That seems to be the ongoing advice to situations like this. "Just Move" AngryVikinkg isn't the first nor the last to say that. But here's the thing, My question is "WHY move?".
Let’s say for the sake of argument that everyone in an "Anti-gun" dominated states moves to a "Pro-gun" dominated state. Let’s see what happens.
A) In this economy no one can actually afford to move across town let alone to another state. At least not the "Average American Worker" with or without guns, or even wanting them.
B) Lets say ok there is a way and it become very easy and reasonable to do so.
C) Where are the movers going to find jobs, housing, and not strain the receiving States Infrastructure, Water, Power, Waste Systems, etc. not to mention Hospitals and Fire Departments and Police Departments?
D) Add to that that when you move you leave friends and more to the point family behind. The odds are against your getting to see them more than a week of 2 every year is slim to none. Certainly for the first couple years as you settle into your new job and surroundings. That alone is a great deal of stress to deal with now add that to the above. Easy to say but, not remotely easy to do.
Then let’s take it one step further and say all the above is a mote point and easily done and it is done, Then what happens? Let’s take a look:
1) We now have states ENTIRE States that are anti-gun and States that are pro gun. They each and every one then pass seriously overwhelming bills supporting their positions on the topic and the have's arm up, CCW or open carry because the order of the day, Someone from the pro gun state visits home in their old anti gun state. And in the process takes their firearm with them, For some reason the police find out the pro gunner has their weapon with them in a state that does not allow weapons. Guess what? swat teams show up raid the family home and arrest the visiting pro gunner. What happens legally after that does not bear thinking about.
2) On the other hand someone from the Anti gun state visits the pro gun state and either mouths off or for some other reasons brings attention to themselves. The anti gunner gets harassed, possibly beaten and then probably arrested for causing a riot and or simple disturbing the peace. Again Legal problems.
3) Which then bring us to the States themselves fighting in congress and between bordering states about everything under the Sun. It all ends up becoming a quid pro quo (sp?) and escalates.
4) BINGO we now are in the worst case back to the Colonial days when folks left home for a new home because of fighting and repression, Second worse case is that we now have a Revolutionary war between the Government and the States fighting over who's on first. And then there is a WORST case. We get our very own Second War Between the States. Ya, Ya, I know sorta depends on the balance of states how many pro versus how many Anti's as to which side wins that war. And even if outnumbered the pro states many not win even if every citizen is armed if there are enough Anti's to balance things out. On the other hand the Anti's suddenly become Pro because they have to defend their right to Ban firearms. Say what? Where have I heard that? Course in the mean time there is a stack of dead folks mostly Anti gunners that died in the first attacks even if they do win in the end.
5) And so on and on. Do we never learn? Not ever? The Revolutionary War, taught us nothing, The War Between the States was for many, many, reasons but basically it was about States’ rights to choose most things for themselves, which by the way is what started the Revolutionary War if you remember. I could bring up the Great Conch War between the Florida Keys, The State of Florida and the US Government, just to lighten the mood a bit.
D) Now back to other reasons. What happens to the Economy both Statewide and National when so many people start playing Musical States? You think we got trouble now? HA What we got now is a depression, or in Washingtonise a "Deep Recession", If the economy didn't collapse out right it would be a miracle the likes of which have NEVER been seen before. It would rival the "Big Bang" (um ok Theory).
So no I really don’t think moving is a good answer, quick simple but not easy.
So what to do? What everyone says, Register! VOTE! Ya it’s as big a pain in the butt as Jury Duty but if you don’t vote you DO NOT get to natter on about what’s wrong with the country. And don’t hand me that tired old saw about why vote nothing changes and all the politicians are the same. I am so Sick and tired of hearing that! Why do you think they are all the same? BECAUSE PEOPLE DO NOT VOTE, so of course they are all the same we put them there by not voting and we are too damn lazy to vote them out! So ok you are a member of some Organization that is fighting for our Civil and Constitutional Rights, oh wow! Big Whoop! Always the way to go, let others do the work and just throw money at them just so they don’t actually ask you to DO something to help that doesn’t require money and a stamp to sent it in with.
Everyone here on this forum and EVERY other single forum about weapons in general all talk, the talk, but very, very few actually walk the walk. I once walked the walk and talked the talk but got disillusioned by all the groups infighting and back stabbing and power grabbing, It’s human nature and it will never change, but even if I no longer get out and hand out fliers or go door to door like the old days I will vote. And absent voting gives you NO excuse to not vote! So don’t hand me any garbage you don’t have time or can’t yada, yada.
Oh ya I actually only meant to say “Sorry AG I respectfully disagree
“ but I never could say something in 5 words when 500 words wouldn’t make it more confusing.