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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:25:46 PM EDT
The new Georgia Aquarium is supposed to be great. It's the largest aquarium in the world. It is essentially a gift to the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia from Bernie Marcus, Home Depot Co-Founder for the support that we have given over the years. I think that's really nice, but I'm pissed.
I went down there for the first time today. I NEVER go to downtown Atlanta unarmed. I was going to buy some guest passes for Christmas for some nearby relatives. I parked in a metered spot near to the Aquarium and walked over. I go to the outside ticket window line and see that the wait is probably about half an hour. No problem. I also see that there are signs all over saying that no guns, knives, or lighters are allowed insde. OK, that's their right, but I'm not going inside. I get closer to the ticket windows and see that they are wanding everyone BEFORE they even get a ticket. I wasn't in the mood for a fight, though my blood was boiling. I had promised my wife I'd get the tickets, and as they were for her relatives I couldn't let her down. Against my better judgement I left the line and went to my car and locked my gun there. I HATE DOING THAT!!! I went back and waited for over 45 min and eventually got the passes. I am still pissed that a man whose people endured near extermination would allow people to ever be disarmed and hearded like cattle. 
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:28:03 PM EDT
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Imagine an ND into that huge tank with the Whale-shark. That would suck.  (I know that's NOT really the reason, but that would truly be tragic) |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:29:31 PM EDT
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Disarm.......Do it for the Fish!
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:36:03 PM EDT
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OH SHIT ITS COMING RIGHT FOR US!! BANG BANG BANG BANG!!!!!
Its a park, most amusement parks dont allow anything at all in there. Disneyland has metal detectors for christ sake. |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:36:13 PM EDT
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If you blew out that six million gallon tank, you would not live to see the results.
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:40:54 PM EDT
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That glass has to withstand the pressure of millions of gallons of water. Your handgun isn't even going to dimple it. |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:41:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:41:54 PM EDT
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 ETA: One more reason to not visit Atlanta! |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:42:12 PM EDT
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If it were me I'd get the relatives the tickets but I personally wouldn't go there.
You have the right to have a CHL. You should use it. |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:44:20 PM EDT
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I agree but I wouldn't want to test it. |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:44:50 PM EDT
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 I wonder how a baby keltec would fare in the pocket. 
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:46:32 PM EDT
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O_P tested ballistic glass and found that out of the handguns, rifles, etc. he tried, only the 12-gauge slug and .45-70 penetrated it. The stuff they use for these aquariums is just as strong and much thicker. |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:46:37 PM EDT
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Just "only" right? 
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:46:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:47:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:48:51 PM EDT
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Only if you and your friends like salt water that's full of fish poop and pee. |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:50:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2005 5:58:21 PM EDT
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That is correct, that is why aquarium away from the coast has so much trouble keeping salt water fish alive. They have to change the water to get rid of this stuff. BTW: Disneyland DOES NOT have metal detectors, they have retired people inspecting bags etc for contraband, ie food brought from home etc 
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:05:40 PM EDT
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So,
Whats the best round for killing a whale-shark? |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:06:38 PM EDT
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fish tank of truth?
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:07:48 PM EDT
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Things to Do:
- Not go back - Right a letter of protest - Check state law if denial of entry for CCW is permitted. |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:11:45 PM EDT
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Excellent idea! In case you have to draw down in the aquarium
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:13:15 PM EDT
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I'd imagine that policy is from the the City of Atlanta or the state, not from Bernie Marcus.
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:28:16 PM EDT
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Like the law enforcement park ranger said about CCW: "If I don't see it, it doesn't exist."
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:30:34 PM EDT
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Old_Painless, if you're reading this- please make sure the tank is EMPTY before you start shooting at it...... 
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:35:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:37:30 PM EDT
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I thought I was at the airport instead of the aquarium last week. I couldn't even bring in my CRKT M16-Z in, even after showing my police credentials. I could only imagine what would of happened had I had a gun with me. Kinda wished I did.
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:42:23 PM EDT
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A letter is in the works. I will request that they make provisions for lockers for the shephards. I don't think that eliminating the policy is in the cards yet. Baby steps. |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:44:50 PM EDT
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Can't carry at a public gathering. But I couldn't get a knife in and I'm law enforcement. And G.W. signed a bill last year allowing law enforcement to carry concealed in all 50 states. I'm not going back either. Let me know about the letter. Would be willing to help you too. |
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:46:34 PM EDT
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The problem with that policy, which I make good use of every day, is that they were wanding EVERYBODY. I don't think I would have gotten a Glock 23 and 27 rounds of Hydrashock past even the dumbest guard there. Plus they were backed up by APD, and I'm not so sure that the Aquarium passes the screwy Georgia "public gathering" test. 
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Posted: 12/19/2005 6:50:34 PM EDT
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Ok now I feel better. I had a leatherman Wave on my belt. I put it in the bowl as they wanded me, and then put it back on my belt. That's some funny shit. I got a knife in when a cop got rejected.  Cabby |
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