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    Kitsap Rifle And Revolver Club Ordered to shut down temporarily

    http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/feb/09/judge-orders-kitsap-rifle-and-revolver-club-to/
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    Clint Eastwood on Gun Control

    Maybe this has already been posted, if so, feel free to delete this thread. Eastwood shares a story/anecdote related to carrying firearms. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKHfkecmVBM
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    Courthouse SOP for securing firearms

    I had business at the Snohomish County Superior Court yesterday, and was a little taken aback at their standard operating procedure for securing firearms. I was directed outside the main visitors entrance, ordered to turn my back to the deputy, and openly draw my firearm. I then placed it into...
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    An Editorial call for outright gun ban

    http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/297828/no-more-guns?CSAuthResp=1323889159%3A0rrn1m9dc17luhvgsl0jpej664%3ACSUserId|CSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A580EE932F20D0CA733A118EC1808EA66&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1 A New Hampshire newspaper, the Concord Monitor, has published an editorial calling for an...
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    Wisdom of the Ages

    imported post I'm interested in Viking culture, and stumbled upon this... Hávamál The Words of Odin the High One from the Elder or Poetic Edda (Sæmund's Edda) 38. Let a man never stir on his road a step without his weapons of war; for unsure is the knowing when need shall arise of a spear on...
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    Mayor Quimby is in fine company

    imported post Seattle's Mayor Nickels is a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition. An organization which, well, doesn't think too highly of gun owners or ownership. In fact, if pending prosecutions prevail, and those charged are convicted, the organization will have a conviction...
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    Visiting from out of state

    imported post I'll be visiting Hawaii from Washington state soon, and I'm wondering what my options for arming myself are. Thus far it appears I'd have to carry it around unloaded in a locked case. And I'll have to check whether I can bring my own ammo, or must I purchase it locally. And...
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    Trader Joes - Anyone OC?

    imported post I've oc'd a number of times, and only twice has anyone said anything. Both involved questions about ideal shooting locations in the Seattle area. Even had a friend I hadn't seen in a while ask why I was carrying, and followed with 'some woman elswhere in the store has one too'. To...
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    First OC - West Seattle Ferry

    imported post Here's to uneventful open carry! My first open carry day was yesterday, and I was on my way to Key Peninsula by way of West Seattle-Port Orchard ferry. I carry a Springfield Armory 1911A1 in a Blackhawk Serpa II paddle holster. Nice day, just wearing a long sleeved shirt. And...
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    Seattle Police Dept Bulletin

    imported post I am new to this forum, but have something to contribute. Any feedback is welcome, and I am eager to learn more from you all. I had no idea open carry was legal here in Washington until only recently. Thank you! I received the following email after contacting SPD concerning open...
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