Gun storage

[Unobtanium]

That's awesome. You plan on building yourself or use general contractor?

Contractor. Building houses is not my forte, lol Got a helluva deal on it. $1600/acre for 35 acres. Multiple wet-weather streams and a waterfall. 3 miles outside the nearest town (of 500 people...), 30 minutes from work, very nice paved roads, high-speed internet and electric already at home site, and a 680ft well already dug.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU8XXYr73YU

 

[fdew]

Contractor. Building houses is not my forte, lol Got a helluva deal on it.

If you can manage a project, you can save a lot of money by serving as the general contractor. You handle all the paper work. Survey, inspections, bank, You hire the sub contractors, and schedule them and more, but you don't need to do any hands on building. Also, you get what you want without having to argue with the general contractor.

I was the general, also, mason, plumber, Electrician, Inside painter, and siding guy. I hired the sight prep, framing, roof, drywall carpeting and tile work. I enjoyed it the project and I am still in the house 32 years later.

 

[CX5_Pete]

Contractor. Building houses is not my forte, lol Got a helluva deal on it. $1600/acre for 35 acres. Multiple wet-weather streams and a waterfall. 3 miles outside the nearest town (of 500 people...), 30 minutes from work, very nice paved roads, high-speed internet and electric already at home site, and a 680ft well already dug.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU8XXYr73YU

Jealous. To get something like that here I would have to travel so far out into the boonies. And its so expensive here, especially with all the seismic requirements. I don't think they have that in AR. You guys do have giant bugs and tornadoes tho.

If you decided to get manufactured, you can have all that land and a decent home for less than 100K.

 

[CX5_Pete]

If you can manage a project, you can save a lot of money by serving as the general contractor. You handle all the paper work. Survey, inspections, bank, You hire the sub contractors, and schedule them and more, but you don't need to do any hands on building. Also, you get what you want without having to argue with the general contractor.

I was the general, also, mason, plumber, Electrician, Inside painter, and siding guy. I hired the sight prep, framing, roof, drywall carpeting and tile work. I enjoyed it the project and I am still in the house 32 years later.

I wish I had all that skillset. That project sounds like it must have taken awhile since you were doing most of the work.

 

[Unobtanium]

Jealous. To get something like that here I would have to travel so far out into the boonies. And its so expensive here, especially with all the seismic requirements. I don't think they have that in AK. You guys do have giant bugs and tornadoes tho.

If you decided to get manufactured, you can have all that land and a decent home for less than 100K.

AR, not AK. I think you meant AR, though, based on the rest of your post, just correcting for those who didn't pick up on it.

No, I want something 2 story, brick. I want a deck from which I can shoot woodland creatures. I have tons of deer, some coyote, bobcat, black bear (heard from numerous neighbors about), and turkey. I have seen or seen evidence of all of the above but bear, which multiple people tell me are in the area, though.

I really don't know what size house I want is the issue. The reason for 2 story IS the deck. I live in a 500sf apartment right now, and it's plenty for what I need for right now, so space isn't such a huge thing. I do want resale in mind, though, so no "mini house."

Also, yes, that is why I moved here. Cost of living is dirt cheap, all while we keep earning top 1-3 positions in Newsweek, Time, and WSJ and others for places to move to ,retire, vacation, etc. due to our robust economy and tons of activities (mostly outdoor), world famous museum (Crystal Bridges), etc. I put literal years into researching my relocation.

 

[CX5_Pete]

Whoops, corrected. Having a couple of drinks after a long day of work so not 100% here

 

[Unobtanium]

If you can manage a project, you can save a lot of money by serving as the general contractor. You handle all the paper work. Survey, inspections, bank, You hire the sub contractors, and schedule them and more, but you don't need to do any hands on building. Also, you get what you want without having to argue with the general contractor.

I was the general, also, mason, plumber, Electrician, Inside painter, and siding guy. I hired the sight prep, framing, roof, drywall carpeting and tile work. I enjoyed it the project and I am still in the house 32 years later.

Thing is, I know dick all about building a house. I work in the medical field, and I understand some things about cars, and a lot of things about guns. Houses? I know nothing, really. I would muck it up and whatever savings I created, I would burn un-mucking it, and then maybe some. it would be like you coming into my ER or ICU and trying to save money by playing Dr. and deciding what drugs and tests you wanted me to perform on your loved one. You wouldn't save money, and it would end terribly if I didn't say "Nah, man, you really don't want that...", and not all plumbers, etc. are going to step up and say "Nah. man..." So...the contractor will actually likely SAVE me money, looked at that way, is my rationale. Also, I can tell them what I want, and get it. I am not super picky on things. My father and I when I worked for him have been in hundreds of houses, from multi-million dollar mcmansions, to shotgun houses in the ghetto. (He does carpet cleaning and used me as a furniture mover). To be honest, I have yet to be in a modern 14-1900SF house that I said "Man, I could never live HERE" about.

My criteria?

Brick.
2 story (or elevated somehow 1 story).
Deck.
Garage w/mud room before main house entry.
If 2 story, balcony overlooking livingroom.

Other than that? Whatever. Gotta go concrete floors instead of wood to meet budget? Okay. No crown molding? I'll add it later if it agitates my spirit.

 

[Unobtanium]

Whoops, corrected. Having a couple of drinks after a long day of work so not 100% here

BTDT, I know you meant AR, but corrected for the sake of others. And yes, a friend of mine rents in Palo Alto. I told him I bought 35 acres and he about had a stroke. Then I told him it cost $1600 an acre and he was speechless, lol

 

[CX5_Pete]

BTDT, I know you meant AR, but corrected for the sake of others. And yes, a friend of mine rents in Palo Alto. I told him I bought 35 acres and he about had a stroke. Then I told him it cost $1600 an acre and he was speechless, lol

My long lost cousin is a surgeon in SF. He paid over 1mil for 2700sqft home. This was about 8 years ago. My co-worker is from texas and his home only costed him about 150K and he has a lot of land. I am ready to get out of here.

 

[fdew]

Thing is, I know dick all about building a house. I work in the medical field,
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It is good to know what we are and what we aren't

 

[fdew]

I wish I had all that skillset. That project sounds like it must have taken awhile since you were doing most of the work.

I was fortunate. At the time I was on faculty at a university but not teaching (research). We received 6 weeks vacation instead of Good pay. They didn't want is to take it all at once so I made a deal to work 2 or three days each week all summer. That gave me 4 days a week to work on the house, 2 for work, and one for. Hunch / rest. Broke ground 4/1 moved in 10 / 15. My famely of four lived in a 10 X 40 ft. trailer next to the house. That was a motivator.

 

[banjos-n-beer]

My little brother was paying $72K per year to rent a house in San Jose. He just built a house in Ashburn VA.

 

[CX5_Pete]

My little brother was paying $72K per year to rent a house in San Jose. He just built a house in Ashburn VA.

Good god...

 

[Unobtanium]

Thing is, I know dick all about building a house. I work in the medical field,
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It is good to know what we are and what we aren't

Exactly. I try very hard to stay in my own lane unless I'm arguing on Facebook

 

[IHeartGroceries]

Wait...what happened to gun storage?

I have a bunch of different handguns I carry in a bunch of different holsters in several different positions, several of which are too uncomfortable while sitting in a driver's seat. I have one of those cheapo Uncle Mike holsters that I keep in the map pocket, and I transfer the firearm over when I drive. When I exit the vehicle to a firearm prohibited destination, I have a safe in the car, which is tethered with a steel cable. Otherwise, I don't stash firearms in the car. I try my best to keep it on my person.

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[CX-5um]

Wait...what happened to gun storage?

I have a bunch of different handguns I carry in a bunch of different holsters in several different positions, several of which are too uncomfortable while sitting in a driver's seat. I have one of those cheapo Uncle Mike holsters that I keep in the map pocket, and I transfer the firearm over when I drive. When I exit the vehicle to a firearm prohibited destination, I have a safe in the car, which is tethered with a steel cable. Otherwise, I don't stash firearms in the car. I try my best to keep it on my person.

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If pulled over by Police, should you advise them you have firearms or withhold to answer? What are our rights as citizens?

 

[IHeartGroceries]

The laws will certainly be different state to state. In Texas, if an individual is licensed to possess a handgun, known as License to Carry in this state, and is carrying a firearm on or about their person, if an officer requests identification, the LTC credential must be forfeited, in addition to a driver's license, if stopped in an automobile. From there, it's up to the officer's discretion. I think most typically they will ask if you're carrying, where the handgun is at, etc. It's pretty routine. It's not a big deal, unless there's circumstances which would compell an officer to act otherwise.
An officer near always reserves the right to disarm an individual, but it isn't common. In fact, license holders are regarded typically by LEO as law abiding citizens. But, our rights as citizens are always desecrated and we're always brutalized. Depends on the circumstances I guess.

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[fdew]

The laws will certainly be different state to state. In Texas, if an individual is licensed to possess a handgun, known as License to Carry in this state, and is carrying a firearm on or about their person, if an officer requests identification, the LTC credential must be forfeited, in addition to a driver's license, if stopped in an automobile. From there, it's up to the officer's discretion. I think most typically they will ask if you're carrying, where the handgun is at, etc. It's pretty routine. It's not a big deal, unless there's circumstances which would compell an officer to act otherwise.
An officer near always reserves the right to disarm an individual, but it isn't common. In fact, license holders are regarded typically by LEO as law abiding citizens. But, our rights as citizens are always desecrated and we're always brutalized. Depends on the circumstances I guess.

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A friend of mine from PA was stopped for speeding. The officer asked for his license and registration He replied, My registration is in the glove box. My gun is in there as well. Would you like to see my carry permit? The officer said "No, Everyone in PA carries, Just give me the registration for the car."

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

I'm sure you have all seen this...

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-concealed-carry-20160609-snap-story.html

I close carry in Western WA since people freak out seeing a sidearm but open carry on the east side as it is more commonly seen there.

 

[fdew]

I'm sure you have all seen this...

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-concealed-carry-20160609-snap-story.html

I close carry in Western WA since people freak out seeing a sidearm but open carry on the east side as it is more commonly seen there.

Only California's thinks it has a key role in gun debate. I thank God that if a shooter brakes into the school my children went to he or she will be met by armed citizens protecting the children. Personally I do my best to avoid gun free zones. I will not go to a gun free restaurant. They aren't safe.