State travel tourism Boycott?

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Interesting. I've been robbed at gunpoint in Waco a long time ago, forget about the other times I was a victim of crime.

One thing's for sure, I've never had the money to even think about hiring a body guard. That simply has never crossed my mind.
 
I live much too far from any of places to it to be a consideration at my age. However if I decided I wanted to visit one of them I would and just live with their laws while I was there. I seriously doubt that any would miss my meager spending while visiting as I'm rather thrifty. My wife has another word for it. I try to tune her out when she uses it but I believe it is tightwad. :D

yeah... mine gets that’s way too... wondering why I am so frugal on some things, and the. Others I’ll easily drop $1,000 without batting and eye! That frustrates her so much! Lol
 
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I think it's a hollow boycott.

If you didn't go there before they won't miss you when you don't go there again.

Some in those states will actually claim victory that they kept you out.

Most if not all of the natonal hotel chains are anti. So unless you stay home or rent a motorhome, it's pretty difficult to boycott those.



I'd be more incline to go where I want and support rather than boycott.

In CA, for ex, there is over 15 million acres of (the original) BLM public land thats available to shooting and other outdoor activities; other state land as well. Free.

The beaches are free and if you park about a block away the parking is free too even at the most popular famous beaches.

Beautiful national parks.

You could spend weeks here and be active everyday with out spending much money other than food.

Food... if you wanted, you could patron more conservative places.... lots of independent restaurants.

There are ways you can visit with very little of your money spent go to state in taxes. If you have or rent an electronic car, no gas taxes (and boy are those high) are going to the state. Theres quite a few places that let you charge for free if you wanted to put in that effort.

Hawaii doesn't have to be expensive either. Beaches are free. I've gone 4 times and had some of the best food. I made it a rule when I went there the 1st time on my honeymoon to only eat at small local independently owned food places (except I like the Top of Wakiki cuz that was our fancy honeymoon dinner). That was one of the best decision I made there. Beautiful places you can hike/walk for free.


That’s very very true, of almost any state you go too. If you get a national park pass, it pays for itself many times over if your a frequently traveler, and then all that money goes to the feds with very very little going locally.

Luckily for me, since my dad was a carrier military officer. I got my fill of both Hawaii, and California, including all he parks, beaches etc of both of them. So politics aside, I don’t really need to go back. My significant other she saw both of those states several times from her previous marriage so she has no need to go back either.

we have so many other states neither one of has visited yet to go see first.
like I said though in a previous reply post. My “boycott” isn’t so. I have around political reasons but more about safety. We love the back country, we have run into numerous bears and other dangerous animals. Never once had to shoot any, but it’s better to have and not need then need and not have. There are other safety concerns as well, especially now in some larger cities with BLM and antifa riots and roads getting blocked. Mostly in the states with restrictive gun laws.

I was just curious if anyone else watched where they went based on gun laws and if it had any effect on tourism dollars.

Some of the other states mentioned have things I’d like to see, others don’t. I have no interest in NYC. And we are more of outdoors people.
 
I agree; there's a WHOLE lot more to life than whether or not I can carry a gun. I guess the OP is also ruling out traveling outside of the country to any of the other ~200 countries - that's a shame.

Some countries we will some we won’t, it’s all about the safety issue. Also some we have traveled too and just hired a bodyguard as well. also depends on how we are traveling, such as on a cruise.

But now COVID, has changed a lot of travel for everyone
 
To miss out on NYC's cultural attractions, the Hudson Valley, the Catskills, the Adirondacks, and the Great Lakes region would be a great loss.

King's Canyon, Sequoia, and Yosemite Nat'l Parks and Big Sur in CA are all must sees.

HI, what state can match that?

Living and enjoying my life through travel would be more important than temporarily conforming to a state's rule.

A company making civilian guns is already 2A friendly, especially if they started long before the current political climate. Why would I want to boycott them and try and force them out of business just because they're in a state with a liberal legistlature?

Except for NY, don’t care about NYC. Your right wonderful things to see. Luckily I saw them when I was younger, and my significant other saw them when she was married.

I do believe travel and if you go or not, safety is considered. If you feel safe, you will go, if you don’t feel safe you won’t go.

Israel is an awesome place to see. Luckily I saw it was I was 18 on a trip with military security along with us. (Dad was an army officer)

however many people don’t feel safe going, my “boycott” isn’t about politics but safety concerns. Especially now with BLM and antifa running around blocking roads and rioting.
 
Interesting. I've been robbed at gunpoint in Waco a long time ago, forget about the other times I was a victim of crime.

One thing's for sure, I've never had the money to even think about hiring a body guard. That simply has never crossed my mind.

Only one of those 6 were Only 1 in Texas, 3 in Oklahoma, 1 in Chicago, 1 in Pittsburg, PA. All of those instances I was in my 20’s and early 30’s. Young and stupid. All but Texas and Oklahoma were when I was traveling. TX and Ok I lived there.

I do realize And acknowledge though that back then, I made and appeared as an easy target.
 
we have so many other states neither one of has visited yet to go see first.

If you drew a line from Florida to Alaska, I've been to all the states on the south side of the line including FL and AK.... traveling by car or motorhome. Other states too by flying like MA to NH area.

While I've seen a lot.... I feel there is still a whole world inside the USA I'd still like to see.


I was just curious if anyone else watched where they went based on gun laws and if it had any effect on tourism dollars.

I watch where I go but it's not based on the gun laws.

If I didn't feel I would be reasonably safe unless I had a gun, I wouldn't go even if I had a gun.
 
To miss out on NYC's cultural attractions, the Hudson Valley, the Catskills, the Adirondacks, and the Great Lakes region would be a great loss.

King's Canyon, Sequoia, and Yosemite Nat'l Parks and Big Sur in CA are all must sees.

HI, what state can match that?

Living and enjoying my life through travel would be more important than temporarily conforming to a state's rule.

A company making civilian guns is already 2A friendly, especially if they started long before the current political climate. Why would I want to boycott them and try and force them out of business just because they're in a state with a liberal legistlature?


Never mentioned or implied boycotting gun companies in those states. Heck I’m a big fan of Henry rifles. I have two mares legs from them, one I turned into a SBS. Both were made in of all places New Jersey. They are an awesome company, make awesome rifles, and have some of the best customer support I have seen from any company in my life! Extremely friendly when you call! The house wives of New Jersey or that other show showing New Jersey residents does. Give the people at Henry any justice! Lol!

I have a couple of other guns, I believe were made in another couple of those other states, it can’t remember off the top of my head. Smith & Wesson maybe? I could be wrong.
 
I may avoid some states because of it, but I wouldn't call it a "boycott". Basically, I WILL be carrying a pistol, and I'd prefer to not be places that do not recognize my right to do so.... Like Illinois, which I sometimes have to drive through (quickly). I have nothing against the people of Illinois (except maybe their accent), just like many other states, they are dominated by the large cities, and most of the people in the country would probably like to be rid of the cities. That said, most anti-gun states don't have anything that would attract me to them anyway. Basically, anywhere I would want to go, I'm good (at least at the moment).
 
I won't say that I will actively boycott any state.
I will say that I have barely scratched the surface of the states that are not on your list, so, I will spend my money in those states until I have exhausted my list of places to see in them.
 
I may avoid some states because of it, but I wouldn't call it a "boycott". Basically, I WILL be carrying a pistol, and I'd prefer to not be places that do not recognize my right to do so.... Like Illinois, which I sometimes have to drive through (quickly). I have nothing against the people of Illinois (except maybe their accent), just like many other states, they are dominated by the large cities, and most of the people in the country would probably like to be rid of the cities. That said, most anti-gun states don't have anything that would attract me to them anyway. Basically, anywhere I would want to go, I'm good (at least at the moment).
Luckily for me, and being in Texas, Texas residents are eligible to apply for a Illinois non-resident LTC/CHL. They are currently backlogged up to 150 days on non-resident LTC/chl... but eventually I will have one and be good in IL and Mn
 
Although for me WA, and MN, and IL, are soon coming off that list for our family.
Hey, don't judge Washington based on King County and the Peoples' Republic of Seattle (don't forget, WA is the original "shall-issue" state with a long history of gun ownership, like some of the other states, most of the populace is in one major metropolitan area inhabited by leftist snowflakes). 99% of what you want to see in Washington is NOT in Seattle. Minnesota is another great state, forget the debacle of Minneapolis. Too much natural beauty to be denied. Illinois? Chicago, a proud city historically beset by corrupt management. Still a great city to visit, eat out in, and some of the best sports fans in the world. Of course, I have family there, so travel there regularly. Same as with New York. Outside NYC, the populace of that great state is fairly normal. Even California, as much as I despise the government there, go north and the top half of the state is made up of normal, conservative, gun-loving, outdoor-loving folks such as most of us here.

I'm in the same boat as many others here: if I were to not travel to states whose gun laws I abhorred, I'd not be able to see half my family. Parents are too old too travel, half of my siblings can't get the time off from work or afford traveling to see me.

Yeah, there's turmoil all over, but firearms are only one means of self-defense. I'm not gonna let not being able to take any guns stop the wife and I from taking her dream vacation, two months in Italy. (Maybe I can find some friendly guy in her cooking school to loan me a shotgun, though.)
 
Hey, don't judge Washington based on King County and the Peoples' Republic of Seattle (don't forget, WA is the original "shall-issue" state with a long history of gun ownership, like some of the other states, most of the populace is in one major metropolitan area inhabited by leftist snowflakes). 99% of what you want to see in Washington is NOT in Seattle. Minnesota is another great state, forget the debacle of Minneapolis. Too much natural beauty to be denied. Illinois? Chicago, a proud city historically beset by corrupt management. Still a great city to visit, eat out in, and some of the best sports fans in the world. Of course, I have family there, so travel there regularly. Same as with New York. Outside NYC, the populace of that great state is fairly normal. Even California, as much as I despise the government there, go north and the top half of the state is made up of normal, conservative, gun-loving, outdoor-loving folks such as most of us here.

I'm in the same boat as many others here: if I were to not travel to states whose gun laws I abhorred, I'd not be able to see half my family. Parents are too old too travel, half of my siblings can't get the time off from work or afford traveling to see me.

Yeah, there's turmoil all over, but firearms are only one means of self-defense. I'm not gonna let not being able to take any guns stop the wife and I from taking her dream vacation, two months in Italy. (Maybe I can find some friendly guy in her cooking school to loan me a shotgun, though.)

The reason WA is coming off the list is once I get my Utah license, then Washington won’t be an issue. Interesting how they will recognize Utah but not Texas. the class for Texas was more in depth, the background check for Texas more extensive too. So not for sure why they would recognize Utah but not Texas. You have to be 21 here, unless your in the military. You can be 18. Maybe that’s it. Who knows.

I do have to give Washington credit though, if I were to come there I could get a non-resident fairly easy. The problem is you have to apply in person. Even then I would have to say that Washington still has much better gun laws then most everyone else on the list!

I would say the least worse of all the states mentioned would be WA and MN, followed by IL. At least from the point of view of a Texan. I could get a non-resident MN as well if I was willing to apply in person.

I do understand. Look at the 2016 voting map and that tells you everything you need to know. Rural America votes trump.... major cities on th east and west coast and a few others are the problems. Most Democrats and libs live in cities now!

However, it is interesting to note... that of all the states listed, only New York has a pending bill in their state government that will give temporary non-resident LTC’s good for the entire state including NYC, as well as a bill that will give short term reciprocity to visitors from other states with a home state LTC. If that passes, that will be HUGE for New York!

Actually I will be coming through Washington in a year or two while return back to the lower 48 from a trip to Alaska. Actually looking forward to it.

Getting permits/licenses for Canada has actually been easier to get Then some states here! (Illinois) Albeit there’s a few guns I won’t be able to take to Canada. Not that I would want to take those anyways.

Italy is awesome, we have a cruise planned out of Venice, if COVID doesn’t cancel it. Last time I was there I got to get a tour of the Beretta factory. Saw them make my 92FS Inox... where it was then imported back home for me and I picked it up at my local FFL. Albeit it took 4 months to get back home. I also saw them makeing a couple of the $90,000 shotguns too. I was tempted to get one of those two, but I knew my significant other would probably shoot me with it when we got back home! LOL

Italy is fairly safe and I’m not to worried about it there, not like here. Especially if you stay out of the Mafia controlled areas. Which aren’t the touristy areas.
 
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We recently had a very short ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery for my MILs ashes.

Nobody would have considered cancelling even a Very Short ceremony because of DCs gun laws.

My wife and I were the only people who attended.
 
Actually I will be coming through Washington in a year or two while return back to the lower 48 from a trip to Alaska. Actually looking forward to it.
And I'm serous when I say, reach out to me before you come. I'm happy to meet with any THR members, recommend restaurants, hotels/motel, places to visit, or just get together to have a beer and conversation.
Especially if you stay out of the Mafia controlled areas. Which aren’t the touristy areas.
Yep ... I used to fly in and out of Sigonella, Sicily ("Godfather" country).
 
And I'm serous when I say, reach out to me before you come. I'm happy to meet with any THR members, recommend restaurants, hotels/motel, places to visit, or just get together to have a beer and conversation.
Yep ... I used to fly in and out of Sigonella, Sicily ("Godfather" country).
Will look forward to it! Maybe we can hit an outdoor range or two and shoot some melons or other fruit and veggies :)
 
We routinely travel to Virginia from Indiana. I refuse to spend a penny in Maryland.
Won't even stop in the state.....
 
You know, Texasgrillchef, I've been in every one of those states you're concerned about, most of western Europe, and parts of the mid east including Israel, believe it or not with no gun or body guard, and shockingly enough I'm still here to talk about it.

I'm a retired LEO with the ability to carry in any state and yet don't feel the need to take a gun with me everywhere I travel in this fine country. Nor do I carry on a daily basis at home.

As many people on this site have mentioned in the past, your best weapon is between your ears. Use it properly and it will do a darn good job of ensuring your safety.
 
I travel through Illinois with some regularity; a few times a year.

I spend no money there. No fuel stops, no overnight stays.

I have a choice about where I spend money. I will not voluntarily subsidize any political viewpoint with which I disagree.

Unlike some, I will not try to stop you from vocalizing your view, but I will not subsidize that view.
Hmm..
Except where otherwise permitted by law, Oklahoma prohibits the transportation of a loaded handgun, rifle or shotgun in a “landborne” motor vehicle over a public highway or roadway.
Below is a list of places people still won't be allowed to carry a gun. Firearms are prohibited at,"any structure, building or office space which is owned or leased by a city, town, county, state or federal governmental authority for the purpose of conducting business with the public,” according to Oklahoma law.Nov 1, 2019
 
My son and daughter-in-law went on vacation and intended to visit the Christmas Story House in Ohio, Niagra Falls, and spend some time in Canada.

I advised them to rent a vehicle. If police run a Tennessee tag number, they get back the TDL of the registered owner with carry permit status.
So in certain jurisdictions, police would approach their vehicle poised for shootout. They took a rental car and had a great time, especially in Canada.

New York politicians have told their constituencies they regard NRA members as anti-government extremists and domestic terrorists.
Biden has joked about dropping Hellfire missiles from F15s on AR owners who don't comply with his proposed AWB.
I have no interest in visiting New York or Delaware.
 
Biden has joked about dropping Hellfire missiles from F15s on AR owners who don't comply with his proposed AWB.

Pretty funny and not true. Hellfire is carried primary by Apaches and UAVs..not even the F-15E..ahh, the internet..if it's on the internet it MUST be true.
 
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