Any of you guys live near Fort Jackson, SC?
by rob 
, Sunday, March 13, 2016, 19:09 (3183 days ago)
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2.5-3 hours away for me (nm)
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Bummer...
by rob , Monday, March 14, 2016, 16:06 (3182 days ago) @ cubrock
I need some place to store my pistol during a boot camp graduation so I don't get ruffed up by the MPs:)
What route are you taking in? (nm)
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What route are you taking in? (nm)
by rob , Monday, March 14, 2016, 21:44 (3182 days ago) @ cubrock
Off the top of my head, I believe it's I-20 to I-77 and then south to the base.
I hear tell "some folks" stored them under the back seat...
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, March 14, 2016, 20:23 (3182 days ago) @ rob
of the truck. Now, it's been a few years so I don't know if that would fly today but I heard it happened....
You don't know how tempted I am, but....
by rob , Monday, March 14, 2016, 21:48 (3182 days ago) @ Hoot
Considering how important this is to my youngest son I just don't want to risk it. What I need to do is capitalize on this and find a way to open a business by every military base, just outside the gate, that will let you lock up personal items that you don't want to carry onto the base...24 hour access:)
I hear that Rob.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 06:00 (3182 days ago) @ rob
One of my sons graduated basic at Ft. Jackson in 2000(?). I wouldn't have wanted to mess that up. I expect security is a bit different these days.
Drop em at a gun shop for storage, get a reciept.
by Rob Leahy 
, Prescott, Arizona, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 09:21 (3182 days ago) @ rob
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
My wife's experience...follow the link...
Interesting...I'm glad they had some common sense:)
by rob , Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 08:35 (3182 days ago) @ pokynojoe
When my oldest graduated from his MOS at Fort Sill I called and they said "sure, t
Just tell the guard at the gate you have a weapon and they'll either make sure it's locked and unloaded or they may hold onto it until you leave, but no problem". Well, it was a big problem. They pulled us over to the side and kept us there until we were almost late for his grad ceremony. They finally said just make sure it's unloaded, locked in a box and the ammo separated (which it was) and let us go. They were really friendly and just wanted to talk guns with me while I was in an urgent hurry to not be late. They were pulling about every three to four cars over and checking them anyhow. This time I'd just as soon stay out of trouble. I sure don't want to go without weapon though. These days if I was going on a trip I'd be taking a pistol AND an AR15. The military base sure screws up everything.
Call the local sheriff's office before you go...
They may let you lock them up there. The local sheriff's office has a wall of lockers in the lobby for CCW's to lock up their sidearm prior to entering the courthouse.
No muss, no fuss, no paperwork. Just show licence to carry to the deputy at the metal detector and lockup your piece and take the key until you are done with your business.
Tell the sheriff the truth about attending the graduation and desire to not break regs with a weapon on the Army Base. You might be surprised with the slack they cut you.
Also, here you can call the MP's office ahead of time and let them know you are coming, for what and when and will have a weapon in your car. They will keep it safe and sound for you until you are done.
Also, be aware that the policy for entering a base has changed the last year. Make sure that you have a pass to get through the gate. If you don't you can't.
Regardless, don't try to sneek it in. Its a bad bad thing to get caught.
Byron
Call the local sheriff's office before you go...
by rob , Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 11:58 (3181 days ago) @ Byron
I have the passes ordered. I've already called the MPs and got a "No way!" That's a great idea about the Sheriff's Office. I'll give them a call and see how that goes. Thanks Byron.
I am retired and absolutely do not carry on a post...
by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 18:35 (3180 days ago) @ rob
I would rather die than go through all that crap with about zero benefit.
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Sincerely,
Hobie
I agree!
by rob , Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 19:09 (3180 days ago) @ Hobie
Once was enough for me!