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    Was Va. Commonwealth Senator Ralph Smith straight with me?

    Was Va. Commonwealth Senator Ralph Smith straight with me? Sen. Smith had a telephone town hall tonight. I asked if he would do something to stop universities from infringing our self-defense rights. There were technical problems so I couldn't hear the answer or really enter a discussion...
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    Lynchburg airshow

    I'm planning to attend the show in May. I know http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-287.01 deals explicitly with carry in the terminal, which I will avoid. What about on the ramp at the static displays? Will anything be different because of the Blue Angels being there...
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    Fair time again in Salem

    I live pretty close to the fair in Salem. I was out for a walk this evening, passed two carnies on their way to the quickie-mart. Carnie, from about ten feet past me: "You are not carrying a gun are you?!" Me: "Absolutely." Carnie: "You got a license to carry?" Me: "Nope. Don't need one...
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    My wife and the NM ACLU bigwig...

    imported post Hey all from Va., My wife works in an administrative role for a writing workshop. This summer's class includes Peter Simonson of the New Mexico ACLU. She is always looking for ways to mesh personalities among the students, minimize conflicts, and avoid 'drama' or anything else...
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    Hooters in Roanoke

    imported post Et tu Hooters? I was at the bar, drinking a Coke, waiting for a group of clients and colleagues from about 1730 to 1745 on 22 Oct. The manager , Ms. Corring, approached and asked if I was a LEO. I said, 'no,' and she proceeded to ask me to leave my weapon in my vehicle. I asked...
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    Virginia Tech police ignore 'man with gun' call

    imported post Sorry all, this is kind of an addendum to another thread: http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=13676&forum_id=54&jump_to=244833#p244833 Short story, one of us OCed into the main library on campus and reported a non-incident here about a month ago. Today I hear from...
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    Fun interaction with some Brits.

    imported post Got a grin at the show in Salem today, a family of three British tourists came in. Dad, after politely asking permission to handle the merchandise, had son, ~14, pose with various er, toys. Mom took pictures. I got him into proper posture and got in a few safety pointers. "Yes we...
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    LONG poll on pollingpoint

    imported post pollingpoint.com These guys have a LONG poll with good questions. This same group ran a poll after the VT massacre, and we did not hit it hard enough.
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    Some history

    imported post I found this on American Thinker yesterday. AT is usually worth a read. http://www.americanthinker.com/2007/11/the_second_amendment_and_the_i.html This gem is toward the bottom "In South Carolina, it was against the law to go out of doors without a weapon as stated in, "The...
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    "The Crime Guys"

    imported post I caught this on the AM skip way down in Roanoke, Va. Made me want to spit. You folks up there have my true sympathies. Beyond the usual, "let's get the evil guns off of the streets," blather the hosts and the callers were more than willing to give up security "against...
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    NPR's "Justice talking" show in 2nd A, DC ban

    imported post This was interesting ... interview with one of the DC ban plaintiffs, others. http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast.php?id=510067
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    Polling point - lengthy poll RE:VT

    imported post http://www.pollingpoint.com/ Top right. I don't know who uses this data but this site has indepth questionaires on many subjects.
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    please help debunk a rumor

    imported post Hello all, Some help debunking a rumor if you please. I heard on the radio a couple of days ago that, "Michael Moore is an NRA life member, even though he does not agree with their politics." I am giddy at the fun-poking prospects but need some hard evidence first. I've checked...
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    Open carry experiences - Roanoke

    imported post Went to Berglund (BIG local car dealer) to look at a new car my wife had tried earlier in the day. Salesman was very glad to see us but manager kicked us off the lot almost immediately. Said I could come back without the gun (yeah, right). A couple of years ago but germaine ...
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