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Concealed carry guns
Does anyone know where in the Villages you cannot carry a concealed handgun? Cannot seem to find much on it. A family member with a ccw permit visits us often and asked me the question. All I was able to find was what the law prohibits and that private property can ask you to leave if you carry a gun. So basically he needs to know which places in the Villages post signs prohibiting guns. I cannot seem to find anyone that knows. Most just keep a gun at home for self defense and really do not know for certain which places in TV do not want a gun. Movie theater? Hospital? Doctor Office? Stores? I have been looking for signs at places I visit and have not seen any so I am asking for your help. Heard about a dropped gun going off in Walmart a few weeks ago. Really puzzles me as modern guns have drop safeties. From many years of shooting competitively and in combat I suspect the real reason they go off is that they start falling and the instinctive thing to do is grap it and sometimes people grab the trigger. If they went off when they were dropped, mine would have done so many times in Vietnam.
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So far as I know, as long as you have a Florida permit, you can carry a concealed weapon anywhere. I know I do and no one has ever made an issue of it nor have I seen a sign saying I can't. Of course, I don't pull it out and it truly is there for a very good reason. I do believe that if you carry a concealed weapon with an out-of-state permit, you cannot take it into public areas -- you will have to leave it in your vehicle, secured properly -- but I won't swear to this, either.
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Why would you need to carry a gun in TV?
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That is a very good question indeed. Dear Vinny. Do NOT carry it at the pool. Someone might steal it or it might get wet and all rusty. I am teasing you Vinny, please don't point that thing at me. Boy Howdy. Me and my big mouth. |
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Didn't they same the same thing at Ft. Hood? (I think it was Foot Hood that the terrorist killed all those soldiers) |
Here is a very informative web site on the subject of reciprocity:
http://apps.carryconcealed.net/legal...state-laws.php
Scroll down and on the left side there is a travel planner that will provide what is needed to know on states one might travel to/through. You cannot carry into a voting place; many bars prohibit carry even with a permit. I never have a problem with when or where I carry and offend no one as it is my personal business/preference and not one for discussion. btk |
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You guys planning to come to the luncheon at Crispers?
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Sit back, relax, close your eyes and soak in paradise. forgetaboutit Xavier |
When one chooses to aquire a concealed weapons permit
it is a very personal decision for personal reasons. When or where or why one carries is not determined by a location such as TV....same way cops don't have to decide whether or where to wear their weapon.
An armed citizen is a criminals worst nightmare...ANYWHERE. btk |
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Do you feel a distinct tone from those that hang out in the Political Forum?
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This isn't the political forum Xavier, but since you asked. The tone of my comment by supplying a link to state law, and as far as firearms is concerned, is the second amendment of the US Constitution. It's a law that has been around since 1791 and was just upheld in the Supreme Court decision McDonald v. Chicago.
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Firearms, even with a conceal permit, are forbidden in schools (both public and private), state and federal parks, anywhere where alcohol is served, pharmacies, post offices, and all government (federal, state, and municipal) buildings.
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I would remind everybody that living in the Villages does not shield you from real life. Don't forget there was a drug related homicide in The Villages a few years ago (in a private home). I was called for jury duty for that murder trial.
There have been dozens of home invasions, many of them while the homeowners were present. Life in the Villages is wonderful, but please don't ever think that you are immune from real crimes being committed against you. Most people choose not to carry a gun. Those that do are within their rights and have a slight upper hand when faced with a life threatening situation. JLK |
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I believe handguns are now allowed in National Parks. I may be wrong, but I think that was recently announced. |
I don't carry a concealed weapon and don't plan to, but I do believe it's your right to. Having said that, I don't want to see everyone "packing heat" either. Now I can't speak for Redwitch, but I certainly understand her situation. A woman entering to inspect or maintain multiple homes everyday alone has every right to be able to protect herself. There are sicko's everywhere.
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I know that FL and Va have reciproca laws covering concealed weapons. As a VA resident if I travel to FL I can conceal my weapon but when I go through NC I have to have it out and visible. In VA you could not take a gun in an establishment that serves alcohol. That law was changed this year. You may take a gun in you just can't consume alcohol.
I wouldn't imagine that you would need a gun out and about in TV but you never know. The Town centers are public and so are the main roadways. I don't carry my gun everytime I go out. If I travel alone or am out at night I do put it in the car. I'm not sure how the gun in Wal-Mart went off. My gun has a SAFETY. |
reciprocal (I left out the l)
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Talk Host, you are absolutely right about national parks. It was prohibitted when I received my permit.
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Before we moved here, I was told by a friend who has lived here for many, many years, that there are some thefts, break-ins, etc, but not on the same scale as outside of the community. While that isn't definitive proof, I do realize that no area is immune from crime. My neighbor had a delivery of aluminum for her new cage arrive while she was away. Her housesitter was awakened in the night by noises outside. It was discovered that thieves had tried to steal the material. At daylight, many pieces of the unassembled structure were found on the golf course hole her house faces. Living here I feel much safer than where I did live previously. Neighbors are more aware of "different" in the neighborhood, they watch out for each other, help others, willingly offer time and energy to make their friends and neighbors feel happy and cared for. There seems no other place quite so nice.. :) Well, there probably is, but I have a lot of pride in my new hometown and can't imagine any place is quite like TV. |
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33678801...me_and_courts/ |
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There will be no changing minds of people who are afraid here.
I see no reason to be afraid here. Or to carry a gun. |
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Hope that they have mandatory training on how to use a gun.
I have an acquaintance here in the Villages whose wife thought that there was an intruder in the house. She ended up shooting the vacuum cleaner. I guess it shifted after someone put it a way.
I would think that a security level can of pepper spray would be as good as a handgun in most situations you would encounter in the Villages. |
for those against guns ive heard wasp spray is a good tool because of the range and what will do to someones eyes!! i prefer my s&w revolver. dont need a safety and very safe to use.
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The only NO CDW restriction sign I have seen is in the Lady Lake Post Office.
This site may answer many questions. The trend for the last 30 years has been toward less restriction on carrying weapons. If you surf this site that will be explained in a year by year graphic. It explains the permitting requirements state by state. Personally, I have two state CDW permits and a third that is nationwide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conceal...tates#No-Issue State by state reciprocity maps...very informative. http://www.handgunlaw.us/ |
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Check with the sheriff's department. These were high profile cases and reported at the time in the Daily Sun. The perpetrators in some of these cases were arrested and are now serving time. Several of the burglaries were at night and the invader walked into the bedroom of the sleeping residents. I don't intent to research the exact dates for you, but they are available if you wish to check. You could check this thread for some information about one of the situtations. There have been several. https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...light=burglary or this one https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...light=burglary or this one https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...light=burglary or this one https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...light=burglary |
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People who take precautions are not afraid but more aware of potential situations than others. Please don't assume that because you've been lucky in your life to not experience break-ins, theft, violence, or worse, that it does not exist. Evil is alive and kicking on this earth, and that includes The Villages and even West Chester, Ohio. You can check local Sheriff and Police statistics easily on the internet. If you do, you may be surprised to learn that TV has quite a bit of crime against property. Fortuately, here in TV crime against people is quite low. Graciegirl, I pray that evil never befalls you. You seem to be a very sweet and loving person. I am sweet and loving, too. But, I am aware that everyone is not like you. |
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Thank you for your kind wishes. I have tried to work hard and place myself in places that are a little safer. This is one of them. No place is without unscrupulous people..ever or people who break laws... But I don't look to be hit by cross fire here anymore than I would in West Chester, Ohio. If you haven't been there, it is relatively safe. People who carry guns are different than me. I may see the need someday. I don't now. |
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People carry them all the time for the same reasons people carry spare tires. You never know when and where you will need it. I've picked up a nail in my tire driving on seemingly clean and safe roads. One of the reasons why Florida's concealed carry law was passed was due to the large senior citizen population being selected as easy targets. I can understand the concern of those who have moved here from safe towns and cities but some of us have seen what even "good" people can do to each other. Also try to attend one of those meetings with a local sheriff and you may learn that most of the crime in TV is caused by guests and other outsiders. At least consider the possibility of the risk in living in a community where many of the homes are rented out to strangers. Bad people take vacations too. :-) In the end, the sheep dogs will be around to protect the sheep. We all have to decide which of these we want to be. |
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One thing that does bother me is that there are some unscrupulous individuals that do take advantage of older adults, here as well as in other parts of our country. Sometimes I think more cash is taken by dishonest businesses or business practices than by break-ins. We do feel much more safe here, too, Gracie. |
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But if you feel the need - carry away! I don't and never will. |
This issue will never be settled, or agreed upon, here on TOTV. As long as it's legal, personal preferences will prevail.
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I will put the silencer on. |
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