• We are now running on a new, and hopefully much-improved, server. In addition we are also on new forum software. Any move entails a lot of technical details and I suspect we will encounter a few issues as the new server goes live. Please be patient with us. It will be worth it! :) Please help by posting all issues here.
  • The forum will be down for about an hour this weekend for maintenance. I apologize for the inconvenience.
  • If you are having trouble seeing the forum then you may need to clear your browser's DNS cache. Click here for instructions on how to do that
  • Please review the Forum Rules frequently as we are constantly trying to improve the forum for our members and visitors.

Recent content by patriotthad

  1. P

    CCW training in Summersville

    The Summersville PD and Black Ops School of Combat, will be hosting a CCW course 08/20/11. Proceeds will go to the Summersville PD Training Fund. Interested? Call Chief Thad Wheeler at 417-932-4299
  2. P

    Open Carry Update

    HB 841 has been passed out of comittee as of 04/12. Call your Reps!
  3. P

    2011 Open Carry Update

    I called Rep. Fitzwater's Office today, and spoke with his Legislative Assistant, Brett. Brett informed me that the legislation had been re-written due to to language not conforming with the Representative's intent. Rep. Fitzwater wants NO PERMIT REQUIRED TO OC. So, any place you now may OC...
  4. P

    2011 Open carry legislation

    I received a return call from my rep, Paul Fitzwater. He stated that we needed some "Common sense" legislation passed and stated that he would start right away. I have gathered some info for him already but, I have ran across a new twist. What and where is the "written consent" for OC??? If any...
  5. P

    Open carry West Plains or Houston

    How about an open carry dinner in West Plains or Houston. I ready for another OC meet and greet.
  6. P

    RSMO 517.107 Sec 6

    6) The general assembly, supreme court, county or municipality may by rule, administrative regulation, or ordinance prohibit or limit the carrying of concealed firearms by endorsement holders in that portion of a building owned, leased or controlled by that unit of government. Any portion of a...
  7. P

    Help me with this?

    RSMO 21.750 is Missouri's "right" to ban OC. In ss 3." Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit any ordinance of any political subdivision which conforms exactly with any of the provisions of sections 571.010 to 571.070, with appropriate penalty provisions, or which regulates the open...
  8. P

    A very special day.

    Saturday, I met a foreign exchange student from communist China. (You know where all of our clothes, cars and tools are made.) "John" had never before held or fired a gun. And when arriving in these United States, was very interested in them. My dad and I, had the opportunity to be THE FIRST the...
  9. P

    Don't tell mom

    I am writing this while eating crow. As many of you know I have been a long time 1911 fan, and still am. And I have been very adverse to Glocks. I had seen some Glock reliability problems under extreme circumstances, hated that Glock trigger and didn't like being "one of the herd". However, an...
  10. P

    WM Greeter

    Sunday afternoon, my wife and I were at the Wal-Mart portrait studio in West Plains. After we were done with the photos, I stepped over to grab a cart. The studio is located right beside the front door, through which I had entered. As I got a cart, the greeter says "Welcome to Wal-Mart". I told...
  11. P

    Interesting conversation at WM

    Tuesday, I was shopping at West Plains Wal-Mart, and as I was checking out, the cashier asked me "So why do you carry a gun?" I responded "To keep someone from messing with me." She said something to the efffect of "No way, I'm serious, why do you carry a gun?" This was repeated three times...
  12. P

    Open carry Meeting in south central, West Plains, Houston area

    I am considering having another open carry meeting in the South central part of the state. I hosted one last year and had a good attendance at The Red Apple Grill in West Plains. 40+ people attended that one. I am thinking mid August at one of the local restaurants. What do you think? This will...
  13. P

    Vacationing in PA

    imported post I am going to be vacationing in PA, Boiling Springs area. Not quite sure about Ya'lls gun laws. OC or not to OC? Restrictions or requirements?:question:
  14. P

    Long term OC

    imported post I have been OCing regularly in my home town for almost 6 years. Which is the whole time I have been here. I never even have a curious glance. It has been well received and I have OCed in the grocery store, funerals, gas stations, auctions, hardware, schools and even city hall. I...
  15. P

    Is OC safer than CC?

    imported post Same old, tired, argument regarding OC. That those who OC will be the first ones shot. If that were true, for safety issues, all Law Enforcement would carry concealed all the time, whether on duty or off, to protect themselves. As of press time American Police Beat Jan...
See more
Top