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Posted: 8/28/2004 4:50:05 PM EDT
I'm waiting for the offer and acceptance to happen, but looks like I will be heading out of tidewater and coming to the capital to live.
I'd be much obliged for locals to tell me what is cool and what to watch out for. Probably look to buy a house a bit outside of the city - a little bit of space would be a nice thing to have.  Anywho, let me know the story. TR |
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Posted: 8/28/2004 5:05:02 PM EDT
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I have lived in Richmond my whole life, and having visited several other places, I think it's a great city to live in. Cost of living is fairly low, and we're pretty gun friendly.
Wide variety of fairly decent restraunts and good mix of people. We haven't entirely been invaded (yet) by Yankeeland.  If you have any asperations of NFA ownership, stay out of Henrico Co., as it's impossible to get a sign off. Hanover Co. is aparently signing off again though. Richmond City is actually the easiest (smoothest) in regards to getting your CCP and NFA sign offs. There are four main outdoor ranges, all membership only, in the surrounding area. Black Creek, Isaac Walton, Hanover Rifle and Pistol, and Cavalier. They are listed in order as to ease of membership. Black Creek has IPSC and IDPA every month, and Cavalier has IDPA and a side match (see my pinned thread above) every month as well. Cavalier also has Hi Power and PPC matches, and both Black Creek and Cavalier host Cowboy Action matches every month. Isaac Walton is primarily a skeet/sporting clays type set up, but they have rifle and pistol ranges also. There is Dominion indoor range in Chesterfield Co., which hosts an IDPA style match every Monday night. You must buy your ammunition there to shoot. The only decent free range that is open to the public is the Chickhominy Wildlife Management area, which is in Charles City Co., and is closed right now through January for filming. Hope that helps! Welcome to the area! |
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Posted: 8/29/2004 5:42:09 AM EDT
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Like Templar, I've lived in Richmond most of my life. He did a great job of covering the firearm concerns.
If you're looking for property, there's a lot to consider - where you're working obviously being important. Richmond has the intersection of 64 and 95 in it, and now has a circle around the city (295 around the North side, Pocahontas Pkwy around Southeast and 288 around Southwest). Richmond's Southside and East End are long-established communities (meaning oftentimes rancher-style 70's & 80's homes - obviously with exceptions). Richmond has expanded dramatically to the west in the last few years, and will continue for the forseeable future. Southwest of the City (western Chesterfield and Powhatan Counties) are about to experience a HUGE boom due to the opening of 288 last Friday, and would be a good choice in my opinion. Feel free to drop a note if you're heading this way or have questions. It will be great to have some more Richmonders on the board! Black Fox |
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Posted: 8/29/2004 7:15:17 AM EDT
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Travis, when you said 288 opened, does that mean it is now open from 64 to 360?
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Posted: 8/29/2004 9:29:14 AM EDT
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Work is near the interchange of Parham and I95.
I'm thinking about being east or south of the place - I don't like the idea of circling the beltway to commute back and forth. I already have a few NFA items, but I'm sure I will be adding more as time goes on; but I am planning on keeping my corporation that I already have, so no big worries there. CHP is a concern though. As is high speed Internet. BlackFox, I think I might still have your number; assuming you are still where you were before. Hopefully, I will get the call this week and start the process. Do you think looking for a house with a basement would be useful, or would it be a waste of time? TR |
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Posted: 8/29/2004 12:22:38 PM EDT
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Anthony - 288 from 64 down to Midlothian Turnpike (Rt 60) opened at 3 p.m. on Friday. It doesn't go all the way South yet, but they're saying in the next month or two it will. My commute just went from 45-60 minutes each way to maybe 20 minutes. For the time being you can take a detour from 60 to 360 if that helps.
The Rock - CHP isn't a concern anywhere in Richmond. High-speed internet is hit-or-miss, of course. I'm right where I've been for the last 7 years, so my contact info should be valid. I highly recommend a basement if you can find one - particularly a walk-out. Check the waterproofing well, but they can make great spaces for a low cost. My basement's about 1,200 sq. ft. and probably cost me an extra $20-$30K. The heating and cooling is low of course, and it's at least a better storm shelter and storage area than the rest of your house. Anyway, let us know how it goes! Black Fox |
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Posted: 8/29/2004 4:13:55 PM EDT
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Amelia Wildlife Area also has a free 100 yd rifle range. Not great but it is ok and cheap. They also have a shotgun area if you have a bird tossing machine. http://www.dgif.state.va.us/hunting/wma/amelia.html Fort Lee is an inexpensive option for handgun. It free but availability is spotty. |
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