Mickey D
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Arkansas might be ok at this time in my life. I've already had my children.
What's a Gun-Friendly State to Move To?
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Arkansas might be ok at this time in my life. I've already had my children.
RobertJ.
Member
Idaho!
About 20 years ago, I lived near Idaho Falls for five years. I loved it there, and would move back if I could talk my wife into it.
The chef I worked for carried a Ruger SP101 in a IWB holster. He was giving an ice-carving demonstration at a mall in Pocatello, and his chef jacket rode up and his gun was out in full view of the crowd. Nobody said anything. That's Idaho!
I used to hunt about 10 miles outside Yellowstone, and could hunt all day and not see another person. One hunting trip in particular, I saw eight moose and a wolf. Another trip I caught a 17 inch Cutthroat, and filled my deer tag within a 2-hour period. That's Idaho!
I had friends that had horses, they rode all the time, and used them for hunting trips.
Eastern Idaho or Western Montana (Kalispel area) would be my choice for re-locating.
About 20 years ago, I lived near Idaho Falls for five years. I loved it there, and would move back if I could talk my wife into it.
The chef I worked for carried a Ruger SP101 in a IWB holster. He was giving an ice-carving demonstration at a mall in Pocatello, and his chef jacket rode up and his gun was out in full view of the crowd. Nobody said anything. That's Idaho!
I used to hunt about 10 miles outside Yellowstone, and could hunt all day and not see another person. One hunting trip in particular, I saw eight moose and a wolf. Another trip I caught a 17 inch Cutthroat, and filled my deer tag within a 2-hour period. That's Idaho!
I had friends that had horses, they rode all the time, and used them for hunting trips.
Eastern Idaho or Western Montana (Kalispel area) would be my choice for re-locating.
lawandorder
Member
You mean there are still couples in California that can have children? 
bitstream
Member
Have you tried an Aussie saddle? It's a perfect balance between the English and Western saddles. Try one out and you'll see what I mean, trust me!
As far as where to move, Arizona is awesome! I'm an engineer and found out the first day of work that the guys I work with have a pistol team and shoot competitively in the Valley. We discuss guns all the time. They showed me a place in the desert where you can shoot all you want for free. It's usually busy with shooters, but we are all respectful of each other.
The laws are great, Constitutional Carry means open or concealed without a permit. You can get a permit with either a training course or a DD214 (if former military). The AZ permit is accepted across the nation almost everywhere (check to be sure before you travel).
Best of luck! (and try the Aussie saddle!)
Mickey D
Member
You mean there are still couples in California that can have children?
Oh yeah, you can mail order them. Same sex partners are the children's saviors, did you know that?
LoadedRound
Member
The Great Commonwealth of Kentucky
As has been said....Kentucky's a pretty fine place to be a gunowner.
Come on down for a visit.
As has been said....Kentucky's a pretty fine place to be a gunowner.
Come on down for a visit.
Come to Arizona Michael!
Michael,
I think AZ may well be what you're looking for. Some parts of the state can be warm during the summer but that's not hard to deal with.
I'm glad to see your name here again. I miss seeing all of your skillfully taken pictures of the fabulous guns you've had over the years, such as Registered Magnums and various other models.
Let us know what you decide to do.
Tom
Michael,
I think AZ may well be what you're looking for. Some parts of the state can be warm during the summer but that's not hard to deal with.
I'm glad to see your name here again. I miss seeing all of your skillfully taken pictures of the fabulous guns you've had over the years, such as Registered Magnums and various other models.
Let us know what you decide to do.
Tom
Micheal I used to foxhunt in California, so I do understand the wanting to continue in that tradition. I would like to throw Kansas in the hat, unemployment is low. There is a Hunt Club up by Fort Riley. Lots of opportunities to ride western. Sporting Rifle and Suppressor friendly.
I would avoid Colorado at all costs, it is turning into a mini kalifornia every day. Kansas is not bad at all. We are also thinking about Oklahoma ourselves. As a 100% service connected disabled Vet, I would pay absolutely no taxes in OK, not even sales tax, property tax, car tags. It would almost pay for us to move there.
I would avoid Colorado at all costs, it is turning into a mini kalifornia every day. Kansas is not bad at all. We are also thinking about Oklahoma ourselves. As a 100% service connected disabled Vet, I would pay absolutely no taxes in OK, not even sales tax, property tax, car tags. It would almost pay for us to move there.
If you still sort of like your general neighborhood, why not consider Vermont? I don't know about the horse opportunities there, but based on summaries it looks like one of the gun-friendliest states in the nation.
Vermont is one of my primary relocation options if I ever run out of reasons to stay in California. AZ and TX are the other two.
Vermont is one of my primary relocation options if I ever run out of reasons to stay in California. AZ and TX are the other two.
1scooter
Member
I think that these bill's will probably pass as well, so maybe another reason that Virginia will continue to be a friendly gun state. Especially Bill 2340 is a great one in my estimation.
House Bill 1582, sponsored by Delegate Mark Cole (R-88), would permit armed security guards to carry firearms on school property and prohibits the Board of Social Services from adopting any regulations that would prevent a child day center from hiring an armed security officer. (H.B. 1582 was reported by a 16-6 vote)
House Bill 2317, sponsored by Delegate Rich Anderson (R-51), is the House companion of S.B. 1363, and would provide that residency for members of the armed forces shall include both the member's permanent duty post and the nearby state in which the member resides for the purposes of firearms purchases. (H.B. 2317 was reported by a 22-0 vote)
House Bill 2340, sponsored by Delegate Bob Marshall (R-17), would prevent any agency, political subdivision, or employee of Virginia from assisting the Federal government in any way that infringes on the individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms by imposing new restrictions on private ownership or private transfer of firearms, firearm magazines, ammunition, or components thereof. (H.B. 2340 was reported by a 15-7 vote)
House Bill 2342, sponsored by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter (R-31), would require that the Department of State Police provide an expedited process by which Virginians who present a concealed handgun permit may receive an expedited criminal history information background check when purchasing a firearm. (H.B. 2342 was reported by an 18-4 vote)
Again good luck in your search for a State. Lot's of great state's in the U. S. as other's here have mentioned.
Regards, JOHN
House Bill 1582, sponsored by Delegate Mark Cole (R-88), would permit armed security guards to carry firearms on school property and prohibits the Board of Social Services from adopting any regulations that would prevent a child day center from hiring an armed security officer. (H.B. 1582 was reported by a 16-6 vote)
House Bill 2317, sponsored by Delegate Rich Anderson (R-51), is the House companion of S.B. 1363, and would provide that residency for members of the armed forces shall include both the member's permanent duty post and the nearby state in which the member resides for the purposes of firearms purchases. (H.B. 2317 was reported by a 22-0 vote)
House Bill 2340, sponsored by Delegate Bob Marshall (R-17), would prevent any agency, political subdivision, or employee of Virginia from assisting the Federal government in any way that infringes on the individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms by imposing new restrictions on private ownership or private transfer of firearms, firearm magazines, ammunition, or components thereof. (H.B. 2340 was reported by a 15-7 vote)
House Bill 2342, sponsored by Delegate Scott Lingamfelter (R-31), would require that the Department of State Police provide an expedited process by which Virginians who present a concealed handgun permit may receive an expedited criminal history information background check when purchasing a firearm. (H.B. 2342 was reported by an 18-4 vote)
Again good luck in your search for a State. Lot's of great state's in the U. S. as other's here have mentioned.
Regards, JOHN
bgrone
Member
Iowa
Echoing a previous post, Iowa is horse and gun friendly and we generally like people from anywhere as long as they dont turn up thier noses at the smell of livestock and our seemingly bucolic lifestyle. Probably not any colder/snowier than CT even though we complain about winter alot.
Echoing a previous post, Iowa is horse and gun friendly and we generally like people from anywhere as long as they dont turn up thier noses at the smell of livestock and our seemingly bucolic lifestyle. Probably not any colder/snowier than CT even though we complain about winter alot.
bgrone
Member
PS I'll put our burgers up against anyones.
C Broad Arrow
Member
I was thinking of retiring to SC...Myrtle Beach area... any thoughts on the area?
I don't know what you want to ride, but I ride my Ski-doo and see fox and wolves everywhere here in Alaska. Just put on @70 miles a day last weekend and darn near ran over 13 moose. It has its' rewards and its' drawbacks, but this is the last frontier. 'Nuff said.
Indiana is a very gun friendly state as well. Recently our legislature
proposed some new gun law. It would allow students of State colleges
to get permits for on campus carry. How's that for new gun laws....
We have Castle Doctrine and shall issue. Also have 75 dollar Lifetime
personal protection permit. We welcome gun lovers.
Chuck
proposed some new gun law. It would allow students of State colleges
to get permits for on campus carry. How's that for new gun laws....
We have Castle Doctrine and shall issue. Also have 75 dollar Lifetime
personal protection permit. We welcome gun lovers.
Chuck
Some things you need to know if you consider Wyoming.
1. People here are very friendly. But not 'hugging' friendly. Don't try.
2. Personal space is 6 feet in Casper and Cheyenne. 10 to 15 feet elsewhere.
3. If you get hurt, sick, or have a death in the family, we'll bring food, or whatever else you may need. We do it because it is the right thing to do, not because we want anything from you.
4. If you have a two wheel drive pickup, we'll wonder how you get around in the winter. We don't salt roads here.
5. If you don't have a pickup, we know you're from back east or worse, California.
6. We like it here. We like the way we live. We do not give a flying rat's butt how you did it anywhere else, and furthermore we don't care who you were or what you did before you got here.
7. I don't know how to make small talk. Never needed to. Don't want to learn. Just because I'm not talking does not mean I'm ignoring you.
8. If you are a loud mouthed blowhard, I AM ignoring you.
9. Don't complain about it being a 350 mile round trip to Red Lobster. That's how far it is. Nothing we can do about it.
10. Let's go to the range. I got some guns you might find interesting.
1. People here are very friendly. But not 'hugging' friendly. Don't try.
2. Personal space is 6 feet in Casper and Cheyenne. 10 to 15 feet elsewhere.
3. If you get hurt, sick, or have a death in the family, we'll bring food, or whatever else you may need. We do it because it is the right thing to do, not because we want anything from you.
4. If you have a two wheel drive pickup, we'll wonder how you get around in the winter. We don't salt roads here.
5. If you don't have a pickup, we know you're from back east or worse, California.
6. We like it here. We like the way we live. We do not give a flying rat's butt how you did it anywhere else, and furthermore we don't care who you were or what you did before you got here.
7. I don't know how to make small talk. Never needed to. Don't want to learn. Just because I'm not talking does not mean I'm ignoring you.
8. If you are a loud mouthed blowhard, I AM ignoring you.
9. Don't complain about it being a 350 mile round trip to Red Lobster. That's how far it is. Nothing we can do about it.
10. Let's go to the range. I got some guns you might find interesting.
luangtom
US Veteran
Honestly, GA has improved quite a bit in the past few years as far as carry goes. I just avoid Inside-The-Perimeter of Atlanta and have been good to go with open-carry and concealed-carry, as the GWCL is good for both. One can also carry in their vehicles without a permit and we have a stand-your-ground law.
GA has one of the finest pro-carry groups in the nation. They are active and certainly a positive force in the carry-permit legislation that was passed. I give this state a good rating.
GA has one of the finest pro-carry groups in the nation. They are active and certainly a positive force in the carry-permit legislation that was passed. I give this state a good rating.
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