New forum with specific state sub-forums?

rokclmb · January 6th, 2009, 08:10 PM

I'm fairly new here but have noticed something. Many of the posts are someone asking can I carry here? Is this legal? etc... The following responses are often along the line of "depends on where you live". Would it be possible to get a forum with subforums for each state? I think that the individual state sub-forums could be used to discuss legal issues specific to each state, or up coming events, or which gun shop or shooting range.

Ram Rod · January 6th, 2009, 11:09 PM

I know it's been brought up here before. And I may have brought it up, and I can't remember, and can't find it. But it's a good notion for good reasons. This site grows by leaps and bounds, because it's the best available in the internet today. I would imagine in due time something like this would happen....but then again, I figure the site would need some help to broaden the database. Give what you can IMO, and support the future. ;)

Tally XD · January 6th, 2009, 11:16 PM

The problem with this is that there are 50 states (57 if you ask Obama

)

That is a lot of subforums to deal with and moderate.

Second, all that information you speak of that is requested is but a few clicks away on their respective states government site or multitudes of other gun-rights websites.

Even if the information was posted in such a subforum, not many would bother to search or even check it before they asked their question anyway.

What would make more sense and would be easier is to have a moderator make a "sticky" thread labeled "Gun Laws by State" and list each states gun laws site as a link to be clicked on by the requester.

JD · January 6th, 2009, 11:18 PM

It's come up a few times, but it never hurts to ask.

Forum for each state?

By State

State specific threads

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tally XD

...What would make more sense and would be easier is to have a moderator make a "sticky" thread labeled "Gun Laws by State" and list each states gun laws site as a link to be clicked on by the requester.

But even then that's a lot of links to keep current.

HotGuns · January 6th, 2009, 11:22 PM

Acutally, just a sticky with links of the administrators of concealed carry laws of each state would do the same thing.

Otherwise, as much as things get revised, changed, edited, added, deleted in the laws of each state it would be a virtual nightmare to try to keep up with them. It would be a full time job just to keep current.

JD · January 6th, 2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotGuns

Acutally, just a sticky with links of the administrators of concealed carry laws of each state would do the same thing.

Otherwise, as much as things get revised, changed, edited, added, deleted in the laws of each state it would be a virtual nightmare to try to keep up with them. It would be a full time job just to keep current.

I thought that was called Handgunlaw.us

All kidding aside, currently it is the best resource for state info with links to the actual laws.

HotGuns · January 6th, 2009, 11:29 PM

You know I actually thought of mentioning Handgunlaw.

Slider does an exellent job of maintaining it and he does his best to insure that it is accurate....I've been known to use it myself.

Actually, that site probably ought to be sticky.

Tally XD · January 7th, 2009, 12:37 AM

I just submitted a complete thread listing each state and a link to that states handgun/firearms licensing and laws pertaining to concealed carry or at least to their licensing application site.

I used as many references as possible to get teh correct page. Some are very vague and hard to navigate.

If it is approved it will hopefully be a sticky in the "Reference" section.

Bumper · January 7th, 2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tally XD

If it is approved it will hopefully be a sticky in the "Reference" section.

It has been approved, moved and stuck. Thanks for your efforts.

Honestly, I doubt that we would ever add a "state specific" forum because it would require someone familiar with each state's laws to be brought on as staff in order to be accurate and effective. I also think it would be redundant to what handgunlaw.us already has. They are committed to keeping their site updated as laws change and deserve your visit.

I will, however, see if I can get permission from them to add a link to the concealed carry forum similar to what we did with the Rally Point in the "Members Meeting Place" forum, making the reference convenient for our members....

bluedaisy · January 8th, 2009, 12:26 AM

you're so cool, Bumper.

January 6th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#1
rokclmb Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 21	New forum with specific state sub-forums? I'm fairly new here but have noticed something. Many of the posts are someone asking can I carry here? Is this legal? etc... The following responses are often along the line of "depends on where you live". Would it be possible to get a forum with subforums for each state? I think that the individual state sub-forums could be used to discuss legal issues specific to each state, or up coming events, or which gun shop or shooting range.

January 6th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#2
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,648	I know it's been brought up here before. And I may have brought it up, and I can't remember, and can't find it. But it's a good notion for good reasons. This site grows by leaps and bounds, because it's the best available in the internet today. I would imagine in due time something like this would happen....but then again, I figure the site would need some help to broaden the database. Give what you can IMO, and support the future. ;) __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

January 6th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#3
Tally XD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,011	The problem with this is that there are 50 states (57 if you ask Obama ) That is a lot of subforums to deal with and moderate. Second, all that information you speak of that is requested is but a few clicks away on their respective states government site or multitudes of other gun-rights websites. Even if the information was posted in such a subforum, not many would bother to search or even check it before they asked their question anyway. What would make more sense and would be easier is to have a moderator make a "sticky" thread labeled "Gun Laws by State" and list each states gun laws site as a link to be clicked on by the requester. __________________ “I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry.” - Barack Obama Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2004

January 6th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#5
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,505	Acutally, just a sticky with links of the administrators of concealed carry laws of each state would do the same thing. Otherwise, as much as things get revised, changed, edited, added, deleted in the laws of each state it would be a virtual nightmare to try to keep up with them. It would be a full time job just to keep current. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. Thomas Jefferson

January 6th, 2009, 11:29 PM	#7
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,505	You know I actually thought of mentioning Handgunlaw. Slider does an exellent job of maintaining it and he does his best to insure that it is accurate....I've been known to use it myself. Actually, that site probably ought to be sticky. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. Thomas Jefferson

January 7th, 2009, 12:37 AM	#8
Tally XD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,011	I just submitted a complete thread listing each state and a link to that states handgun/firearms licensing and laws pertaining to concealed carry or at least to their licensing application site. I used as many references as possible to get teh correct page. Some are very vague and hard to navigate. If it is approved it will hopefully be a sticky in the "Reference" section. __________________ “I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry.” - Barack Obama Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2004

January 8th, 2009, 12:26 AM	#10
bluedaisy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 265	you're so cool, Bumper. __________________ "Let me control the textbooks, and I will control the state." - Adolf Hitler

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