yhtomit
Member
Hi!
Because I'm hoping to move back there later this year, after three years at law school and a year before that spent about half in Texas, I just posted a long-winded post in the Legal section to ask about legal aspects of life in Washington State when it comes to guns. http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=4202352
I'll keep this one shorter, but basically, I'm seeking information / anecdotes about other aspects of gun ownership / use in the state. If I find a job in the state, I won't rule out at this point any particular part of it; though I like some parts especially well (the Western edge appeals -- the woods are fantastic), I'm not ruling out any particular part; I've overdosed on the beauty of it from East to West, and I haven't even been out to the rainforest yet.
There is some overlap between this post and the other one, I know, so if you think an answer would be better there, please feel free to ignore this one.
- Where do you shoot? (And esp, in relation to where you live.) Are indoor ranges easy to find near (your city)?
- Since gun sales are (with few exceptions) limited in this country to residents of the state where sold, I'm curious about the best gun shops in all parts of the state.
- If you're happy with a particular part of the state, please let me know and tell me why Spokane seemed like a pretty nice city, the few times I passed through there and had lunch. Seattle, Bellingham, are both on my list. I've heard mostly catty insults to the city of Vancouver, WA, but it's near lovely Portland and the invincible Powell's bookstore.
- Are there special clubs or groups you think are worth being part of? (I hope that if I *do* move out there again, I'll make it to next year's gathering of THR readers)
- Do you hunt? I never have, and may never, but I am curious about the hunting culture out there. One day, I might want to go duck-hunting.
- Do you have any regrets about living in Washington, wrt gun issues at least?
- Basically, what would you tell someone with a firearms hobby who was planning to move there? Are there any stupid anti-gun movements afoot?
One thing I love: crossing the border for the first time by car through Idaho (along 90), first rest stop / welcome center has free coffee (donations accepted). I am by no means a coffee junkie, but have always loved the smell of it, and this was a good first impression And though I've *lived* in Washington, that was just for a few years, and only in Seattle, so my ignorance is nearly complete. Seattle, though, is such a fantastic place that I encourage anyone who hasn't to visit.
Any responses appreciated!
timothy
Because I'm hoping to move back there later this year, after three years at law school and a year before that spent about half in Texas, I just posted a long-winded post in the Legal section to ask about legal aspects of life in Washington State when it comes to guns. http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=4202352
I'll keep this one shorter, but basically, I'm seeking information / anecdotes about other aspects of gun ownership / use in the state. If I find a job in the state, I won't rule out at this point any particular part of it; though I like some parts especially well (the Western edge appeals -- the woods are fantastic), I'm not ruling out any particular part; I've overdosed on the beauty of it from East to West, and I haven't even been out to the rainforest yet.
There is some overlap between this post and the other one, I know, so if you think an answer would be better there, please feel free to ignore this one.
- Where do you shoot? (And esp, in relation to where you live.) Are indoor ranges easy to find near (your city)?
- Since gun sales are (with few exceptions) limited in this country to residents of the state where sold, I'm curious about the best gun shops in all parts of the state.
- If you're happy with a particular part of the state, please let me know and tell me why Spokane seemed like a pretty nice city, the few times I passed through there and had lunch. Seattle, Bellingham, are both on my list. I've heard mostly catty insults to the city of Vancouver, WA, but it's near lovely Portland and the invincible Powell's bookstore.
- Are there special clubs or groups you think are worth being part of? (I hope that if I *do* move out there again, I'll make it to next year's gathering of THR readers)
- Do you hunt? I never have, and may never, but I am curious about the hunting culture out there. One day, I might want to go duck-hunting.
- Do you have any regrets about living in Washington, wrt gun issues at least?
- Basically, what would you tell someone with a firearms hobby who was planning to move there? Are there any stupid anti-gun movements afoot?
One thing I love: crossing the border for the first time by car through Idaho (along 90), first rest stop / welcome center has free coffee (donations accepted). I am by no means a coffee junkie, but have always loved the smell of it, and this was a good first impression And though I've *lived* in Washington, that was just for a few years, and only in Seattle, so my ignorance is nearly complete. Seattle, though, is such a fantastic place that I encourage anyone who hasn't to visit.
Any responses appreciated!
timothy