Hey all - I'm fairly new to the Northern VA area - moved to Fairfax Station in January and just moved into my current residence (barely inside the city lines for Alexandria right by 395) in May.
I have had a firearm (my .22 savage rifle) since I was 18 and could legally purchase it. I bought my first (and currently only) handgun last summer with the intention of concealed carry. I took at class in Kansas, and applied for my out of state Florida license. I'm applying now for my Virginia license - since I'm a resident now - and am currently waiting for it.
I always like being in on the loop and consider myself well informed and active. I'm currently working at a non profit association in Arlington - but hope to eventually be working in some sort of policy area, either within the government, or outside of it in an organization like the Heritage Foundation.
I lived in Kansas for 4 years and that is where I got my start with carrying - now I'm curious, is there a dedicated Concealed carry forum for VA out there? I'm looking forward to becoming more active with gun rights here in VA as well as across the US.
New in Alexandria/Arlington
New in Alexandria/Arlington
A people without the right to defend themselves have no other rights at all.
Re: New in Alexandria/Arlington
to the forum and if you are interested in the 2A rights I think you are in the right place. You can also check out the VCDL as they are a Strong 2A rights advocate here in the state of Virginia and helps to influence the legislation that affects the Virginia state laws. Welcome aboard
Vern
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OakRidgeStars
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Re: New in Alexandria/Arlington
Welcome to VGOF, jdamonjdamon wrote:I lived in Kansas for 4 years and that is where I got my start with carrying - now I'm curious, is there a dedicated Concealed carry forum for VA out there? I'm looking forward to becoming more active with gun rights here in VA as well as across the US.
You've found the right place for concealed and open carry issues in Virginia. If you would like to become active in protecting our Second Amendment rights here in VA, may I suggest joining the VCDL?. http://vcdl.org/
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Re: New in Alexandria/Arlington
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Re: New in Alexandria/Arlington
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zephyp
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Re: New in Alexandria/Arlington
No more catchy slogans for me...I am simply fed up...4...four...4...2+2...
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TheGearGuy
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Re: New in Alexandria/Arlington
Welcome!
Just a heads up, from what I've seen is that inside the Beltway it is not very firearm friendly, the farther you get outside the beltway, the more friendly it becomes.
Stay Safe!
Just a heads up, from what I've seen is that inside the Beltway it is not very firearm friendly, the farther you get outside the beltway, the more friendly it becomes.
Stay Safe!
/The Gear Guy/
Re: New in Alexandria/Arlington
Thank you for the welcome everyone - and thank you GearGuy for the warning. I'm sure you are right - but I'm not going to let that stop me from carrying - We are blessed to be in a state with uniform carry laws.TheGearGuy wrote:Welcome!
Just a heads up, from what I've seen is that inside the Beltway it is not very firearm friendly, the farther you get outside the beltway, the more friendly it becomes.
Stay Safe!
A people without the right to defend themselves have no other rights at all.
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zephyp
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Re: New in Alexandria/Arlington
Indeed GearGuy...words you are sure to hear loudly in/around Alexandria and Fairfax if you OC....jdamon wrote:Thank you for the welcome everyone - and thank you GearGuy for the warning. I'm sure you are right - but I'm not going to let that stop me from carrying - We are blessed to be in a state with uniform carry laws.TheGearGuy wrote:Welcome!
Just a heads up, from what I've seen is that inside the Beltway it is not very firearm friendly, the farther you get outside the beltway, the more friendly it becomes.
Stay Safe!
HE'S GOT A GUN !!!!!!!!!!!
No more catchy slogans for me...I am simply fed up...4...four...4...2+2...
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Re: New in Alexandria/Arlington
welcome
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