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I consider .38sp/.380 as the minimum reasonable calibers. Can you effectively use .22 or .32? Of course you can, but unless that's all you have why would you when there are better options?

It both saddens and angers me that there are those willing to support organizations that are intent on destroying us.

When will the protests start?

South Carolina. I literally don't leave home without it.

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/ny-gun-laws/ NY seems to require a New York Pistol License for any/every handgun.

Berkeley Heights is ok with everything the neighbor is doing?

... and they probably aren't even considering that someone would want do that out of state.

PSA has some in stock, $80 to $90.

^This. @kc10dave These 2 are pretty much the standard. Disclosure: I have the Model 870 Express Tactical. Here is some background info to read up on. I agree with @GRIZ, low recoil 00 buckshot is the way to go. Very manageable. I think you definitely want a stock, the pistol grip will not allow you to aim as precisely and all of the recoil will need to be managed in hand versus against your shoulder.

... I think she just did.

This is completely true on a national level as well. Take out the data from the top urban areas (and get even more local and specifically from those neighborhoods) and you quickly see those cities represent the vast majority of the data. New York, Baltimore, Chicago, etc.

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Maybe start here? https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/ct-gun-laws/ https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/ny-gun-laws/

Great! Since you can't/won't be carrying in NJ, not sure if "holster draw" will be all that helpful. Next Steps might be the best course to take now, as a brand new shooter the Urban Pistols might be little too advanced and not as useful right now (read their descriptions). Although it does cover a little bit of carry, the NRA Defensive Pistol seems the most balanced on the topic of personal defense.

Sort of depends on your goal ... personal defense, competition?

No post oak?

I also have the pit barrel. Do you hang or lay it on the grate?

no, it's more like how GM trucks are "professional grade"

I just had the same thought, great idea! One of the 2A orgs should formally do it, and publicize it.

I had a similar experience the first time my wife and youngest daughter picked up my rifle.

That's how most of them are written. Nothing is allowed but then certain exceptions and exemptions are granted. Much easier to control the population that way,

The statute says nothing about how they can be used, it only says where they may be possessed and transported.

In simplified terms, for 9mm it's either going to be standard copper jacket or some type of "hollow point". Your ammo choice will be based on its intended use. If you want to use the ammo for personal defense, a "hollow point" type is best as it is designed to expand when it enters the target. Some of these have a cavity filled in by plastic so it's not actually a hollow point (i.e. Hornady Critical Defense). Self defense ammo is more expensive. If you want to use the ammo for general practice and range use, standard jacketed is what you want as it is less expensive. It is not as suitable for self defense since it will be more prone to over penetrating the target and possibly hitting unintended targets.

Keep your fingers crossed!!!

Welcome! Fire away. There are no stupid questions from those "newer" to firearms.