Hey there, I’m new to the USCCA community. I carry conceal, chambered. I’m an avid Hunter. I’m a paramedic in a busy city, and I know the value of life. Carrying protects both myself and my family. Thank you for this open format, to help the flow of information.
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Welcome @Medic13 glad you joined us 
Jump in and enjoy the conversation! Lots of knowledgeable folks here and the information does flow. Very cool that you bring your medic experience to the mix.
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I live in Ventura County here in CA. When I first applied for my permit it took about 8 months and was approximately $500 in fees and required training. The permit was good for 2 years. My renewal was a little over $200 in fees and training. In LA County it is almost impossible to obtain a permit.
Dave
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Welcome @Medic13, The USCCA Community is a very Welcoming and very Knowledgable group. We also like new ideas and new information. Being a Paramedic and a Concealed Carrier, I am sure that you have medical advice in relation to Gun Shot Wounds and other medical concerns that would interest the group. Thank You for your Service to your Community as a Paramedic. Now, find a Category and a Topic and dig right in.
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Glad to have you here, @Medic13! If you think of any topics we should be talking about and aren’t yet, please start them! I’m sure you’ll have some interesting insight into different medical knowledge for self-defense.
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Terry Obrien, carrying 10 years ,am 56 now and have been a strict 2nd amendment supporter for as long as I can remember from a young man ,my time in the Army and to the end of my life as far as I’m concerned. Life time Michaganard and a very devoted family man. Most of my practice is dry fire and mental, and a a occasional trip to the local Gun range. Pleased to be here and be alive.
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I’m so glad to see you here, @Terence! Thank you for your service! You’ll find a lot of awesome Veterans here! Hope you enjoy the Community! Be sure to ask questions and share your input.
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Hey @Terence glad you’re here! There’s a few MI folk here… I’m working in MI right now too. Maybe it’s time for a Michigan Meetup
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Welcome to the community @Terence. Thank You for your Service. Also, Thank You for being so devoted to protecting our Second Amendment Rights.
Feel free to find a Category and Topic to research, learn or share in. We thrive on information here. This is a very welcoming community. We have many members from all walks of life and former Military too, like myself (US Navy 1980-84).
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Well right now that wouldn’t be possible, I would have to ask my wife. Also I have to go to Henry Ford on Thursday I report to evaluation for possible lung transplant list, but take we could meet up at a later time with , I, my wife and yourself for discussing the uscca,and maybe go shooting, that would be nice
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@Terence, sorry to hear you’re up against some challenges. whenever you’re up to it, you are totally on!
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Happy Friday! I’m so excited to see so many new names/faces in the USCCA Community! Please help me welcome these new people to the
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Hi, Dawn (and everyone else),
I have not posted before now because I could not determine how to post without replying to someone-and I did not want to do that.
I am a 67 yo retired 'country gentleman😀 that lives in a small town in central New Mexico. I carry daily. This community is a GREAT Idea, and I would like to applaud the folks at USCCA for thinking of it. TIM FOR PRESIDENT!!
Be Blessed and Stay Safe!!
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Welcome @Henry_A! Glad you’re here. If you have question on anything here you can private message @Dawn - she’s immensely helpful - or any of us you see here a lot. We’ll help you sort out what you need to know.
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Fortunately you are on the correct side of Chicagoland. I’m in the suburbs of Chicago and the struggle is real. I’m going to check out your website.
I would love to hear more about your foray into your ministry studies at some point down the road.
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Glad to have you here, @Henry_A. You can always reply to someone here - even if it’s a bit off topic. The people in the Community are like-minded individuals and are happy to help!
Like @Zee mentioned, I check in throughout the day every day if you need anything! You can shoot someone a private message by:
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Welcome to the Community, @MichaelManning! There are a number of defending House of Worship topics that you and @Daniel_Nicholson might like. (check out the Tag House-of-Worship on the home page of the Community.
Looking forward to hearing more about your experiences!
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I’m Michael and I live in the western suburbs of Chicago. Fortunately we’ve seen some gun owner friendly laws passed recently but are facing new challenges with our recent regime change.
I am a CCW holder in the Chicago area which presents a challenge based on the the number of places that are CCW restricted either by law or by sticker.
I work for a Christian nonprofit that is gun friendly and volunteer for the security team at my church (which is in the city) where I am actually encouraged to carry.
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Hello @Dawn and everyone else. I am so glad to have access to a community that is pro 2A and concealed carry. I look forward to a friendly exchange with all of you on views and ideas. Welcome everyone
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