At least 50 dead, 400 injured in shooting near Mandalay Bay casino, 1 suspect 'down'

[CaliCat 3,957]

3 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

What we are glossing over right now but my local radio station here in SoCal pointed out that he must have planned this out for a while because he got a suite on a VERY BUSY weekend. So either he preplanned it or paid top dollar for the suite he was in. 

 

 

If he was planning to kill himself, that would have been a nice treat. Expensive suite, instead of 72 virgins. 

[trudi 1,317]

6 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

I wish I had that problem of having a CCP but no weapon to use it with. I live in Los Angeles County which is notoriously hard to get a CC permit unless you are rich, a celebrity, or a friend of the sheriff. So I have carry my trusty Kukri knife when I head up to the mountains for work. 

 

 

I have a Glock 22 .40 so I would like to stick with that caliber but I will let her decide. 

 

 

 

9 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Best to let her choose what suits here, could a .40 have too much kick?

 

I have a CC Permit but nothing to CC! Bit silly.

I live in NC where as a LPR I can open carry but am told I can't get a CC

[Dashinka 24,831]

5 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

What we are glossing over right now but my local radio station here in SoCal pointed out that he must have planned this out for a while because he got a suite on a VERY BUSY weekend. So either he preplanned it or paid top dollar for the suite he was in. 

Maybe he had some foreign financial backing as is currently being claimed.

[Boiler 46,173]

2 minutes ago, trudi said:

 

I live in NC where as a LPR I can open carry but am told I can't get a CC

Kalifornia, well what do you expect, but NC seems odd.

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

5 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

Maybe he had some foreign financial backing as is currently being claimed.

I think his Girlfriend was Filipina. This may shed some light on things 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

15 minutes ago, Nature Boy Flair said:

I think his Girlfriend was Filipina. This may shed some light on things 

She looks like a Pinay but supposedly she is Indonesian.

23 minutes ago, trudi said:

 

I live in NC where as a LPR I can open carry but am told I can't get a CC

Where in NC do you live, what county? I can find out for you no problem. I am from Greensboro myself.

[trudi 1,317]

1 minute ago, cyberfx1024 said:

She looks like a Pinay but supposedly she is Indonesian.

Where in NC do you live, what county? I can find out for you no problem. I am from Greensboro myself.

Buncombe & thanks

 

When I moved here I was adamant I'd have nothing to do with firearms, after the last few months where there's been a noticeable shift in attitudes and a couple of uncomfortable encounters I'd like the option of defense..

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3 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

From everything I have read, this guy just snapped and no one saw it coming.  So how does pouring more money into mental health programs fix that?

Out of curiosity, how do people get assessed when they apply for concealed carry license?

People don't just snap out of nowhere, it's not like they wake up one day and their mind goes: yeah, lets kill some people.  I am pro concealed carry btw, but I believe the system should be re-evaluated as in who qualifies to carry a weapon.

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

11 minutes ago, trudi said:

Buncombe & thanks

 

When I moved here I was adamant I'd have nothing to do with firearms, after the last few months where there's been a noticeable shift in attitudes and a couple of uncomfortable encounters I'd like the option of defense..

My wife felt the same way when she came here from the Philippines. She was freaking PISSED when I got my AK but now she likes the idea of having a pistol in the house just because. I have taught her how to load it, shoot it, and reload it. It is a right here in the USA that we love and alot of other countries quite frankly don't understand it. 

 

Asheville is nice, I actually  had an interview on Friday for a job in Asheville. So I really hope I get it so I can move back to NC. 

[TBoneTX 46,191]

4 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

I actually had an interview on Friday for a job in Asheville.

Fingers crossed, and keep us apprised!

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

17 minutes ago, trudi said:

Buncombe & thanks

 

When I moved here I was adamant I'd have nothing to do with firearms, after the last few months where there's been a noticeable shift in attitudes and a couple of uncomfortable encounters I'd like the option of defense..

This is what I have found and it says NOTHING about having to be a citizen. What I know of CCW laws in NC you have to be a valid resident and in good current legal status, you being a PR would suffice for that. 

 

https://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Sheriff/carrypermit.aspx

 

Criteria of Issuance:

1. An applicant must be a resident of Buncombe County and a resident of NC for 30 days prior to the application being filed.
2. An applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
3. An applicant must not suffer from any physical or mental weakness that prevents the safe handling of a handgun.
4. An applicant must have successfully completed a North Carolina approved firearms safety and training course.
5. A Concealed Weapon Permit requires a $90.00 non-refundable fee (which includes a $10.00 fingerprint fee) for a NEW application or a $75.00 non-refundable fee for a RENEWAL application payable online using any major credit or debit card. A convenience fee of $4.00 (plus a credit card processing fee) will also be charged for using the online application service.

Please provide the following for initial application process:

1. A North Carolina approved Firearm Safety Training Certificate (original certificate)
2. Valid Driver's License or ID card (all information on license or ID card must be correct)
3. Naturalized Citizens must bring your Naturalization Certificate or a valid U.S. Passport.
4. DD214 (if discharged from military).
5. All required items must be provided at the time of your appointment otherwise the appointment may need to be rescheduled.

Persons not eligible include anyone:

1. Found guilty or received a prayer for judgment continued or suspended sentence for any crimes of violence or misdemeanor assaults as defined by General Statutes
2. Under indictment or against whom a finding of probable cause exists for a felony
3. Found guilty in any court for a felony
4. Receiving a prayer for judgment continued for any criminal offense which disqualifies a person from receiving a Concealed Handgun Permit
5. Who is a fugitive from justice;
6. Who is an unlawful user of or addicted to illegal drugs;
7. Discharged from the armed forces for other than honorable reasons
8. Who has been ruled mentally ill or lacking mental capacity
9. Ineligible to own, possess or receive a firearm under the provisions of state or federal law
10. Free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal or sentencing for a crime which disqualifies a person from receiving a Concealed Handgun Permit
11. Convicted of an impaired driving offense within three years prior to application date

[trudi 1,317]

2 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

My wife felt the same way when she came here from the Philippines. She was freaking PISSED when I got my AK but now she likes the idea of having a pistol in the house just because. I have taught her how to load it, shoot it, and reload it. It is a right here in the USA that we love and alot of other countries quite frankly don't understand it. 

 

Asheville is nice, I actually  had an interview on Friday for a job in Asheville. So I really hope I get it so I can move back to NC. 

Asheville is crowded and crazy expensive these days

We're 20mins west on My Pisgah - beautiful place

 

I have learned to handle a pistol and am a good shot (so long as the target stays in one place lol) but it's mainly peace of mind

 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

14 minutes ago, Beachlover said:

Out of curiosity, how do people get assessed when they apply for concealed carry license?

People don't just snap out of nowhere, it's not like they wake up one day and their mind goes: yeah, lets kill some people.  I am pro concealed carry btw, but I believe the system should be re-evaluated as in who qualifies to carry a weapon.

A fair number of states like NC have actually apprised a mental health questionaire to get a pistol permit. Basically asking if you have ever been seen for any type of mental health problems, and if so why? 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

1 minute ago, trudi said:

Asheville is crowded and crazy expensive these days

We're 20mins west on My Pisgah - beautiful place

 

I have learned to handle a pistol and am a good shot (so long as the target stays in one place lol) but it's mainly peace of mind

 

I was looking up at buying in and around Marshall or Mars Hill but up in the hills. I want to be about an hour from Asheville(the job is there) but far enough away to get away. 

Edited October 2, 2017 by cyberfx1024

[trudi 1,317]

2 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

This is what I have found and it says NOTHING about having to be a citizen. What I know of CCW laws in NC you have to be a valid resident and in good current legal status, you being a PR would suffice for that. 

 

https://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Sheriff/carrypermit.aspx

 

Criteria of Issuance:

1. An applicant must be a resident of Buncombe County and a resident of NC for 30 days prior to the application being filed.
2. An applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
3. An applicant must not suffer from any physical or mental weakness that prevents the safe handling of a handgun.
4. An applicant must have successfully completed a North Carolina approved firearms safety and training course.
5. A Concealed Weapon Permit requires a $90.00 non-refundable fee (which includes a $10.00 fingerprint fee) for a NEW application or a $75.00 non-refundable fee for a RENEWAL application payable online using any major credit or debit card. A convenience fee of $4.00 (plus a credit card processing fee) will also be charged for using the online application service.

Please provide the following for initial application process:

1. A North Carolina approved Firearm Safety Training Certificate (original certificate)
2. Valid Driver's License or ID card (all information on license or ID card must be correct)
3. Naturalized Citizens must bring your Naturalization Certificate or a valid U.S. Passport.
4. DD214 (if discharged from military).
5. All required items must be provided at the time of your appointment otherwise the appointment may need to be rescheduled.

Persons not eligible include anyone:

1. Found guilty or received a prayer for judgment continued or suspended sentence for any crimes of violence or misdemeanor assaults as defined by General Statutes
2. Under indictment or against whom a finding of probable cause exists for a felony
3. Found guilty in any court for a felony
4. Receiving a prayer for judgment continued for any criminal offense which disqualifies a person from receiving a Concealed Handgun Permit
5. Who is a fugitive from justice;
6. Who is an unlawful user of or addicted to illegal drugs;
7. Discharged from the armed forces for other than honorable reasons
8. Who has been ruled mentally ill or lacking mental capacity
9. Ineligible to own, possess or receive a firearm under the provisions of state or federal law
10. Free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal or sentencing for a crime which disqualifies a person from receiving a Concealed Handgun Permit
11. Convicted of an impaired driving offense within three years prior to application date

I found conflicting stuff online so called the sheriff Dept and asked, they said you have to be a citizen....did they lie!