I left 2 years ago in June.

I listen to Talk 630am daily.

It seems like the slow slide is continuing.

Do you guys think that there is a chance that it can be turned around?

Tough to get a handle on, my work is busier than ever, (custom manufacturing for worldwide markets) but seems like a lot of businesses are closing, in particular the ones that rely on consumer spending. Our governor seems hellbent on ruining the state. We are going to stick it out a few more years then we are out o here!

I think Trump saved a alot of companies up there.
My former mfg facility included.

They were repackaging imports and sending them to our DC in the same room that had assembly machines down for lack of work (Knew it was time for me to get going).
They were cutting SKU's by the hundreds and scraping tooling (injection molds) by the million$. As they replaced them with the imports.
After the election the orders increased but I had already started executing my exodus plan.

I feel bad for the lifers there that will be jobless when they retask or close the mfg facility.

The state and local (Providence) governments are more worried about safe injection sites, bike paths, and how they can keep the bad shit quiet. Then spin it to their advantage to advance their career, instead of fixing the problem.

Worst schools in the nation.
How does Gina and Jorge expect a company to relocate their workforce there?
"I know the state sucks for every reason possible, but we got some real great tax breaks and grant incentives."

Good luck to you and all the rest that want out and won't take the plague that is there with them.

She is being groomed for higher office and the media is carrying her water by the gallon.

Texas is nice.
I went to the Trump rally last week. There are a lot of like minded people here.
If Tx is any indication,  Trump 2020 in a landslide.

No tax on cars or income here.
Very good schools.
Conservative local and state governments that don't make safe spaces for homeless junkies.

All the things a company would go to their employees with when pitching a move.

What does Gina offer?
Your money. Tax cuts and incentives.

No BS CCW requirements.

NFA stuff everywhere.

Did I mention that there is loads of money here?

I thought tx requires a 4-6 hour class and a shooting proficiency test. How much does it cost?

@03RN

Yes.
Took the class on a Saturday.  Done by 2pm (skipped lunch)

Scheduled my range test after class, and it is as follows.
TX CHL/Open Carry Course of Fire:

Stage1: Twenty (20) shots will be fired from 3 yards.

Five (5) shots fired in a "One shot exercise" 2 seconds allowed for each shot

Ten (10) shots fired in a "Two shot exercise" 3 seconds allowed for each 2 shot sequence

Five (5) shots fired in 10 seconds

 

Stage2: Twenty (20) shots will be fired from 7 yards - fired 5 stages.

Five (5) shots will be fired in 10 seconds

Five (5) shots will be fired in 2 stages:

Two (2) shots will be fired in 4 seconds

Three (3) shots will be fired in 6 seconds

Five (5) will be fired in a "One shot exercise" 3 seconds allowed for each shot

Five (5) shots fired in 15 seconds

 

Stage 3: Ten (10) shots fired from 15 yards - fired in two 5-shot strings

Five (5) shots fired in two stages:

Two (2) shots fired in 6 seconds

Three (3) shots fired in 9 seconds

Five (5) shots fired in 15 seconds

After completing these requirements and documentation is in hand.
Get your fingerprints recorded.
Upload everything on to a state website and complete the application.
Then wait.

No pics of your target after the range test and it is destroyed. This is done so lawyer can't use it against you if you're involved in a SD shooting.

I think with the class and the prints it was around $100.00 for 4 years.

As far as no BS CCW.
No letters from people that say you're a good guy.

Shall issue not may.

No interviews.

BTY. It's 70 and sunny today

Sounds like way more work and money.

Remember, towns are shall issue. The interview was just to pick the permit up.

Mine took a week because the Chiefs were switching. My wife got hers the next day.

Glad you're loving it. We're looking to move next summer. Carolinas maybe.