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If you have the codes I think you can still use the ADT alarm without notification features, so at least you'll definitely be aware of a break-in duirng the middle of the night, or a prospective intruder trying to get in when you aren't home will hopefully get scared off. If not, you can just replace the control panel and keypads with your own system since all the wiring and sensors have already been put in. I was able to swap out an existing control panel and keypads with Honeywell Vista components relatively easily.

Round count on my VP9 is about 700 rounds. I previously haven't had any issues but yesterday I had two failures to go into battery. There were a couple firsts that I'm thinking might have introduced the problem: 1. First time using Freedom Munitions 115gr reloads. Large majority of previous round count has been PMC 115gr and a smattering of other 115gr/124gr factory ammo, including some 115gr/124gr Freedom "new" ammo. 2. Gun had just been cleaned a few days earlier, and it was my first time using liquid froglube. I usually use froglube paste, but I've been reading a lot lately about people blaming the paste for gumming up firing pin channels, so I figured I'd give the liquid a go. I've also noticed that if you hold the slide and ride it forward slowly, it will often not going into battery (not that there's reason you'd be doing this in actual practice) Just curious if anyone has had this experience? Maybe my gun just doesn't like FM reloads?

I visited Heritage Guild Easton yesterday and seems to be a lot of hate for NJ residents. 1. They have exploding targets with a sign that they aren't for sale to NJ residents. 2. There's a sign that they won't sell higher capacity mags to NJ residents along with a warning that they card. I don't have anywhere to shoot exploding targets, nor was I planning to buy regular capacity magazines, but WTF!!!! I was already annoyed that the rental menu on their website isn't up to date, but those policies stopped me from spending any money there. I was going to rent an HK P30 in .40sw, but screw it.

If you want a list of dealers that won't have a problem shipping the mags to your NJ FFL, do a search for 'NJ friendly retailers' and check the third post from the top (I'd post a link, but I seem to be having problems). Of course, this assumes you have an FFL willing to pin the mags. Off the top of my head, I know Steve/Monmouth Arms will do so.

When I stopped by last weekend, a kid at the counter said his current best guess would be February. He also said they'd be honoring ammo coupons that come out in the meanwhile. I'm not counting on it, but I'm saving them just in case.

I vote a metal da/sa gun. CZ or full size Sig Sauer.

I don't suppose anyone can recommend someone farther east, e.g. within a 20 min drive of GFH or Bullet Hole. edit: Midtown Manhattan would also be an option

Personally, I bought them specifically to use with plugs underneath so that I can shoot long guns. I have the HL Impact Pros and they stick out about 2 feet from the sides of my head.

I don't find Dick's that to be that huge a Black Friday bargain that I'd be willing to sacrifice "principles". I already passed on $75 Remington 1400ct .22lr bucket o bullets a few weeks ago and can get 9mm and 5.56mm for comparable, if not cheaper prices online, without limit, and have bought firearms from local retailers at prices for higher than I could have gotten online. I've specifically made a point of going there every once in a while since they're the only national corporate retailer of guns/ammo in NJ. I guess deep down I've been hoping that Dicks notes their sales of guns/ammo in NJ, other retailers, e.g. Wal-Mart, Cablelas take note and move in to NJ, people who otherwise wouldn't get exposure to guns see the counter while shopping for kids soccer gear, gun ownership becomes more widespread, handgun permit regime/AWB ban is abolished, and people starting clamoring for CCW and stand your ground. No question that if I wasn't in NJ, I wouldn't bother. I'd love more details on this if you have any Actually, looking at some equity research, there's been a consistent decline in "hunting" sales, which includes guns/ammo. If you believe Mipa, management has been hiding the decline within the general decline in firearm sales compared to last year, and analysts are going so far to look at sales excluding guns (and golf, to reflect the "disappearance" of Tiger Woods" to try and get a true picture of company health. Unfortunately I'm not an equity researcher by trade and I've had a few too many IPAs right now to think of even trying.

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I ordered on the 12th, and received tracking on the 19th, but tracking today shows the package hasn't even been picked up by UPS yet. I'm lucky that I'm not in a hurry for this delivery.

I believe I had the "lightweight" version with a plastic receiver and it definitely felt toy-like. As far as mags, Steve/Monmouth Arms didn't seem to have a problem pinning them. I've seen 10 rounders locally, Ottomanelli's for example, but they were pricey. I'm considering the Colt M4 22 Ops in place of the M&P 15/22. Only having access to indoor ranges, I don't find rimfire shooting very interesting, but I'm trying to justifying buying a .22lr AR with the reasoning that it will provide cheap AR platform training. From a couple reviews I read, I get the impression that the Colt M4 feels more AR like in the hand compared to the M&P15/22. But since it will require dealing with NJ compliance, I'd want to keep costs low by finding a PA FFL to transfer, do the stock and bayo lug myself, but have them deal with the barrel threading. But I'm just trying to decide if it's worth the trouble.

GSG for $199. I sold mine, but I'm tempted to buy another one just because of the price. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/1600/category/4/ If you're okay with DAO, P229 in 357sig for $399 http://www.cdnnsports.com/sig-229-357-sig-vg-exc-dao-ns-1-12rd-mag.html

I understand it needs to be compliant to be brought into NJ, but it doesn't need to be compliant just for an NJ resident to receive the gun, does it? e.g. gun will be kept in PA or compliance work will be done in PA

Any thoughts on the Colt M4 .22lr Ops? Worth the trouble of having compliance work done, or just wait for a deal on an already compliant M&P15/22?

I was told at Paramus last year that cabinets aren't tax free. The only reason I know is because my safe (not cabinet) didn't scan as tax fee so I had the guy call the manager, and that's when he mentioned it.

I've seen Simplisafe advertised on Blaze TV (and there might be a discount code), but I don't have first hand experience. I self installed an Ademco Vista alarm, but I had it relatively easy because there was a Brinks systems already installed. Wiring, keypads, and sensors were already in place, I just had to change the alarm unit, keypads, and sirens. Programming is a royal pain and not intuitive at all. I have keyfob remotes I'd like to add, but I've been lazy to figure out how to do it.

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I going to refrain from answering since I don't know the answers for certain. But while I notice CA has a crapload of restrictions, I also see a great number of cases being litigated, be it CCW, waiting periods, restrictions on mag limits, restrictions on hollow points, gun rosters, etc. Why isn't anything in NJ being litigated? I know gun rights aren't going to be addressed by the NJ state legislators, so why aren't more avenues to gun rights being sought in the courts? Kind of like my other post a few weeks back on why no challenges to the P2P scheme. I don't expect it to be eliminated entirely, but why not sue to eliminate the need for permits for existing gun owners? At least it would be a step in right direction.

Now that you mention it, that was another reason I held off on trying the 9mm. I wondered about reliability given the unique bullet shape, and didn't feel like spending $1.50 a round testing multiple guns.

I was in Tanners a few weeks back and picked up a box of this in 38 special. Any thoughts? I was going to try out the 9mm, but my recollection was that the bullet weights were too low for comfort, but I now see the site now says 115 grain (I remembered 105 or lower). It was explained to me that the blades act as a blender when the projectile is spun by the barrel rifling, and the "blending" action enlarges the wound cavity. Thought it would be an interesting non-hollowpoint/expanding defense ammo for NJ "compliancy". http://www.lehighdefense.com/index.php/shop/ammunition/xtreme-penetrator

Here's a write-up I did on a private lesson I did with one of the Spartan Group instructors http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/69292-1-for-spartan-group-and-private-lesson-write-up/?hl=mollineaux

They also have the handgun roster with microstamping requirement. Huge % of handguns are effectively banned unless they are special CA compliant models (e.g. must have mag disconnect safety and obnoxious loaded chamber indicators). Microstamping requirements went into effect last year, where new model semi-auto handguns are effectively banned. There used to be a "single shot exemption" work around that was a pain in the ass and expensive, but that's ending in 2015.

9mm 115gr blaster reloads at $9 box, wow

I used to have a thing for high-end Japanese raw denim, e.g. Studio D'Artisan, Samurai. I think nothing matches the deep color and relatively more complex fading they undergo over time. But i got tired of paying $300+ for jeans that I'd only wash once a year. Uniqlo is more to my tastes now. I've been curious to try out the 1791 jeans (owned by Glenn Beck), but I'm reluctant to pay $160 for jeans that I can't try on first.