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    McAuliffe lies again, never lets a crisis go to waste if political points can be made

    https://www.ammoland.com/2017/08/watts-nra-hate-smear-part-of-renewed-collectivist-effort-to-discourage-truth/?utm_source=Ammoland+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5194b5b5ac-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6f6fac3eaa-5194b5b5ac-20566241#axzz4prT7TjmG FUQ: "... I can tell you this, 80...
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    Older case finally correctly termed self-defense

    https://www.ammoland.com/2017/07/maine-resident-who-shot-intruder-wont-be-charged/?utm_source=Ammoland+Subscribers&utm_campaign=52539101b4-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6f6fac3eaa-52539101b4-20566241#axzz4nww3CxWe Having been warned not to move while the homeowner called 911...
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    Illegal Immigrant's lawyer wants to blame the gun for Steinle's murder...

    https://www.ammoland.com/2017/07/defense-to-manipulate-jury-in-steinle-murder-suspects-trial-by-blaming-gun/?utm_source=Ammoland+Subscribers&utm_campaign=52539101b4-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6f6fac3eaa-52539101b4-20566241#axzz4nww3CxWe The lawyer for the illegal immigrant...
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    Join the fun, add comments to the story about guns in polling places!

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/guns-at-polling-places-worries-virginia-electoral-officials/2016/10/18/ca7c6f18-954a-11e6-9b7c-57290af48a49_story.html?hpid=hp_local-news_va-marshalls-956pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory Scroll down to the comments section and see all the tripe that...
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    January HQL Classes

    Please see the Maryland Training thread for two newly scheduled January HQL classes, or go to http://www.nova-mdselfdefense.com/schedule.html for more information.
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    NoVA-MD Self Defense Training Class: HQL, January 16 or January 19 at Marriottsville

    I have scheduled two classes that qualify as the training required to apply for the Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL). These classes will be held on Saturday, January 16 and Tuesday, January 19. Both classes run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and comprise about three hours of classroom...
  7. J

    Smh...

    Those of you who know me from the Virginia forum may also know that several times a week I travel back across the river into TPR of Maryland, where I work as a Range Safety Officer for one of the largest outdoor ranges on the east coast. As an RSO at that range I am required to carry a...
  8. J

    Ffl?

    I'm contemplating becoming an FFL operating from my home. Thoughts pro or con? Comments related to being an FFL in VIRGINIA in general and (sigh) Northern Virginia in specific will be appreciated.
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    NoVA-MD Self Defense Training Classes Scheduled

    February 22: MD HQL Class, 9 a.m. through 1:30 p.m., including class and range time February 28: NRA Rifle Orientation Class, 9 a.m. through noon including class and range time March 14: MD HQL Class, 1 p.m. through 5 p.m, including class and range time. All classes to be held at AGC's Patapsco...
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    New MSP Superintendant, good news?

    http://governor.maryland.gov/2015/02/17/governor-larry-hogan-appoints-william-m-pallozzi-as-superintendent-of-maryland-state-police/ IIRC, candidate Hogan said that, if elected, he would instruct the Superintendent to allow "self defense" as a "good and sufficient reason" to grant a Wear and...
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    HQL and Rifle classes scheduled

    NoVA-MD Self Defense, LLC has scheduled three HQL classes in February at the AGC Patapsco Range. These classes will be held on the 14th, 17th and 22nd, and will start at 9:00 a.m. The Rifle class will be held on the 28th and will also start at 9. See www.nova-mdselfdefense.com/Schedule for...
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    Court declares long-prior mental commitment no basis for 2A denial

    http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-appeals-court-expands-gun-rights-1418939537?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsThird FUQ: "In the first legal ruling of its type, a federal appeals court in Cincinnati on Thursday deemed unconstitutional a federal law that kept a Michigan man who was briefly...
  13. J

    Dulles Expo Center Gun Show

    Visited the National Gun Show at the Dulles Expo Center yesterday. Visited the VCDL booth, bought (yet another) new holster and mag carrier for the SIG, and helped a friend pick out his first AR-15, a S&W Sporter 15 at a good price (sub-$600). Lots of people there, but several people said that...
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    Back in Maryland for a visit

    Once I got past the angst over having to dis-arm myself to travel back across the river into TPRofMaryland, I spent an enjoyable afternoon at AGC's Marriottsville range, attending the Hunting and Fishing Day event. About thirty vendors and clubs there educating a lot of citizens and their kids...
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    Duty to Inform?

    Complete and utter sidetracking of the Duty to Inform OP The original request for guidance has turned into the typical philosophical bashing and counter-bashing. It's no wonder people who are looking for help on gun-related issues go elsewhere.
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    Inova Fairfax Medical Office Building

    As I walked into the Inova Fairfax Medical Office Building today, I noticed the following prohibition prominently displayed on the front door: (Click on the thumbnail to enlarge.) It seems to provide notice of trespass by Concealed Carry, but not by OC. No other signs were evident related to...
  17. J

    Shooting at Portland High School: Shooter dead

    http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/10/oregon-school-lockdown-police-scour-shooter/
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    Should convicted felons be allowed to bear arms?

    I guess you missed the moderator's point that this whole "federal felony" thing that has the potential to make felons of us all, is off topic.
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    CT LEOs refuse to enforce new laws

    http://www.americasfreedomfighters.com/2014/03/10/breaking-connecticut-police-refuse-to-enforce-new-gun-control-laws/ FUQ:“Tyler Jackson has emailed me an interesting story, soon to appear online (I’ll link to it once it does)– the gist is that the head of the Connecticut Peace Officers’ Assn...
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    When to protest Alexandria City's extra-legal CHP renewal requirements?

    My current CHP expires in August of 2015, and I can apply for renewal as early as next February (180-day rule). Alexandria City currently imposes several extra-legal requirements for renewal: Application must be made in person Application must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped...
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