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  1. amlevin

    Video? What Video?

    http://mynorthwest.com/11/2270501/Seattle-police-say-they-have-no-video-in-deadly-officerinvolved-shooting All those dash cams and it seems that either none were turned on or the cars weren't pointed in the right direction. Seems this has even come to the attention of the "overseer" Merrick...
  2. amlevin

    When Nature calls in Public

    OK, you're OC'ing and Nature decides that it's time to find a restroom and "take a seat". What are some of the methods out there that are used to protect your firearm from: Public View under the stall partitions? From a "Gun Grab" by either some "toe tapping politician" in the adjoining stall...
  3. amlevin

    OK, Who Was It?

    http://heraldnet.com/article/20130106/NEWS03/701069887#Dropped-gun-fires-at-Silverdale-store-no-injuries Anyone here that might be that person?
  4. amlevin

    Anyone OC in BOA Marysville, 4th and State branch?

    Just curious and wondering what the response was. All the BOA's in this area have added security guards at the entrance since the rash of robberies in No Puget Sound. Anyone been challenged???
  5. amlevin

    Should Massage Parlor "Masseuses" be allowed to carry firearms?

    OK, the title is just to make this post OC relevant. Recently, a rapist was attacking women he engaged in Massage Parlor/Clinics. Supposedly used a knife to force them into unwanted sex. Well now they have a suspect under arrest. Guess who it turned out to be? A prominent Seattle Attorney...
  6. amlevin

    Arrest Made in Seattle Road Rage Shooting.

    http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/seattle-police-make-arrest-roosevelt-road-rage-sho/nSHWP/ In an accompanying interview the Police found a "Gun Vault" in the house and "Bullet Making Equipment" along with a bunch of rifles. In the interview it was implied that the suspect was a bit of a "gun...
  7. amlevin

    Let the "If more people in the theater were armed" discussion begin

    12 Dead and many injured in Dark Knight Midnight Show (Aurora, CO) http://heraldnet.com/article/20120720/NEWS02/707209859#12-die-in-Dark-Knight-shooting-suspect-in-custody That statement alone tells me that having armed patrons in the theater means the outcome would probably be the same, with...
  8. amlevin

    Chicago Loses Again!

    http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-06-20/news/ct-met-chicago-gun-law-20120620_1_gun-ordinance-firearm-ordinance-gun-law It appears that the SCOTUS rulings are having an effect on how Federal Judges view ordinances like Chicago's. Let's hope this "wisdom" infects others around the Country...
  9. amlevin

    Attn: SERPA Paddle Holster Users

    After 5 years of almost daily use the "Paddle" broke on my SERPA holster. I started to place an order for a replacement but thought "what the heck, why not see if Blackhawk sells a replacement paddle only". I contacted them using their "info" contact on their website asking if the part was...
  10. amlevin

    Driving to Texas

    Late this Spring I am planning a trip to Texas. Does anyone have any first hand information about OC'ing or having a loaded firearm in a vehicle through Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. I know that my CPL covers me in Idaho, Utah, and Texas, and I've heard that...
  11. amlevin

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

    Tomorrow most of us will take some time and spend it with their families and give thanks for what they have in life. At any given time, not all of us are on the same side of any discussion but I give thanks for the freedom we all have to either agree, disagree, or even be neutral on any...
  12. amlevin

    There's a lesson in this--Seattle Superhero Arrested

    http://heraldnet.com/article/20111010/NEWS03/710109864#Seattle-superhero-Phoenix-Jones-arrested-accused-of-assault After pepper spraying a group of people he thought were fighting he's arrested by Police. Something that anyone carrying a firearm should be aware of. You may be merely trying...
  13. amlevin

    Issaquah Shooter ID'd, Still no word on CPL holders shooting at him

    Information on this shooting incident seems to be scarce and slow in coming. He's finally been ID'd but no word on WHY? http://heraldnet.com/article/20110929/NEWS03/709299877#Shooter-near-Issaquah-school-identified Wonder how many here on this forum could have this last statement said about...
  14. amlevin

    Oc fail!

    From this morning's Everett Herald: http://heraldnet.com/article/20110923/BLOG41/110929933/-1/NEWS01 Interesting thought process here.
  15. amlevin

    First a Headline announcing record Gun Purchases then one announcing Crime Drop

    "Violent Crime Drops 12% in US in 2010" http://heraldnet.com/article/20110916/NEWS02/110919799 Apparently there were a lot of people that were afraid that with all these guns there would be blood in the streets. Criminals evidently got the message it could be theirs.
  16. amlevin

    Oregon Reciprocity Bill Status

    Earlier this year the House in Oregon's Legislature passed a bill allowing reciprocity for all other State's carry permits. Does anyone have any current knowledge as to whether it made it through their Senate? Someone made a comment on another forum that a Vancouver/Portland area gun store...
  17. amlevin

    Interesting comment from the Louisiana State Supreme Court circa 1850

    From an analysis written by Jeffrey R. Snyder for the CATO on gun laws: The Southern states that outlawed concealed-carry justified such laws, in theory, as a means of restricting the conduct of criminals, while leaving the law-abiding alone, free to carry honestly. In the words of the...
  18. amlevin

    Buy the man a Steak Dinner

    And then give him a marksmanship badge. An attempted escape from Clallam Bay Correctional Facility around 10:00 AM today: http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20110629/NEWS/110629988/update-one-inmate-dead-at-clallam-bay-prison-after-shooting Apparently the "Tacoma Mall Shooter" took...
  19. amlevin

    Terror Plot foiled in Seattle

    http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2015404971_terrorplot24m.html This hits close to home for me. I have a Grandson that is currently in and out of this facility as he is now a brand new member of the US Army. Apparently their plan was to storm the guard, overpowering and killing...
  20. amlevin

    Has anyone applied for CPL without a Washington State Driver's License of State ID?

    RCW 9.41.070 states: Has anyone applied and either not had a Valid Washington State Driver's License of State ID card? If so was there any hassle or refusal to accept the application? Any delay beyond the 60 day mark? Just wondering.
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