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    Landmark Theatre in Richmond

    imported post Anyone here have any experience OC'ing at the Landmark Theatre in Richmond. It looks like it's owned by the City of Richmond but managed by a private company. My wife really wants to see Wicked and I being a good husband want to take her but want my sidearm handy.
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    White House Backs Right to Arms Outside Obama Events

    imported post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/18/AR2009081803416.html?hpid=topnews Money quote from the Brady Center: "What Gibbs said is wrong," said Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. "Individuals carrying loaded weapons at...
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    Roanoke Times does it again

    imported post Fairly hostile editorial by the Staff. http://www.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/article/editorial_a_gun_in_a_restaurant_a_duck_blown_away/37702/
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    OC at Monticello

    imported post Wife and I decided to leave the homestead and travel to Monticello (we really enjoyed the John Adams miniseries) and wanted to see a national treasure located only a few hours away. So, I did my research and navigated a route that would not take me on any NPS road and confirmed...
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    Anti- editorial in Potomac News

    imported post An anti- editorial was posted in the Potomac News today. http://www.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_something_must_be_done_about_guns/33042/ In addition, the editor himself will be writing an editorial on guns for publication on Sunday...
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    To Those That OC in Manassas, Stay Vigilent and Aware of Your Surroundings

    imported post http://www.insidenova.com/isn/news/local/article/thirty_minutes_three_robberies/28953/
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    Manassas City Hall

    imported post Got a phone call from a fellow VCDL member about a town hall being held in Manassas with Sen. Marshall, Colgan and Baker and grabbed my coat, pistol and took off. I said my piece, acknowledging Sen. Marshall's upcoming legislation for concealed carry on college campuses and how...
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    OC at GMU School of Law

    imported post I mentioned this in another thread but last Saturday I attended a workshop at the GMU School of Law in Arlington and OC'd the entire time. I got some questions from the attendees and changed some minds regarding firearms in general but was never approached by campus LEOs or a...
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    Judge: No guns for desk duty cops

    imported post Interesting story about some NJ LEOs that were stripped of thier firearms during an investigation. http://www.nj.com/news/times/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-14/1221219929220150.xml&coll=5 It's interesting to me that even cops understand that when a weapon is taken away from a...
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    House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

    imported post It's interesting that gun owners are being lumped in the category of terrorists. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/09/AR2008090901998.html?hpid=moreheadlines Additionally, the quote I love is: "Imagine how difficult it will be for law enforcement to...
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    Keep Hitting this MSNBC Poll on Texas Carry in Schools!

    imported post Appologize if this is a cross post. Poll is located at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26394165/ Article regarding the Texas School Board decision and circumstances are located at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26393946/ Current numbers are: 56% FOR 40% AGAINST 4% FOR - but only in...
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    Visiting from Virginia

    imported post Hello all, I've been asked by my wife to attend her grandmothers 85th birthday in Toledo and as I do in the great Commonwealth of Virginia I would like to be armed while visiting Ohio. I have a valid CHP issued in Virginia but I tend to OC and only CC when I must. Any tips for...
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    Alexandria Waterfront Frestival

    imported post I saw a commercal for this event this morning and am finishing up my work day and decided to hit the website to see how much tickets would cost. Then I saw this posted. No carrying or possession of weapons or firearms Can an event sponsor restrict me from buying a ticket and...
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    Protestors lie down for tougher gun laws

    imported post http://www.insidenova.com/isn/news/politics/article/protestors_lie_down_for_tougher_gun_laws/13914/ Enjoy
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    Beware the double-tap holster!

    imported post If by exiting your vehicle your able to fire off two rounds and score hits on people you either have a very nice holster or one that's a danger to society at large. http://www.nbc4.com/news/15819651/detail.html?dl=headlineclick
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    Bill to Strip VA Colleges of Public Funds for Not Allowing CC

    imported post I've been tooling this idea in my mind for a few days and I wrote this to Del. Frederick to see his take on it. To be honest, I'm not very familiar with crafting a bill but I think the idea is solid. Anyone have any suggestions for reading material on drafting a bill to strip...
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    Ear Protection

    imported post My wife's been bugging me about my lack of hearing and I know that shooting at the range with range ears isn't offering me the best in terms of protection. In hopes of cutting her off -- before she cuts me off from my range time :cool:I'd like to purchase some electronic ears. My...
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    Potomac News

    imported post Anyone here see the 'Our Opinion' section of the Potomac News today? The Editor's have done an about face and now support concealed carry on college campus! They rationalize it differently than the lone citizen-student protecting a class from an attacker. They use the very...
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    A positive article about citizen concealed carry by law enforcement

    imported post I was looking for an in-dash video system for my car(s) so that I can record my driving and any stops I might have to deal with when I came across the following article. It's not bad and cuts to the chase about gunmen in victim zones and I figured I'd share it since pro-LEO...
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    CWP in PWC

    imported post As it's gotten a little colder I've decided that I'd like to have the option to CC when it's just too cold for me to OC. I read the directions available to me on both the VSP (Virginia State Police) website and the PWC governments website regarding applying for a CWP. I sent in...
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