Law enforcement and criminal enterprise inter-dependency for illicit profits, large budgets and full employment: That status quo is madness.
Upon legalization the profit motive would shrink, but not be eliminated because it would take time to start up legal production, distribution, and...
I think this is a pretty good opinion considering the state of affairs in New Jersey. As the opinion explained, they are bound by NJ case law, but they seemed clear that 2A now applies, but on carry permits they can't find differently unless ordered by NJ or US supreme courts.
The fact of this...
The loss of basic services and infrastructure would tend to amplify the effects of both criminal thuggery and pulling together in time of need. So I'd think the places that are inherently dangerous, such as high-crime locations and buildings would be more so. Likewise, the better parts of the...
The county attorney's 4-page letter summarizes pretty clearly why the homeowner was not arrested. Though even if SYG was not in force, I personally feel he would not have been convicted of any potential charges. But what do I know, not being a lawyer. : )
The letter is here...
I've never seen that site before, never seen a reference to it (except in this thread), the material is not dated but seems woefully out of date on 2A thinking.
Pretty weak stuff, I don't know anything about the author or editor(s) but it's hard for me to see anyone taking it seriously. It...
I believe FOPA language "possess and carry" refers to legal transport, as in unloaded in a locked case, not CCW. For a NY resident it should be legal (with proper papers) to pass through the airport so long as the destination state is legal too. As far as this individual goes, who is not a NY...
Indeed. SAF is directly helping though the lawsuits, so I became a lifetime member. Glock moves to the top of my list, for their support of our rights. Probably have to wait till I move to a free state most likely next year, but I'm thinking a 36. :)
Go Gaston!
They probably have said this or something like it, over and over. Appeals to logic and evidence could sway the intellect, but the recipient has to accept them, free of emotional baggage or mental block.
Its very frustrating dealing with people who's capacity for reason, while otherwise...
I'm no lawyer but I read these briefs with great interest. It's my personal opinion this one shreds the defendant's feeble arguments. They must know their position is indefensible, but being "true believers" will (continue to) resort to delay tactics.
I only hope the district court will be...
I think this is Boxer's grab at the brass ring, while she can grab for it. She's probably hoping to get this thing going ahead of any national shall-issue legislation, or maybe is staking out some kind of negotiating position for dealing with such. And yes it makes good fodder for her base...
In the short term, calling and/or writing your congress person and senators
In the long term, support better candidates for elective office, donate/support organizations which will fight.
I've sent notes to my elected officials even though it seems pointless:
House Pascrell
Senate...
Thanks to all for the kind welcome!
Originally from Brooklyn, NY, then migrated west (such as it is) to Orange, NJ. Later on to the town of Bloomfield. At the time I had no interest or knowledge of firearms or the laws. After I discovered Florida, I looked into the law there and here, and...
Hello all, just thought I'd join and say hello after reading quite a bit in your *excellent* National 2A section. I've learned a great deal about recent 2A challenges and eagerly follow the discussions. Living as I do in the state of New Jersey, where unconstitutional statutes criminalize...