Moving from Indiana to DC with guns.

[Sha]

This thread might span a few of the different topics, so I put it here. I'm moving from gun friendly Indiana to Washington DC where I'll apparently have to take a class, pay for registration for every gun I take, and get rid of all my hi-cap mags. No assault rifles allowed either, but I don't have one right now so that won't matter for me.

How would you guys handle this? Pair down to just a gun or two? I'm not sure I'll even hold onto my Glock 34, which is one of my favorite guns. I just can't stand the idea of being limited to 10 round mags with a full-size longslide.

 

[Redacted]

No assault rifles allowed either

What's that?

 

[Sha]

Not sure I follow what you're asking...

 

[mrjarrell]

Well, first off, as someone who's lived in the area, I'd tell you to NOT live in DC. Get a place in Northern Virginia and commute into DC. Then you can forget all the anti-gun nonsense. It'll likely be a tad cheaper, too.

 

[Sha]

Appreciate that. I've been looking mostly in Arlington, but it might not be entirely my choice depending on the wife's job and what she's willing to do. As of today, it looks like the address is more likely to be DC.

 

[Redacted]

Not sure I follow what you're asking...

I was being facetious. "Assault rifle" is a term used quite often by media outlets to put a stigma on weapons. It's a negative connotation so Libs can push their agenda IMO. They used the term frequently to stigmatize mostly weapons which capacity exceeds what people think it is for. ie. "Why would you need 30 rounds to hunt deer?"

 

[The Drifter]

Not trying to be rude , but why would you move to that crazy place ? For a job ? get one here . School ,find a different collage . Family , have them move here . I am sure you have a good reason , but I can not think of one thing that could get me to move to that crazy place . Not even for the best paying job in the world. Good luck .

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Everybody's situation is a little different but since you're asking for advice: A few years ago, it was looking like I might have to be transferred to the Detroit area for my job. I really despise living in town and have a special disgust at the thought of having to live in a huge, corrupt, ugly, dangerous place like Detroit. I told my wife if it were to happen, I'd just rent an apartment up there for a few years so she and the kids could stay here. At the time, I was within just a few years of a retirement, so I didn't really want to quit and start over again. I know a few other people that have done that. It's not optimal but I really felt like it was a better option for my family.

 

[Redacted]

Not trying to be rude , but why would you move to that crazy place ? For a job ? get one here . School ,find a different collage . Family , have them move here . I am sure you have a good reason , but I can not think of one thing that could get me to move to that crazy place . Not even for the best paying job in the world. Good luck .

I agree

 

[Sha]

I understand the point of view. Personally, I love DC. No doubt it will be different, but we've both got great jobs out there and the museums and monuments are among my favorite things in the world. It'll be a day trip to the ocean or a half dozen other world class cities. Amazing food around every corner. Again, I respect the opinion, but the pros outweigh the cons for us. We might just be young and crazy.

 

[looney2ns]

I so sorry you may have to move to DC. My sympathies.

 

[cobber]

I understand the point of view. Personally, I love DC. No doubt it will be different, but we've both got great jobs out there and the museums and monuments are among my favorite things in the world. It'll be a day trip to the ocean or a half dozen other world class cities. Amazing food around every corner. Again, I respect the opinion, but the pros outweigh the cons for us. We might just be young and crazy.

You're young and crazy.

Cities are disease and crime traps. The attractions will shortly wear off, and you'll just be stuck in an over-priced and over-crowded jungle. But to each his/her own.

I have lived in Chicago, NYC and Beijing, but wouldn't really want to again unless I had no other choice...

 

[Que]

Most would say to avoid moving to DC, but there aren't many who would not for the right opportunity. However, if you can't or don't want to avoid the move, there is one thing you can do to avoid the craziness of the gun laws in DC. The only one of which I'm aware was mentioned earlier, and that is to look at Northern Virginia. If that is not a possibility, I don't believe you have any other options other than simply not telling anyone that you own guns. I'm not sure if residents can CC or not, but if you can't it would be your choice to carry and hope you are never patted down by the police.

Live your life and learn to hate things from your own experiences.

 

[huntall50]

Aside from your choice and desire to live in DC, I will stick to the topic. You got great advice to blend your passion for guns and your need to be in the DC area, live in VA. Sacrifices and compromises must be made but only you can properly weigh that cost. IMHO, what you have in your house/possession is your business until you decide it needs to become someone elses business, if you know what I mean.

 

[NyleRN]

Some things in life are more important than jobs and money. That being said, it's something you learn as you get older

 

[Sha]

We're definitely going to have to go the apartment route either way, whether in DC proper or Northern VA. I'm not ready to commit to a permanent place until I know the city better. I'm a rule follower, so I'll make the sacrifices I need to rather than risk being found out on different terms.

 

[sloughfoot]

If you decide to live in DC, perhaps you have a friend/coworker that lives in Virginia that would be willing to store them for you. Whatever you do, don't consider jumping through the DC gun possesion hoops. They get tighter every week it seems.

In reality, Georgetown is a great place to live. You will love it. There are so many marked and unmarked police from multiple agencies everywhere, I wouldn't stress too much over the handgun thing. Don't be in the drug trade and don't hang out in the hood and you will be fine. Like most cities, you are in more danger crossing the street than being attacked while surrounded by hundreds of people moving just like you are.

Have fun and explore the city. It is "our" city afterall. I happen to spend lots of time there.

 

[Sha]

Thanks, Sloughfoot! That's a great idea and appreciated encouragement.

 

[rob63]

Just my $.02, I have never lived there, but have visited plenty and have had friends that lived there. The actual District of Columbia is much smaller than the metro area, so living outside of D.C. is what most people seem to do. I'm not sure why you would want to limit yourself to living downtown. The metro (subway) extends outside of the actual D.C. limits, so it should not be difficult to find a place that would allow you to live in VA or MD and still commute relatively easily. The beltway around the city is absolutely horrible with traffic, so seriously consider the metro system. Downtown D.C. is very expensive, so although I don't know what your wife does for a living, I would guess you will be in for sticker shock coming from Indiana. When I was a young man I interviewed for an entry-level job with the CIA (seriously). They told me up-front that I would have to find a roommate because nobody can afford their own place on what they could pay me.

 

[Sha]

Wow, CIA? What was that like?

We definitely had sticker shock. $2000/month for less than 700 square feet doesn't feel good.