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  1. david.ross

    Corvallis to continue pursuing “open carry” ordinance

    http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/corvallis-to-continue-pursuing-open-carry-ordinance/article_60348740-070c-11e4-bfe0-001a4bcf887a.html The article mentions a Portland ordinance which was upheld by the Oregon Supreme Court, does anyone know which case they're referring to? Correct me if...
  2. david.ross

    NRA Fights Legislation That Would Ban Gun Sales To Those Currently On Killing Sprees

    Firearms right is such an important issue, I'll just leave this here http://www.theonion.com/video/nra-fights-legislation-that-would-ban-gun-sales-to,30927/ (note: It's from The Onion)
  3. david.ross

    SECURITY AND SAFETY ALERT: Gun safes easily opened by three year old

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/marcwebertobias/2012/07/27/unsafe-gun-safes-can-be-opened-by-a-three-year-old/ A list of common gun safes are extremely unsafe to use in the home, especially if you have children. From the article: "Both small and large gun safes are sold at all major sporting goods...
  4. david.ross

    Be nice to officers during encounters, they go through quite a bit. [Poplawski trial]

    Some of you may be aware Pittsburgh had 3 officers killed in April of 2009. The harsh reality is there are thugs and crazy individuals out there who wish to do harm. Story: Injured Officer Eric Kelly: 'Tell My Wife, Kids I Love Them' http://www.wpxi.com/news/28292424/detail.html Richard...
  5. david.ross

    [ONN] Supreme Court decision to uphold a citizen's right to carry a gun at head level

    I was watching The Onion News Network, season 1 episode 9. The title of the episode titled "Real America." They have a clip in the video regarding the right to carry a firearm. Understanding who they're making fun of is obvious. EDIT: I'm laughing at the mockery of open carry. It's the Onion...
  6. david.ross

    Motion for Return of Property - DENIED! Appeal Filed.

    The motion was filed following the incident where I was arrested for lawfully carrying in the non-sterile area of the airport. Thread announcing the county police will no longer enforce the unlawful ordinance Court transcript from my hearing: Motion for Return of Property There is an appeal...
  7. david.ross

    Chicago hired 139 ex-cons, no wonder they are afraid of firearms!

    http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/4142556-452/the-watchdogs-city-hall-hired-139-ex-cons-in-two-years.html An interesting read, apparently they don't ask applicants if they're a felon. Instead they perform background checks and have employees submit fingerprints after they've been offered the...
  8. david.ross

    Philadelphia passed bill against state preemption: No carry for out of state licenses

    http://legislation.phila.gov/attachments/10674.pdf This bill passed Philadelphia's city council 17-0 yesterday. What does it do? If you're not licensed by the state, then it's not lawful to carry. What about state preemption? What about it? Philadelphia appears to want another court case...
  9. david.ross

    Research: Firearms confiscation over assault charges?

    A friend has conversed to me a situation in which his close friend had a very obsessed(as in love over heals) guy file a police report. While I don't know the facts since I was not there, I still felt like I'd ask this question. Do assault charges in PA mean the police may confiscate every...
  10. david.ross

    I recommend a movement to strip the First Class permit exemption from the UFA

    Clearly Philadelphia doesn't deserve the exemption for permits since they're constantly attempting to abort our state rights. Those rights also cover the legislation which our legislators put in to place decades ago in regards to complete state preemption of firearms. I recommend a movement be...
  11. david.ross

    Firearms practice, where can I go to practice my tactical training?

    First off, I'm talking about proper self defense/tactical training, not target shooting. Requirements for training area: 1) Must be able to move while shooting 2) Must be able to fire at a high rate - shotgun and pistol 3) Must be able to shoot from the ground (laying or at a stance) 4) Must be...
  12. david.ross

    Conversation with Deputy Chief Brian Allan of Sparks PD, information on DUI thread

    I spoke with Deputy Chief Brian Allan shortly ago regarding the incident which occurred at the DUI checkpoint along with Open Carry in Sparks, NV. Conversation was about the following thread: http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/showthread.php?84823-one-of-us-open-carry-at-dui-checkpoint Open...
  13. david.ross

    [CASTLE DOCTRINE] HB1926 Passed the House after coming back from the Senate!

    http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2009&sind=0&body=H&type=B&BN=1926 The House just passed HB1926 a bit ago, so now you're going to be able to protect yourself by any means necessary where ever you have the right to be! A joyful day! The bill is now awaiting...
  14. david.ross

    Both HB 40 and/or HB 1926 FAILED to pass, no Castle Doctrine this year!

    CORRECTION!! HB1926 PASSED ON THE LAST DAY OF THE SESSION! With great sadness, HB 40 failed to enter this Senate this year. Amendments were attached to HB 1926, however the bill was not voted upon before ending the House sessions. I called representative Perry's office earlier asking if he'll...
  15. david.ross

    Marines save life of stabbed officer who was struggling to keep his firearm

    http://www.marines.mil/unit/1stmardiv/Pages/Valorhasnoboundaries;.aspx Many who read my posts know how I feel about people who open carry and don't get training. Here is a fantastic story outlining a gun grab from an officer. For those who TL;DR: Officer gets stabbed in ear, fights with...
  16. david.ross

    I've moved to Pennsylvania

    Well... now I've done it, I've moved to Pennsylvania. What was I thinking?! ;) I'm not sure where I'll be living yet, I'm still looking for a place to rent/buy in the Washington County area. Most likely a place where I can drive 30~ minutes and land in Pittsburgh. Anyway, perhaps I'll meet up...
  17. david.ross

    UK mulls over the possibility of new gun control laws after mass shooting

    imported post http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10225885.stm I quote, "And Labour MP Chris Williamson said the government should not "rule out the possibility of the complete prohibition of private ownership of firearms as the best way of preventing fugure atrocities like this" Right...
  18. david.ross

    Curious question, where are rural places around/outside of Phoenix which are gun friendly?

    imported post This is just a question, as I've not made any decisions yet. Are there any gun friendly rural communities around or outside of the Phoenix area? The distance would need to be a drivable distance to Phoenix for work. In said statement, there is a dog which needs a backyard for...
  19. david.ross

    Deranged Gunman Opens Fire On Shooting Range

    imported post Oh no's! Deranged person unloads several rounds on to a defenseless target. What will happen next? http://www.theonion.com/articles/deranged-gunman-opens-fire-on-shooting-range,17468/
  20. david.ross

    Criminal activity does not discriminate by age - Death by a 10~ year old with a gun

    imported post I just wanted to make sure everyone knows, criminal activity does not discriminate by age. Long ago in Detroit, the 70s I believe, a friend who is a doctor had a coworker who was shot. This was at a general hospital in the area, where the fellow coworker took a step out of the...
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