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SouthernBoy
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Posted: Wed Nov 14th, 2007 12:46 am |
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kaiheitai17 wrote: OC'ed in the Stafford DMV office this morning. MAN! Was that place crowded! The guard was on the door admitting people into the place as others were leaving. If no one left, then no one came in. Waited outside for about 20 minutes before I was allowed in. Seemed like one third of the customers were hispanic/latino.
Any how, no problems experienced there with my OC.
It matters to me as well.. "Seemed like one third of the customers were hispanic/latino".
We're losing our country and it's hard to imagine that there are some Americans who not only don't care but support the loss. But then again, this is a whole other topic not suited for this thread or this forum.
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Citizen
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Posted: Wed Nov 14th, 2007 01:22 am |
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Supper at the Tasty Cafe in Springfield Plaza. A little Chinese place. Paper plates, plastic spoons, that sort of thing. Sadly, the OC was lost on them. Nobody noticed. There was no one in the store and the counter staff disappeared to look at something on a TV or computer in the back office once I was served.
The staff, when present, were very friendly. Serving size was acceptable. The food, though fresh, was quite bland in flavor. For eight dollars, I would like to have had better. I shan't be returning.
Last edited on Wed Nov 14th, 2007 04:20 am by Citizen
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ososghost
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Posted: Wed Nov 14th, 2007 04:16 am |
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SouthernBoy wrote: kaiheitai17 wrote: OC'ed in the Stafford DMV office this morning. MAN! Was that place crowded! The guard was on the door admitting people into the place as others were leaving. If no one left, then no one came in. Waited outside for about 20 minutes before I was allowed in. Seemed like one third of the customers were hispanic/latino.
Any how, no problems experienced there with my OC.
It matters to me as well.. "Seemed like one third of the customers were hispanic/latino".
We're losing our country and it's hard to imagine that there are some Americans who not only don't care but support the loss. But then again, this is a whole other topic not suited for this thread or this forum. Southernboy,
It matters to me also but this is an open carry thread so I did not see how it mattered in that aspect. There is a time and a place for everything and as you already stated the topic is not suited for this thread or forum. Let's just let it die there, Kaiheitai17 thanks for the welcome to the forum.
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unrequited
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Posted: Wed Nov 14th, 2007 09:24 am |
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SouthernBoy wrote:
We're losing our country and it's hard to imagine that there are some Americans who not only don't care but support the loss.
I'm not white, am I part of the "losing of our country"? I found your comment confusing.
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ilikeglocks
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Posted: Wed Nov 14th, 2007 06:19 pm |
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| Needed a high-calorie lunch today so went to the Popeye's at Centreville Road and McLearan OC'ing .. Couple of looks, but no comments .. basically a non-event.
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ilikeglocks
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Posted: Wed Nov 14th, 2007 06:19 pm |
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| Needed a high-calorie lunch today so went to the Popeye's at Centreville Road and McLearan OC'ing .. Couple of looks, but no comments .. basically a non-event.
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AbNo
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Posted: Wed Nov 14th, 2007 06:21 pm |
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| If that's the one I think it is, I OC'd there once with no problems, other than a soccer mom trying to kill me with her minivan (not OC related).
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SouthernBoy
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 01:20 am |
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unrequited wrote: SouthernBoy wrote:
We're losing our country and it's hard to imagine that there are some Americans who not only don't care but support the loss.
I'm not white, am I part of the "losing of our country"? I found your comment confusing. I could care less whether or not you're white as long as you are an American in good standing.
The "losing of our country" phrase I wrote relates to the loss I have seen in my lifetime of our culture, our history, our traditions, our heritage, and our core values to the angels of multiculturalism and diversity, the two most insidious and dangers concepts facing the future of our nation.
We have and are continuing to witness the balkanization of our country. Immigrants are coming here from all over the world and many are building little enclaves of their former lives right here in the USA. The most rabid movements are those from Latin America. Witness what has happened in the southwest, in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, you name it. Witness radical groups such as La Raza who would love nothing better than to anex large sections of the southwest. Witness multi-language use in official documents, schools, restaurants, and even voice mail systems ("Press 1 for Engish or 2 for Spanish").
The commonality of a people is a nation's societal glue. What better way to destroy a country than to dilute its common purpose?
This was my message.
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Citizen
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 01:29 am |
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| Lets have the immigration debate on another thread, folks.
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SouthernBoy
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 03:18 am |
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Citizen wrote: Lets have the immigration debate on another thread, folks. I agree, sir. That's why I said perhaps this is best left at a different time. So I am sorry that I opened that dance.
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Neplusultra
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 05:40 am |
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SouthernBoy wrote: unrequited wrote: SouthernBoy wrote:
We're losing our country and it's hard to imagine that there are some Americans who not only don't care but support the loss.
I'm not white, am I part of the "losing of our country"? I found your comment confusing. I could care less whether or not you're white as long as you are an American in good standing.
The "losing of our country" phrase I wrote relates to the loss I have seen in my lifetime of our culture, our history, our traditions, our heritage, and our core values to the angels of multiculturalism and diversity, the two most insidious and dangers concepts facing the future of our nation.
We have and are continuing to witness the balkanization of our country. Immigrants are coming here from all over the world and many are building little enclaves of their former lives right here in the USA. The most rabid movements are those from Latin America. Witness what has happened in the southwest, in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, you name it. Witness radical groups such as La Raza who would love nothing better than to anex large sections of the southwest. Witness multi-language use in official documents, schools, restaurants, and even voice mail systems ("Press 1 for Engish or 2 for Spanish").
The commonality of a people is a nation's societal glue. What better way to destroy a country than to dilute its common purpose?
This was my message.
You got that right SouthernBoy. It's not about racism. It's about what makes a country great. Third world countries are third world countries for a reason. And that reason is NOT race. If you abide by the principles that made this country great I don't care who you are.
Born in the Land of Lincoln without a choice. A Southerner by the grace of God and my free will :^)!
Oops, I see I'm off topic. Uh, did you know that illegal aliens cannot open carry in Virginia :^)?
Last edited on Thu Nov 15th, 2007 05:42 am by Neplusultra
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Agent19
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 12:59 pm |
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Neplusultra wrote: Uh, did you know that illegal aliens cannot open carry in Virginia :^)?
Please cite?
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nova
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 06:49 pm |
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to help aleviate this thread from going down hill, I'd like to ask a question...
I've never OC'd before (well, outside of my own property  )
In VA I know that if you carry a gun inside a vehicle, it must be plainly visible (people say on the passenger seat for example).
My question is this:
When you're driving somewhere while OCing, and park to get out and go inside a store or mall for example, how do you go about holstering the gun? Or is the gun already at your side while driving?
This is the one thing I've always wondered and I'm sure there's a simple answer someone will give 
Thanks
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Agent19
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 07:04 pm |
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I leave my gun holstered and only unholster if I'm pulled over.
I tried using a second clip holster attached to my seat belt to hold my gun while I drive but that was a hassle.
If you choose to unholster while driving I suggest re holstering prior to opening your door and exiting the vehicle.
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Tess
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 07:06 pm |
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nova wrote: to help aleviate this thread from going down hill, I'd like to ask a question...
I've never OC'd before (well, outside of my own property )
In VA I know that if you carry a gun inside a vehicle, it must be plainly visible (people say on the passenger seat for example).
My question is this:
When you're driving somewhere while OCing, and park to get out and go inside a store or mall for example, how do you go about holstering the gun? Or is the gun already at your side while driving?
This is the one thing I've always wondered and I'm sure there's a simple answer someone will give
Thanks
Actually, you may get lots of answers.
First, the plainly visible stricture only exists for those who don't have concealed handgun permits. If you have the permit, you are not bound by that.
I carry on my hip at all times. There are times I'm going in some place (like a Federal Government office) where I can't carry; I simply unholster in the parking lot and place the weapon in the safe. I may or may not remove the holster. I usually try to be discreet, but don't really care if someone sees, since I know I'm not doing anything wrong. The discreet part, frankly, is simply so I don't advertise that I'm leaving a firearm where a thief might want to try.
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unrequited
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Posted: Thu Nov 15th, 2007 09:00 pm |
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| Best Buy for about half an hour on Rt. 1 in Potomac Yard. Not a second glance, no problems. Rocked out on Guitar Hero III for a couple songs, got my ass handed to me, and then left.
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nova
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Posted: Fri Nov 16th, 2007 06:32 am |
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thank you Agent 19 and Tess for the quick replies
That's kinda what I figured.
Oh yeah I don't have a CCW yet (I have to wait about another 2 years) so that's why I was asking, I knew permit holders didn't need to worry about it
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Citizen
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Posted: Fri Nov 16th, 2007 05:17 pm |
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Sounds good.
Alright, folks. Back to the thread topic--Open Carry Experiences in NoVA.
Not trying to offend. Its just that this particular thread is more of a report thread than a discussion thread.
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Agent19
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Posted: Fri Nov 16th, 2007 10:00 pm |
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While grocery shopping these morning I had 3 people (1 woman , 2 men) give me the thumbs up while I strolled through Shoppers with my cart.
One of the guys stated "My wife won't let me get a CCW."
I told him you don't need a CHP to carry Openly , I handed him my VCDL gun laws pocket card.
The other guy told me he occasionally OC's his Desert Eagle .
The Lady just smiled and gave me the thumbs up .
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Tess
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Posted: Fri Nov 16th, 2007 10:49 pm |
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Agent19 wrote: <snip>
One of the guys stated "My wife won't let me get a CCW."
<snip>.
This type of line always amuses me.
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