Possible move to Baltimore. Maryland from Idaho - Question.

[SwoopSJ]

What is the MOST gun friendly state in the Union?

I can't say this is absolutely THE most gun friendly state, however Kentucky has very few restrictions on firearms.  We have no waiting period on gun purchases (NICS), we are a shall issue state, and allow open carry.  Also, I believe KY is the only state which allows a loaded firearm to be transported in the glove compartment of a vehicle without being considered concealed.  The only restriction that comes to mind is that armor piercing ammunition is not legal here.

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[Big Frank]

What's wrong with unions? Don't you guys like having decent wages, overtime pay, vacations, health care, knowing you can't get fired for not sleeping with your boss, etc.? Maybe I just see things differently because I live by near the plant where Flint Sit-Down Strike was, in the birthplace of GM and the UAW. If you guys know what really happened here I don't know how you can be against unions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_Sit-Down_Strike

[tombogan03884]

What's wrong with unions? Don't you guys like having decent wages, overtime pay, vacations, health care, knowing you can't get fired for not sleeping with your boss, etc.? Maybe I just see things differently because I live by near the plant where Flint Sit-Down Strike was, in the birthplace of GM and the UAW. If you guys know what really happened here I don't know how you can be against unions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_Sit-Down_Strike

I'll tell you whats wrong with unions, I like decent wages, union shops offer me 75% of what I make in nonunion shops, I don't have to share my overtime or any other wages with some sleazy bureaucrat outside of Washington, one bunch of leaches is enough thank you, plus, I get health care and vacation anyway, Also when there is a slacker who doesn't pull his weight, I'm GLAD to see his lazy butt get walked out the door.
Did you know the Govt. ENCOURAGED organized crime to take over the unions to keep the communists out ? With their constant support of dumbocrats it obviously didn't work.
As for Gun Friendliest States, Alaska and Vermont, anyone of legal age no felonies etc. can concealed carry, no permit required, in fact they only issue them so you can use them OUT of state. Next would be NH, Shall issue, in 14 days, cost $10, no waiting periods, class III ok, No gun free zones, Only limit is you can not carry in Federal buildings (P.O.) or the Court house, Plus no sales tax and no State income tax.  And we have reciprocity with about 20 other states.
Editted to add, No permit to purchase, no waiting period, and no registration.

[Big Frank]

Our mayor had people at a factory he owns sprayed with manure because he refused to negotiate with the union. Whether anyone is for or against unions, that just isn't right. Around here no union means no human dignity. At least he isn't going to court for breaking slavery laws in the U.S. like Wal-Mart. The only reason people even make minimum wage is because the unions keep fighting for it. Otherwise we would get paid less than illegal aliens get. Here, some union shops pay more than 500% of the wages of non-union shops. The people who are lucky enough to work there bust their asses to keep their jobs. Productivity and quality both go way up and the companies make out like bandits. Wages are such a tiny part of the cost of running a big business that it's worth the cost of keeping highly motivated people in the factories. I assumed unions made things better in other states too. I know I shouldn't assume. I don't agree with the union on everything, but I gladly pay $2 a month of my disability pension voluntarily for the hundreds of thousands of dollars they helped me make while I was working.

Does anyone know which states allow suppressors, SBRs and SBSs? I can get machineguns here but nothing else.

[tombogan03884]

NH does, don't know about other states.

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[deepwater]

What's wrong with unions?

So far this is the first time I've worked for a union and already they're screwing me on retirement, it's all in how they allocate your pay. less day rate higher overtime. means less retirement credit. the only thing I like about this union is that they help us with regulatory certificates, classes etc... otherwise I was better off non-union. Unuions were needed at one time, but work conditions and wages have changed along with peoples attitude toward employers.

[jnevis]

What's wrong with unions? Don't you guys like having decent wages, overtime pay, vacations, health care, knowing you can't get fired for not sleeping with your boss, etc.? Maybe I just see things differently because I live by near the plant where Flint Sit-Down Strike was, in the birthplace of GM and the UAW. If you guys know what really happened here I don't know how you can be against unions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_Sit-Down_Strike

This thread is being hijacked but...

From what I've seen here the Union's time has past.  DynCorp Int'l here just went Union last year and it has totally screwed everybody.  They actaully LOST pay.  DynCorp hadn't given any yearly raises, only when the minimum wage increases, but the benies weren't overly expensive.  The Union came in and gave everybody a raise then charged double for benifits and took away life insurance and short-term disability.  If you needed the health insurance for your family it actually LOST you at least $50-100 a paycheck, plus the Union dues and other charges.  If you are lucky enough to have a military retirement or on someones else's benifits you made some money but most didn't.  Then they charge you for being a member and only certain people can use the Unions facilities (resort, just up the road).  They can't even have a membership meeting there, they have to use the firehouse.
Speaking of that, the Fire Union (IAFF) has tried repeatedly to make it illegal (yes, a law) to be a Fire/EMS Dept/Company that is not Union and you cannot be a volunteer.  100% of our Fire/Rescue units here are volunteer and most of the surrounding counties too.  They would all be shut down and go paid.  We run over 5000 EMS calls a year with everybody doing it for free.

[ericire12]

Maryland gun laws:

http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/MDSL.pdf

[Walter45Auto]

Alaska?

A couple years ago they stopped requiring Concealed handgun permits to carry a concealed handgun. They kept the permit system on the books to allow their residents reciprocity when traveling to other states.