"It was nothing,"

[SSN Vet]

"It was nothing,"

Thank goodness for a free state where the police know the law and the rights of their citizens....

It's all the Mass. transplants that freek out whenever they encouter freedom.

When they come to our small town, they whine because there's no municipal trash collection and can't understand that WE DON'T WANT THEIR OUTRAGEOUS TAXES and are more than happy to lug our own trash to the dump. They come becasue NH has the lowest tax burden in the nation and then they whine for more gov't services. They come because of the good economy and the friendly business environment and then they try to bring along their socialism.

I hope NH can hold on... If the Mass. liberals don't get them it will be the black robes in Concord.

Rant over...

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091211/GJNEWS_01/712119893

Man with holstered gun at Rochester Hannaford prompts call

By Joey Cresta
Foster's Daily Democrat
Friday, December 11, 2009
ROCHESTER — Police say a man was within his rights when he walked into Hannaford on Milton Road with a holstered gun Thursday night.

Police received a call from Hannaford around 8 p.m. after a man was seen entering the store with a holstered gun, Sgt. Steve Burke said.

"It was nothing," Burke said. The man had a permit to carry a concealed weapon and committed no crime, he said.

Still, he said it is a good idea to call police if you see anything suspicious.

"Most definitely. That's how we're able to solve crime," he said. "We welcome it."

 

[X-Rap]

Sounds like Colorado, Utah, NM, Az, Wy, Id, Mont. Any state that once enjoyed a real rural population along with some scenery and quality of life has been under invasion for the last 15-20 yrs.
Here its called California but the same symptoms of services, dependency, and entitlement are pervasive in all infected areas.

 

[SteveCase]

I wish I could move out of MA. I love NH great place and not just because you guys dont charge tax on beer but its a def. plus

 

[SSN Vet]

dont charge tax on beer

no sales tax

no income tax

Property taxes suck.... but at least that's determined at the local "town" level where people can still raise hell and put the breaks on spending. Untill the state supreme court starts legislating min. school budgets and such...

 

[franconialocal]

I love my state, and I am a native son (the only one in my family!).
Our laws are still very pro 2A and "GO NH" (Gun Owners of NH) is a good organization to have in your corner as well. Being a LEO I have lots of exposure to "this kind of thing" in our area (northern NH) and I rarely have a problem with it. Most open carry and permit holders are decent law abiding people. Like I've mentioned in other posts it always seems to be *ahem* "southerners" that have problems when they see this kind of thing in the local stores, on the street, etc. I love the reactions I get when I tell the complaintant that the person is ok and well within rights to do what they are doing. They need to get educated.

 

[Rawb77]

Hey NH has it going for them since all they pay is property tax. Its fair. If you made a ton of money, but were content with living in a shack on a tiny piece of land. Congratulations, you dont pay that much. Its a way that keeps it fair to all people because everyone pays according to what they are willing to live in. Instead of picking out the top 1% of income makers and taxing them to hell, its all about your property. In a nutshell.

 

[Warhawk83]

That is precisely why I don't open carry even though it is legal here. BTW,I did find it amusing that there was a FrontSight Advertisement under the article.

 

[bikerdoc]

Came to VA from Mass some 15 years ago. Open carry concealed carry is no big thing.

Until tourist season.

Then the mini vans with out of state plates invade. Picture an out of shape middle age guy in shorts, with an overwieght wife and 2 bratty kids yelling at him "are we there yet".

It is great sport to go local breakfast buffet these types frequent.

"Oh my god Harold, that old man is wearing a gun" "So is the lady next to him"
"So is that one, and that one too."

Me. Yes Maam, they are. Thats why we dont have much crime around here."

Most of them dont get it.

 

[SSN Vet]

*ahem* "southerners"

My BIL calls us "flatlanders"... He's a statey up in Bangor and says he will never move south of Waterville 'cause he can't stand all the "traffic"

Picture an out of shape middle age guy in shorts

like me

 

[mlaustin]

NH, Maine, VA are like a fairy wonderland to a lot of gun owners in Cali. It's like hearing about a world made entirely of chocolate and wondering if it could possibly be true .

But as far as NH property taxes go, they can hit you hard...my Mom's parents (who have lived in the New London area since the 80's) had to downsize their property in a major way when they retired to maintain the rest of their lifestyle, and we knew some people who lost their jobs recently and had to go through a similar thing. The one nice thing about income tax is that if you're not making any money, you're also not taxed, which is certainly nice if you're retired or between jobs.

 

[thorazine]

That is precisely why I don't open carry even though it is legal here. BTW,I did find it amusing that there was a FrontSight Advertisement under the article.

Location: Louisiana

That and you could get confronted by Steven Segal -- THE LAWMAN!!

 

[FROGO207]

SSN VET I agree with your BIL 100%. South of Gusta and I think I even can smell sumtin' from south O' the border. Around here the park people hate those of us that OC as we may be a "problem".:banghead:

 

[Steve Marshall]

NH is doomed. The M*******s moving here are taking care of it.

 

[divemedic]

Florida used to be free, and cheap. All of the people from NYC that keep moving here have ruined it by trying to make it just like NYC. I am thinking of going John Galt.

 

[Art Eatman]

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