Hopefully this post won't annoy anyone, since I could probably pull up a lot of searches, and lurk the internet for the information I'm looking for. However, to get it in plain English, and have it be absolutely up to date, I figured this would be the way to go.

 

I want to know ANY information about progress for 2A rights in NJ, and the country in general. I've hesitated to grab an NRA membership, because I really have no clue what they are actively doing right now. I will vote for candidates they endorse, and I do support them, but I really haven't seen any gains for our rights for the most part.

 

That being said, I feel that it may simply be my own ignorance, and not a lack of action.

 

I just was hoping perhaps you guys could point me in the direction, or update me, and anyone else who wants to know, about any advances in 2A rights that are being made by the NRA, NJ2A association, and groups of the like.

 

And most importantly, are there any signs that the 2A condition in NJ is going to improve?

 

Thank you for your help, and information.

You might find some info here:

http://www.nj2as.com/

Currently we are "Waiting"...Doing alot of waiting.

 

HR 822 (interstate carry)- is in the senate but we dont know when it will be brought up yet.

 

HR 2900(Lets me carry in nj with my fl permit) - is in the house of reps, but hasn't been brought up yet

 

the lawsuit vs NJ ( loosen's up justifiable need) , Correct me if im wrong but i think they are in the appeal process?

 

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Those are the main 3 we are watching. Frank from the NJ2AS would love to have you, he's a great guy. He sets up meeting every month and has some great speakers.

 

Also if you have Facebook we have 2 group pages where we have alot of discussions on these topics. Its like our little family

 

http://www.facebook.com/groups/nj2as/

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http://www.facebook.com/groups/NJCCW/

Good question, but don't forget it's all of use, not just the other guy who is going to help make changes, and while it seems like it may be an un-winnable war and we have seen some battles won and lost we as the gun owning and 2A supporters can't loose focus on the objective.

 

The NRA while at times, may not seem to do anything here in NJ, well I see the NRA as more on the National level, and fighting fights that can be won rather then exhaust all resources and money on each and every individual states battle.

 

For in state we have many groups fighting battles from all different angles, and these are the fights that are going to ultimately win the war. Are all of them good to join, yes, are they all going to be able to accomplish their goals, maybe, maybe not, but it's us who support them and get active that will make the change happen.

 

Like they say, if your not in it and not helping, you have no right to complain when something happens.

 

I do have a few of the groups that I belong to in my sig, they are click-able links, so check them out and make your own decisions.

I think Harry will agree with me, but the best thing a single person can do besides vote is to write your representative and get your voice heard.

 

I have a petition with over 300 signatures and that i send out with every one of my letters to everyone from local mayors to the president. When i sign them, they get signed with the names of all 206 of my members.

 

The more people we can get in the fight the louder our voice will be heard. And nobody wants to be the bad guy (especially around re-election time). So they have no other choice but to listen.

 

There are 1 million gun owners in NJ. If we could get HALF of them to speak out, this would be a very simple procedure.But until then, we know what we have to do.

 

My approach to this has been and always will be, run it like a business. Kill them with kindness, Whether it be the anti's or politicians you are talking or writing to. Become a like able guy or gal, and they will listen. Some people like to write nasty letters and protest, but has anyone ever done something or bought something from you if you treated them un-kindly? NO

 

Here is the NRA link to the "Write your Rep" page. It will guide you in your search of who's your rep.

 

--> http://www.capwiz.com/nra/dbq/officials/

 

If you have any questions, PM me. I write alot of letters, My family and I have done business with a few of them. I even have made friends with Jen Becks assistant. He's a Florida CCW holder as well. So you never know

Thank you guys. The battle for 2A rights is a complex fight with many fronts, so I really had no clue if we were making any progress at all. I figured members of the NRA, NJ2A, etc. would be more abreast of the news than I. Maybe I'll join NJ2A after I pay for my books for next semester. I don't have a problem going to meetings, and would actually love to, as long as I don't have work, or school, or it's too far North.

Firearms laws in NJ get worse, not better. Corzine's useless 1 handgun per month was NJ's latest assault on NJ gun rights.

Firearms laws in NJ get worse, not better. Corzine's useless 1 handgun per month was NJ's latest assault on NJ gun rights.

 

That's part of why I started this. That's the impression that I get. It seems like nothing is really being done, and that we're really on the defensive with this. We need a more unified front, and perhaps even outreach programs to get ALL nj 2A supporters together, to provide a unified front. We need to take a more active approach other than simply signing petitions, perhaps having representatives from the NJ2A group, or something meet with politicians. I feel like we may need to pull out all the stops, and try and get it so that firearms are no longer tha taboo that they are in NJ. We need to get the public over to our side, and convince the politicians that we are a large, active voting body that they cannot afford to piss off.

I hear they are giving out some ski lift tickets in a little place called hell. If looking for change other than CCW i think a change of address is required.

The NRA is worthless to anyone in NJ. They don't care about us except to take our $

The NRA is worthless to anyone in NJ. They don't care about us except to take our $

 

One needs to look at the NRA like you do the gun owners of NJ...

 

The "traditional" gun owners don't care about the Mall Ninjas.

The hunters don't care about the the "traditional" gun owners.

The trap shooters don't care about the hunters.

 

We have 1 million gun owners who don't care about one another, and therefore have no voice in local legislation.

 

We as NJ need the NRA to hold down the fort on a Federal level, while we continue fighting at the state level. Without the RTKBA outside NJ, do you think we have any prayer for change INSIDE?