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Open carry in Colonial Williamsburg during the Grand Illumination

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SouthernBoy said:
The fact that the gentleman sounded so serious and was most likely from out of state might lead one to believe that once seeing you armed and going about your business that if he wasn't sure of things, he would have asked someone before shouting what he did. Sometimes people don't think. There you are, setting up all of your equipment and looking for all the world to be working. And here is someone who sees your little friend and suddenly believes you to be a threat. Pavlov would be proud. Good to see nothing came of it. And does make one wonder if the guy wound up feeling a bit silly.
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Buncha dam'furners!
 
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3fgburner said:
Peter, looks like you were between shows at the Magazine and the Governor's Palace. Was the other set down by the Capitol?
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I was on the front line at the Magazine. The pictures (not shots:uhoh:) of the crowd with the fireworks in the rear was looking at the Governors Palace and the third was the Capitol to my left as I was facing the Magazine.
 
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wylde007 said:
There are lots of people "from" a lot of places, but their actions and their proclivities deny them the privilege to any claim of such heritage.
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And sometimes those actions and proclivities are what allow them the privilege to claim such heritage. Having been born and raised in Chicago, I for one am American by birth, Virginian by choice!
 
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wylde007 said:
I just spent the weekend behind "enemy lines" as it were. I traveled with my with to Boston, Salisbury (MA) and Lincoln, RI and stayed with some friends who live in Farmington, NH.

NH laws are pretty close to Virginia's, but they said they're probably not exercised as vociferously as in Virginia, where they know I am an active advocate.

I did not carry on this trip because of the numerous statutes and ordinances I may have to know for the duration - I did not really want to risk being incarcerated somewhere for violating some "rule" that I didn't know about.

But even I must argue that geography is not a reliable determinant for ascertaining ones stance on, comfort with or appreciation of the 2nd Amendment and its exercise.
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Currently a NH resident and someone that OC's everyday you would not have had a problem. Not sure if NH accepts Virginia Permit although I do know that Virginia does accept NH license. The only thing you need to know is if your permit is not accepted in NH do not carry loaded in your vehicle concealed or open (If you carry semi-auto drop the clip and the one in the pipe till you get to your destination then reload). Also if it is not accepted you can only carry openly. Only places off limit Post Office, Schools, and Courts although court houses have to give you a place to secure your firearm.
 
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SFCRetired said:
Of all the places in this world that I would expect the citizenry to get it right, Virginia is the last place that I would expect someone to post just half of a word. For the record, this far south, it is damYankee (from the first Capitol of the Confederacy - Montgomery, Alabama).:lol:
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Well I was just trying to be PO-lite! :lol:
 
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Jay said:
Currently a NH resident and someone that OC's everyday you would not have had a problem. Not sure if NH accepts Virginia Permit although I do know that Virginia does accept NH license.
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According to:

http://handgunlaw.us/states/virginia.pdf

and

http://handgunlaw.us/states/newhampshire.pdf

There is no reciprocity between VA and NH. The State Police web site (http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_Reciprocity.shtm) also seems to confirm this.

And again, since I was traveling to several locations over such a short period and as a guest without my own mode of transport, I felt it more appropriate (however discomforting) to disarm for the weekend.
 
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My buddy Tazdad, who is from NY...,

SFCRetired said:
Of all the places in this world that I would expect the citizenry to get it right, Virginia is the last place that I would expect someone to post just half of a word. For the record, this far south, it is damYankee (from the first Capitol of the Confederacy - Montgomery, Alabama).:lol:

On a serious note, it is not just those who are geographically challenged (born up North) who pull stupid stunts like this. And it is not just liberals/progressives/socialists who are anti-gun.

Glad you had a good time at the Grand Illumination and were able to ignore the idiot who was out looking for his village.
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says that there are two kinds of yankee, there's the "yankees"..., the ones that'll come down here stay for awhile, try to buy everything (they'll buy ANYthing), and go back home. then there's the "Damn yankees!"..., the ones that come down here and WON'T go home..., period!!! He's a "Damn yankee", bless his devilish little soul. LOL

Great video, Peter, as always! We love Williamsburg too, spent our "real" honeymoon there, and going back for Ms. sidestreet's birthday this weekend.
 
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sidestreet said:
says that there are two kinds of yankee, there's the "yankees"..., the ones that'll come down here stay for awhile, try to buy everything (they'll buy ANYthing), and go back home. then there's the "Damn yankees!"..., the ones that come down here and WON'T go home..., period!!! He's a "Damn yankee", bless his devilish little soul. LOL

Great video, Peter, as always! We love Williamsburg too, spent our "real" honeymoon there, and going back for Ms. sidestreet's birthday this weekend.
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There is a dark side to Williamsburg. Massies camera shop. I stopped by today on my way back from Surry. I needed an ultralight (Carbon fiber) tripod to carry on my motorcycle.

As soon as I walked in the door he said "Peter...glad to see you. I was afraid I'd be late on the rent this month":banghead:
 
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peter nap said:
There is a dark side to Williamsburg. Massies camera shop. I stopped by today on my way back from Surry. I needed an ultralight (Carbon fiber) tripod to carry on my motorcycle.

As soon as I walked in the door he said "Peter...glad to see you. I was afraid I'd be late on the rent this month":banghead:
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Sounds like you're putting someone elses kids through college... !
 
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peter nap said:
There is a dark side to Williamsburg. Massies camera shop. I stopped by today on my way back from Surry. I needed an ultralight (Carbon fiber) tripod to carry on my motorcycle.

As soon as I walked in the door he said "Peter...glad to see you. I was afraid I'd be late on the rent this month":banghead:
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PavePusher said:
Sounds like you're putting someone elses kids through college... !
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And post graduate school. :eek:
 
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