Looking for a hometown
- Thread starter HJHJ
- Start date
- Status
Sweet Home, Oregon is a beautiful town. I lived there for a few months. If memory serves, Sweet Home once held the record for the number of churches per capita. There were some 47 churches in the 2,000 person town in the early 90s. I've got nothing against the town, but Oregon is a pretty liberal state.
Any of the mountain states would fill your bill nicely, other than Colorado.
Most of the mid-west would work as well, if you stay away from the larger cities.
Texas and the southern states won't offer the winters you desire.
Any of the mountain states would fill your bill nicely, other than Colorado.
Most of the mid-west would work as well, if you stay away from the larger cities.
Texas and the southern states won't offer the winters you desire.
DigitalWarrior
Member
Free State Project recommends New Hampshire
New Hampshire:
The gun laws are good, and getting better. Must-issue and open carry with no license.
Portsmouth is a Pro Military Base area.
Will Albenzi
New Hampshire:
The gun laws are good, and getting better. Must-issue and open carry with no license.
Portsmouth is a Pro Military Base area.
Will Albenzi
dasmi
Member
Oh...my...
I can't even imagine what that would be like. Here in San Diego, we've the Union Tribune...
Last edited:
jnojr
Member
At least we have The Reader, too!
To: HJHJ
Just about anywhere in Texas except for Austin. Being a university town it is very liberal. But great places to eat. My daughter went there for eight years (BA and Master's) and got out as soon as she could.
Yours in Service
1601
Just about anywhere in Texas except for Austin. Being a university town it is very liberal. But great places to eat. My daughter went there for eight years (BA and Master's) and got out as soon as she could.
Yours in Service
1601
shermacman
Member
- Joined
- Dec 30, 2002
- Messages
- 1,751
HJHJ
First of all-->Welcome!
However, you got it backwards. You want to move for your kids. Kids as they grow up will rebel and toss everything you believe in.
Therefore, since you are already in California, move to San Francisco. Filthy, dangerous, infested with bums and Liberals. Tell them that it is great! They will rebel and move to a community that respects and fears God and guns.
Then you can rest easy, your job as a parent will be a success!
Do it for the children!
First of all-->Welcome!
However, you got it backwards. You want to move for your kids. Kids as they grow up will rebel and toss everything you believe in.
Therefore, since you are already in California, move to San Francisco. Filthy, dangerous, infested with bums and Liberals. Tell them that it is great! They will rebel and move to a community that respects and fears God and guns.
Then you can rest easy, your job as a parent will be a success!
Do it for the children!
dasmi
Member
Blech.
Wags
Member
S.E. Ohio there is a great little town called Marietta located on the Ohio and Muskingum rivers. Population about 16,0000. The little town is small and friendly with everything you asked for.
If your into hunting, Wayne National Forrest is only a 10-15 minute drive from downtown with over 35,000 acres of public hunting. Rolling hills and hot summers with snowy cold winters the last few years. Maybe thanks to California's El Nino's?
If your into hunting, Wayne National Forrest is only a 10-15 minute drive from downtown with over 35,000 acres of public hunting. Rolling hills and hot summers with snowy cold winters the last few years. Maybe thanks to California's El Nino's?
jeff-10
Member
HJHJ, I am going through the same phase as you I am also looking for a new place to live. I cannot tell you where to go just where not to. Florida in general and South Florida in particular, this place is a cesspool. I kind of have my eye on NC myself.
fjolnirsson
Member
That's funny.
I guess it'a all relative. I'm originally from The Bay Area, CA. To me, this whole state is conservative, even Portland.
Actually, Sweet home does have A LOT of churches. And it's a very traditional American, conservative town. I've seen 2 Kerry stickers in the 5 months I've lived here, and those were on cars with out of state tags. For me, Oregon as a whole has a good mix of Conservative/Liberal sentiment. this way, neither group does too much damage to my liberty.
Ohio sounds like a good choice. I love it here aside from the winters (which I just don't like). If you want a bit more snow in winter move any ware north of columbus. If you want less snow move east of columbus.
If you move east of columbus you got to buy some land out of town so I can come shoot
If you move east of columbus you got to buy some land out of town so I can come shoot
Roanoke was said early in, but I pretty much anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia would be a good place, with the exception of some of the waterfront areas like VaBeach.
If you want open country just look to the west side of the state. I you want metropolitan Richmond is a good city. The outer lying regions around Richmond in areas like Chesterfield, Henrico, Colonial Heights, and Prince George would all be great places to have a family.
My .02 cents
If you want open country just look to the west side of the state. I you want metropolitan Richmond is a good city. The outer lying regions around Richmond in areas like Chesterfield, Henrico, Colonial Heights, and Prince George would all be great places to have a family.
My .02 cents
eagle45
Member
Another vote for Southwest Ohio.
Conservative small town - Easy to find in Southewest Ohio area.
Pro-gun (CCW friendly) - Recently passed in Ohio (last year), but the law is in need of changes - mainly for in vehicle carry.
Retired or Pro military atmosphere - WPAFB.
All American values (no ACLU crap) - Generally conservative. The Dayton area is more liberal than the surrounding communities. I think you'll find some of the ACLU crap no matter where you go.
Working families - Typical of most small towns in Ohio.
Warm summers and snowy winters - Summers are hot and humid from July to September. Winters - sometimes lots of snow and cold, other times mild. If you like lots of winter weather move north of I70, the farther north, the more you get.
Church goers (Christian preferred) - Lots to choose from here.
One note, if you choose anywhere around Dayton, be aware of the crime rate.
Good luck!
Conservative small town - Easy to find in Southewest Ohio area.
Pro-gun (CCW friendly) - Recently passed in Ohio (last year), but the law is in need of changes - mainly for in vehicle carry.
Retired or Pro military atmosphere - WPAFB.
All American values (no ACLU crap) - Generally conservative. The Dayton area is more liberal than the surrounding communities. I think you'll find some of the ACLU crap no matter where you go.
Working families - Typical of most small towns in Ohio.
Warm summers and snowy winters - Summers are hot and humid from July to September. Winters - sometimes lots of snow and cold, other times mild. If you like lots of winter weather move north of I70, the farther north, the more you get.
Church goers (Christian preferred) - Lots to choose from here.
One note, if you choose anywhere around Dayton, be aware of the crime rate.
Good luck!
Selfdfenz
Member
HJHJ
Welcon to THR!!
Go to the southeastern US (and of course Texas) and throw a rock. You're there.
I drive back and forth between TX and NC a few times a year. Can't count the number of places I'd like to pull over, spend 2-3 weeks and find out what the place was like.
It sure is pretty around Aniston, Alabama.
Been to Goldsboro many many, times. If you can get used to easter NC heat and humidity there are more great small towns there than you can shake a stick at. True of SC and GA too.
Nothing wrong with Fayettnam but it's not my cup of tea.
S-
Welcon to THR!!
Go to the southeastern US (and of course Texas) and throw a rock. You're there.
I drive back and forth between TX and NC a few times a year. Can't count the number of places I'd like to pull over, spend 2-3 weeks and find out what the place was like.
It sure is pretty around Aniston, Alabama.
Been to Goldsboro many many, times. If you can get used to easter NC heat and humidity there are more great small towns there than you can shake a stick at. True of SC and GA too.
Nothing wrong with Fayettnam but it's not my cup of tea.
S-
RTFM
member
Any place that starts out RED and stays RED in the visual below..
I use to live in New Hampshire, but it has become far to much like Massachusetts for my liking, Maine was also nice, but it appears to be falling to far to the left also for my taste.
Now I am in central Idaho, and could not be happier.
I think we cover all of your criteria very nicely.
I use to live in New Hampshire, but it has become far to much like Massachusetts for my liking, Maine was also nice, but it appears to be falling to far to the left also for my taste.
Now I am in central Idaho, and could not be happier.
I think we cover all of your criteria very nicely.
stevelyn
Member
Fairbanks, AK. I've adopted it as my hometown.
Conservative/libertarian minded.
Pro-gun, very CCW friendly. CHL or Vermont carry......your choice. Class III friendly. No restrictions other than federal. Plenty of places to shoot.
Retired/Pro military atmosphere. Very pro-military. Ft. Wainwright and Eielson AFB nearby. Ft. Greely and missle base about 100 miles away. A large segment of the population has some connection to the military. A large number of retirees and guys like myself have stayed after ETS.
All American values (no ACLU)- gotcha covered there except mebbe around the UAF area..........but UAF still holds one of the biggest gunshows in the Interior at the Pattie Center and the UAF rifle team kicks arse.
Working families? Yup.
Warm summers and snowy winters. It's Fairbanks, what else do you need to know? Summers are warm to hot. However, I have to warn ya, winter cold snaps can be downright brutal, but there's plenty of snow to go around from October through April.
Church goers (christian preferred) Double doses of just about every flavor of Christianity there is and any other religion you care to participate in.
Conservative/libertarian minded.
Pro-gun, very CCW friendly. CHL or Vermont carry......your choice. Class III friendly. No restrictions other than federal. Plenty of places to shoot.
Retired/Pro military atmosphere. Very pro-military. Ft. Wainwright and Eielson AFB nearby. Ft. Greely and missle base about 100 miles away. A large segment of the population has some connection to the military. A large number of retirees and guys like myself have stayed after ETS.
All American values (no ACLU)- gotcha covered there except mebbe around the UAF area..........but UAF still holds one of the biggest gunshows in the Interior at the Pattie Center and the UAF rifle team kicks arse.
Working families? Yup.
Warm summers and snowy winters. It's Fairbanks, what else do you need to know? Summers are warm to hot. However, I have to warn ya, winter cold snaps can be downright brutal, but there's plenty of snow to go around from October through April.
Church goers (christian preferred) Double doses of just about every flavor of Christianity there is and any other religion you care to participate in.
Ginger
Member
Justin beat me to it but I second his recommendation of Colorado Springs. I live west of Denver myself, but I really like the Springs.
With the exceptions of Denver, Boulder and the resort towns, all of Colorado would meet your requirements.
With the exceptions of Denver, Boulder and the resort towns, all of Colorado would meet your requirements.
Waitone
Member
For a minute there I thought of Sumter, SC then I got the part about being warm. Sumter in the summer is most decidely not warm!
Great site for statistics on a whole sack full of town:
http://www.city-data.com/
I've pretty much decided when I'll go when I go over the wall. The website just confirmed I was accurate in my assessments.
Great site for statistics on a whole sack full of town:
http://www.city-data.com/
I've pretty much decided when I'll go when I go over the wall. The website just confirmed I was accurate in my assessments.
MudPuppy
Member
You've described a perfect environment for me too--maybe we can be neighbors!
Austin is nice, but no snow and too many liberals. Its the one blue county in texas!
Austin is nice, but no snow and too many liberals. Its the one blue county in texas!
38SnubFan
Member
Another vote for Central PA.
Franklintown, where I live, is a small town in northern York County with a population of about/less than 500, has virtually no violent crime, is very gun friendly, surrounded by country, has a free-to-use public shooting range that's only about 15 minutes away (owned and operated by the PA Game Commission), and is a place where you can go for a walk in the evening without fear of being attacked or mugged or robbed.
In fact, this town had a law on the books (that wasn't sticken down until a few years ago) requiring all law-abiding, mentally-sound residents 21 years of age and older to keep and maintain a firearm in their homes. I guarantee at least 85%-90% of those people are still in this town, and haven't gotten rid of their guns either. Thus, no violent crime.
The church less than a block behind my house is very nice, has a great congregation, and is nicely involved in the community. At Halloween, they set up tables outside with all kinds of treats for the kids (and big kids too!) and gather quite a crowd. They also have Community Yard Sales with and sell hot dogs and baked goods in the summer to help raise funds for the church. There's also another church about two blocks down the main street from my house that pulls in a good crowd as well.
As far as gun laws go: PA is a shall-issue state, and (at least around this area) very gun-friendly and pro-self-defense. The only places that a gun is prohibited is in schools, courthouses, and government buildings. As far as open carry: A couple of LEOs have told me this is a "gray area" where the PA Crimes Code doesn't specifically state it's illegal, but it would still be a good idea to keep it covered up.
If there's any other questions I can answer for you, feel free to PM me. There's also a lot of other small-sized towns surrounding me that fit the bill nicely, depending on what kind of environment/conveniences you're looking for.
-38SnubFan
Franklintown, where I live, is a small town in northern York County with a population of about/less than 500, has virtually no violent crime, is very gun friendly, surrounded by country, has a free-to-use public shooting range that's only about 15 minutes away (owned and operated by the PA Game Commission), and is a place where you can go for a walk in the evening without fear of being attacked or mugged or robbed.
In fact, this town had a law on the books (that wasn't sticken down until a few years ago) requiring all law-abiding, mentally-sound residents 21 years of age and older to keep and maintain a firearm in their homes. I guarantee at least 85%-90% of those people are still in this town, and haven't gotten rid of their guns either. Thus, no violent crime.
The church less than a block behind my house is very nice, has a great congregation, and is nicely involved in the community. At Halloween, they set up tables outside with all kinds of treats for the kids (and big kids too!) and gather quite a crowd. They also have Community Yard Sales with and sell hot dogs and baked goods in the summer to help raise funds for the church. There's also another church about two blocks down the main street from my house that pulls in a good crowd as well.
As far as gun laws go: PA is a shall-issue state, and (at least around this area) very gun-friendly and pro-self-defense. The only places that a gun is prohibited is in schools, courthouses, and government buildings. As far as open carry: A couple of LEOs have told me this is a "gray area" where the PA Crimes Code doesn't specifically state it's illegal, but it would still be a good idea to keep it covered up.
If there's any other questions I can answer for you, feel free to PM me. There's also a lot of other small-sized towns surrounding me that fit the bill nicely, depending on what kind of environment/conveniences you're looking for.
-38SnubFan
larry starling
Member
Any where in North Carolina except! Raleigh-Durham area or Charlotte area! Raleigh/durham full of liberal college types! and charlotte full of liberal banking types! plus cost of living in these areas the highest in the state! 
- Status
