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Recent content by cjakesnyder1988

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    Shooting on your own property question

    Hey guys, I cant seem to find an actual law so I figured I'd ask you guys. I am looking for a house with land so I can do target shooting/hunting on my own property. Does anyone know the minimum distance from another residence or road? I was looking at a home in cheatham county on 4.5 acres...
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    Renewing permit question

    Hey guys, I held my TN handgun permit for several years. I then moved to Virginia for 2 years, which nullified my TN permit. I currently hold my Virginia permit. I have since moved back to TN ( THANK GOODNESS ). Do you think it will be an issue to apply for a reapply? I still have a copy of my...
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    Mandatory to show ID when OC

    I open carry and have my CHP. I am having trouble finding exactly what the law in Virginia is. If a LEO asks for ID while OC'ing, do you have to show it? I always inform the officer when I am pulled over that I am carrying, but since OC is perfectly legal you shouldnt have to show ID unless...
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    Someone explain Virginia " Common Law" to a new resident

    I was hoping that HB1415 would pass but it looks like it didnt. I am having a hard time understanding what the law says about lethal force. From what I understand, you have to be able to legally prove you were in fear for your life. IE if someone kicked down my door right now, I would probably...
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    Disturbing the peace??

    I had a friend tell me that a rent a cop told them that a cop could charge them for OC under " Disturbing the peace". I see this alot on youtube... cops constantly telling people they are disturbing the peace. Is there any validity to this kind of threat?
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    Open carry in TN with Virginia Permit

    Hey guys. I moved away from TN ( UNFORTUNATELY) so my TN permit is no longer valid due to moving. I now have a Virginia conceal permit... am I able to open carry with this in TN? My TN permit said HANDGUN CARRY PERMIT.. and my Virginia permit says CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT. Thoughts???
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    State Capitals this saturday

    There is a big movement for turnout at state capitals this saturday to exercise firearm rights. I know they are planning for big turnouts in SC, TN, and KY. Has anyone heard of or plan to visit the state capital this saturday for gun day?
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    Gun Appreciation Day

    http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/09/coalition-to-hold-national-gun-appreciation-day-as-calls-for-more-guns-law/ Anyone planning on doing anything for this day? It would be alot better if guns werent sold out most places....
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    How can we help get Castle Doctrine?

    Just moved from TN. I love Virginia gun laws.. but I hate that Virginia does not have castle doctrine. I see that Rep. Dickie Bell proposed it last year but says he will not be bringing it up again. I have called and emailed his office... but what else can we do. In TN you can use lethal force...
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    Open carry- rifle walk

    Greetings. New to Virginia and new to the site. I had a question/ wanted to see if anyone else was interested. I have seen alot of photos/videos of open carry rifle walks, where a group of people demonstrates their rights to open carry rifles by simply getting together and walking. From what I...
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