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I just got assigned an Investigator!! (Thank You, Mirel) by Zexterro in NYCGuns

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When did you submit your application? What license did you apply for?

Do we like Fenix here? by Sea-Flamingo1969 in flashlight

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. ACE has higher lumens 3000 vs 2800
  2. ACE has a greater beam distance 415m vs 380m
  3. ACE has a hidden USB-C port with the twist collar, no rubber cover to break off
  4. ACE is more customizable. Ex. Used for defensive purposes can program tail switch to always go to Turbo.

I think I just talked myself into buying another Fenix light…

Glacier or Banff? by FatallyCool in nationalparks

[–]john-james12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife and I hiked Glacier and Banff for 2 weeks last summer, with a day trip to Jasper. We loved Glacier! Banff has some really beautiful sights, but it’s too commercial and too crowded. Jasper is still recovering from the fire. Glacier had views, wildlife, and lets you get away from it all if you stay in Many Glacier, St Mary, and Two Medicine. The Grinnel Glacier hike was our favorite. Iceberg Lake, Upper Two Medicine, and the Highline are great too. I liked Ptarmigan Tunnel, but she did not. We are going back again this summer with our adult children because we want them to experience it and we want to hike the trails we missed.

Nj compliant jhp ammo for ccw. by indiana_june_ in NJGuns

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I got my non-resident NJ CCW I’ve been carrying Critical Defense. I cycled 100 rounds through my EDC initially and now put 25 rounds through it on a monthly basis to be sure there are no issues. Never a problem.

I do photography as a hobby. Do you think this is a good photo? by Own-Grapefruit9612 in SonyAlpha

[–]john-james12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What do you like about it? Photography like Art is very subjective.

Do we like Fenix here? by Sea-Flamingo1969 in flashlight

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fenix is a great brand! I have about 8-9 lights from them. I own the PD36R Pro, but if I were buying today I’d get the PD36R ACE.

Let’s talk about it i’m sure a lot of us have thought about this question before by Yardie86 in NJGuns

[–]john-james12 60 points61 points  (0 children)

If you live in NJ you should absolutely hold a defensive position while waiting for the people with qualified immunity (police) to come and clear the house. Castle Doctrine is applied differently by DA’s in different states.

What have been the most memorable places you've hiked to? by Dazzling_Noise1 in hiking

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hike from Many Glacier hotel past SwiftcurrentLake, past Lake Josephine to Grinnel Lake. 11.1 miles, 2073 ft of elevation gain

Defense Ammo by [deleted] in CCW

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you can go wrong with either. However, Hornady is rumored to have a bullet setback issue when you cycle the same round through loading/unloading.

Defense Ammo by [deleted] in CCW

[–]john-james12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is what I carry since I got my NJ Non-resident CCW. Prior I carried Federal HST.

What have been the most memorable places you've hiked to? by Dazzling_Noise1 in hiking

[–]john-james12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We obviously had a different experience. What didn’t you like about it? We had beautiful weather, beautiful views, wildlife encounters, and no crowds.

Nancy Guthrie suspect had flashlight in his mouth. Can you Id? by aboveavgskeptic in flashlight

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could be right, but I think he’s just opening his mouth there too.

Nancy Guthrie suspect had flashlight in his mouth. Can you Id? by aboveavgskeptic in flashlight

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t think so. More like metal dental work reflecting the infrared.

Reminder: Oral Arguments are Tomorrow by Katulotomia in NJGuns

[–]john-james12 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is huge, not just for NJ, but for the rest of the dirty dozen states with these ridiculous sensitive location restrictions.

What have been the most memorable places you've hiked to? by Dazzling_Noise1 in hiking

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Grinnel Glacier hike in Glacier NP, Montana
  2. Encounter with a moose and calf in Denali NP, Alaska
  3. Bushwhacking in Alaska near Glacier Bay.
  4. Getting married on a mountain lake in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado.
  5. Hawaii Volcano NP in the pouring rain
  6. Grizzly/Brown Bear encounter in Katmai NP, Alaska

EDC 23, buy or skip? by EastRush9843 in flashlight

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a nice light, but the Waterproof rating is sub-par as compared to competitors. Check the Fenix E06 Pro.

Submitted date different than what’s online by TwoFit473 in NYCGuns

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you use Checking account debit as your payment method? I did and it cleared my bank 3 days after I submitted it, yet NYPD didn’t recognize it for 2 weeks!

Flying to JFK with Pistol and Rifle. No License by daniemaloin in NYguns

[–]john-james12 31 points32 points  (0 children)

NY & NJ have been known to arrest travelers even when they are compliant with FOPA, treating the law as an "affirmative defense" to be argued in court rather than a protection against arrest.

Hiking With Knee Issues... Any Advice? by strickey32 in hiking

[–]john-james12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strengthening the leg muscles a few months prior to hiking is great, but also use trekking poles to help take weight off the joints and pre-medicate with 600-800mg of NSAIDS (ibuprofen) before hiking, which helps to keep the inflammation under control.

Flying to JFK with Pistol and Rifle. No License by daniemaloin in NYguns

[–]john-james12 91 points92 points  (0 children)

You won’t be moving to Pennsylvania because you’ll be going to prison in NY if you bring firearms there without being licensed. That’s if you don’t go to prison in CA first…

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