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    Illegal Seizure of Firearm by SHP

    Hello All, It's been a while since I've been on here, so I figured I would start trying to catch up on all of the latest in the community. As I was reading another posting, (http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/showthread.php?114530-Illegal-Seizure-question) regarding a potential illegal seizure...
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    Sunstien Cloture Vote

    imported post Alabama: Sessions (R-AL), Nay Shelby (R-AL), Nay Alaska: Begich (D-AK), Yea Murkowski (R-AK), Nay Arizona: Kyl (R-AZ), Nay McCain (R-AZ), Nay Arkansas: Lincoln (D-AR), Nay Pryor (D-AR), Nay California: Boxer (D-CA), Yea Feinstein (D-CA), Yea Colorado: Bennet (D-CO), Yea...
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    Cass Sustein Cloture Vote

    imported post Below is a copy of the letter I sent to Senator Hagen. I urge all of you to do the same... Senator Hagen, I am appalled by the fact that you have voted "yea" for the cloture of Cass Sunstein. Sunstein is a Progressive, Liberal, Marxist, Wacko, and you just voted to confirm him...
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    Hillsville Gun Show

    imported post Hey guys, I'm headed to the Hillsville gun show today, by way of NC. How am I required to transport my handgun, once in VA, while traveling in the vehicle? Also, am I allowed to carry open at the show? In NC we're not allowed to carry openly to any "event where the purchase of a...
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    Myrtle Beach

    imported post We're traveling to Myrtle Beach this week for vacation, from NC, and I've just realized that SC doesn't allow OC...Ughhhh Anyway, I was wondering about carrying while traveling, and I see that it's legal to carry as long as the weapon is located in the glove compartment or center...
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    Gun Rights

    imported post http://gunowners.org/a062309.htm Please take 10 seconds and click on this link "Gun Owners Legislative Action Center" to send an email to your Senator... Vote Coming to Confirm Anti-gun Radical -- "Guns Kill Civil Society," says State Department Nominee Tuesday, June 23...
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    Gun Rights

    imported post http://gunowners.org/a062309.htm Please take 10 seconds and click on this link "Gun Owners Legislative Action Center" to send an email to your Senator... Vote Coming to Confirm Anti-gun Radical -- "Guns Kill Civil Society," says State Department Nominee Tuesday, June 23...
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    A Scary Quote...

    imported post On Friday, February 06, 2009, speaking at a meeting of the anti-gun U.S. Conference of Mayors, former president Bill Clinton had this to say:"We're now in a position to begin again. It's not a leftward movement. It's a forward, communitarian movement. Communitarianism is a...
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    AK's and AR's

    imported post I just ordered an AK-47 today online. I hope to have it by Monday. I couldn't find one at a gun shop anywhere, and I even had a difficult time finding one online! Everywhere I call they say they are completely sold out, and on back order. I'm also hoping to pick up an AR-15 at the...
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    Another +1 for the homeowner!

    imported post Unfortunately the injuries weren't life threatening. Sounds like the homeowner gave him a break... Fayetteville police: Resident shot suspect during burglary Posted: Today at 3:46 p.m Fayetteville, N.C. — Fayetteville police said that a resident shot and wounded a suspect...
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    19 round clip...

    imported post The Springfield XDM 9mm, is due to be available in the next month or so and holds 19+1. Are there any limitations on the amount of rounds a handgun will hold in NC? I know California has specific laws regarding this, but I wasn't sure about NC.
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    Dress to Impress...

    imported post As I read through the many interesting posts and replies, I notice a commonality of members vocalizing phrases such as: "I was dressed nice in khakis and a polo shirt" or "the way you dress means a lot" and "follow the basic rules of civil conduct, proper attire and smile." I...
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    Interesting Conversation...

    imported post I was on my way back from Asheville to Raleigh today. I was bored on the ride back so I pulled out my phone and searched for Gun Shops in Greensboro. I found one, and stopped to shoot a few rounds. BTW, I just bought my first Springfield XD9 sub-compact this week. Anyway, after...
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    Here's proof for the need to carry...As if we need it

    imported post Police question security at Wal-Marts Fayetteville, N.C. — North Carolina is home to nearly 130 Wal-Mart stores, offering customers an array of merchandise and low prices. Some law enforcement officials said the stores also...
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    I always love reading these stories...

    imported post BLUE MOUND, Texas— When two gunmen smashed through the glass front door of her suburban Fort Worth home, Kellie Hoehn didn't think twice. The 34-year-old mother of two grabbed a shotgun that had been pointed at her face early Wednesday, starting a struggle that ended with one...
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    71 Year Old Homeowner Shoots Burglar

    imported post http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/stories/wcnc-060908-mw-lincolnhomeinvasion.16fe781b.html 71 Year Old Homeowner Shoots BurglarLINCOLNTON, N.C. -- A burglar in Lincoln County got a surprise Monday when a homeowner fired a shot at him during a break-in. Troy Howard said he...
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    Has anyone ever had to draw their weapon?

    imported post Just curious if anyone here has ever been forced into a self defense situation that required them to draw their weapon? Or, has anyone been treatened to the point that they thought they may have to draw?
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    Laws for OC

    imported post Hey everyone! I'm new here, and love the forums. I found this site by way of opencarry.org, after watching Nightline last night. This site is great. I'm getting ready to purchase a gun, and new to carrying (not new to guns, my dad is a collector). I'm still a little unsure about...
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