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I'd file a report. It's doubtful anything will come of it, but should there be a problem you'll have proof that you brought it to the attention of law enforcement.

The application is the same for an FPID and handgun permits, you just need to do a few extra steps (fingerprints, forms of ID) to get the initial card. Do yourself a favor and get a handful of permits even if you only intend to buy one. Letting them expire is much easier than reapplying and waiting. On that note, the time to receive your FPID/permit varies by town, but "within 30 days" is the pinnacle of optimism. It's more like 60-90 days.

No gun manufacturer is going to sink millions into R&D for a gun NO ONE is going to buy. Civilians don't want them and I sincerely doubt the Police Union is going to sign on for their use—no one wants to see a police officer injured or possibly killed because the fingerprint scanner failed or a battery died when they needed to defend against an attacker.

Current money is on Maggie.

It figures. I was looking forward to stocking up on those gift cards the next time they were offered.

Kidding aside, my town does not offer the program. From the description I found on the Bergen County Sheriff's Office I would be interested if my town decided to offer it: "The Citizens Police Academy is designed to give the public a working knowledge and understanding of the values, goals, objectives and operations of our organization. This comprehensive instruction covers different areas routinely addressed by law enforcement. Classes are formulated to incorporate an interactive format, providing participants with a “hands-on” experience whenever practical. Additionally, citizens bring a wealth of knowledge about their community and particularly the problems in their neighborhoods. In this way, officers learn firsthand the concerns of its citizens by interacting with them in a positive, non-confrontational manner."

It's official, 23¢/gallon tax authorized:

Apologies, you're right. I started reading down the list and quit before I got to the "General Public" part. It makes me wish this was for CPR or First Aid course since I think those courses would be far more useful.

nj has posted over 50 photos of the station and surrounding area: http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2016/09/3_killed_more_than_100_hurt_in_hoboken_train_crash.html The scene of the crash looks horrible. My prayers for the injured and anyone who didn't make it. I'll wait on a briefing from police and transit officials instead of playing 20 guesses as to the cause.

It says the course is intended for LE, Firefighters and first responders, so I do believe this goes hand-in-hand with A2938.

So someone who committed to "a whole day" of training is going to potentially be considered an adequate judge of whether another person is dangerous. Fabulous.

A2938: Requires firearms seizure when mental health professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others. Last Session Bill Number: A674 Jones, Patricia Egan as Primary Sponsor Mosquera, Gabriela M. as Primary Sponsor 2/16/2016 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee 9/22/2016 Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading Full Bill PDF: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3000/2938_I1.PDF Statement PDF: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3000/2938_S1.PDF Committee Voting: ALP 9/22/2016 - r/favorably - Yes {5} No {3} Not Voting {1} Abstains {0} Benson, Daniel R. © - Yes Danielsen, Joe (V) - Yes Barclay, Arthur - Yes Carroll, Michael Patrick - No Chaparro, Annette - Yes Peterson, Erik - No Pinkin, Nancy J. - Yes Rible, David P. - No Sumter, Shavonda E. - Not Voting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Besides the obviously qualified psychologist or psychiatrist (that part I agree with), who else should get carte blanche (guaranteed immunity from civil liability) to send off names and addresses to the Ministry of Love Attorney General for firearm confiscation?

I strongly recommend reading The War on Guns by John R. Lott. He addresses Australia complete with data and charts. From Chapter 9, "Does Australia Show that Gun Control Works?": The reason that some people who look at this data for firearm suicides and homicides conclude that the buyback was beneficial comes from a simple specification error. They look at the average firearm suicide and homicide rates before and after the buyback, but don’t look carefully at the how these rates were declining before the buyback occurred... Despite all the wondrous benefits supposedly produced by the Australian gun buyback, any honest reading of the evidence shows no benefit from the law. The reason that these laws didn’t produce much of a buyback seems obvious—the buyback only took guns away from law-abiding citizens.

The relevant part of the NJ statute: (2)The use of deadly force is not justifiable under this section unless the actor reasonably believes that such force is necessary to protect himself against death or serious bodily harm; nor is it justifiable if: (a)The actor, with the purpose of causing death or serious bodily harm, provoked the use of force against himself in the same encounter; or (b)The actor knows that he can avoid the necessity of using such force with complete safety by retreating or by surrendering possession of a thing to a person asserting a claim of right thereto or by complying with a demand that he abstain from any action which he has no duty to take, except that: (i)The actor is not obliged to retreat from his dwelling, unless he was the initial aggressor; and (ii)A public officer justified in using force in the performance of his duties or a person justified in using force in his assistance or a person justified in using force in making an arrest or preventing an escape is not obliged to desist from efforts to perform such duty, effect such arrest or prevent such escape because of resistance or threatened resistance by or on behalf of the person against whom such action is directed. I honestly couldn't say which way it would go in NJ.

Things are moving a little slower now. The website warns you that it can take up to 90 days, and that doesn't seem to be an overly cautious estimate at the moment—it took them three weeks just to cash my check.

I'm waiting on my FL CCW… Qualification does not need to be through the NRA. Most introductory/basic/safety courses will qualify provided the instructor has the correct credentials. From the application: The certificate/document must include your name, your instructor’s name, your instructor’s qualifications/credentials (National Rifle Association instructor, law enforcement firearms instructor, Class “K” Firearms Instructor licensed by the State of Florida, etc.), and your instructor’s license/ certification number. With regards to what the OP was told, if you decide to qualify via the NRA course, from nrainstructors.org/: The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is a two-part course consisting of an e-learning portion (completed online-in your own timeframe) and a hands-on practical portion conducted at a range under the guidance and supervision of an NRA-Certified Instructor. The course is intended for all adults regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation. So that part of what he said was true.

Sadly true… Very lucky. If you go to the 2:08 mark in the video below, you'll see that if the third robber had squeezed the trigger while running past this could have ended very differently. But I'm not going to criticize. It was 3:45 in the morning, and clearly she was asleep before these low-lifes invaded her home. I'm glad she's ok, and I'm glad that she lives in a state where her right to defend herself and her property is not only recognized, but supported by LE.

It has no bearing on the self-defense aspect, but is anyone else curious about the boxes? The reporter said she runs a seafood company out of her house, but that makes me think they ought to be in a fridge or freezer…

*moved to other thread http://www.njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/83391-1-woman-vs-3-armed-suspects-caught-on-video/

And then there's this: "We're also very very lucky that the attackers tried to use explosives rather than guns." Chris Hayes 11:40 AM - 19 Sep 2016 https://twitter.com/chrislhayes/status/777895206846955520

It's on the NBC NY website (about ¾ of the way down the page): A senior U.S. intelligence official told NBC News on Monday that Rahami made several trips to Pakistan, and is licensed to carry a firearm. http://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/Who-is-Ahmad-Khan-Rahami-393971171.html

Based on my conversation with teachers (I know many from both NYC and NJ) and the one published study that I've read, the presence of LEO in schools tends to criminalize behavioral issues that really ought to be handled internally. I don't mean violent attacks which should be addressed by law enforcement; I'm talking about situations where kids answered back, wouldn't comply with instructions (for example, "take out your textbook") or got into a minor scuffle with another student and found themselves handcuffed and/or placed in the back of a police cruiser. They're kids, they're still learning what's acceptable, what's not, and hell yeah they're testing boundaries. It's natural. But the presence of LEO in schools makes it far more likely that they're going to leave school with a criminal record and that's guaranteed to negatively affect their future. With proper training and education (something similar to what is required of teachers) I believe this stumbling block could be overcome, and LEOs could have a potentially positive effect, most of all with communities that historically lack trust in the police, but naturally the brainiacs in the legislature didn't bother to address the issue of training. They're essentially putting LEOs in a situation that they're not really qualified for and figuring that the good PR will outweigh any outcome, because nothing could possibly go wrong… But as pointed out, having officers in a school—even in plain clothes they're easy to pick out—essentially creates a "start here" target for any maniac with malicious intentions. Better, as you said, for an attacker to believe that every adult they come into contact with can fire back. There's no better deterrent in my mind.

CBSlocal is saying: Several people are in custody after the FBI made a car stop near the Verrazano Bridge; NY state senator says it may be 'possibly' connected to Chelsea bombing - CBS New York

Emergency responders are in the area of North Broad and Westfield Avenue for reports of a suspicious item found according to reports. The device is being reported as a possible pipe bomb but has not been confirmed at this time. Police are evacuating and securing the area around the Northeast Corridor train line as service has been temporarily suspended in both directions. UPDATE 9:29 p.m. Police are searching the train tracks near West Grand Street. UPDATE 9:55 p.m. Hazmat has been requested to the scene. UPDATE 10:25 p.m. Area businesses have been reportedly ordered to shut down and evacuate the area as bomb technicians have a robot operating at this time. Developing

Latest update: 9/8/2016 Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee