CapnMac
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Southern end of the state is utterly different from northern, and well fitting the appellation of "Garden State."LOL! Even NJ?
Southern end of the state is utterly different from northern, and well fitting the appellation of "Garden State."LOL! Even NJ?
No disrespect intended to this gentleman, but I'm quoting his remarks as illustrating a certain mindset trap that some tend to fall into. While I would much prefer to carry than not anywhere I travel, not carrying a firearms does not in any way, shape or form mean that I don't take security of my family and myself seriously. Falling into the trap of believing that one can only effectively defend one's self (and family) with a firearm absolutely lulls one into a quite false sense of security.If I can't carry, I don't go to that state, period! I take security of my family and myself serious. Maybe more serious than others. And that is fine that you choose your way and I choose my way! Not that you take your security less serious. But we all choose the best methods we deem appropriate!
No disrespect intended to this gentleman, but I'm quoting his remarks as illustrating a certain mindset trap that some tend to fall into. While I would much prefer to carry than not anywhere I travel, not carrying a firearms does not in any way, shape or form mean that I don't take security of my family and myself seriously. Falling into the trap of believing that one can only effectively defend one's self (and family) with a firearm absolutely lulls one into a quite false sense of security.
I've spent time in a number of foreign countries (and some of the larger metro areas in this country: Chicago, NYC, Miami, LA, Baltimore/D.C., etc.) and I haven't always been armed, yet have not felt fear because of that.
In urban areas, and most foreign countries (excluding perhaps Libya, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, et al.), many, if not most of the common scenarios in which one needs to physically defend one's self against can be handled without a gun.
I've availed myself of the "Nike Self-defense system" a couple times as well (disengage and run like hell the other way). Common sense, mindset, physical fitness, knowledge/research, avoidance, are way more important than carrying a gun. Even without a gun, I carry a robust all metal ball-point pen, a folding knife and try to remain aware of items in my immediate surroundings that can be used as impact weapons or used to defend against strikes or edged weapons. OC canisters, a collapsible baton, and the best weapon of all-- a motor vehicle can come in handy.
Frankly, if you feel you absolutely have to be in possession of a handgun carried on your person to be truly safe, you simply do not see the big picture. There are way more threats to my family and me that a handgun carried concealed cannot counter.
Love all the exclamation marks.
Well, I can't figure out how to copy the quotes from your post, but....Hmm..
I think part of that is true, about buildings, but that is certainly not true anymore of public roads. I would find that hard to believe since Oklahoma is now a constitutional carry state...Hmm..
My son and daughter-in-law went on vacation and intended to visit the Christmas Story House in Ohio, Niagra Falls, and spend some time in Canada.
I advised them to rent a vehicle. If police run a Tennessee tag number, they get back the TDL of the registered owner with carry permit status.
So in certain jurisdictions, police would approach their vehicle poised for shootout. They took a rental car and had a great time, especially in Canada.
New York politicians have told their constituencies they regard NRA members as anti-government extremists and domestic terrorists.
Biden has joked about dropping Hellfire missiles from F15s on AR owners who don't comply with his proposed AWB.
I have no interest in visiting New York or Delaware.
My last trip out of state wasn't a boycott as I went. However, I stayed across the border in Indiana and only paid 6.35 in tolls to attend a wedding in Chicago. Then I went back to my room in Indiana and back home in the morning.
Well, I have a couple problems with the OP premise.
My work related travel is not "optional." So, for me that part is non sequitur.
And, for a number of reasons, I was never raised in this 'tradition" of a two week vacation "thing." That's a mix of poverty and also of Unc' Sam dictating what I did "on vacation" (and where/when). So, again, non sequitur.
For those do do have that vacation tradition, I've noticed that they generally fall into two 'camps'--they either go to only the one place, or one a few place; or they never repeat a place to visit. So, neither of those groups would seem to benefit from (or be able to participate in) that sort of a boycott.
As an action of political expression, I'm not sure this would even begin to rise to political attention. And, what is the point of a boycott if it does not get political attention?
If you drew a line from Florida to Alaska, I've been to all the states on the south side of the line including FL and AK.... traveling by car or motorhome. Other states too by flying like MA to NH area.
While I've seen a lot.... I feel there is still a whole world inside the USA I'd still like to see.
I watch where I go but it's not based on the gun laws.
If I didn't feel I would be reasonably safe unless I had a gun, I wouldn't go even if I had a gun.
No disrespect intended to this gentleman, but I'm quoting his remarks as illustrating a certain mindset trap that some tend to fall into. While I would much prefer to carry than not anywhere I travel, not carrying a firearms does not in any way, shape or form mean that I don't take security of my family and myself seriously. Falling into the trap of believing that one can only effectively defend one's self (and family) with a firearm absolutely lulls one into a quite false sense of security.
I've spent time in a number of foreign countries (and some of the larger metro areas in this country: Chicago, NYC, Miami, LA, Baltimore/D.C., etc.) and I haven't always been armed, yet have not felt fear because of that.
In urban areas, and most foreign countries (excluding perhaps Libya, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, et al.), many, if not most of the common scenarios in which one needs to physically defend one's self against can be handled without a gun.
I've availed myself of the "Nike Self-defense system" a couple times as well (disengage and run like hell the other way). Common sense, mindset, physical fitness, knowledge/research, avoidance, are way more important than carrying a gun. Even without a gun, I carry a robust all metal ball-point pen, a folding knife and try to remain aware of items in my immediate surroundings that can be used as impact weapons or used to defend against strikes or edged weapons. OC canisters, a collapsible baton, and the best weapon of all-- a motor vehicle can come in handy.
Frankly, if you feel you absolutely have to be in possession of a handgun carried on your person to be truly safe, you simply do not see the big picture. There are way more threats to my family and me that a handgun carried concealed cannot counter.
Love all the exclamation marks.
Well, I can't figure out how to copy the quotes from your post, but....
In Oklahoma, it's illegal to carry a loaded (round in chamber) rifle or shotgun inside a passenger compartment, UNLESS one has a concealed carry permit.
Loaded handgun is legal, unless one is denied such because of certain convictions or other judicial proceedings.
So, unless provided by law, it is illegal.
As for the non-carry in certain buildings; Oklahoma, nor any State, has jurisdiction over Federal buildings, thus the carve out for them.
To pass the so-called "permitless carry", one of the trade-offs was allowing the various County and Municipal govts to take their own decision about carry in buildings inside their jurisdictions.
AFAIK, every jurisdiction disallowed carry.
I'm not sure what the "Hmmm" was about, but it came across snarky.
Southern end of the state is utterly different from northern, and well fitting the appellation of "Garden State."
B. Any person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing a firearm may transport in a motor vehicle a rifle or shotgun open or concealed, provided the rifle or shotgun is transported pursuant to the requirements of Section 1289.13 of this title.
I am just wondering out of curiosity if anyone here actively for themselves and their family “boycotts” various states by refusing to take trips...
...because those states won’t recognize your states LTC/CHL and/or won’t allow you to get a non-resident LTC/chl with their state
I do not intentionally travel to/through Maryland if I can avoid it. And that's only a concern because I work in the Norfolk, VA area and one of my older brothers and his wife used to live/work in the Manassas/DC area. If I have to travel through MD, I take appropriate precautions with respect to the federal law and don't stop unless I absolutely have to.
Other places/states...well, it's a balance act. We're come up on our 25th wedding anniversary in a few months, and Hawaii is the planned destination (COVID stuff permitting). Sorry, folks, but that's an instance where I'll make the sacrifice.
Same with a trip overseas, like to Ireland, that my wife wants to visit some day.