Police and Sportsmen Site
International Police Resource Database
The FBI's Child ID App. can now be downloaded from the Apple Store on iTunes--this will enable a parent who has an abducted or missing child to show law enforcement pictures and other important information on the spot, which is crucial for locating a missing child.
Topics covered:
1. Police Associations;
2. International police resource data base;
3. Sheriff's Dept. & Successful Mergers of Twp. Police Depts. into the Sheriff's Office;
4. Exposing misinformation by a few Hunterdon and Somerset County Freeholders over Twp. police mergers (the mergers should take place thru the Sheriff's Office);
5. Contracting Out Services of the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office (see 7 page PDF summary under the heading "Official Government Reports of Mergers with Sheriffs' Offices" below);
6. Official government reports on twp. police mergers into the Sheriff's Office (summary of agreement);
7. Recommended book entitled New Jersey Gun Law Guide by Evan Nappan for police officers, prosecutors, and sportsmen, A. summary of NJ gun laws (Firearms Purchaser ID Card--NJ police have 30 days from receipt of appplicant to approve or deny a FPIC under 2C:58-3(f), Address Change for FPIC (many twp. police depts. such as Clinton Twp. Police Dept. were making people fill out a new application--you only need an application for a duplicate FPIC), B. Hollow Point bullets, C. transporting firearms, D. NJ Attorney General takes an unconstitutional and unbiblical position on the right-to-carry lawsuit filed against the State of NJ by the Second Amendment Foundation & ANJRPC) and E. legal issues for law enforcement and sportsmen;
8. Police officer's oath and pledge to the Constitution that includes the 2nd Amendment (see Sheriff Mack's YouTube);
9. Retired Major in the New Jersey State Police alleges it is common practice for NJ Governors to tell the Colonel/Superintendent of the NJ State Police to take an anti-gun position and lie to the public;
10. LEAA & 29 DAs take oath to Constitution;
11. Police resources;
12. Licensing;
13. Training;
14. List of ranges;
15. College rifle clubs;
16. Airsoft guns, paintball guns & ranges;
17. Airsoft & paintball organizations;
18. Shooting organizations;
19. A list of gun manufacturers (handguns, rifles & shotguns);
20. Accessories;
21. Tactical accessories;
22. NJ & PA firearm stores, etc.
Why the Sheriff's Office (an existing county law enforcement office) should be used for the Consolidation of Township Police Departments
Los Angeles County Police that is under the Office of Public Safety (a duplication of services) merged into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD)--the Los Angels County Board of Supervisors (BOS) voted on 12/15/09 by a 4-1 vote to consolidate the Los Angels County Police into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LASD)--an already existing county law enforcement office. (The Los Angles County Sheriff's Office services an area greater than 12,308 square kilometers with everything from gangster-infested holes south of downtown to celebrity-infested Malibu in the West; it has 8,500 Deputies and traces its roots back to the wild west of 1850s California.) This should be an example, especially for counties that have separate county police departments (merge them into the Sheriff's Office), for other States and counties in this country to use - this will save taxpayers millions of dollars (read articles below). It is recommended that this cost saving strategy be implemented in New Jersey and other States.
Yes, township police departments should be either merged into the Sheriff's Office (on a contractual basis--yes, the township has the option to keep all their police officers; it is a contract between the county and the individual township and the township can increase or decrease the amount of unit hours it wants) or the municipality should reduce the size of their municipal police department and supplement its patrol functions and investigations with the Sheriff's Office as needed or eliminate their municipal police department through attrition, if possible, and then contract out services of the Sheriff's Office thereby saving taxpayers thousands if not millions of dollars.
Merging into the Sheriff's Office is a better option because of the time factor--the township would start saving money immediately because the overheard costs would be less--no chief, and the other administrative functions streamlined. I have have spoken to many retired or active high ranking New Jersey State Troopers, Federal Agents and former or current Sheriffs who agree that the local police departments should be merged into the county Sheriff's Office, an existing county police force. It should also be noted that former Hunterdon County Judge Thomas J. Beetel of Flemington, NJ (who served in World War II in Naval Intelligence--China) proposed having the Sheriff’s Office patrol the county and former Mayor Andrew Leon of Delaware Township, NJ (who served in World War II as a Navy Seabee—Guam and Bikini Atoll) was against starting a township police department.
Do not consolidate township police departments—the taxpayers will end up with a huge, high cost consolidated township police department that is not accountable to the people and would probably end up with the county taken it over. (The Sheriff's Office is a Constitutional Office--the NJ Constitution decrees that the Sheriff is the highest elected public law enforcement officer in the county--that has jurisdiction throughout the county and the Sheriff is elected by the citizens of the county and thus accountable to the people and the most cost effective.)
A detailed report and proposal (for county patrolling) was submitted to the Hunterdon County Freeholders in the late 1990's by former Sheriff Bill Doyle (a retired Lieutenant in the New Jersey State Police, who also served 12 years as Sheriff (1996-2007), and who is a Vietnam Veteran and your most qualified and best Sheriff that Hunterdon County every had). Also, a Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office Shared Services Proposal for a Patrol Division was submitted to the Freeholders in 2008 that offered a comprehensive cost analysis of patrol (active and passive) and investigative services for 10 municipalities in Hunterdon County--see all reports under the heading "Official Government Reports on Successful Mergers of Twp. Police Depts. into the Sheriffs' Offices"; also see the summary entitled Contracting Out Services of the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office (2010)--PDF. Mr. Capobianco, Hunterdon County Shared Services Coordinator, stated on January 25, 2010 at an East Amwell meeting that the Sheriff's Office is the most cost effective method of policing the county. Mr. Capobianco is correct--if implemented properly, it would save thousands of dollars in property taxes per household every year.
Most Sheriffs' Offices across this country including Sheriffs' Offices in New Jersey perform the following: countywide patrol functions such as traffic control and accident investigations, process applications for a license to carry firearms, courthouse security, civil law enforcement, civil processes such as court orders, writs, executions, summons, tax liens, subpoenas, Sheriff sales, operate their county jail, transport prisoners, etc. All Sheriff's Officers are certified law enforcement personnel that go through the same police academies and training that township police officers have to go through--they both receive certification from the PTC (Police Training Commission) that authorizes them to patrol, to perform search and seizure, etc. A Sheriff's Officer has jurisdiction in the whole county--this is not the case with a township police officer.
Many Sheriffs' Offices also offer specialized services to the county in addition to uniform patrol, when needed, at no extra cost to the taxpayers, which consists of the following: Homeland Security, Emergency Services (SWAT), Haz-Mat Team, Bomb Squad, Air Patrol, Marine Patrol, Criminal Investigation Unit, Narcotics Investigation, Hostage Negotiation, Warrant Squad, Internet Crime Unit, and other law enforcement activities such as cigarette-tax enforcement (NYC Sheriff's Office), etc. See the Passaic County Sheriff's Office for an example of a New Jersey Sheriff's Office that offers most of the specialized units mentioned above in addition to their community-based programs such as Senior Citizen "Are You OK Program" and the Student "Reality-Check" Program. Passaic County Sheriff's Office patrols the portion of Rt 80 in Passaic County. A township police department does not have the personnel or money to have the specialties or expertise that would be offered through bigger departments such as the Sheriff's Office or State Police.
Sheriff Reserve Units
Sheriff Reserve Units are also used throughout the country to save taxpayers thousands of dollars. Examples of Sheriffs' Offices using reserve units:Reserves Unit (West Palm Beach, FL) ,(West Hollywood, CA) and (NJ has a volunteer Deputy program implemented by the Essex County Sheriff's Office) . Many of the volunteers in the Sheriff Reserve Units are either retired or active military personnel, police or other professionals who either donate their time or receive pay with no benefits to offset the high cost of law enforcement in their county.
The High Cost of Township Police Departments (especially in New Jersey) and Solutions--see Contracting out Services of the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office (2010)--PDF summary and other official Sheriff merger reports below as a guideline to use in any township, county or state.
For more details on the Sheriff's Office see Local Government Tab, Homeland Security Tab, and article in the Star-Ledger dated 09/19/10 entitled N.J. police salaries rank highest in nation with median pay of $90,672 (the article gives detailed information on each municipal police department in every county in the State of New Jersey; for example, Raritan Twp. Police Department's median income is $90,424 (the chief makes over $130,000), 26% of the officers make over a six figure salary, violent crime index is 0.2%--based on number of offenses per 1,000 residents—and have 31 officers as of 2009; see 2008 Uniform Crime Report). Also, see a summary prepared by a Hunterdon County resident entitled Contracting out Services of the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office (2010)—PDF. Other pertinent reports: Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office Shared Services Proposal (2008)—PDF , Clay Police Department's Merger with the Sheriff's Office (Summary of Agreement)-PDF and Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office 2008 budget—see pages 24- 26 with Motor Vehicle Analysis that former Freeholder rejected thus denying money and important services to Hunterdon-PDF
Unethical Behavior by a few Township Committeemen, Freeholders and Police Chiefs in Hunterdon County
It should be noted when the summary for Contracting out Services of the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office was released on 09/07/10, the police chiefs in Hunterdon County had a special meeting; they were upset over the summary, which was not reported by any of the local newspapers. The local newspapers also did not report at the East Amwell meeting on January 25, 2010 that the Freeholders withheld The Hunterdon County Sheriff's Shared Services Proposal (2008) that should have been included in the Blue Shield Consulting Report and the statement made by Mr. Capobianco, Hunterdon County Shared Services Coordinator, that the Sheriff's Office is the most cost effective. What is happening in Hunterdon County is that some Freeholders (maybe only one Freeholder at this present time) and a few Township Committee Members are trying to push the idea of consolidating township police departments instead of reducing them, merging them into the Sheriff's Office or contracting out the services with the Sheriff's Office. Beware of any disinformation about the Sheriff's Office by township police departments, some township committeemen and a few Freeholders—many might be misinformed, do not understand the issue, or are deceptively working behind the scenes with the twp. police departments instead of representing the people. This is very dangerous and costly. The Freeholders and the townships will end up creating a high cost county police force with out of control costs such as the Bergen County Police and Nassau County Police. The county Sheriff's salary is set by New Jersey Statute and no Undersheriff or Sheriff's Officers can make more than the Sheriff—this puts a cap on all salaries. This is not the case with township police departments or a county police force.
The Sheriff's Office, an already existing county police force, is the most efficient way to go. Hunterdon County could also save money just by putting the correctional facility (the whole DPS) back under the Sheriff's Office instead of laying off custodians from the court house and contracting out their services—Hunterdon has multi-million dollar lawsuits against it, which could have been prevented. Contact Sheriff Fred Brown , a straight shooter, about using the Sheriff's Office to reduce police costs to the local municipalities in Hunterdon County--there are false rumors being circulated by some Raritan Twp. Committeemen that Fred Brown recommended the current police chief in Raritan Twp. and is not in favor of supplemental police coverage from the Sheriff's Office if the municipalities request it. This is an outright lie and not Sheriff's Brown's position. Unfortunately, Freeholder Rob Walton was quoted in the Hunterdon County Democrat (08/04/11) by Terry Wright in an article titled Officials explore shared services that Sheriff Brown would not be interested in offering shared services for municipal police departments--this is a lie and Sheriff Brown has made it clear he will offer services if requested by the municipalities. Freeholder Director Matt Holt, an honest guy, had to correct and rebuke Freeholder Rob Walton publicly for misinformation over the Sheriff's Office at a Wine Tasting Event sponsored by the Clinton Twp. Republican Club at the Hampton Inn on 09/23/11--yes, a DPS merger with the Sheriff Office might be considered and the Freeholders would work with muncipalities who are interested in using the Sheriff's Office.
Councilman Harmen Vos of Clinton Twp., who served as a Sergeant Commando in the Royal Dutch Army, under NATO, Special Forces--Green Berets, has made it clear at the event that after a careful study he wants to merge the Clinton Twp. Police into the Sheriff's Office. This would entail no layoffs of the current Clinton Twp. Police Officers--no, the Officers would not have to take a Civil Service test to get hired because it would be a merger of an existing police dept. into the Sheriff's Office that is between the individual Twp. and Sheriff's Office on a contractual basis. They would be integrated into Civil Service. Over half of law enforcement in New Jersey fall under Civil Service regulations (Department of Personnel; Title 11) according to New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. Civil Service curtails politics in promotions and is less expensive. If townships merged into the Sheriff's Office, there would be precincts/satellite offices throughout the county--there would be no difference in response time. The Sheriff's Office would actually have a faster response time.
[There is strong evidence that the Raritan Twp. Police Chief might have been the one who called the special meeting--according to allegations made by reliable sources--with other police chiefs in Hunterdon County to discuss how to counter the summary submitted to municipalites titled, Contracting out Services of the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office (2010)--see PDF summary under the topic "Official Government Reports." If the allegations are true about the meeting, it is very unprofessional conduct for police chiefs.]
Hold the township committeemen and Freeholders, especially newly elected Freeholder Rob Walton (who has been running around the county trying to promote a high cost county police department, which is a duplication of services that already exists through the Sheriff's Office) accountable and tell them you had enough of this nonsense. There are also reliable allegations being made in Hunterdon that a few Hunterdon County Freeholders told Sheriff Fred Brown that the Sheriff's Office is really only an administrative office. If this is true, it is a stupid statement--the Sheriff is the top law enforcement officer in the county. The Freeholders also cut his budget--he should have another Undersheriff. However, the good news is that there are a few Hunterdon County Freeholders who are open to using the Sheriff's Office on a contractual basis.
Somerset County Freeholders and One Hunterdon County Freeholder Misleading the Public about TWP. Police Mergers
The proposed merger of 5 Twp. police departments in Somerset County into one department made up of precincts (5) is a big mistake and stupid. (Contact Sheriff Frank Provenzano in Somerset and ask him what is his problem; this should be done through his Office, whch is an existing county law enforcement office). Somerset County Sheriff's Office
There was no reason for the Somerset County Freeholders to commission a 2 1/2 year study about merging or consolidating township police departments. The Freeholders could have had a two week free study from the Sheriff's Office or National Sheriff's Association. Having the Sheriff's Office patrol or supplement townships in Somerset County is the most efficient and cost effective--it is also easier to negotiate police contracts for townships who want to merge into the Sheriff's Office. There is no need for Somerset County Freeholder Jack Ciattarelli, who is running for Assembly and an intelligent man, and Hunterdon County Freeholder Rob Walton to promote legislation in New Jersey to authorize or make it easier for municipal police departments to merge. Legislation for township mergers to help consolidate schools or other services is acceptable, which Freeholder Ciattarelli is also supporting.
[The real plan by some of the Hunterdon and Somerset County Freeholders such as Rob Walton and Jack Ciattarelli is to create a high cost county police force that is under their control, not the people--the plan has already been exposed by the Star-Ledger July 10, 2011 edition, section on Somerset & Hunterdon, page 22 entitled Somerset County plan to share police forces hits bump. The study was prepared by consultant Thomas Banker that would create three police precincts where the individual municipalities would initially be charged based on how many of their officers joined in the effort, but then it would become the county's burden--it is not only a duplication of services that already exists through the Sheriff's Office, but this proposal was already made by many Sheriff's' Departments in this state including the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office. Yes, this was suppose to be done through the Sheriff's Office! Merging township police departments will create a county police force down the road. A county police force will be much more costly than than the Sheriff's Office; the Sheriff's salary is set by NJ Statute. I would assume that Hunterdon County Freeholders Will Mennen and George Melick would be against creating a county police force that would end up with out of control costs like the Nassau County Police or the Bergen County Police that were going to get 9.79% raise each year for four years according to an article by Northjersey.com dated 03/12/11 entitled Bergon County Police give up raises to stave off layoffs--the Bergen County Sheriff Michael Sardino should propose having the Bergen County Police Dept. merged into the Sheriff's Office and also implement a volunteer program (a reserve unit) like Essex County Sheriff's Office and the other Sheriffs' Offices across this nation. Unfortunately, if a Sheriff was a former chief, they do not want to upset their fellow chiefs by actually doing what is right and represent the PBA instead of the people. ( Freeholders Mennen and Melick should be commended for taking this position of not starting a separate county police force)--they should talk some sense into Freeholder Rob Walton and the Somerset Freeholders. If the municipalities want the county to help out, then let them contract out the services with the Sheriff's Office; the municipalities would reimburse the county for the cost of the Sheriff's Officers used on a contractual basis only.]
The Sheriff's Office is already authorized by the state to patrol the county and merge police depts.--only the Sheriff's Office and State Police have the authority to set up weigh stations for trucks. The municipal police departments are able to legally merge or supplement their departments through the Sheriff's Office. The real issue was that the Freeholders do not want to give up control that included the Somerset County Prosecutor. The Sheriff and the County Prosecutor are Constitutional Officers. The difference being is that the Sheriff is elected by the people, thus more accountable to the people whereas the county prosecutor (a State Constitutional Officer) is appointed by the Governor and controlled by the Attorney General--look at the former Somerset County Prosecutor (Nicholas Bissell) who was indicted on 30 counts of criminal activity by a federal grand jury in 1996; since he was appointed, he could only be removed by the Governor and thus the citizens had a bad prosecutor in Somerset from 1982 through 1996. In Pennsylvania the Prosecutor or District Attorney is elected. They will end up with a high cost county police force and a duplication of services (the Sheriff's Office is an already existing county law enforcement police force). This is stupidity on the highest level.
Official Government Reports on Successful Mergers of Twp. Police Depts. into the Sheriff's Office, Articles on Sheriffs' Offices Across the Country & Sheriff Proposals made in New Jersey such as Hunterdon County
County Police vs. Elected Sheriff--PDF
Contract Sheriff/ Police Services and what are the benefits (a Commanders Guide)--PDF
Contracting out Services of the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office (2010)--PDF
Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office Shared Services Proposal (2008) for ten municipalities--PDF
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff would run Metropolitan Police Force (proposed in 2004)
Montgomery County Sheriff's Department--The Office of the Sheriff in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is authorized and established by the PA Constitution of 1784; it is the chief law enforcement officer of the county per PA Constitution. The office does a variety of duties and has specialized services such as a Bomb Disposal Unit, (C.E.R.T.) County Emergency Response Team, etc. PA Township Police Departments should be merged into the Sheriff's Office because it is the most cost effective and they have jurisdiction in the whole county, which makes it easier for mergers. This can be done on a contractual basis with each township.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office --An excellent Sheriff's Office in Arizona that does all facets of law enforcement that includes patrolling the county and has been around since 1893; it employs 3,400 people. The current Sheriff, Joe Arpaio, is a retired DEA Agent and served in the U.S. Army.
Reserve or Volunteer Units--Sheriff's Office and Township Police Departments
Essex County Sheriff's Department Deputy Volunteer Program in New Jersey
Utilizing Special/Auxiliary Police Officers for Twp. Police Departments or Sheriffs’ Offices - PDF
Special/Auxiliary Officers in NJ - PDF
Police: Reserve Officers fill Important Role - PDF
PoliceReserveOfficer.com--careers, training, certification for professional police reserves, etc.
A History of Reserve Law Enforcement
http://www.reservepolice.org/History_of_Reserves.htm
Other Issues for Law Enforcement
Larimer County Sheriff's Office in Colorado has an excellent "Emergency Preparedness Guide"
http://www.larimersheriff.org/
Sheriff to Marines: Your service is not over! (former Sheriff Jim Alderden of Larimer County, Colorado).
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=115662
Can the County Sheriff save the Constitution? - PDF
Cops and the 2nd amendment - PDF
Illegal Immigration: A Case for Local Law Enforcement - PDF
Warning about The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
( The Southern Poverty Law Centers (SPLC's) information should not be used by law enforcement or any intelligence agency. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), which operates as a principal front for the militant homosexual lobby, according to The New American Magazine,has been especially vicious in attacking Christian organizations opposed to homosexual marriage and special privileges for homosexuals; see article entitled Media Jump to Smear Right with Extremist Label - PDF)
SPLC's Misdirection of Law Enforcement
Protecting Rights: Loyal Americans Targeted by the SPLC
YouTube exposing the misinformation of the SPLC by Bill Jasper of The New American Magazine
Leftist group (SPLC) advising Homeland Security Ops
Contributes to report about using social services to battle 'extremism' http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=213269
Recommended Book: NJ Gun Law Guide for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Sportsmen & NJ Law (Firearms Purchaser Identification Card, Hollow Point bullets, Transporting Firearms, Lawsuit Against NJ, etc.)
 NJ Gun Law Gun Guide http://www.evannappen.com/ |
 Federal & State links for Gun Laws http://www.nraila.org/gunlaws/ |
 US Handgun Laws http://www.handgunlaw.us/ |
Other Gun Law Web Sites: Bloomfield Press & USCCA
The book and resources mentioned above are not a substitute for professional legal advice, but is very helpful for understanding New Jersey’s gun laws and gun laws in othe states..
Click link below to the State of New Jersey, Department of Law & Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General
Topic: Weapons/Firearms
http://nj.gov/oag/services_arms.htm
Click link below to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Topic: Firearm Reciprocity Agreements
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/crime.aspx?id=184
Firearms Purchaser ID Card
New Jersey residents have to apply for a "Firearms Purchaser ID Card" in order to purchase rifles, shotguns or handguns. You must go to the Police Chief of the municipality where your reside or the Superintendent of the State Police. The police department should have the forms to fill out and you will have to make an appointment for fingerprinting. The forms can also be printed off the New Jersey State Police website. (Click "Forms to Download" for the Firearms Purchaser Identification Card/Application to Purchase a Handgun. One also needs to fill out the Consent for Mental Health Records Search with firearm application and 3 personal references and bring to your local township police department--see the New Jersey State Police Site on Forms to Download.)
How long should it take for an application to be approved or denied?
The applicant should be approved or denied "within 30 days form the date of receipt of the application for residents of this State and 45 days for non-resident applicants." This law is under N.J.S. 2C:58-3(f).
Address change for New Jersey Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FPIC)
Under New Jersey Administrative Code 13:54-1.11, a holder of a NJ Firearms Purchaser Identification Card must apply for a change of address with 30 days of such change of address. How to does a person change his/her address? One applies to the Chief of Police in the municipality where the applicant currently resides (new address) or to the Superintendent of the State Police if they police your area. What form must be filled out? Ask for an application for a "duplicate firearms purchaser identification card" and a consent for a mental health records search--this is all that is required under the New Jersey Administrative Code 13:54-1.11 (b). The applicant pays a small fee. Some police departments such as Clinton Twp. Police Dept. were erroneously making people with a FPIC, who recently moved to Clinton Twp., apply for a new FPIC. Very stupid and a violation of the law.
Pennsylvania residents can buy a gun without a special card in PA (they have to show valid identification)--they are still run through an extensive background check via the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) by the licensed dealer and are either approved, denied or put on pending status. The "NICS" was started in 1988 and is operated by the F.B.I.--the operations in NJ are run by the State police. (A licensed firearms dealer must contact the "NICS" via telephone or facsimile and then will receive determination of whether the prospective purchaser would violate Federal or State law.) Applications for a PA resident “License To Carry Firearms” (LTCF) must be submitted to their county sheriff’s office, with exception of Philadelphia where they are handled by the Gun Permits & Tracking Unit of the Philadelphia Police Department. All permits issued by one county must be honored by all counties including Philadelphia. If the resident or non-resident is approved, they are issued a permit that is valid for 5 years--this should be the method in New Jersey. The process of obtaining a PA LTCF is very thorough in making sure that permits are not granted to people that may be irresponsible or pose a danger to others. (See Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association for more information on concealed carry-- www.pafoa.org ). For detailed information on "Right- to-Carry" permits and how a New Jersey resident can obtain one see the Right-to-Carry Tab.
New Jersey makes it harder and more expensive for law-abiding citizens to purchase a firearm; the background check is no different from Pennsylvania's background check when going into a licensed dealer to purchase a firearm (the person is run through "NICS").
What about Possession and Transporting Hollow Point Bullets in New Jersey?
Yes, but only by the way of exemptions under N.J.S. 2C:39-3.g.2 and N.J.S. 2C:39-6f. (i.e, dwelling, land owned or possessed; while hunting, fishing or target shooting; place of purchase). The exemptions are:
1. N.J.S. 2C:39-3. f., possession of hollow nose ammunition is prohibited unless a person is engaged in activities pursuant to N.J.S. 2C:39-6f. that includes target shooting and hunting.
2. N.J.S. 2C:39-3 subsection g.2, a person can keep this ammunition at his dwelling, premises or other land owned or possessed by him and may carry such from the place of purchase to the above locations. Law enforcement and military are also exempt.
Also, New Jersey alllows magazine capacity of (15) rounds (N.J.S. 2C:39-1y)--this limited magazine capacity is unfortunate.
There have been false arrests by Officers because they are unaware of the exemptions. For more detailed information on the above, see the New Jersey State Police Site on Hollow Point Bullets or The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General for further information on weapons/firearms.
Advice: Under N.J.S. 2C:58-15, it is unlawful to store a firearm where the individual knows or should know that a minor (defined as under the age of 16) could gain access to it. It is advisable to purchase a gun safe--gun safes can be obtained at a reasonable price and prevents thieves, drug addicts, gangs, etc. from stealing your weapons and protects you legally. The exemptions of N.J.S. 2C:58-6.1 still allow minors to access firearms. (There is no sales tax on gun safes in New Jersey.)
Interstate Transportation of Firearms (The Federal Firearms Owner's Protection Act of 1986 (FOPA) Title 18, Part 1, Chapter 44, Sections 926A of the United States Code:
"Not withstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle: Provided, that in the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than a glove compartment or console."
The FOPA protects those who are legally transporting firearms by automobile or plane for lawful purposes. FOPA protects firearms owners traveling through gun-unfriendly jurisdictions; it does not protect those traveling to those places. See Cornells University's law pages and David T. Hardy for the Cumberland Law Review (a summary of the law's history).
[The judge (James Morley) in Brian Aitken's trial (a law enforcement officer arrested him in 2009 after searching his car--Aitken was moving from his parent's home in Mount Laurel, NJ to Hoboken and had legally purchased firearms from Colorado locked and unloaded in his car trunk because he was going to transport them) refused to instruct the jury about the federal statute. Gov. Chris Christie granted clemency to Aitken. The judge and prosecutor should be removed from their positions and charged criminally for this act.]
NJ Attorney General Paula T. Dow Misrepresents the Facts About Right-to-Carry
The NJ Attorney General responsed to the Right-to-Carry lawsuit brought by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and ANJRPC by arguing that the right to bear arms does not apply outside the home (see Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs for more details). She has also made statements that issuing concealed carry licenses is a danger to society. Attorney General Dow stated in her brief: "...When handguns are permitted to be carried beyond one's home, the dangers and risks necessarily increase and are borne by the public." (She also asserted the primacy of state's rights to "ensure the safety of all of its citizens" against Mr. Muller's "alleged right" to self-defense outside the home.) Where did she get her facts? Risks increase? Maybe for the criminal. Reasonable regulations? According to the FBI, on average, Right-to-Carry states have a 24% lower violent crime rate than states without the self-protection law! Does the NJ Attorney General realize that over 37 states have "shall-issue" laws for permit holders (uniform standards, not subjective as NJ) and over 40 states have Right-to-Carry? The "shall-issue" states have an impeccable safety record (for example, Florida has issued 1.8 million permits since 1987 to 2010 and only 167 permit holders had their licenses revoked or .01 percent of permit holders--most were for accidently carrying in a gun-free zone. Carrying a firearm is a "right" not a "privilege," according to the Bill of Rights--see article entitled The Right to Carry Concealed Weapons for Self-Defense. The States have the authority under the 10th Amendment to nullify any unconstitutional laws from the Supreme Court or Congress. For example, the North, shortly before the Civil War, passed laws nullifying the Fugitive Slave Law in spite of a Supreme Court decision. There are 8 States that have passed the Firearms Freedom Act. It is about time that Governor Chris Christie (a nice guy) take a Constitutional and Biblical worldview on self-defense and ownership of firearms. The current view against firearms is a secular humunist worldview, which is sin and against God. (Denying concealed carry licenses to law abiding citizens in cities that have a high minority population and the crime rate is high is racism on its highest level--see A New Film entitled No Guns for Negroes that exposes the Racist Origins of gun control implemented on the Black Community (it features a prominent pro 2nd Amendment Black American activist, who is a member in a respected Black Civil Rights organization and former mayor of a Chicago suburb—he exposes the White Liberals and their “PC Pimps” in the Black Community)—PDF or download the DVD film for free entitled No Guns for Negroes.) Also, see Black Man with a Gun — an African American organization defending their 2nd Amendment rights (the founder and current President Kenn Blanchard was a former federal police officer and served in the U.S. Marines). http://www.blackmanwithagun.com/
[Note: In February, 2009, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in State v. Pena-Flores, 198 N.J. 6 (2009) that a police officer with probable cause for a stop may not search a vehicle without consent unless exigent circumstances exist.
Legal note: One should always verify that the NJ gun laws or other State guns laws quoted above and other places on this website have not changed--laws constantly change. The NJIAT President takes no responsibility for the accuracy for legal implications that may result--the laws quoted are for general information only and is not intended as a substitute for the law or for professional legal advice.
Notice to law enforcement: On October 9, 2006, President George Bush signed into law the “Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act.” This bill, introduced by Louisiana Senator David Vitter, and then-Representative (now Governor), Bobby Jindal (R), protects gun owners’ rights during times of emergency. It passed Congress with massive bi-partisan support (322-99 in the House, and 84-16) in the Senate. It is illegal under this new federal law for any law enforcement officer to confiscate law-abiding citizens’ firearms during a civil emergency. [The federal law was the result of Hurricane Katrina (08/29/05) where some cops, feds, and National Guard units used the complete breakdown of civil order as an excuse to harass, intimidate, and physically abuse private citizens—they also confiscated thousands of guns, leaving law-abiding residents of the city with no means of defense against bands of thugs and looters roaming the streets at night (see Soldier of Fortune, September 2008 edition, for article titled The Great Gun Grab, pages 12-18).]
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (18 U.S.C. § 926B)—for further information on how this bill affects (in a positive way) peace officers and military police see Right-to-Carry on sidebar.
Douglas County NV Sheriff SWAT Team challenge coin & Lake
Havasu City AZ Police Badge
Why Law Enforcement (per their oath to the Constitution),Sportsmen and Hunters have an obligation to promote and protect the 2nd Amendment that includes the Right-to-Carry and the so-called Assualt Weapons (that are only semi-automatic rifles, not machine guns and were given that name by anti-gun/against the right to self-defense fanatics--see 2nd Amendment Tab for more Information on this subject.
There are millions of law-abiding citizens, law enforcement officers, Fire Fighters, and military personnel who are either hunters, competition shooters or both and believe in the original intent of the 2nd Amendment. There are 40 "Right-To-Carry" States (RTC)--37 have "shall issue" laws, which establishes uniform standards established by the State legislature. The States that have "Right-To-Carry" (RTC) have an impeccable record with their licensees. According to John Lott and David Mustard--authors of the book entitled Crime, Deterrence, and Right To Carry Concealed Handguns--States that passed concealed handgun laws their county murders fell by 8.5 percent, and rapes and aggravated assaults fell by 5 and 7 percent. (My cousin in Texas could have been either raped or murdered if she did not pull out her .38 revolver when she was being approached in a parking lot at night--fortunately, the man fled when he realized she was armed!) Gun-free zones are open invitation for terrorists or thieves--you should never prevent law-abiding citizens, who have a "concealed handgun" permit, from carrying in a school, university, park or church. (The Virginia massacre might have been prevented if the university did not prohibit students, who have a "concealed handgun permit", to have their weapons on campus--there was a gun incident 5 years ago [Jan. 16, 2002] at Virginia Tech where one student was killed and three others wounded by a 43-year-old student from Nigeria--however, the shooter was subdued by two law-abiding armed students, Tracy Bridges and Mikael Gross; they both had to run to their vehicles to retrieve their firearms.) For more information on concealed carry handguns click "Right-To-Carry" or the link on side bar.
If you are a law-abiding citizen and interested in learning how to use a firearm safely for self-defense, hunting, or competition, please click "Right-to-Carry" or the link located on side bar. Click the links below for shooting ranges in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The ranges offer training and education in a variety of firearms. There are many college and high school students who hunt or shoot competitively. It is important that young people have a mandatory gun safety class--see the NRA Foundation for resources and programs on my "2nd Amendment Site"or click bar below. Also, click "Eddie Eagle" safety programs or click the link below. (There are universities that have shooting ranges on their campuses and high schools that have rifle clubs--this has been a great blessing for the students, country, military and police. Many of our military snipers are from the South because they grew up hunting and target shooting.)
Also, if you are a peace officer, hunter, sportsmen, etc. and do not belong to a pro 2nd Amendment organization such as the NRA, GOA, JPFO, etc. you do not deserve to have a gun. The 2nd Amendment is not about sporting and hunting rights--you can ask my Polish Jewish friend, who is a "holocaust" survival, about the purpose of the 2nd Amendment. When Nazi Germany enacted "Regulations against Jews' possession of weapons," it made every Jew register their firearms and then the SS Reichsfuhrer would do a search-and-seizure for any firearms in Jewish homes--it was known as the Reichskristallnacht (Night of the Broken Glass) that occured in 1938. The policies were promulgated in every country conquered by Hitler--Polish Jews were ordered by the Wehrmach in 1941 to turn in their guns or get the death penalty. (The Nazi Weapon Law of 1938 made every citizen register their firearms--it was signed by Adolph Hitler.) Stalin also murdered between 10 to 20 million peasants.
This is why the so-called "assault weapons," which are not fully automatic and erroneously labeled this name by anti-gun organizations, should be allowed in every State and is a 2nd Amendment right--they are semi-automatic firearms (with military cosmetics) and account for less than one-half of 1 percent of violent crime! Many law-enforcement personnel know that the positions taken by their superiors against firearms in general or the so-called "assault weapons" are the result of political pressure and are outright lies. A case in point is a friend of mine--who retired as a "Major" in the New Jersey State Police--told me/alleged that the Colonel/Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police had to take an anti-gun position because the Governor at that time (1980's) told him to take that position. Also, many high ranking New Jersey State Police Officers are afraid to speak up about the gun issue (support the 2nd Amendment that includes the Right-to-Carry and the so-called assualt weapons) even though they know what is being told to the public is a lie.
Law Enforcement's Obligation to Fullfill their Oath that they took to the Constitution and Police Organizations that Agree and Support Officers
Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution.
Oath Keepers—Military, Veterans, and peace officers who will honor their oaths to defend the Constitution, will NOT “just follow orders,” will stand for liberty, and will save the Republic, so help us God.
www.oath-keepers.blogspot.com
Oath Keepers: Defending the Constitution--PDF
23 State Attorneys General to Attorney General Holder:
“No Semi-Auto Ban”--PDF
35 State Lawmakers Consider Sovereignty Bill--PDF
State Exempts Guns From Federal Regulations--Democratic governor signs bill--PDF
The Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA) is a pro-cop, pro-gun, pro-self defense Law Enforcement Organization. For membership information see their website at www.leaa.org Also, every law enforcement officer should consider a subscription to the American Cop magazine—website is located at www.americancopmagazine.com
Twelve (12) groups and 29 DAs were willing to put their names on the line along with the Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA) to defend the Constitution of the United States and Bill of Rights, which includes the original intent of the 2nd Amendment and promotes the belief that gun control is not crime control.
- International Law Enforcement Educators\ and Trainers Association (ILEETA)
- International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEEFI)
- National Police Defense Foundation (NPDF)
- Maryland State Lodge
- Fraternal Order of Police
- Southern States Police Benevolent Association (SSPBA)
- Texas Chiefs Association
- San Francisco Veteran police Officers Associations
- Long Beach Police Officers Associations
- New York State Association of Auxiliary Police
- Texas Municipal Police Association
- Mendocino County, California, Sheriff Thomas D. Allman along with 29 elected California District Attorneys.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent's union-dues are being used to fund a variety of pro-amnesty and anti-border enforcement politicians at the expense of Federal Agents--two organizations were started to help Law Enforcement who are defending the borders below.
http://www.advocatescouncil.us/
http://www.friendsoftheborderpatrol.com/
Comment: If you are a law enforcement officer and do not believe and uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights (that includes the original intent of the 2nd Amendment), then you have not only disgraced your uniform but you would be guilty of committing treason if you obeyed orders to confiscate law-abiding citizens’ firearms. This is what all dictators and tyrant governments have done through history.
Marxism Comes to America—decent cops with a conscience (who believe in God and the Constitution of the United States) are either fired or leave law enforcement because they cannot carry out orders to abuse their follow citizens---PDF
Sheriff Richard Mack of Graham County, Arizona explains the
role and power of the Sheriff and why it is important in protecting
the rights of the citizens of this country.
| Charlton Heston & Sheriff Mack |
Senator Sylvia Allen, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Richard Mack, Senator Karen Johnson at a rally in Phoenix, AZ, June 2009 |
See Sheriff Mack’s website below for further information.
www.sheriffmack.com
Former Intelligence Chief (MI5) in Britain warns about Police State
www.worldnetdaily.comJudges 5:8 reminds us of what happens to a foolish nation that chooses to disarm: “They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?” (NKJV) What is the answer to this rhetorical question about disarming: No. By putting away their weapons for self-defense, the people rebelled against the true God of the universe as revealed in the Bible.
Click the PDF file of The Human Cost Gun Control for chart of case studies in the 20th century.
Click PDF file for Memorandum Opinion For the Attorney General on whether the 2nd Amendment Secures and Individual Right (August 24, 2004)
Click the Homeland Security link for the FBI 176-page report titled “Violent Encounters: A Study of Felonious Assaults on America’s Law Enforcement.”Link List Below for Licensing, Training, Gun Models, Accessories, Publications, etc.
Licensing and Training
- www.state.nj.us
The New Jersey State Police Firearms Information Site. Click "Forms to Download" for the Firearms Purchaser Identification Card/Application to Purchase a Handgun—one also needs to fill out the Consent for Mental Health Records Search with firearm application and 3 personal references and bring to your local township police department. One has to make an appointment for fingerprinting. - www.stevespages.com
Gun PDF Manuals (downloadable) for many gun models and manufacturers. - www.nraila.org
NRA/ILA Firearm Laws for all States. - www.atf.gov
ATF National Firearms Act Handbook - Purchasing Class III Weapons--PDF
- www.evannappen.com
Evan F. Nappen, Attorney At Law sells a book entitled Nappen II: New Jersey Gun, Knife & Weapon Law - www.nrahq.org
NRA-Law Enforcement Activities Division - Paul DeVane (former military in Ringoes, NJ)--NRA Senior Training Counselor for Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Personal Protection, Home Firearms Safety, etc. Mr. DeVane can be reached at 908-797-0267 or e-mail him at pdevane@trainingcounselor.com
- www.gunskills.com
Gunskills Training Group--Bob Bajor (NRA Certified Instructor) offers Concealed Carry course required for permit in PA and Retired Police HB 218 training in Easton, PA and Phillipsburg, NJ. - www.gunforhire.com
America's Urban Defense Institute Since 1992--Gun for Hire (training classes in NJ) - www.frontsight.com
Front Sight--Firearms Training for government, military, security forces, civilian, etc. (located in Las Vegas, Nevada) - gunvideo.com
GunVideo offers training DVD's on various gun models. - www.nrahq.org
Eddie Eagle safety programs. Begun in 1988, the Eddie Eagle GunSafe program has reached more than 20 million children in all 50 States--the program can be incorporated into the existing school curriculum for pre-K through third grade. - www.nrahq.org
NRA Youth 2000-$15 donation will provide a junior shooting organization such as a 4-H or FFA chapter, a Boy Scout Troop, JROTC or a neighborhood Air Rifle club with a 1-Year NRA Club Affiliation, which includes a monthly magazine (InSights). - www.nrahq.org
Education & Training Site - www.nrahq.org
Youth programs
NRA Certified Firearms Trainer (former military) in Tuscon, Arizona & Licensed Firearms Dealer
- www.nrahq.org
List of ranges in New Jersey--the list does not include all ranges. - Places to Shoot in New Jersey (Chart)—PDF
- www.scfgpa.org
Somerset County Fish & Game Protective Association, 445 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 - Farmers Sportsman's Club--Ellis Road, Milford (Hunterdon County), NJ. Trapshooting is open to the public every Friday Night from February to December. Shooting is from 7:00pm to 10:0pm. (Clubhouse number is 908-996-4862.)
- www.bulletholenj.com
Bullethole--New Indoor Pistol & High Power Rifle Range and Gun Store in Belleville, NJ - www.anjrpc.org
Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs - www.state.nj.us
New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife--Hunting License site. - www.funnewjersey.com
Fun New Jersey--Outdoor Activities (paintball, shooting ranges, etc.) - www.nrahq.org
List of ranges in Pennsylvania--the list does not include all ranges. - www.bcfg.org
Bucks County Fish & Game Association--a high quality gun range in Doylestown, PA. - www.guthsville.com
Lehigh-Northampton Counties, PA Gun Ranges & a few NJ Ranges - www.pennarifleandpistol.org
Pennsylvania Rifle & Pistol Association - www.pfsc.org
The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Club
List of Ranges in NJ & PA
- php.scripts.psu.edu
Penn State Rifle Club--For Penn State University Students - www.eden.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Firearms Association--For Rutgers University Students - http://volokh.com/sasha/guns.html
http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/orgs/tsc/
Harvard Law School Target Shooting Club
- www.wvu.edu
West Virginia University Rifle Club--the club publishes the West Virginia Rifle Guide. - www.lindenwood.edu
Lindenwood University (a Christian college) has one of the top shot gun (skeet) shooting teams in the nation. Click "Athletics" link, then click "shooting sports." - http://www.nrahq.org/compete/coldir.asp
- NRA Collegiate Shooting Programs
- http://www.nssf.org/cssi/ Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative – CSSI will help you start a college shooting club (constitution and by-laws already written for you).
- www.concealedcampus.org
Students for Concealed Carry on Campus - http://www.sf2a.org/ Students for the Second Amendment-- The organization works on college and university campuses to bring them truth about our constitutionally protected rights to students who have been misled by the academic establishment (will help with setting up a club on campus and training in firearms).
List of College Rifle Clubs or Student's 2nd Amendment Clubs
Free Online Airsoft Magazine - U.S.A.S.O.C./The Magainze www.officialusasocmagazine.com |
Airsoft and Paintball Guns
Organizations and Articles for help with the Airsoft and Paintball Sport in your high school. [There is no license required for paintball guns or airsoft guns--Federal law preempts State, and local law. Under U.S.C. Title 15 § 5001, no State or locality may prohibit the sale of paintball guns, pellet-firing air guns or traditional BB guns. A person should still observe safety rules and act responsibly when using airsoft guns--do not bring to school, it can be mistaken for a real gun and is illegal [N.J.S. 2C:39-5e. (3)]. Only a written authorization of the governing officer of the institution, high school, college, etc. exempts a person from bringing a firearm or non-lethal gun on school premises—yes, the governing officer in your high school can grant permission for students in a school sponsored club to possess airsoft guns on school premises or a real firearm for sporting purposes. Airsoft guns, by law, are required to have an Orange Tip on the muzzle. This is for general purposes only and a person should consult with an attorney or law enforcement agencies on the current laws in your state—laws change. There are still high schools in this nation that have their own shooting ranges and rifle clubs located on school premises—this was common in New Jersey high schools well into the 60’s.]
Airsoft and Paintball Gun Laws
Air Gun and Soft Air Gun Law in NJ (always verify the current laws in your State; for general information purposes only)—PDF
Paintball Gun Law in NJ (always verify the current laws in your State; for general information purposes only)--PDF
List of Paintball & Airsoft Ranges
- Warpig.com--Field Finder for Paintball Ranges (PA & All States).
- SKIRMISH USA--Premier 700 acre paintball facility with Castle located in Jim Thorpe, PA
- God Father (GF) Airsoft Indoor Arena - CQB training and competitions for all ages located at 17 Wineakoning Road, Flemington, NJ 08822. (GF also sells Airsoft and Paintball guns.)
- God Father (GF) Outdoor Airsoft Range--CQB competitions outside; located at 486 Rt 22, West Whitehouse Station, NJ
Airsoft and Paintball Gun Organizations
- United States Airsoft Practical Shooting Associates (junior division)
- Airsoft Competitions and Real Practice with Airsoft Guns - PDF
- Self-Defense (Airsoft Training)—PDF
- U.S.A.S.O.C (Free on-line Airsoft Magazine)
- Warpig (Field Finder for Paint Ball Ranges—PA & All States)
- Federation of Airsoft Standards and Training (FAST)
- National Airsoft Tactical Operations
- International Airsoft Practical Shooting
- The Millennium Series (paintball)—European Millennium Series.
- Action Pursuit Games—world’s leading magazine of paintball sports.
- U.S. Army Paintball
- Christian Paintball Players Association
- GF Airsoft Indoor Arena -join the GF Airsoft Club in New Jersey.
Websites to purchase Airsoft and Paintball guns and accessories
- Airsoft Atlanta--a great selection of non-lethal guns for training or just having fun. No license required for airsoft guns--U.S.C. Title 15 § 5001 preempts State, and local law. (A person should still observe safety rules and act responsibly when using airsoft guns--do not bring to school, it can be mistaken for a real gun and is illegal.) Airsoft guns, by law, are required to have an orange Tip on the muzzle.
- UMAREX (Arnsberg, Germany)--Gas airsoft (Elite Force 4-VI M4 & MP7 H&K, paintball/rubberball & manuals.
- God Father (GF) Airsoft Stores in NJ - located at 17 Wineakoning Road, Flemington, NJ 08822 and 299 Rt.22 East, Green Brook, NJ 08812 (the main store to purchase airsoft products).
- ActionVillage--one of the largest online paintballstores. This is a great way for getting teenagers interested in shooting sports. (No license required for paintball guns or airsoft guns--Federal law preempts State, and local law. Under U.S.C. Title 15 § 5001, no State or locality may prohibit the sale of paintball guns, pellet-firing air guns or traditional BB guns. (A person should still observe safety rules and act responsibly when using paintball guns.)
- Spartan Imports--Spartan Imports is the exclusive US distributor of high-end airsoft automatic electric guns (AEG) and products by Classic Army, Inokatsu, KWA, Tokyo Marui, Maruzen, and Marushin. We are based in the United States. New gas operated M4’s and MP5’s will be released soon.
- X-Caliber Tactical—they make a new high-end airsoft gun (non-lethal) called the Strafer Mark 4 Model 1. The MK 4 is powered by CO2 or high-pressure air that is carried in an external tank slung on the back or stored in a pouch.
- Airsoft Extreme—they sell gas operated M4 rifles such as the WE SCAR (Green Gas or Co2—see Other Weapons) and Sigarms gas airsoft guns.
- Real Action Paintball—T38 SplitFire marker is designed to replicate the M4.
- Airsoft Competitions and Real Practice with Airsoft Guns - PDF
- Game Face--they make airsoft and paintball protection masks.
- PMI--a paintball store.
Knabenschiessen (boys/young adults; ages 13-17 in shooting Contest in Zurich, Switzerland). The greatest shooting festival in the world where boys and girls shoot military service rifles over three days amid an enormous fair every year in Zurich, Switzerland—it has been held since 1657. Every male is expected to serve in the militia army on reaching age 20 where they take home their fully automatic rifle [SIG Strumgeweher (assault rifle) model 1990 (Stgw 90) with grenade launcher]. Official Fair website: www.knabenschiessen.ch
One of the 4,046 boy competitors in Zurich, Switzerland. The Boss: Girl instructs air pistol, ages 8 and up in Zurich, Switzerland (2004).
Note: Switzerland, which has a higher rate of firearms possession than the United States, was the only European country that the Germans were afraid to invade in both world wars. They knew every man was armed. The Swiss male citizens are supplied free of charge by the government a fully automatic rifle! In addition, every Swiss male citizen is required to keep this rifle and ammunition at home, to participate in group training, and to enter shooting matches. The Swiss have maintained their freedom for seven hundred (700) years and they had a profound influence on America's Founding Fathers regarding the Second Amendment. This was the land of William Tell, Ulrich Zwingli, William Farel and John Calvin, who had a deep mistrust of central governments. The State has delegated and limited authority by God in Scripture (Romans 13:1-7). Under the authority of the Bible, tyrannical power is to be resisted. The Law of God establishes the basic right to self-defense (Exodus 22:2).
View of Zurich, Switzerland and the Lake—
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
(Genesis 1:1, The 1599 Geneva Study Bible—see
bible.christiansunite.com )
Faith and Firearms by Dr. Peter Hammond—PDF
Citizens in Arms: The Swiss Experience--PDF
Death by Gun Control--PDF
Shooting Organizations
- International Practical Shooting Association (I.P.S.C)—worldwide chapters in many countries such as Czech Republic, South Africa , France , Italy, Switzerland, Ukraine, etc. (see Regions on IPSC website).
http://www.ipsc.org/ - Switzerland's Teenage Shooters—see Stephen P. Halbrook's website.
www.stephenhalbrook.com - God's Great Outdoors-join Us on a Trail of Adventure!
http://www.godsgreatoutdoors.com/ - Fellowship of Christian Sportsmen Plus — experience the miracle of God’s creation. http://www.fcsplus.org/
- Christian Bowhunters of America
http://www.christianbowhunters.org/ - Lord of the Harvest Archery Club
http://www.lothac.com/ - Farmers and Hunters—feeding the hungry.
http://www.fhfh.org/ - International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA)
www.idpa.com - United States practical Shooting Association (IPSC)
www.uspsa.org
Handgun Manufacturers
- www.berettausa.com
Beretta - www.fnhusa.com
FNH USA--FN Five-Seven (5.7 x 28mm cartridge handgun). - www.glock.com
Glock - www.glockworld.com
Glock World - www.hk-usa.com
Heckler & Koch - www.kahr.com
Kahr Arms - http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/
Kel-Tec CNC Industries, Inc. - www.kimberamerica.com
Kimber - www.lesbaer.com
Les Baer Custom--custom handguns and rifles. - www.paraord.com
Para - www.sigarms.com
SIGARMS - www.smith-wesson.com
Smith & Wesson - www.springfield-armory.com
Springfield Armory USA - www.ruger.com
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. - www.taurustactical.com
Taurus - www.waltheramerica.com
Walther
- www.wilsoncombat.com
Wilson Combat--custom handguns and rifles.
Rifles & Shotguns for Police, Military and Sportsmen
- www.adamsarms.net
Adams Arms—“Retro-Fit Piston Driven Cycling System”
for the AR-15 Rifle. - www.adxtactical.com
Addax Tactical--gas piston operated uppers and AR piston retrofit kits. - http://www.alexanderarms.com/
Alexander Arms--.50 Beowulf for Hunting Big Game Animals. - http://www.americantactical.us/
American Tactical Imports—GSG-522 Carbine, German AK-47, .410 Conversion Upper, etc. - www.armalite.com
Armalite - www.arsenalinc.com/usa/home.php
Arsenal--Saiga SGL24 rifles (7.62 x 39mm, NJ & NY Compliant)--great for hunting, target shooting, etc. (also, see K-Var Corp. below). - www.barrettrifles.com
Barrett--they specialize in .50 BMG caliber rifles. - www.benelliusa.com
Bennelli--they offer higher end shotguns and rifles. - www.berettausa.com
Beretta USA--they offer higher end shotguns. - www.browning.com
Browning--they offer high quality shotguns & rifles. - www.bushmaster.com
Bushmaster Firearms -- they make an Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR) & AR’s - http://www.centuryarms.com/
Century International Arms, Inc. -- 100% US made AK-47 semi-auto rifles. - www.cheytac.com
CheyTac--.408 Intervention Rifles. - www.christensenarms.com/
Christensen Arms--the make carbon fiber barrel gas-piston .223 AR's - www.cobb50.com
Cobb Manufacturing Inc.--they specialize in .50 BMG caliber rifles. - www.dpmsinc.com
DPMS/Panther Arms ; - http://www.dsarms.com/
DSA, Inc. - www.fnhusa.com
FNH USA--they offer higher end shotguns and rifles. - www.gsg5rifle.com
GSG-5--a .22 Caliber Replica of the H&K MP 5 Sub-Machinegun. - http://www.henryrepeating.com/
Henry Repeating Arms Co. –they make beautiful lever action rifles and bolt action rifles. - www.internationalpolicesupply.net
International Police Supply (IPS)--machine guns, silencers, rifles/pistols, shotguns, etc. - www.ioinc.us
I.O. Inc. (Inter Ordnance)--100% U.S. made AK-47 semi-auto rifles. - www.ithacagun.com
Ithaca Guns USA, LLC - www.jprifles.com
JP Enterprises, Inc. - http://www.keltecweapons.com/
Kel-Tec CNC Industries, Inc.--[gas piston .308 rifles, .223 rifles such as the SU-16CA (NJ legal).] - www.knightarmco.com
Knight's Armament Company - http://www.lmtdefense.com/
Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) - http://www.lwrifles.com/
LWRC International, LLC (Self-Regulating Short-Stroke, Gas piston rifles) - www.msarinc.com
Microtech Small Arms (MSAR)--STG-556 bullpup gas piston operated rifle. - www.mossberg.com
Mossberg--they offer a variety of reliable time tested shotguns. - www.nemesisarms.com
Nemesis Arms--portable/suitcase .308 and other caliber rifles. - www.izhmash.ru
OJSC "Izhmash" is the largest producer in Russia of firearms--OJSC was founded by the order of the Russian Tsar Alexander l in 1807. Located at 3, Derjabin Pr., Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic 426006, Russia. - http://www.olyarms.com/
Olympic Arms Inc. - www.pof-usa.com
Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc. (POF)--Gas piston rifles with no springs in all calibers; made in AZ - www.perazzi.com
Perazzi--they offer expensive shotguns. - primaryweapons.com
Primary Weapon Systems -- they make gas piston retrofit systems (short stroke) for rifles (AR-15/M-16), mid-length and “shorty” carbines. - www.ptr91.com
Precision Target Rifles (PTR)--they make HK line of roller-lock weapons (HK-91, etc.) - www.remington.com
Remington--they offer a variety of shotguns. - www.remingtonmilitary.com
Remington Military weapons--see the new Remington modular sniper rifle. - www.rockriverarms.com
Rock River Arms - www.ruger.com
Ruger--see SR-556 two-stage piston-driven AR-style rifle. - www.atlanticfirearms.com
Saiga 12 Russian AK Shotgun IZ 109—imported Russian shotgun. - www.mdarms.com
Saiga-12 20rd Drum Mag—recommended for competition events. - www.sabredefence.com
Sabre Defence Industries - www.stagarms.com
Stag Arms--they make many left-handed carbines. - www.sako.fi
Sako (Finland)--they make high quality rifles. - www.smith-wesson.com
Smith & Wesson--new gas piston operated 223 models (M&P15 p5x) and a new authentic Military & Police .22LR design (M&P15-22). - http://www.steyrarms.com/
Steyr Arms—Bullpub semi auto rifles and big game rifles. - www.k-var.com/
K-Var Corp.--Saiga Rifles & Shotguns (SGL24 Saiga-7.62 x 39mm, NJ & NY compliant)--great for hunting, target shooting, etc. - www.winchesterguns.com
Winchester Rifles and shotguns - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotgun_shell
Shotgun Shells—an understanding of shotgun gauges and shells.
Cleaning Products, Gun Vises & Gun Tools
- www.cjweapons.com
CJ Weapons Accessories—MK-16 Combo Tool - www.lymanproducts.com
Lyman--"Brass Tapper Hammer" and other tools and products. - www.weaponshield.com
Steel Shield Technologies, Inc. Bethel Park, PA--Weapon Shield cleans, lubricates and protects. - www.kleen-bore.com
KleenBore--Law Enforcement cleaning Kits and regular cleaning kits. - www.copquest.com
CopQuest--Hoppe's gun cleaning kits. - www.nrastore.com
NRA--a nice aluminum carry case kit or a big shot cleaning kit. - www.wilsoncombat.com
Wilson Combat Ultima-Lube Grease & Oil in syringe. - www.slip2000.com
Slip 2000 Gun Lube - http://www.hyskore.com/
HYSKORE -- master armorer’s vise for cleaning AR-15’s and professional shooting accessories. - http://www.gibbsbrandlubricant.com/
Gibbs Brand Lubricant - www.sinclairintl.com
Sinclair International--offers AR-15/AR-10 Rifle Cradle. - www.cheaperthandirt.com
CheaperThanDirt---good place for great prices on ammunition and sells Tipton (Best Gun Vise) for AR-15s', shotguns, etc. - http://www.bench-master.com/home
BenchMaster –new powder-coated aluminum Shooting Table
Pistol Holsters, Tactical Gear, Body Armor & Other Accessories such as an Apple iphone holster
- http://www.emgear.net/
EMGEAR -- Tactical accessories, Water Proof Bags, Clothing, Outdoor Survival, Rat Wallet for ladies or young girls to hold a cell phone, wallet, keys (attaches securely to one’s belt) PDA holsters that will hold an Apple iphone and some interesting articles on world affairs. - http://concealmentholsters.com/
Concealment Holsters---belts and holsters. - http://magills.com/
Magills—belts and concealment products.
- www.blade-tech.com
Blade-Tech--they make high quality holsters. - www.fobusholster.com/catalog
Fobus Holsters - www.blackhawk.com
Blackhawk - http://www.deltaforce.com
Delta Force - glockstore.com
Glock Parts & Accessories - http://www.americanbodyarmor.com/
Xtreme Body Armor -- constructed from Honeywell’s new Spectra Shield II. - www.larsenfirearms.com
Larsen Firearms--tactical assault gear. - www.atlantictactical.com
Atlantic Tactical--Police, Security, and Tactical. - www.shomer-tec.com
Shomer-Tec--Law Enforcement & Military Equipment - www.actiongear.com
Brigade Quartermasters - www.galls.com
Galls--the authority in public safety equipment. - www.sportsmansguide.com
The Sportsman's Guide--Gov't Surplus Head Quarters. - www.brownells.com
Brownells - www.arizonagunrunners.com
Arizona Gun Runners - www.nrastore.com
NRA Store--shooting accessories and other products. - www.cabelas.com
Cabela's--ask for their shooting catalogue. - www.tacticalpolicesupply.com
Tactical Police Supply - www.slidefiresolutions.com/
Slide Fire Solutions--competition accessories (rifles stocks) for the AR-15s or M4s - www.christensenarms.com/
Christensen Tactical -- they make carbon fiber barrels for AR’s. - www.kitanica.net/
Kitanica—the Mark IV 1000-denier Cordura tactical utility/shooting jacket
that has a rifle recoil pad, rib pads, etc.
Targets
- The bullet Bunker--portable target that traps the bullets.
- Action Target--portable steel targets.
- Chamption Target--clay target and target packers.
- Crusader Tactical--design based on 75 years military and LE experience.
Gun Magazines
- www.aimsurplus
Aimsurplus--new FN/FAL steel 20rd 7.62x51/.308 magazines (manufactured in Korea) - www.alliancearmament.com
Alliance Armament--high quality and expensive Saiga 12 Shotgun Aluminium Drums - www.betaco.com
Beta C-Mag--Drum magazines for 5.56mm, 9mm and 7.62mm (for competition). - http://www.bravocompanyusa.com
Bravo Company USA - Tango Down AR-15 magazines, Lancer L5C and other magazines. - www.commandarms.com
Command Arms Accessories (CAA), 780 Haunted Lane, Bensalem, PA 19020 (Polymer Countdown 5.56/.223 magazines & other accessories). - http://www.ematactical.com/
EMA Tactical -- countdown magazines and other accessories - Garrett Industries--GI Spring-Loaded Mag Carrier houses six
- www.mdarms.com
MD ARMS LTD.--well made Saiga 12 Shotgun Drums - http://www.onesourcetactical.com
One Source Tactical - AK 47 magazines and other accessories - www.pri-mounts.com
Precision Reflex Incorporated (PRI)—the only company to offer steel (15) round capacity magazines for the AR-15 [5.56mm/223 Cal.] and the [6.8mm/.277 Cal.]. Unfortunately, New Jersey restricts its law-abiding citizens from possessing any capacity magazine holding more than (15) rounds (N.J.S. 2C:39-1y). - www.promagindustries.com
ProMag Industries-- [sells AR-2215 (30 round) .22LR magazines & major Gun brand magazines]. - www.surefire.com
SureFire MAG5-60 and MAG5-100--M-4 (.223/5.56mm) round magazines; made for competition. - www.ThermoldMagazines.com
Thermold Design and Development, Inc. -- they make (15) round capacity AR-15 [ 5.56mm/223 Cal.], FN/FAL-M (Metric) 7.62 x 51 (20rd) magazines for the Kel-Tec RFB & 15rd AK (7.62 x39) - www.trippresearch.com
Tripp Research --Tripp Super-42 and Tripp Super-52 steel .223 magazines for competition.
Ammunition & Places to Purchase
- www.cabelas.com
Cabela's--100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg, PA 19526 (Ph#610-929-7000). A huge 250,000 sq. ft. store with an aquarium & museum-quality animal displays (a wonderful place to bring the family). - www.cheaperthandirt.com
CheaperThanDirt--good place for great prices on ammunition and sells Tipton (Best Gun Vise) for AR-15s', Themold Magazines including FN/Fal-M (Metric) 7.62 x 51 (20) round magazine (item#57885), etc. - www.dickssportinggoods.com/"
Dicks Sporting Goods--they sell firearms and ammunition. Located at 4423 Birkland Place, Easton, PA 18045 (PH# 610-330-0383) and other locations such as Princeton, NJ - www.extremeshockusa.com
Extreme Shock--anti-terrorist rounds and lead-free ammunition. - http://www.fiocchiusa.com/
Fiocchi Ammunition—new tundra Tungsten non-toxic shotshells. - www.hornady.com
Horndy--they make high quality ammunition. - www.jgsales.com
J&G Sales--.308 ammunition, accessories, GSG-5 magazines, etc. - www.natchezss.com
Natchez Shooting Supplies--ammunition, etc. - www.palmettostatearmory.com
Palmetto State Armory--.308 ammunition - www.shotgunnews.com
Shotgun News - www.walmart.com
Wal-Mart Supercenter-- located at 3722 Easton Nazareth Hwy, Easton, PA 18045 (Ph#610-250-8603) or 100 East Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974 (215-442-5670 & other locations that sells ammunition & firearms. Great prices on ammunition (must show valid ID for handgun ammunition and be at least 21 years old).
Tactical Lights, Lasers, Scopes & Flares
- www.insighttechnology.com
Insight--weapon lights - www.surefire.com
Surefire--weapon lights - www.streamlight.com
Streamlight--weapon lights - www.lasermax.com
Laser Max - www.laserdevices.com
Laser Devices--Tactical Rifles - www.crimsontrace.com
Crimson Trace Corporation--lasers for handguns - www.trijicon.com
Trijicon--scopes for carbines - www.aimpoint.com
Aimpoint, Inc.--scopes for carbines - www.leupold.com
Leupold--scopes for hunting and tactical - www.countersniperoptics.com
Counter Sniper Tactical Riflescopes - www.knightarmco.com
Knight Armament Company (KAC)--sniper night sight scopes such as the AN/PVS-30. - www.elcansightingsystems.com
Raytheon Elcan Specter--for elite Spec. Ops missions (SpecterDR dual-role rifle scope) - www.millettsights.com
Millett--extreme-duty, extended-range LRS tactical riflescopes. - www.schmidtbender.com
Schmidt & Bender--precision sniper 5-25x56 riflescopes (2,000-meter capability) - www.tnvc.com
TNVC (Tactical Night Vision Company) - www.tacshield.com
TAC SHIELD--great disposable tactical lights (6 hr) for emergencies (cars, etc.) - http://www.solarpathusa.com/
SolarPath USA -- Electro-Flare as an alternative to magnesium flares. - www.missionfirsttactical.com/
MFJ (Mission First Tactical)--mounting options for rifles. - http://www.viridiangreenlaser.com/
Viridian -- green laser sights for pistols. - http://www.opticsplanet.net/
OpticsPlanet.com--great prices on all brands of optics.
Gun Cases, Gun Safes, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Police Push Bumpers & Misc. Accessories
- www.casesbypelican.com
Pelican gun cases--check other sites for prices. - www.patriotsafe.com
Patriot Safes--some of the best prices on high quality gun safes. - www.ftknox.com
Fort Knox Safes--they also make vault room doors. - www.browning.com
Browing Safes--they also make vault room doors. - www.the-backup.com
Home Backup Protection--shot gun under bed. - www.hitchsafe.com
HitchSafe--a little safe for Trailer Hitches. - http://www.consolevault.com/
Console Vaults - http://www.truckvault.com/
Truck Vault - http://www.container.com/
Storage Containers - littlegiantladders.com
Little Giant Ladders--they make tactical ladders. - www.ringersgloves.com
Ringers Gloves--they make gloves for law-enforcement, fire, etc. - http://www.wileyx.com/index.aspx
Wiley X—Combat Gloves Assault & Black Ops Collection Eye Protection - http://www.tuffproducts.com/
- www.511tactical.com
511 Tactical Series--Eyewear sunglasses
- www.revisioneyewear.com
Revision Eyewear--Eyewear sunglasses and tactical goggles - http://www.hunterspec.com/
Hunter’s Specialties—new I-Kam Xtreme video eyewear. - http://www.soundgearhearing.com
SoundGear--digital in-the-ear hearing protection - http://www.leatherman.com/
Leatherman—Firearm & MUT EOD Utility Tool - http://www.asapsurvivalgear.com/
ASAP Survival Gear - http://www.pro-gard.com/
Pro-guard products LLC--police push bumpers, partitions, ballistic door panels, etc. - Tuff Products—Kunai Tactical Pen and many other products.
First Aid Kits for Gun Wounds
- www.tacsurv.com
TSSI--they make "shooting range" firstaid kits. - www.z-medica.com
Z-Medica--QuickClot--(stops bleeding fast) - http://clynsbrands.com/
Clyns Brands - germ defense solutions for police, fire and military personnel (T-5000 Disposable Respirator and sprays).
A Few NJ & PA Firearm, Hunting, Fishing and Tactical Stores
- General Defense Outfitters (owner former U.S. Marine and Licenced Firearms Dealer)--Great deals on firearms, knives, scopes, airsoft & paintball guns, etc. Yes, NJ residents with a Firearms ID card can purchase rifles in PA. Located in Lahaska, Pa.--across the Stockton Bridge. Contact Gunnar at 215-297-5444 or e-mail him at gdousa@comcast.net. Website: www.generaldefenseoutfittersllc.com
- www.cheyennemtnoutfitters.com
Cheyenne Mountain Outfitters (Harry's Army & Navy Store sold the gun unit to them)691 Rt. 130 Unit B (the New Deer Path Pavillion), Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (Ph#609-570-8430); they offer a wide variety of firearms. - www.dickssportinggoods.com
Dick's Sporting Goods-530 Nassau Park Blvd., Princeton, NJ 08540 (Ph#609-419-1661) & 4423 Birkland Place, Easton, PA 18045 (Ph# 610-330-0383) & locations that sell ammunition & firearms. - www.atlantictactical.com
Atlantic Tactical of New Jersey, Inc.--14H Worlds Fair Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873 (Ph#732-377-3297) - local.yahoo.com
Ray’s Sport Shop, Inc.—.—[Indoor Firearms Range], 559 Rt. 22, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (Ph#908-561-4400). Note: Ray’s has permanently closed shop as of March 1, 2009. - www.efingersports.com
Efinger Sporting Goods, Inc.--513 West Union Ave., Bound Brook, NJ 08805 (Ph#732-356-0604) - www.sarcoinc.com
Sarco, Inc.—P.O. Box 98, 323 Union Street, Stirling, NJ 07980 (Ph#908-647-3800) - Jim Flynn’s Truck Repair (a licensed FFL dealer)
2135 RT 31, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
PH#908-537-6446 - http://www.anvilarms.com/t-ffllist.aspx
Anvilarms—a FFL listing of dealers from all States. - www.sportsmansrendezvous.com
Sportsman’s Rendezvous—174, Rt. 31, Flemington, NJ 08822 (Ph#908-788-5828) - www.gunshopfinder.com
Gun Shop Finder by Town—find a gun shop in any state; does not list all shops. - www.hls41mine.com
Hunterdon Lock & Safe, Inc.--41 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ (908-788-9696)--Licensed Locksmith and sells door knobs, deadbolts, high security lock systems, under the bed Gun Safes, etc. - www.walmart.com
Wal-Mart--100 East Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974 (Ph#215-442-5670),3722 Easton Nazareth Hwy, Easton, PA 18045 (Ph#610-250-8603) & other locations that sell ammunition & firearms. - www.tannerssportcenter.com
Tanner's Sport Center--2301 York Road, Jamison, PA 18929 (Ph#215-343-3103) - www.cabelas.com
Cabela's--100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg, PA 19526 (Ph#610-929-7000). A huge 250,000 sq. ft. store with an aquarium & museum-quality animal displays (a wonderful place to bring the family).
Publications for Police, Military and Sportsmen
- www.sofmag.com
Soldier of Fortune - www.magazine-agent.com
Combat Handguns - Guns & Weapons For Law Enforcement [Magazine-Agent.com]
Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement - www.swatmag.com
S.W.A.T. - www.americancopmagazine.com
American Cop - www.fwpublications.com
Tactical Gear magazine--subscription service: 877-485-6426 - www.fishingandhuntingnews.com
Fishing and Hunting News - http://www.smallarmsreview.com/
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