Thanks for all the congratulations. I really appreciate it.
I had a crap show with the NJSP process... especially medical issues related to the academy and their wishes (Type I diabetic, they made me go on an insulin pump... and was a s***show; on a better pump now, and all issues have been resolved). I withdrew because I didn’t like how a lot of their Troopers hated their jobs, and knowing where NJ was headed politically, I really just can’t wait to leave.
In regards to weather, I can deal with a snow storm or two. Few inches, no problem. Past few years, we would get 8” to 10”, shovel out, then another... then another. Cold, I can deal with. Heat... I can deal with (only so much clothes you can legally take off). But I think going to ME wouldn’t be high on my list of places to go. Whichever route I go, a four wheel drive Colorado (diesel) is going to be one of my next major purchases.
To be honest, I just want to go to a state where my gun rights are protected. That is one of my main concerns, as I want to be able to utilize my FFL-03 (NJ, it mainly just gives me discounts). When I get settled, I would want to get a SBR and a suppressor or two.
From what has been said, I think Lordsburg will definitely be one of my choices. I can deal with some traveling to get places, but 90 minutes to a Super Walmart might be a little too far. Is it nice being 10 minutes from most stores? Yes, but I actually prefer less congestion. NYC, Philadelphia... I hate that amount of population density. Even where I’m at... there are developments, but I rather have some distance between neighbors.
In regards to family... it is sort of complicated. When I started the process, I was with my ex... who we were going to move out there together. Broke up with me two weeks prior to me proposing. Is what it is. My current girlfriend, I’m sort of unsure it will work out. She doesn’t want to have anything to do with NM/TX... ME is questionable. She does have a six year old daughter, which is a big consideration... if we can make something work.
How I left it, I asked her to look at each of the eight places, and give me a reason why/why not. If she does that, I at least know that she is attempting to put in some effort (and I’d be willing to discuss ME). If not, I’m going south... and either she can look at where I end up or go back to the dating scene. Sounds cold to say, but I won’t make her move, nor am I picking a position (get stuck with) while she is unsure.