Did you escape to a less restrictive state?

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Elker_43

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I am very curious as to how many of you TFLers have specifically moved from one state to another because of gun restrictions/politics? Everyone talks about moving, but just how many of you have done it for the politics of firearms?

In my case, I left my birth state (California) when I was 61 almost 9 years ago. My move was specifically due to the politics of gun restrictions as I have a large gun collection and just hate the Gov telling me what I can and can not do and what I can own and can't own.

After researching many aspects (guns/politics/costs/my personal asperations/etc.) of mostly western states I settled on Idaho. My move truely was because of gun politics/restrictions. This was the best move I have ever made in my entire life. In Idaho, I am free to just LIVE! Shooting, trading, hunting, fishing, and the surprising aspect of it all.....My wife has never been happier and she also loves Idaho.

Tell us your tale of sadness or happiness and where you are now or want to be in the future as an aspect of your love of firearms.

In addition, if you were able to, tell us which state you would move to in a heartbeat if you could:)
Thanks
 
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I never moved from a place I called "home", specifically due to gun laws.

But, I did refuse to establish a permanent residence in New York. I got out of there as quickly as I could, and I never want to go back.
 
I envy you, Elker. It sounds like you're living the life.

I didn't specifically leave Cali for Kansas, but gun ownership was on my mind when I did. Since then I've collected a few and shoot a lot.

Live it up now that you're young and free!
 
When I was fifteen, I moved with my family from IL to IN. While the move wasn't soley about gun laws, a large part of the reason that we chose IN for our new home was because of the more firearm-friendly environment. While I still have many relatives that live in IL, I will never move back to that state while their laws remain so draconian.
 
Not specifically, but when the opportunity came up to move to Wisconsin from NJ, I didn't delay my decision....

Since then it's been a quality of life increase in 100 ways, a quality of life decrease in one way (no salt in the "ocean"), and firearms freedom is right at the top of the list of quality of life improvements.

Willie


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Not specifically for that reason, but moving to Arizona from Connecticut definitely puts me in a much more gun friendly state.

Elker is indeed in a great state for gun ownership and quaility of life. Idaho is a great place to live.
 
Relocated about a year ago from Massachusetts to New Hampshire. Best decision I ever made. Gun friendliness was not the only factor in the decision, but it was certainly one of the 3 or 4 most important considerations.
 
Being in the military I unfortunately do not have much say on where I live.

That said, I have lived all over the U.S. and overseas during the last 25 years and there is definitely is a big difference on the restrictions and the views on guns in different states. I am currently stationed overseas which really complicates gun ownership matters. However, I own a home in Texas and I have kept my Montana residency so when I finally do retire my plans are to live in a “gun friendly” state, if any still exist by then.

Elker, I did manage to live in Idaho several years ago and I would agree you picked a pretty good place to live.
 
I didn't leave CA because of 2A politics, but I did chose the location of my new home(Vegas) with 2A politics as a consideration among other things. Far better than returning to Chicago or NYC where I've lived previously :eek:. Although I'll be darned, I can't get away from handgun registration lol.
 
I moved to Arizona in 1989. Not strictly from a gun owning standpoint but that was one of the considerations.

Best move I ever made.
 
Dec. 6th, 2003. I left Canada for a 3 month vacation at my Sons house, in Orlando! I became a citizen, last April!

Sitting at my lap Top, Glock 19 on the belt, not an option in Toronto, mind you the 6 month Winter had a good deal to do with that as well.

Living with my Son? And his third Wife, no sir. The Wife #4 is much the best one, but we live in our own house. Me, Wife of twenty years, and some guns!

We are all very happy.
 
Almost every state that I have visited or lived in
has more restrictive gun laws than Alaska. That
is one of many reasons that I'll stay here forever.:D
 
While I still have many relatives that live in IL, I will never move back to that state while their laws remain so draconian.
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Draconian? How so?

According to the Brady Campaign Against Gun Violence. Illinois is one of the better states for gun owners with a score of 35. Zero being the ‘freest’ of states for gun owners, and 100 being most restrictive for gun owners.

Now that Illinois will have some form of concealed carry, the statistics say it’s one of the better states to live in for gun owners.

I can have high-cap mags, pistol grip rifles, bayonet lugs and the bayonets to mount on it, soon to have CCW, etc, etc.

No, Illinois is not the best state, but I'd stop short of calling it draconian.
 
Before too many of you consider Idaho, not all parts are equal.

I awoke at 6am and the temp was -9. Just checked and the heat wave has come!... -6. :p

This thread doesn't really pertain to Laws. It is a general type statement. So off to the General Discussion area.
 
I'll just stay here...

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WA to Wyoming?

I live next door to Idaho... WA is too liberal for my taste and were it not for the wife's folks, we'd be in Idaho now.

That being said, the idea that Wyoming is about to pass a law to prevent the Federales from enforcing their laws there resonates harmoniously. I think Wyoming is going to be high on my list of desirable places when the in-laws are gone.
 
It would keep me from going to certain places.

It is part of vacation considerations too.

For a brief few days New Mexico stopped honoring Texas handgun licenses because Texas allows an age exception for military members. After realizing that Texas to New Mexico tourism was going to tank, they changed it. As long as the holder meets NM requirements.
 
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