Posted by
Dave in Vegas on Friday, August 01, 2008 12:00:00 AM
I was born in Texas, but I lived in California (or as we call it, the Socialist People’s Republik of Kalifornia) from age 8 to 46. In 1998 I moved to Nevada.
Even though I have lived most of my life in California I never accepted California’s liberalism; I never forgot my Texas roots. I have always considered myself a Southerner and appreciate my southern heritage.
Part of that heritage includes individualism, independence, liberty and freedom.
That being the case, living in Nevada has been a wonderful change from California.
The difference in freedom in Nevada as opposed to California is striking. See http://www.keepandbeararms.com/newsarchives/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=view&articleid=976
Since I now live in the freer state of Nevada, I decided to take advantage of that freedom. Since moving to Nevada I have obtained a concealed carry permit, a suppressor (silencer) for a .22 caliber handgun, an AR type rifle (with collapsible stock, bayonet lug and 30 round magazines. OMG!) and membership at a great outdoor range. There are also a number of great places in the desert where one can go to shoot. There are also several gun stores with indoor ranges where you can maintain your shooting skills.
Further, I have introduced a number of coworkers to the shooting sports.
California law requires people to purchase a handgun once every thirty days. Actually, I think the law was intended to restrict said purchases to one every thirty days so a lot of California gun owners make sure they keep up with their monthly allotment. It is my personal belief that some people buy more guns during the year than they would have otherwise if the rationing law didn’t exist. I have maintained that practice since moving to Nevada. During one month I purchased nine handguns. You gotta love that.
In Nevada you can still find guns for sale in the local newspaper and you can buy guns from private individuals.
Here in Nevada we also have Vin Suprynowicz. You must check out Vin.
There are a couple of other states that aren’t as restrictive as California such as Utah, Idaho and Arizona. If you find that California life is too restrictive you might consider moving to one of the freer states.
However, if you do move to Nevada and you are a liberal, please leave your liberalism at the border (state line). We don’t want your liberal California BS here.