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  1. N605TW

    Another interaction with police

    I was on the east side of Columbus around noon and felt hungry. I went to my favorite gyro shop for lunch and to flirt with the girls behind the counter. I order, pay and attempt to make the girls laugh when an officer walks in. We lock eyes, I get the feeling that the poo about to hit the fan...
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    Stolen gun. Grove City

    I had my gun stolen out of my vehicle today between 6am and 5pm in Grove City. The thief broke my driver side window rummaged though my stuff and took my Glock 17 out of my locked glove box. They bypassed some personal documents and cash. They got away with my gun, holster, two magazines and my...
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    • Forum: Ohio
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    Another positive encounter

    I went into a surplus store on Morse Road and Cleveland Ave in Columbus yesterday, open carrying as usual.When I went to the register to pay for my items the clerk asked if I was security or a great American. I smiled and said just an American. I paid for my stuff and went on my way. It's not...
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    • Forum: Ohio
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    No guns in best buy

    I was at the Best Buy off Morse Rd in Columbus around 4:40pm today. I did my normal check for a gun buster sign but couldn't find one. I said hello to the security guy by the door as I made my way back to the GPS display. I got done reading the description of the first unit on the shelf when I...
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    • Forum: Ohio
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    Another Positive LEO Encounter

    Last week I was driving home from work around 6:30a (I work nights) on Interstate 71 when one of my tires decided it was a great time to pop. I pulled over to inspect my tire and found it too damaged to try and repair on the side of the road. I gave my auto club a call to send a tow truck. Right...
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    • Forum: Ohio
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    Sign at Gander Mountain

    I was at Gander Mountain in Reynoldsburg, Ohio tonight. I seen two large signs posted by the doors and I was surprised when I read that they welcome lawful gun owners. I tend to be quick to damn but slow to praise. To try and off set this trend I'm singing the praises of Gander Mountain for not...
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    First week in Ohio

    Last week I moved to the East side of Columbus from Montana. I have been open carrying every day and I have had only one reaction/encounter. Tonight I was in Target and the cashier for the line on my right yelled "Oh my God!" I turned 90 degrees to see what was going on, turns out she seen my...
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    • Forum: Ohio
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    Spotted an open carrier

    First person I seen in Helena open carry was today at Montana Outdoor Sports. Wondered if its anyone on here.
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    Shooting Steel Ammo

    I will be moving back to the Buckeye state in a few weeks. I have a small cache of Russian steel ammunition. I like to shoot the Russian steel due to its low cost. When I made a trip to Columbus in the spring to search for a place to live I noticed that most of the ranges in central Ohio ban...
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    • Forum: Ohio
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    Positive encounter

    There are many stories of police encounters that haven't gone well. Last night I had my first encounter with a Columbus police officer that went fantastic. I just got done paying for my items at Lowes and I was walking out when I seen a Columbus police officer standing by the door looking in...
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    • Forum: Ohio
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    Ranges in Central Ohio

    Hello all, I will be flying into Columbus from Montana next week to visit family. My family in Ohio are not too thrilled that my chosen method of carrying my pistol is out in the open. My Glock may be ugly, but thats no reason to hide it. I'm thinking a trip to a range may calm some of their...
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    • Forum: Ohio
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    First LEO encounter

    I had my first encounter with the Helena Police Department around 4:00 today. I was walking East on E Custer. When I was crossing Montana Ave I seen a police cruiser that was turning West onto E Custer make a fast U turn into the gas station. I knew he seen me so I pressed the record button...
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    Preemption Questions

    I am having a hard time finding the preemption law/code for Montana. I live in Helena and city code 5-1-32 states I am trying to find the state law in the MCA that says the city code is preempted. I carry everyday and I do not have a permit to carry any concealed weapon. Although I haven't had...
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    First two encounters

    Hello all. I live in the very gun friendly state of Montana. Last September I started to open carry. So far I have had two encounters with people on the street. My first encounter was with a young man waiting in the queue at a KFC. I seen his eyes meet my sidearm then pop out of his head. "Is...
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