Are firearms important enough for you to move?

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Most everyone has seen the news about the legislation that has been introduced in Montana essentially exempting itself from Federal Firearms Laws. I dont want to debate or even discuss that particular piece of legislation in this post, but what I am curious about is the effect something like this would have on those in the gun culture.

If a particular state were successful in passing legislation that pretty much removed any type of restrictions on firearms ownership, purchasing, and possession, would you move to that state on that account? Montana is a good example, but Wyoming and Idaho probably have pretty similar cultures, and Wyoming already has a "Free State" movement underway.

So how many of you have actually moved to or not moved to a state because of it's firearms laws, and how many of you would move to a state that removed all such laws and restrictions?
 
Honestly no.

Its taken me 5 years to build my biz up to the point it is now. For the first 3 years I was hurting, My 1st year I only made about 7k.
 
Yes. I am a "single issue" voter and decision maker.

The reason is that over the years I have seen firearms become pretty much the "litmus test" for everything else I agree with.

States with little or no restriction on firearms tend to also be states with politicians and citizens that favor smaller government, less intervention in business, more respect for property rights, etc.

It's true in most cases, including the state where I am now, Texas.

So yes I would move for firearms, because they are the test for a thousand other things that I believe in.
 
I was about to type pretty much the same thing as Texas. That's the thing with firearms, they show the true colors of the political climate in which you will live. Just take a look at all the cities and states with harsh firearms laws, and you will see that having harsh firearms laws is associated harsh laws on everything else and heavy taxation. Liberal gun laws usually consitute more liberal laws as a whole. When I say liberal, I don't mean the political term liberal, I mean the correct use of the word liberal.

Damian
 
Yes I would move for firearms laws.

I would purposely not move to a state that had more restrictions.

For me, the firearm laws are right up there with things like homeschooling. I wouldn't move to a state that didn't allow or put heavy restrictions on either.
 
Yup!

Just moved from WI last Spring. Big part of the reason was the anti-gun attitude of the State Gov.. Vetoed CC three times, harrassment of 'legal' OC, increasing crime. and of course the incredible taxes and fees.

I'm 70, walk with a cane and my wife is blind.

To a certain class of people we look like 'Victims on the Hoof', I'm not (with or without anything except my Cane, Oak, Newt Livesay made it for me) and neither is she as long as I'm around.

Colorado is a State with reasonable OC and CWP laws and a minimum of Nanny State silliness.

So Far ... if that changes I'll move again, and Montana is on the possibles list.

Texas Rifleman said the rest of it very well for me. :)

Regards,
:)
 
5knives, welcome to the slope. Since RTC Colorado has become a fairly friendly gun state. The west has a whole different view than Denver and most communities are quite well armed.
I would rather fight for change but if that was not an option then moving would be.
I can't think of a reason that would make me move to a anti gun state.
 
Are firearms important enough for you to move?
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It depends. If firearms were absolutely forbidden in my area I would very seriously consider moving quicker than I am now. The right to self defense and the right to keep and bear arms is of paramount important to me and has an influence where I move to.

Most everyone has seen the news about the legislation that has been introduced in Montana essentially exempting itself from Federal Firearms Laws. I don't want to debate or even discuss that particular piece of legislation in this post, but what I am curious about is the effect something like this would have on those in the gun culture.
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I own guns and shoot quite often but I don't consider myself to be a part of any "gun culture." Rather I have an enormous appreciation for the right of self defense and the right to keep and bear arms. This appreciation is so great that it has a major influence on my decision of where to move myself and my business to.

If a particular state were successful in passing legislation that pretty much removed any type of restrictions on firearms ownership, purchasing, and possession, would you move to that state on that account? Montana is a good example, but Wyoming and Idaho probably have pretty similar cultures, and Wyoming already has a "Free State" movement underway.
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At this point in time I have to balance reasons for moving and business is way up there in importance and my business will do better in some other states that are gun friendly but not completely free yet. Think Utah or Arizona. Both have some gun restrictions but right now, today, I can open or conceal carry and defend myself if necessary. I also respect my employees, contractors, etc. and want to move to a state that permits them to exercise their right to carry and their right to defend themselves as well. Yes they will be allowed to carry at work/on the job.

Removed from consideration are gun unfriendly, self defense unfriendly states. I will not relocate myself or my business to a state that unreasonably restricts or impedes anyone from exercising their 2A and self defense rights.

Note: I absolutely love Montana, Idaho and Wyoming and would move to anyone of those states in a heartbeat if my business wasn't so dependent on factors present in other states.

So how many of you have actually moved to or not moved to a state because of it's firearms laws, and how many of you would move to a state that removed all such laws and restrictions?
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I am planning to move myself and my business to a 2A and self defense friendly state later this year, gun unfriendly states were excluded from consideration.
 
I'm not going to be pushed around by laws anymore, so no. I would move for the environment though. I don't mean like global warming - recycling - environmentalism I mean like access to a natural spring and animals to hunt.
 
I couldn't get out now if I wanted to. But if it was zero gun hitler type rules then I suppose I'd check out getting a nice little house in Montana.
 
I would. If my state all of a sudden became California-like, I'd high tail it out of there. Like others have stated, gun policies are a litmus test of other things to come that will be unpleasant to abide. That's why I'm moving to Texas!:D
 
I gave California the finger and moved to Utah two years ago.
It wasn't just the guns, but that's because TexasRifleman speaks true: they are the litmus test for everything else. California does its very damnedest to legislate personal liberty of any sort out of existence, and that was my main reason - with an emphasis on guns. I purposefully avoided states I saw as having unfavorable (or liable to become unfavorable in the near future) politics with relation to personal freedom in deciding where to move. Colorado, for example, seemed to be pretty well teetering on the verge of Blue Revolution.

I now own two AKs, an AR and max-cap mags for all my guns. I just recently bought a couple of 16-rounders for the CZ-75B that I don't even own yet - because I can.

It's a wonderful feeling. :D

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As an added bonus, there's far more acreage than there are people, the sunsets aren't spoiled by the veil of fog from the LA Basin and I can enjoy nature without needing to worry about day passes, overnight fees or finding candy wrappers or bottles filled with piss under every shred of vegetation.

I wouldn't go back for a million bucks. Truly.
 
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That is one of the good things about NY. You can move out, and theres a good chance it cant get worse. Although I know it is completely possible. I have been debating for awhile about moving to PA after the g.f graduates college and were ready to settle down. This idea does have some to do with gun laws. Josh
 
I left WI 15 years ago to move to TN where we do still have some fair laws and more conservative thinking.

jcbdc
prev. in Stevens Point, WI
 
depends on a bunch of things. 1, where it is at. as a member of the 50+ league, there is no way i am going to move to alaska! it is to freaking cold here in michigan! there is no way i would move to a colder enviroment. 2, it would depend on how bad things got here. i dont have a lot of family left, but they are important to me and my wife. 3, it would depend on where it is at. i am not real partial to aligators or extreme humidity, so florida is out, and their local economy. if a gallon of milk is $8.00 , since i am on a fixed income, that has to play into it. if i was young, healthy, and had no family, i wouldnt be able to pack my bags fast enough. but i am not. and there is no sense deniing who i am, or what i need. if things get to bad here, i would probably move. but, at this point, it may be only 1 state away. it just depends.
 
Nope not me.

I live in No. CA and I remain to continue the fight.
 
I can put my money where my mouth is....

I am looking for a job, and turned one down due to it being in California. Just couldn't do it. I am looking at the possibility of other relocations, not all are stellar for gun laws, but I just couldnt do California.:scrutiny:
 
Yes. I've been saving money to return to AZ, Yuma in particular(anywhere really) but work is barrier I have to break first. If anyone one is looking for a newbie CNC machinist/handyman let me know.;)
 
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