All 3 of these states are extremely gun-friendly in comparison to places I've lived before (and currently live in). I'm looking to move to that region in a few years and would like to begin visiting possible places to purchase a home and get a feel for the land/culture.
Does one of these 3 states stand out as the most friendly towards gun-owners? I'm also talking about the long-term. Which of these states has a lower influx of "liberal" types that are afraid of guns and lack a sense of responsibility for their personal safety?
Do all of these 3 states have state-wide pre-emption, meaning, local counties/towns cannot pass more restrictive laws concerning firearms than the state constitution/legislation outlines?
I am an Asian-American. Would this be an issue in any of these states? I know this can be a delicate subject, so feel free to PM me if you have any personal observations you don't wish to share with the group. (It would be nice to have a somewhat established Asian community, for the sole purpose of obtaining grocery ingredients for what I cook. Though I guess I could always drive to California.)
I am not religious (agnostic). Would this be an issue in any of these states?
I do not plead allegiance to any particular political party, though I identify most closely with Libertarians.
I am currently in the technology/computer field. Are there jobs? I guess I don't necessarily need a typical techie job. I'd be willing to teach technology at a university, or be the one technology guy at a company. That is, work isn't everything to me. I just want to make a decent living and be able to pay the mortgage. In fact, I'd be willing to switch careers altogether, as long as it can afford me the time to enjoy other stuff in life--like be with family, friends, exercise, shoot, hike, fish, etc.
Relatively inexpensive land would be nice (I like space, land-wise, not necessarily building-wise). I just paid too much for a 700 sq. ft. box (condo).
I guess all the other typical gun-stuff applies. Preferably no waiting period, shall-issue CCW, pro-gun peace officers, etc.
Thanks for reading and any input you might have.
Edited to solicit input as far as possible places to check out. I'm looking for someplace that does not snow (or snows infrequently). I prefer mountain and timber over desert and cacti, but am open to both. Would be nice to be centrally located to lots of different climates and terrain.
Does one of these 3 states stand out as the most friendly towards gun-owners? I'm also talking about the long-term. Which of these states has a lower influx of "liberal" types that are afraid of guns and lack a sense of responsibility for their personal safety?
Do all of these 3 states have state-wide pre-emption, meaning, local counties/towns cannot pass more restrictive laws concerning firearms than the state constitution/legislation outlines?
I am an Asian-American. Would this be an issue in any of these states? I know this can be a delicate subject, so feel free to PM me if you have any personal observations you don't wish to share with the group. (It would be nice to have a somewhat established Asian community, for the sole purpose of obtaining grocery ingredients for what I cook. Though I guess I could always drive to California.)
I am not religious (agnostic). Would this be an issue in any of these states?
I do not plead allegiance to any particular political party, though I identify most closely with Libertarians.
I am currently in the technology/computer field. Are there jobs? I guess I don't necessarily need a typical techie job. I'd be willing to teach technology at a university, or be the one technology guy at a company. That is, work isn't everything to me. I just want to make a decent living and be able to pay the mortgage. In fact, I'd be willing to switch careers altogether, as long as it can afford me the time to enjoy other stuff in life--like be with family, friends, exercise, shoot, hike, fish, etc.
Relatively inexpensive land would be nice (I like space, land-wise, not necessarily building-wise). I just paid too much for a 700 sq. ft. box (condo).
I guess all the other typical gun-stuff applies. Preferably no waiting period, shall-issue CCW, pro-gun peace officers, etc.
Thanks for reading and any input you might have.
Edited to solicit input as far as possible places to check out. I'm looking for someplace that does not snow (or snows infrequently). I prefer mountain and timber over desert and cacti, but am open to both. Would be nice to be centrally located to lots of different climates and terrain.