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  1. wrearick

    Not liking the Ads we are getting with the new software

    Seems really strange to see ads calling out 5 republican senators who will not support the Anti-gun lobbies efforts in the upcoming special session. I applaud them for standing up to the hysteria. How do the anti's get to place ads on a pro gun website?
  2. wrearick

    Norfolk Gun Show 1-2 Sept

    I just got a notification that the Norfolk Gun show this weekend is cancelled. Anyone have details?
  3. wrearick

    CHP Renewal - Virginia Beach

    Looking for some confirmation here on my understanding of the requirements to renew a currently valid Virginia Resident concealed handgun permit and what I believe to be extraneous requirements being imposed by the city of Virginia Beach. According to the state police website: Permit Renewal...
  4. wrearick

    Signage - BHG facility

    was dropping off a friend and saw this sign posted on the door of the Behavior Health Group entrance. From what I can find BGH is a privately owned company and so I assume their facility would not be owned or rented by the federal government. I did not have a chance to go in and ask what federal...
  5. wrearick

    Cheaspeake considering outdoor shooting restrictions

    as noted in a recent VA-Alert, Chesapeake is holding a hearing to "discuss" new restriction on where a person can lawfully shoot within the city boundaries. The meeting is scheduled for 6PM at: Chesapeake Sheriff's Administration Building Training Room 401 Albermarle Drive (Corner of Holt...
  6. wrearick

    Under the Gun Screening - Virginia Beach

    Mothers Demand Action is hosting a screening of this propaganda piece on 30 Jun 2016 at 6:30 in the Main Virginia Beach Public Central Library https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Virginia-Beach-Meyera-E-Oberndorf-Central-Library/312079268916165 event link...
  7. wrearick

    National Gun Violence Awareness Day

    Looks like 2 June 2016 has been chosen as a Rally day by Moms Demand Action. They are calling for the wearing of bright orange shirts. Locally in Virginia Beach, the gathering is planned for 6:30 PM at Mount Trashmore. According to the facebook sign up page...
  8. wrearick

    Envoking your right to remain silent requires YOU to remain silent

    Most on here know this but a good reminder of why you should KYBMS (Keep your big mouth shut) when dealing with Law Enforcement. http://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/when-must-police-stop-asking-a-suspect-questions-it-s/article_0e58b2bc-a834-5509-be29-cde3c0e6b9b3.html a companion rule is...
  9. wrearick

    2 chesapeake police officers charged with assault

    http://wavy.com/2016/04/20/two-chesapeake-police-officers-charged-with-assualt/ Be interesting to see what the facts turn out to be in this case
  10. wrearick

    looking for self defense cite

    Sorry to ask for help vice looking myself but I am supporting an exercise and do not have access (for most of the day) to a computer. A fellow participant just completed his VA CHP course, given at superior gun in Virginia Beach by "two state certified instructors". They stressed that your CHP...
  11. wrearick

    The FLag as a political too1 - JUST WRONG!

    In the United States, flags are flown at half staff to mark the death of government officials, including members of Congress, as well as on certain holidays, or upon proclamation by the President or Governor due a tragic event. This president has turned this privilege/power that he has into a...
  12. wrearick

    NBC - report on next generation of gun owners

    pretty good story without the normal bias. http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/nbc-introduces-us-to-the-next-generation-of-gun-owners/
  13. wrearick

    Norfolk Police Department

    Unfortunately, yesterday I had an encounter between my car and a motorcycle that lead to an encounter with the Norfolk Police Department. While I could have been cited for failure to yield the right of way there were no tickets written. (I think they gave both parties a break as the biker had a...
  14. wrearick

    Food for Thought

    sharing something that I found sad but true.... "If we concentrated on the really important stuff in life, there would be a shortage of fishing poles" By Junius P. Long Food For Thought: If you can get arrested for hunting or fishing without a license, but not for being in the country...
  15. wrearick

    Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act

    Has anyone seen this? I could not find a thread with it or how to express our desires to our legislators. http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/lawmakers-on-bill-to-require-national-handgun-permits-we-do-it-with-cars-why-not-guns/
  16. wrearick

    Springdale Arkansas Pawn Shop - Analysis please

    http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/watch-74-year-old-lady-open-fire-robbers/ Some things that I am not sure I understand in this video (the second, follow up video), so I ask for those who have more experience with these situations to take a look and give me your view of what is transpiring...
  17. wrearick

    Who needs a gun in a stadium?.......

    This in from Fox news. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/10/07/stadium-security-in-spotlight-after-two-seemingly-random-attacks/ Story is a bit convoluted and doesn't always draw clear conclusions.....for example. "In Southern California, police Monday were looking for three men suspected of...
  18. wrearick

    National Night Out

    Well, I actually have Tuesday Evening off from my night job so wife and I talked about going to the local national night out. In my neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Green Run, the event is being held at the local high school!:shocker::eek: (post by:) Sharon • an hour ago- Green Run/Chimney Hill...
  19. wrearick

    Virginia Beach Joint Use Library

    This is an initial heads up as I have to head to work. There is a Joint Use Library in Virginia Beach that is co-owned/funded by Tidewater Community College and the City of Virginia Beach. I have open-carried there twice in the past with not issues. Today while running errands with the wife...
  20. wrearick

    Another nail in the "I don't know why you need to have a gun to ________" coffin

    Another nail in the "I don't know why you need to have a gun to ________" coffin http://wavy.com/2014/06/11/vb-runners-warn-about-suspicious-incidents/ Don't leave home without it! One would also hope she provided a license number to the police to aid in their investigation (it appears, she...
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