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    Rich B called it and they did it. Congrats to the Starbucks appreciation fools

    Well Rich you called it... If you try to politicize Starbucks they are going to change their minds. Here we are again where gun enthusiasts are their own worst enemies. Thanks to Starbucks appreciation day they have released an internal memo stating that they have decided that weapons are no...
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    Shelton Alderman proposes weapon free zones

    Alderman Jack Flinn of Shelton has put up a proposal for the town to create weapon free zones around all city owned buildings, parks, open space, and schools. Trampling on our 2nd amendment rights and his basis for this? he is unhappy that a gun safety class was taught at the public library...
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    article on the New Britain Open carry law

    Channel 8 is running this article now. It's kind of dumb to be honest. http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/hartford_cty/city-may-end-concealed-weapons-ban?ref=scroller&categoryId=10001&status=true#.UEoDh5agF8E
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    Guard Dog

    I saw these and thought they were amusing so I wanted to share them. I'm amazed the dog sat still for these pictures. There was a caption that came with these pictures that is below.
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    2 steps forward.....one step back

    http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/crime/janitor-arrested-for-bringing-loaded-gun-to-school
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    New Haven/ Store clerk shoots robber

    Another potential murder averted by a law abiding citizen. http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/crime/store-owner-shoots-robber-in-the-chest
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    found another misguided NRA instructor.

    Found a paper posted up at the counter of my local lawnmower repair shop advertising for the NRA basic pistol safety course. The following is the exact wording. He doesn't have a web site just a phone number to call. He doesn't give a website or email address only the name Dan and his phone...
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    this was a comical email I recieved from a friend

    A home invader's worst nightmare. If you own a gun, you will appreciate this. If not, you should get one and learn how to use it. Shooting Advice: Cops carry guns to protect themselves, not to protect you. Never let someone or thing that threatens you get inside arm's length and...
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    Man uses shotgun to fix speeding cars in his neighborhood LOVE THIS

    What I find most interesting is that the judge said there is nothing wrong with going outside with an unloaded shotgun... this was a funny read. http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_haven_cty/man-uses-shotgun-to-fix-traffic-tribulations
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    WOW talk about a blatant attack on Open Carry by Connecticut

    Got this in my inbox today from Senator Kelly,
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    WOW talk about a blatant attack on Open Carry by Connecticut

    So I was reading WTNH's website and I saw an advertisement for the CT program for "See something Say something" SO I was curious what types of ridiculous things they are telling people to look out for and at the VERY bottom of the page I saw this "People openly possessing a weapon or dangerous...
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    Interesting DPS F.A.Q.

    I thought this was interesting I'm sure someone linked this already but its the BFPE FAQ site and the first question gives a thumbs UP to open carry. I might print this and keep it with my CCDL pamphlet http://www.ct.gov/bfpe/cwp/view.asp?a=1838&Q=418126&PM=1 EDIT: realized this was actually...
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    This was sad to see

    http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_london_cty/officer-kills-himself-at-headquarters- Groton Police officer took his own life while at police headquarters
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    Philly Police Harass, threaten to shoot man legally carrying a gun.

    This has got to be the worst case of police abuse of power I have ever seen. in that article is a link to the Youtube audio from his recording device, everyone should listen to at least part 1 and 2...
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    Tuscon AZ shooter enters Plea....Not Guilty?????

    WTF is he thinking??? http://www.wtnh.com/dpps/news/national/west/suspect-pleads-not-guilty-in-deadly-ariz-shooting-nt11-jpe_3703770
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    Tuscon AZ shooter enters Plea....Not Guilty?????

    I'm speechless??? http://www.wtnh.com/dpps/news/national/west/suspect-pleads-not-guilty-in-deadly-ariz-shooting-nt11-jpe_3703770
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    I wanted to share something

    So I wanted to share a paper I wrote for my English professor last semester. She wanted me to write an argumentative essay so I chose to do mine on Gun control. I got an A on this paper so I'd like to share it here and see what you all think. I had to attach it as a zip file since its about 4...
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    Has anyone ever thought about...

    I'm sure someone here has done it at one point or another. I've thought about just going down to the local PD and asking to speak to a supervisor to see what my town is teaching its officers about open carry. The thought behind this for me is that since I live in the town it would be helpful to...
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    New guy from Shelton

    Hello there folks. I've been lurking here reading threads and taking in all the information I can get for a while now. I've been OC for a few months now I'm 34, married with 2 kids and they are my primary reason for carrying at all. For me it was something I always would have preferred to do but...
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