Well got down there for a couple of days, mainly did nothing but eat, drink and catch up with old friends. However he did drive me to Survival Arms (SurvivalArms.com)
I found the staff friendly and reasonably knowledge. I could not buy a gun or ammo, due to the US export laws, I almost cried, a P220 for $500 and Glock G26 for slightly less, aaaaaaaaarrrgh. Both guns would cost me over a $1,000 up here.
I think they were amused to see a Canadian in their store and I noticed that the staff spotted my knife tucked into my waistband (the extent that I can arm myself) , they did relax when I checked that the gun they handed me was not loaded.
I looked at holsters and tried on the Blackhawk Sherpa and the Galco. He handed me the P220 to try out the holster with and then turned his back on me, that’s when I realized he must be armed and spotted his gun under his shirt. I suspect that I would not have made it to the door without paying!! :yup:
I originally had my heart set on a Galco, but after trying both, settled on the Blackhawk. As I use mine for competition only it seem to be the better choice.
My friend did not realize the staff were carrying and was surprised when I told him later. I think I have convinced him to try out some guns at a local range. Hopefully he takes this up, as it is to much of a waste not to play with guns when you live in the most gun friendly country in the world! :congrats:
I tried spotting other people carrying, I was able to eliminate most people, but there were a couple that I just wasn’t sure.
Hopefully next time I can do some shooting when I go south. I was planning on getting my Utah CCW next year, although I don’t think non-residents or aliens can carry in Washington?
