How does any of this have any affect? NJ is basically worthless anyway as far as the Second Amendment and gun ownership is concerned.
It has an effect because those of us fighting for our gun rights under this stalinist system would hope to find some support from our fellow 2nd-Amendment defenders in other states. Scorn and criticism are certainly your right, but they're not helpful or productive in any way.
Outside influence/pressure can be mighty powerful factors -- the VCDL has been getting a lot of outside-the-state attention and support since the open-carry incident (at the restaurant in Manassas in January) was publicized.
for the same reason why the NJ Right To Life is a driving force for the pro-life movement. If you give up, babies keep on dying. Each incremental step is a battle won. And in time, the war will be won, hopefully some day. It’s the same with any issue: gun rights, school choice, etc.
Legislators should not get a free pass; they should be heard from their constituents and others who will be affected by their legislation.