Author Topic: Thinking of fleeing the PRC, your thoughts? (Read 3624 times)

hikingwithguns · « **on:** February 11, 2016, 10:00:54 am »

Hello, I'm a California native here and I'm thinking of applying for political refugee status in Arizona

I have been looking at some work in the Tuscon area. Currently living on the central coast of cali and I'm getting tired of the gun-hating, hunter hating crowd here. I'm getting tired of the laws here, right now the ca legislature is trying to ban all semi-auto rifles. Anti-hunters are working on coyote hunting bans, and they have booted all the pro-hunting members off the fish and game commission. I'm pretty open about being a hunter and AR owner so I get a lot of hate, people leaving notes on my truck, screaming at me if I wear a hunting shirt and so on. Individually each instance is kind of funny, but it adds up and its obvious I am no longer welcome in the Peoples Republic of California.

And don't get me started on taxes, illegals voting, illegals getting drivers licenses, all people are equal but some people are more equal than others, feel good laws, eminent domain, oppressive smogging regulations on trucks, gas taxes and on and on.

Anyway, thinking of moving to a state filled with like minded individuals. How is the environment for gun owners/hunters in the Tuscon area?

How is the hunting in Arizona? Is it possible to get a deer tag every year? How is the Coues deer hunting, I'm used to hunting the small, sneaky blacktail so I think I would enjoy the challenge of the grey ghost.

How is the NFA process these days?

Oh and I am a registered republican and I promise to vote 100% republican (and I always have).

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Cyris · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2016, 10:08:45 am »

Tucson is more liberal than the Phoenix area, but still pretty pro-gun and pro-hunting down there. You can get drawn every year for white tail, in some units (36b for example) and you know they are a challenging hunt. The area is close to the border though, so that turns some people off. You will most likely see a lot of border patrol and some illegals. We've called some in. Getting Elk tags is a bit harder, but it happens. If you ever want to hunt sheep or antelope, I suggest putting in for it every year or at least buying the points. They are pretty hard to get drawn for.

NFA process is pretty standard. Its changing with 41p, but getting CLEO signoff has never been an issue here. You can hunt with suppressors here, and no mag limits (except things like migratory birds, still have the same shotgun limit).

JesseL · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2016, 10:10:44 am »

Tucson is one of the more liberal areas of the state - but in terms of attitudes towards hunting and gun ownership it's still going to be worlds better than California.

I like your handle by the way

Misfire51 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2016, 10:14:02 am »

Welcome ..

I fled Cali back in the 70s and never looked back , you will love it here .

Sig_pilot · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2016, 10:20:06 am »

I fled the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia 2 weeks ago. Best decision I ever made!

hikingwithguns · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2016, 10:38:28 am »

Quote from: Cyris on February 11, 2016, 10:08:45 am

Tucson is more liberal than the Phoenix area, but still pretty pro-gun and pro-hunting down there. You can get drawn every year for white tail, in some units (36b for example) and you know they are a challenging hunt. The area is close to the border though, so that turns some people off. You will most likely see a lot of border patrol and some illegals. We've called some in. Getting Elk tags is a bit harder, but it happens. If you ever want to hunt sheep or antelope, I suggest putting in for it every year or at least buying the points. They are pretty hard to get drawn for.

NFA process is pretty standard. Its changing with 41p, but getting CLEO signoff has never been an issue here. You can hunt with suppressors here, and no mag limits (except things like migratory birds, still have the same shotgun limit).

Thanks for the info. I'm used to a challenging hunt. I have county sheriff on my cell phone for the illegal pot growers out here, guess I will just have to change that to border patrol number hehe.

Mostly interested in deer/javelina for now. Elk are big and I would need some help getting one of those out. Forgot to mention I bow hunt as well.

hikingwithguns · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2016, 10:40:01 am »

Quote from: JesseL on February 11, 2016, 10:10:44 am

Tucson is one of the more liberal areas of the state - but in terms of attitudes towards hunting and gun ownership it's still going to be worlds better than California.

I like your handle by the way

Thanks, its an old joke about hunting ill-managed, over pressured public lands in California. We're not hunting, we're hiking with guns.

Cyris · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2016, 10:43:05 am »

When I lived in Tucson, I used to hunt 36b every year for pigs and deer. Its rough area, low desert and lots of hills. I usually hunt up in the mountains now that I am older and prefer to camp in the pine trees. I put in for pigs close to the east valley of Phoenix now, since its a low priority for me and its more about "hiking with guns" than success. There is a *great* butcher in Tucson. He makes those stink pigs into some excellent sausage. I forget his name offhand, but if you do move there and want the name, shoot me a message and I will get it for you from my friends down south. I haven't lived there for 16 years, but I was highly disappointed with the one I used up here last time.

coyotesfan97 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2016, 10:58:52 am »

We got out in 1970 when my Dad got transferred to Phoenix by Ive Been Moved.
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Marx-ism's · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2016, 07:40:43 pm »

Welcome to AZGO!

I'm also an escapee of Commiefornia. I bailed back in 1978 and have never looked back...

ronin047 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2016, 09:21:16 pm »

Welcome to the "free" world!

coelacanth · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2016, 09:26:41 pm »

Glad you're thinking about joining us.

Just wipe your shoes on the mat before entering.

Dr. Football · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2016, 03:53:33 am »

Welcome In advance!! We're glad to have you. Are you on cal guns by any chance? I heard of a guy over there through an ex partner who is a member( podcast partner) of a guy with your handle.....

ItWasntMe · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2016, 06:51:53 am »

Welcome to the site.

I'm sure we'll find your papers in order at the border.

hikingwithguns · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2016, 08:19:59 am »

Thanks all.

Yup I am on Calguns and Jesses with the same handle. Haven't done any podcasts though. Calguns is ridiculous, I prefer Jesses where they keep the trolls in check and ban antis. But Calguns does have the best info about calis latest gun grab attempts.

Took a look at the hunt arizona publication, unit 33 looks interesting.

870policemag · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2016, 09:18:23 am »

Welcome.

JT · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2016, 05:01:37 pm »

As a political refugee I refer to it as the Peoples Republik of Kaifornistan, home of the Kalibanners. When I retired I snuck across the border into the Free State of Arizona. Best move I ever made but I did not have to look for work. I live at Lake Havasu and I like to paddle over to the PRK side and pee on it. Otherwise I try to avoid going there or through it.

hikingwithguns · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2016, 08:39:39 am »

Thanks guys.

Just got the word, will be inbound to freedom soon.

teddyearp · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2016, 11:03:48 am »

As another one who escaped the CSSR, you will be very happy. As another said though, make sure you wipe the dust off your feet at the river. You will want to shed the rest of your CSSR trappings ASAP as well.

You know, bullet buttons, ten round only mags, license plates. . .

And the CSSR does not have the market on natural beauty either. Just wait until you see ALL of Arizona, do not just limit yourself to the valley. . .

qkarl · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2016, 12:05:41 pm »

Welcome from Tucson! Plenty of gun people here and the haters aren't dumb enough to mess with you, though hikers (we have a lot of out of state hikers coming here) do call cops on rifle open carriers on the popular trails.

armoredman · « **Reply #20 on:** March 29, 2016, 09:49:03 pm »

Welcome to Free AZ!

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