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  1. DrTodd

    Michigan OCer Arrested?

    The charge seems to be that the cop was "sick of playing around" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqMJDHDXI7U
  2. DrTodd

    2nd Amendment BBQ in Grand Rapids- Saturday, September 28, 2013

    Michigan Gun Owners (MGO), Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO), and Michigan Open Carry, Inc. (MOC) will be holding a summer BBQ in Grand Rapids. For more information and to RSVP, please go here: https://www.facebook.com/events/602475143108686/
  3. DrTodd

    Review of Michigan's "Stand Your Ground" Law

    A Michigan lawmaker urges the state to look more closely at its justice system. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/01/michigan-stand-your-ground-law_n_3691565.html
  4. DrTodd

    Rick Ector, Mich. OC/CC advocate, versus Ignorance

    Even though Mr Ector at first responds as if SYG law were at play in a recently televised trial concerning an event which had a very tragic ending, he does a great job of getting back to the facts and explaining the law for those who choose to believe that one should not defend oneself when...
  5. DrTodd

    Video Open Carry in A Michigan School

    Video I found on Youtube. Nice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=b7GiO3drk7M
  6. DrTodd

    Don't hold your breath

    Tim Skubick writes that the Republican-Controlled senate leadership has told Sen. Green to "back off" on legislation that changes anything in regards to Michigan's "Criminal Empowerment Zones". From The Grand Rapids Press, March 13, 2013, Page A7
  7. DrTodd

    MKE Gal "Not Guilty"!!

    Those of you who followed the case, here is the link for the latest update: http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1794300
  8. DrTodd

    Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival

    The annual Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is soon...July 27 to August 5. Some of the old-timers may recall when the OCer was forced down at gunpoint by the local PD back in 2008... one of the first "big wins" for OC in Michigan see http://goo.gl/h9HuI Anyone thinking of going? GHCG...
  9. DrTodd

    Personal Attacks

    I have been hesitant to post my thoughts as I just hoped that such behavior would eventually subside. However, especially within the past few months, I have seen an increased tendency to not only criticize posters for the content of their posts, but to also cross the line to making personal...
  10. DrTodd

    Look what we did...

    When we were in Birmingham, many of us used the "facilities" at the library near the park. Well, they aren't too happy. http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20120624/NEWS02/206240371
  11. DrTodd

    Gun owners’ guide to the 4th Amendment: Stop and Frisk

    An interesting article regarding "Stop and Frisk", especially at it relates to gun owners. The author has provided links to relevant cases. http://monachuslex.com/?p=640 "What should you do if asked for consent? Know your rights, ask “Am I free to leave?”, if they say “Yes” then do so, and...
  12. DrTodd

    Can Out-of-state licensees CC in Michigan PFZs?

    I posted this a few years ago, but since Venator asked for support of my statement that out-of-state license to conceal holders can CC in Michigan PFZs in another thread, I thought I would prominently place my response here so that everyone can be aware of this apparent anomaly.... Michigan law...
  13. DrTodd

    Cato Institute: "Tough Targets: When Criminals Face Armed Resistance from Citizens"

    Cato Institute: "Tough Targets: When Criminals Face Armed Resistance from Citizens" I don't know if this has been posted here, but thought this would be an interesting source for those of us who like data: http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/78800063 Enjoy!
  14. DrTodd

    While having a team sleepover, coach mentions his CPL

    Interesting article. I think that the REAL issue could be a number of different things; something to think about, though, for those of us that work with students/ young adults in any capacity. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/readers_debate_was_it_prudent.html
  15. DrTodd

    September 2011 ATLANTIC MAGAZINE Article entitled "The Secret History of Guns"

    September 2011 ATLANTIC MAGAZINE Article entitled "The Secret History of Guns" The September 2011 issue of Atlantic Magazine had an interesting article on the history of gun control in the US. Although I think some of the adjectives used suggests the writer is an anti, I think the article does...
  16. DrTodd

    Italian Firearm Manufacturers putting RFID chips in their handguns

    Italian guns to be manufactured with RFID chips. My only question is whether other manufacturers will follow... "A hacker at Defcon’s 2010 hacking conference demonstrated a device he made that could recognize an RFID on the ground from 29 stories up. The range was too far to read the...
  17. DrTodd

    Multiple long gun purchases

    I think I fixed it... see my post and link below. Although being able to access the forum while on the go is great, sometimes it is frustrating using my phone instead of my laptop. :S Edited to delete: "Please ignore... tapatalk is giving me fits... and no, it's not the 'gin'"... and to add...
  18. DrTodd

    This Days Inn deserves to be congratulated for allowing an employee to carry!

    Thankfully HER employer allowed her to carry a concealed pistol. Although I think I would carry one a little larger, it shows that a having a smaller caliber gun on you is better than having a larger caliber one at home...
  19. DrTodd

    Legislation to repeal law regarding Federal School GFSZ Act

    http://www.ammoland.com/2011/07/25/bill-to-repeal-the-federal-gun-free-school-zones-act-introduced/
  20. DrTodd

    Notification Issue in Ohio...

    Ohio, like Michigan, has a "must notify" provision in their law. This story takes place there but I don't believe it is out of the realm of possibility happening here at some point also... http://www.ohioccwforums.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=53994
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