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    OC at Manassas Chuck E. Cheese; asked to remove firearm

    After approx. 18 months of OC'ing, I finally ran into my first negative experience: My wife (CC) and I (OC) were in Manassas running some errands and enjoying some family time. We needed to work on a writing project, so after getting a great meal at Logan's Roadhouse and spending some time at...
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    Contacted by WV relatives

    Relatives in Huntington are wondering: 1. Is there a waiting period to purchase a handgun in WV? 2. Are there restrictions on how many firearms you can purchase at a time in WV?
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    Comp-Tac or Blade Tech Paddle Kydex?

    I currently own a Serpa for an M&P (fullsize, 9mm) and I'd like to try a different Kydex OWB paddle holster - something without the external retention button. I've narrowed down the search to Comp-Tac's 'Settable' and Blade Tech's 'Paddle'. I do want a smaller print factor (Serpa juts out just...
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    'OC friendly' vs. 'OC indifferent'

    imported post (I started to post this as a reply in the 'Are there ANY gun friendly restaurants in Northern Virginia?' <http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum54/44699.html>, but I didn't want to hijack the OP's excellent intent!) Is there a difference between an establishment - in this case a...
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    If you can only make one gun show...

    imported post I'd like to coordinate a group trip to a gun show in the next several months, and there seems to be a 'gunshow-a-month' club here in the Commonwealth. For those of us who have never been to a gun show, which show(s) are best? Which show would you recommend for either the Northern...
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    Open Carry Dinner in Warrenton!

    imported post Join us as we host one of the first Open Carry dinners in beautiful Warrenton, Virginia! Location: Red Hot & Blue Time: 7:00pm Date: 25 March 2010 Restaurant: http://www.redhotandblue.com/ Address: 360 Broadview Avenue,Warrenton, VA 20186 Map & Directions Confirmed...
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    Pa., Va., Del. gun permits would be valid in Md

    imported post Has anyone heard how this hearing went? http://www2.starexponent.com/cse/news/local/article/pa._va._del._gun_permits_would_be_valid_in_md/51082/ ANNAPOLIS — Handgun permits issued by Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware would be valid in Maryland under legislation proposed by a...
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    Practical Firearms Training

    imported post Has anyone attended any training by Pat Goodale @ his WV or MT range? http://www.pgpft.com/index.html
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    Defensive Handgun Training in Central/Southern Va?

    imported post My wife and I would like to find some defensive handgun training in our local area. I've corresponded with John Murphy (http://www.fpftraining.com), and his training looks good, but I carry via a Serpa CQC (and my wife carries with a Sig Serpa-like holster) and I want to train...
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    Ladies OC holster & belt?

    imported post My wife is now selecting her handgun and she is starting to check out the options for holsters and belts. She is deciding on her choice of 9mm and I was wondering if the ladies on the forum have any recommendations on a holster/belt? She wants a strong side hip holster, belt...
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    Culpeper OC Dinner - Saturday, 12 December, @ 7:00pm

    imported post I'd like to coordinate an OC dinner in Culpeper sometime in late November/early December. I have invited several folks that are interested in learning more about OC. Some only CC and others are just now buying their first handgun and/or attending a CHP class and would like to...
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    Open Carry and Gun Shops

    imported post I had such a great experience at the last OC dinner in Richmond that it confirmed my desire to arrange a similar event in the Culpeper/Warrenton area. I have a few friends that will attend and I decided to stop by a few local gun shops to float the idea around. I was surprised...
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    Piedmont area - OC reports

    Gainesville at DejaVu coffeeshop. Very friendly clerk. Customers polite and chatty. Slightly surprise a state trooper in the parking lot - he smiled and waved! Wawa at Opal - a couple of customers at the next bay kept checking out the gun, and stared as I left - I just smiled politely and...
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    Northern Virginia Veterans Day OC Lunch

    imported post It would be very cool to celebrate Veterans Day 2009 by exercising the very American right to bear arms, to celebrate that which so many heroes sacrificed to preserve and protect. Is there a Veterans Day OC event already planned for the northern Virginia area? (Most government...
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    Preemption over town/city/county parks?

    imported post Does the commonwealth's preemption cover county or city parks and sports fields? I'd like to OC in our town's park, but I have never seen anyone OC'ing anywhere in town. Same with local sport's fields - some of our kid's games are evening and it is very dark and wooded - I'd like...
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    Acronym Decoder

    imported post New to the handgun/OC/CC/2A forum world, I have found myself occasionally spending time chasing down an acronym's definition. I am posting this in hopes that it helps other new folks. Please add and correct as needed! 2A: Second AmendmentACP: Automatic Colt Pistol (.380 ACP...
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    Advice for S&W M&P OC/CC Holster?

    imported post I own a Smith & Wesson Military & Police 9mm 4.5" and I am looking for a leather holster that can be used for both concealed and open carry. I have a Blackhawk Serpa that works great at the range - I really like it for OC. However, it doesn't seem to pull the gun in high or close...
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    Open Carry Podcasts

    imported post I currently download and listen to several of the Gun Rights Radio Network podcasts (http://gunrightsradio.com/), but I'd like to find a podcast that focuses on Open Carry news and information. Can anyone recommend an Open Carry podcast? Is there one related to this forum?
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    BAE Systems Employee Discount @ Safariland

    imported post Please forgive the narrow audience, but: BAE Systems has recently acquired Safariland and its related holdings (Bianchi...). BAE Employees have been offered a 50% discount on all Safariland items! (PM me for details.)
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    Legal to cc anywhere on your residential property?

    imported post I just submitted my CHP permit (today at 1500!) and I am ready to wait the 45 days. I know that I can cc within my own home without the CHP, but does that also extend to my porch, deck, yard...? Can I cc anywhere on my own private residential property without the CHP? I don't...
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