# WTF Happened? I Hope everyone is well, but I'm back! **URL:** \ **Category:** Shoot the Breeze\ **Created:** [October 21, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300 "2024-10-21T02:15:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/ee7513/32.png) [@HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/u/HBecwithFn7)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/1 "2024-10-21T02:15:08Z")
HI folks. I’m back! I guess the old site had a serious problem. I hope everyone finds this one! I’m doing very well, here in Florida. Just survived another Hurricane, and that’s always helpful. I hope all of you are surviving up there in the midst of all this “lawfare” going on. Which brings me to why I posted today.I came upon a YouTube video channel called the “Martel Training Group.” The person speaking discribed himself as retired NJ Trooper and was head of the FIU (Firearms Investigation Unit). The subject of the podcast was how to properly see your NJ CCW permit through. This given allt he changes since NYSRPA vs Bruen. I wish I could imbed the URL for it but. apparently, it’s not permitted on this site. Is this guy for real? And have things changed that drastically in NJ? This appears to be quite surreal if it’s true. Anyway, go onto Youtube and search for “Mastering NJ Concealed Carry” and tell me what you think. Hope everyone is doing well and hope you get back on here, quickly. Regards, Arnold (HBecwithFn7) ---
**Author:** ![NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/njgf-admin/32/139_2.png) [@NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/u/NJGF-Admin)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 3:57am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/2 "2024-10-21T03:57:08Z")
Hi Arnold, Welcome to the site! You can’t immediately post a link as a new user due to our anti-spam settings. Once you reach Trust Level 2 you can post links. I’ve seen some of Martel Training Group videos has some good stuff. I’m not sure which video/podcast you are referring but anyone interested can find that channel here: > **[Martell Training Group](https://www.youtube.com/@martelltraininggroup/videos)** > > Martell Training Group provides safety, security, and survival education. Retired NJ state trooper with expertise in firearms safety, cyber crimes, and aviation. FAA-certified in helicopter, airplane, and drone piloting. Martell Training Group, LLC.,... ---
**Author:** ![JohnnyB](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/johnnyb/32/61_2.png) [@JohnnyB](https://njgunforums.net/u/JohnnyB)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 4:09am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/3 "2024-10-21T04:09:51Z")
The guy who certified me is also a member of the FIU! I have his cell # so PM me if you have doubts! ---
**Author:** ![HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/ee7513/32.png) [@HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/u/HBecwithFn7)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 4:21am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/4 "2024-10-21T04:21:00Z")
What will I need to do to get to Trust level 2? TBH, I’m not on here much, so it may take a while. ---
**Author:** ![Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/displaced_texan/32/34_2.png) [@Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/u/Displaced_Texan)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/5 "2024-10-21T04:35:02Z")
Welcome (back)! ---
**Author:** ![NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/njgf-admin/32/139_2.png) [@NJGF-Admin](https://njgunforums.net/u/NJGF-Admin)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 11:38am UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/6 "2024-10-21T11:38:56Z")
> [@HBecwithFn7](#): > > What will I need to do to get to Trust level 2? It doesn’t take much: - Visiting at least **15** days, not sequentially - Casting at least **1** like - Receiving at least **1** like - Replying to at least **3** different topics - Entering at least **20** topics - Reading at least **100** posts - Spend a total of **60** minutes reading posts ---
**Author:** ![HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/ee7513/32.png) [@HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/u/HBecwithFn7)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/7 "2024-10-21T14:14:56Z")
Fair enough. BTW, has anyone heard from Brian (Moderator on the old NJ Gun Forums, formerly "GESF?) I don’t see him among the users that have returned. ---
**Author:** ![JohnnyB](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/johnnyb/32/61_2.png) [@JohnnyB](https://njgunforums.net/u/JohnnyB)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/8 "2024-10-21T16:19:28Z")
Never heard of a Mod named Brian there. There was Ann “Mrs,Peel”, Nick "krdshrk and Troy “70GTO” was the admin. ---
**Author:** ![HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/ee7513/32.png) [@HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/u/HBecwithFn7)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/9 "2024-10-21T16:23:00Z")
Krdshark is to whom I refer. ---
**Author:** ![JohnnyB](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/johnnyb/32/61_2.png) [@JohnnyB](https://njgunforums.net/u/JohnnyB)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/10 "2024-10-21T16:32:47Z")
Nick knows where we are and appears happy to just stay on the dumb Discord site! All they do is talk about cars and bitch that the NJGF site is still down. I posted links to this site and told them to check us out but they completely ignore me every time! ---
**Author:** ![HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/ee7513/32.png) [@HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/u/HBecwithFn7)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/11 "2024-10-21T18:12:29Z")
Apparently, they must think it’s going to return, at some point. I guess that’s up to Max. We’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/scorpio64/32/6025_2.png) [@scorpio64](https://njgunforums.net/u/scorpio64)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/12 "2024-10-21T18:30:17Z")
> [@HBecwithFn7](#): > > Apparently, they must think it’s going to return, at some point. Nobody here is holding their breath. All the core people are here now. On that note, enough about the old forum. If you look back you may turn to a pillar of salt. ---
**Author:** ![Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/sniper/32/187_2.png) [@Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sniper)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/13 "2024-10-21T18:48:23Z")
> [@HBecwithFn7](#): > > Apparently, they must think it’s going to return, at some point. I guess that’s up to Max. We’ll see. Last I saw, Max and Troy weren’t very active on the old site. They only showed up once every few months. Maybe it just got old for them, and they had other things to do. ---
**Author:** ![HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/ee7513/32.png) [@HBecwithFn7](https://njgunforums.net/u/HBecwithFn7)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/14 "2024-10-21T19:04:18Z")
> Blockquote Apparently, they must think it’s going to return, at some point. I guess that’s up to Max. We’ll see. > Nobody here is holding their breath. All the core people are here now. > > On that note, enough about the old forum. If you look back you may turn to a pillar of salt. I will definitely take that under advisement. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Handyman](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/handyman/32/58_2.png) [@Handyman](https://njgunforums.net/u/Handyman)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/15 "2024-10-21T20:46:15Z")
> [@Sniper](#): > > Last I saw, Max and Troy weren’t very active on the old site. They only showed up once every few months. Maybe it just got old for them, and they had other things to do. Good riddance, to both. The less they participated, the better off the site was. ---
**Author:** ![Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/sniper/32/187_2.png) [@Sniper](https://njgunforums.net/u/Sniper)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/16 "2024-10-21T20:48:40Z")
> [@Handyman](#): > > The less they participated, the better off the site was. Now, if only that happened with the selective moderation, a lot more people would have continued to participate, versus leave the site. ---
**Author:** ![Handyman](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/handyman/32/58_2.png) [@Handyman](https://njgunforums.net/u/Handyman)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/17 "2024-10-21T20:50:59Z")
> [@Sniper](#): > > Now, if only that happened with the selective moderation, a lot more people would have continued to participate, versus leave the site. Seriously. You never knew what was going to get their overbearing panties in a bunch. Many thanks to Maks for starting the forum up. Not maintaining it was a dick move. I get you can get tired of it, but hand it over to someone. Now we’ve lost AVB-AMG. You can’t replace that. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Kevin](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/2acd7d/32.png) [@Kevin](https://njgunforums.net/u/Kevin)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/18 "2024-10-21T21:15:51Z")
At this point, even if the old place was resurrected, I wouldn’t care to go back. ---
**Author:** ![ARGUS](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/argus/32/153_2.png) [@ARGUS](https://njgunforums.net/u/ARGUS)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/19 "2024-10-21T21:30:31Z")
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**Author:** ![ARGUS](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/argus/32/153_2.png) [@ARGUS](https://njgunforums.net/u/ARGUS)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/wtf-happened-i-hope-everyone-is-well-but-im-back/300/20 "2024-10-21T21:35:03Z")
This topic has been closed. The past is in the past and this site is looking forward. What is done is done and cannot be undone. Lets all work towards building a positive attitude, always moving forward.