it's up to 20 students.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/stabbings-reported-pennsylvania-high-school-article-1.1750425 No gun, the story will be buried.

I can't wait to see the bills that would come forward if SCOTUS struck down "justifiable need". You would see things like gun free zones 10,000' around any school, library, government building, park, church, etc. They'd essentially make the whole state a gun free zone so it can go back to court and reset the timer for 5 years. Or they would change the rules so that you had to qualify every six months at one location in Cape May but can only go on odd numbered Tuesdays in an even numbered Month where the class can only be 3 people and is 24 hours long or the concealed carrying of guns is allowed as is but they must be unloaded in the holster with a trigger lock on them at all times and the ammunition must be in a separate holder at least 18" from the gun. The state will not go down easy just watch.

Sorry I don't know the procedure here but does the AG have an opportunity to respond before the 4/18 review or is this the last brief?

I believe that's legal wording for "you gonna let them punk you out like that?"

Updated article from NJ.com about Drake's attorney's response to our Attorney General. http://www.nj.com/sussex-county/index.ssf/2014/04/sussex_county_mans_handgun_lawsuit_about_second_amendment_rights_attorneys_claim.html#incart_river_default Trying to find a link to the actual response.

I wrote Sen. Carroll and thanked him for his efforts even though he is not my district. We need to support those who supported us just as much as we get vocal with those who do not.

If you're not a CCW holder and you cannot prove without a doubt you're within an exemption, you're a felon. I wouldn't even think about it much less try it unless you've always wanted an orange jumpsuit and a small concrete bedroom.

From the Washington Post's article on February 19, 2014: "Meanwhile, the primary sponsor of the New Jersey law, Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D), sent a letter to Hoffman after she learned last month that a smart gun in California could be on sale soon. The Democrat reminded Hoffman of his responsibilities under the law. “I expect your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your reply,” Weinberg wrote. She has not received a reply." Assuming the Washington Post got their facts straight it looks like the letter was sent but I've not heard of a response yet.

If you haven't already sent an email, send another to the committee with a link to this poll reaffirming your position and showing you're not alone. I'm going to be doing that this evening. Might make them reconsider the fallout come next election.

I think what the Director is thinking is that if all firearms were controlled more strictly (up to and including removing them from civilian hands) it would be easier to control the homicide rate. What I believe is that as officers move up in ranks their thought processes change and views on the world change. The average officer on patrol isn't being held accountable for the totality of the crime in his / her area. His / her responsibility is to respond to calls they are dispatched to and to be a presence to try an thwart crime on their shift. As they move up in rank their focus and responsibility changes from immediate response to mitigation and reduction in overall crime until they find themselves in big chair where all of the statistics for their area are their responsibility. Since manpower and other resources are fixed and sometimes even reduced, and they also at this point are used to wielding power (their now a better and no longer a bumpkin) it would seem logical for them to be pro reduction in all firearms even from law abiding. They do not see taking firearms away from honest citizens as having any downside as it will not affect them (they get to keep theirs even after retirement) and in their eyes will reduce the pool of weapons the criminals can acquire either by shady straw purchases or by stealing them. Much like many of our legislators, they are better than us and they expect us to do as we are told.

I'm surprised NJ.com didn't pickup on this. They love to publish anything about guns for the page hits.

Maybe I'm reading this wrong but wouldn't a 5 found limitation go against the SCOTUS definition of banning weapons in common usage? What about all the revolvers and shot guns out there that can hold more than 5 rounds. Maybe a limitation law enacted and fought up to the SCOTUS could end up eliminating them all across the country. Granted, I'd rather the test case not be NJ.

Maybe we can reach out to some other Governors and AGs in the other states via friends and family who live there to get more outside support. Would be interesting to see how our politicians would react to all the support their constituents are getting from the rest of the country. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Although I'd never vote for one, I'd at least respect a politician honest enough to come out and say he/she is opposed to the second amendment rather than the constant "I support...but....except.... common sense...blah blah blah". Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

I too turn off the fuel valve and let the generator starve itself off. I make sure that all loads have been disconnected prior to doing this. My only question is, does it do any harm or cause any excess wear to the alternator or voltage regulator doing this? At least for me, in the final seconds before it dies out the engine will surge and sputter and I'm wondering if this erratic performance could cause an issue down the road.