That's exactly the kind of "insider" info I'm looking for and it makes perfect sense. Most of them aren't malicious, they're just clueless and unaware that you're there (some things are the same all over, it's just taken to the nth level in a major metro area like LA).

So you're saying that I shouldn't keep practicing to fire my Para-Ordinance P-12.45 with my left hand while riding?

There was a time when I was looking up states with concealed weapon reciprocity with Montana. I doubt very much that California is on that list. Shame though, I think I can still get a CC permit with $50 and brief chat with the sheriff.

I guess the next question is what's the best route from Riverside to Redondo Beach? And what's the best time of day for traffic? I wonder if I can get a tour of the large Northrop Grumman office in Hawthorne while I'm down there. Naw, I fully intend to leave my employee badge at home, although it would sure be nice to find out who's responsible for some of our network policies (Websense) and smack them upside the head.

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