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xpun8

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I am going to try to get down there, I may be late as I have 1100 meeting that I'm unsure how long it will last. I only have an IWB, but yes, I will be carrying.
 
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GaryBrown

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New member, just loggin in first time.

I'll try to be there. Coming from Ellensburg, it's 2 hours if traffic cooperates. Sandy, did you ask if I'll be carrying? I have a WA CC license, and also a VA CHP (Concealed Handgun Permit) form a former life.

Zach, could you make it to Eburg? Ride with me, if you're interested / available.

Gary
 
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gregma

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I'll for sure be there! And carrying my Beretta 92 out for everyone to see :shock:

Well, not "out", but securely holstered in my Blackhawk SERPA :cool:

See you all there!

Greg
 
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GaryBrown

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It was great meeting all of you at lunch today!

Not only a good group of people, but knowledgeable and helpful as well.

I hope we can do this on a regular basis, and I especially hope it will be at times and locations that I can participate.

Gary Brown

Ellensburg
 
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2A-XD-45-ACP

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What good group of people. Lunch was fun and educational. It was a pleasure meeting and chatting with all of you. I look forward to something regular and DEFINITELY a get together @ SVRifle.



My porch is NOT public property. However,all of you are welcome. :lol:



-XD
 
Dutch Uncle

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Good to see you've started a group! We started ours in Tidewater VA last fall with only 4, and now our monthly dinners average 12-18 people, including wives, girlfriends, kids. They just keep getting better, and we've never had a major hassle!

Once the word starts to spread, the folks who otherwise just lurk here or feel apprehensive about OC show up and have a great time, then feel much less self conscious about carrying.
 
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gregma

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Another great lunch all. It was great meeting everyone! I'm really glad everyone who could make it did. Especially during a busy work week.

Thanks!
Greg
 
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GaryBrown

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I have a suggestion, based upon something I observed yesterday.

When we all got up to leave, suddenly people around us realized that we were armed. I noticed several tables of people who looked at us either warily or in an almost frightened way.

In the future, let's make eye contact with people, give them a smile, a little nod, even a "hello", something to let them know that even though we're armed, we're kind, friendly people, certainly not a threat to them.

A small gesture like that can go a long way towards winning hearts and minds.

Gary

PS our servers and the other restaurant staff certainly seemed comfortable with us!
 
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