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    NOW you've done it! California Legislator Lori Saldaña of San Diego trying to ban Open Carry.

    imported post Just found the following article, it appears that California Lawmaker Lori Saldaña of San Diego is introducing legislation to ban Open Carry in public in California. However, if they were actually able to pass it, I suspect this would actually backfire on them by sparking...
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    Brady Campaign is at it again! Now trying to push Starbucks into ban firearms!

    imported post I just found this alert from the Brady Campaign: http://www.bradynetwork.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=39701.0 Please go to the Starbucks Contact Us page and tell them what YOU think! http://www.starbucks.com/customer/contact_forms.asp?nav=3e Here's my letter (please don't copy...
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    The Brady Bunch's call for help against the National Park carry provision!

    imported post On the Brady Campaign's Facebook page, they posted the following plea: [/url] Boy, they must really be getting desperate, not enough congressmen/women listened to them, so they're asking people to beg the big man himself! It will probably do as much good as spitting at a...
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    What's the violation for carrying concealed w/o a CPL?

    imported post I'm an Oregon resident with my Oregon CHL, but have to make a trip to Washington tomorrow. I'm aware it's breaking the law, but I'm going to be carrying concealed (I'm not willing to give up my right of self-defense just because I'm going into another state.) I would OC, but I'm...
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    Go mess with the Brady Campaign on Facebook!

    imported post As many of us know, none of the anti-gun groups, such as the Brady Campaign, The Gun Guys, Freedom States Alliance, etc. allow public comments on their Blogs.The Brady CampaignBlog used to, but eventually stoppedallowing them. They said it was because "gun nuts" couldn't carry on...
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    Concealed owners: Sheriffs consider if handgun permits should be open to public view

    imported post http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/cityregion/8275080-41/story.csp Concealed ownersSheriffs consider if handgun permits should be open to public view By Matt Cooper The Register-Guard Posted to Web: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009 11:58AM Appeared in print: Tuesday...
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    Lane County CHL Forum

    imported post I just stumbled across this: http://eugenechl.proboards57.com It seems to have a LOT more forum activity than the Oregon forum here, and most posters seem to be local to Lane County! They also have a buy/sell/trade area with a lot of activity and arms for sale. Join up and see...
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    College Student Arrested for Legally Carrying on Campus!

    imported post News Alert from the Oregon Firearms Federation (OFF): http://oregonfirearms.org/alertspage/02.06.09%20ALERT.html Legislators Join OFF In Defense Of Lawful Gun Owners. Representatives Kim Thatcher and Bruce Hanna joined OFF and the Oregon Firearms Educational Foundation today in...
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    Firearms Prohibited at Mount Pisgah near Eugene/Springfield? NOPE!

    imported post I visited Mount Pisgah Arboretum for the first time last weekend with my family and in-laws. It's a neat park with a lot of forest hikingtrails a few miles south of Springfield. It's part of the Howard Buford Recreation Area managed by Lane County Parks...
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    Proposed NEW Job of the Legislature:

    imported post The primary task of the Legislative branch of government is to make the laws, right? They're terribly good at it, they do almost nothing BUT make laws. And more laws. And more laws. There are supposed to be limits to what kind of laws the government can make,but they continue to...
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    Why doesn't Gun Control or Right to Carry affect the crime rate significantly?

    imported post I've often used the argument that there's no evidence that gun control has ever worked to make society safer, while it infringes upon the rights of the individual to protect themselves. I also realize that the opposite is also true, that where gun control is loosened by allowing...
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    Eugene/Springfield January OC Meetup!

    imported post Well, now that the holidays are over, how about a January Meetup for us Eugene/Springfield OC folks! I've edited this original post with the changes we seem toagree on. This seems to be OK for everyone: Saturday, January 17th, 4pm Papa's Pizza on Coburg Rd. in Eugene Place...
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    OC'd at Joe's in Eugene today

    imported post I was OCing in Joe's today with my daughter, and was back in the firearms area looking at pocketknives & shotgun slings when one of the clerks came up to me: "Excuse me sir, can you please remove the magazine from your firearm while in the store?" That kindof took me by suprise...
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    What if I don't WANT to call a lawyer?

    imported post I've seen the recommended videos: Never talk to the police: Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8z7NC5sgik Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08fZQWjDVKE Busted: Citizens guide to surviving police encounters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMjMPlXzdA I've read the...
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    New Hampshire OCer gets arrested for videotaping a cop

    imported post Two videos by The RidleyReport: Cooper Travis in New Hampshire arrested for videotaping a police officer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSEmgtXIXRI&feature=related Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sHM3c-r8Oo Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA6hpfhBZ4 Summary...
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    Eugene/Springfield November Meetup

    imported post EDIT: UPDATED: Current plans as of 11/14/08: Saturday, November 15th,at 5:00 PM. Applebees on Gateway in Springfield...
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    Poll: How instrumental was OpenCarry.org in your choosing to Open Carry?

    imported post I know that finding OpenCarry.org changed my views considerably. I've always been (I used to think)pro-gun, and thought about getting my CHL since shortly after high school. I've had some liberal ideas as a young man (What's wrong with Licensing Concealed Carryand performing...
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    How can we get Open Carrying more widely accepted?

    imported post I've read some of the discussion on a few news websites and other places regarding Open Carry, and wonder if we're doing the right thing. It seems many people, law enforcement, judges, and even gun owners think OC is a bad idea because either A) It disturbs them, or B) It disturbs...
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    Can you legally modify AWB Magazines?

    imported post Just bought the wife a Glock 19 with 3 mags, but they're only 10 round mags due to the '94 Assault Weapons Ban restriction (SO happy to see that expire). I know they're not too spendy (looks like around $20-30), but does anyone know if it's legal to try and modify the magazines...
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    Open Carry Parade Entry?

    imported post My daughter was in the Eugene Celebration Parade this weekend with her roller skating group. Eugene being a very liberal town, of course I saw a lot of democrats, liberals, and hippies. Very few conservatives. I got to thinking how great it would be to get an Open Carry group...
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