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Recent content by Jonathon Sometimes

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    Sweeping Gun Law changes go into effect across Alabama today!

    We've had so many setbacks and difficulties. This is the sweet moment where you get to take a breath, and realize something relatively good has happened. Take a second to celebrate this victory today. Everyone has done a great job on this. Thanks to Sen. Beason for running with it, and...
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    Alot of members over at AlabamaOpenCarry.com!

    Some of us still check this forum, and some still post here. This is where we first met and started up, but we're off and running over there. Just a reminder to anyone looking for Alabama members. Thanks, OCDO.
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    ALOC Members arrested on July 4th for lawful OC

    There were two of us arrested, guns were seized, and we were charged with "Disorderly Conduct." Out on Bail. Sorry can't post any more right now, under the direction of our counsel. Be on the lookout for more news as it develops!
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    ALOC Members arrested on July 4th for lawful OC

    Can't post details right now, but weapons were seized, and we were charged with Disorderly Conduct. We are in contact with a pro-2A lawyer, and more details when we are advised we can release them.
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    July 4th Birmingham OC Event

    Hey all, I know this is a handgun only site, but I planned an event that would be RIFLE and SWORD OC friendly as well, for July 4th. I'll have my AK on. OC Event (Rifle/Sword Friendly) July 4th 7:30PM Five Points South Starbucks Stage Up 1. ALL RIFLES MUST BE SLUNG. 2. I don't care if...
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    First Police Contact

    imported post I'm at Starbucks on Hwy 280 and just had my first police contact with Hoover Police Dept. Sitting inside typing on my computer and a Hoover PD walks in, looks my way, and heads over to the counter. Then he comes over and taps me on the shoulder, and asks if he can speak with me...
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    PawPaw Patch OC Lunch

    imported post ThisThursday, a couple of us Starbucksers are having lunch(ish) at 3pm at the PawPaw Patch in Birmingham. OC/CC/NC it's all good. Bring your family and friends!
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    Open Carry when you vote!

    imported post Open Carried today to Lawson State Community College and voted. No one said anything. In November, if it's legal to OC where you vote, give it a try. It's your right as an American and an Alabamian.
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    Birmingham City Council Meeting Tuesdays at 9:30am

    imported post I will be attempting to attend a Birmingham City Council Meeting tomorrow morning at 9:30am at City Hall openly armed, as is our right. If I am told I cannot attend armed, I will put it in the car just to get into the meeting to raise this very issue to the City Council. I'm sick...
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    Pre-empted signs at public parks in Birmingham

    imported post Here's a copy of the email I just sent Mr. Miller with the Birmingham Parks Board, concerning their pre-empted "no firearms" sign at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, one of my favorite places. I don't know if there are other signs in other parks in Bham, but this should take care...
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    Now legal to carry in State Parks!

    imported post I use to loveriding outto Tannehill State Park, but stopped going once I figured out they were "no carry." I have read the "OC/CC now legal at National Parks thread" before, but I just re-read it and only now figured out that halfway down the thread you guys were talking about...
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    Birmingham Starbucks

    imported post Hollowpoint38 and I are going to be sippin' some overpriced bean-juice at Noon this Sunday. Starbucks at Five Points South in Birmingham. Come on out and say hey, OC or not. :D:D:D:D:D
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    OC Event - Dreamland BBQ in Birmingham!!

    imported post Ok everyone that has been itching for an event, here's your chance to help set the date and time in Feb. for this one if you can make it up or down to Birmingham. I just received permission from the General Manager of the 14th Ave Dreamland BBQ in Southside to hold an Open...
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    Introduce yourselves here if you are new!

    imported post Here's a thread for all the lurkers, (like I was for a while) to introduce themselves. I know you're out there checking it out - I met a few of you at the BJCC Gun Show! :):):)
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    Body Armor

    imported post Body Armor - It's just another tool I wear/carry with me, along with my situational awareness, sidearm, spare mags, and non-lethal alt. (In my case, an extendable baton) It's just a IIa Paca vest to defeat the most common rounds of 9mm and below, and it's worn concealed. In most...
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