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Dragonfighter wrote:

loneaggie wrote:As a web developer by trade, I'm always looking for something interesting when I learn a new framework to test it out on. <SNIP>Mainly I wanted to do something with a framework called Rails, and I figured another repository of information for chlers couldn't be a bad thing. <snip>

Let us know how that goes, I have been eyeballin' rails for a bit just haven't pulled the trigger ( so to speak) yet.

I've done a ton of stuff in PHP, and most recently with CodeIgniter. Rails takes some getting used to, but once you get the feel for it and don't fight it, it makes some things incredibly simple. Due to snow and ice I was stuck at home today, so in a few hours added an entire version of it for mobile browsers. I am now in the position where I dread the project that I do in php.

KFP wrote:I would like to see pictures of signs posted for each location - this would allow each individual to make their own decision based on the legality of the signs.

Good luck!

That's definitely a feature worth looking at.

RHenriksen wrote:What if you offered your development time/effort as a collaboration with the founder of the existing Texas3006 website? That way we don't wind up with multiple silos of overlapping data.

We actually started emailing about possibilities today.

BrianSW99 wrote:While a national site might be helpful, it seems like it's an awful lot of duplication of effort when there's already a texas site that has a fairly extensive list of 30.06 locations.

Having a backup is always good. I wasn't looking to replace that site, was just inspired to make something that was interesting, and also provide an alternative. I also wanted to take the whole idea for a Web 2.0 spin to try and get more people aware of the benefits of chl in general.

BrianSW99 wrote:How about just a directory of all the state specific sites? I know 99.99% of the time, I'm only going to be interested in Texas locations, but when I am in another state a directory linking to a site specific to the other state would be nice.

Some of the states don't have an established directory really available. Some are just spreadsheets linked to Google Maps and such.

Overall it was just an idea to try and practice with a new web development style concerning something I had an interest in.

Excaliber wrote:This feature would be compelling for businesses on both sides of the issue, because it would drive patronage to CHL friendly businesses and away from unfriendly ones.

This would be the ultimate goal. Voting with one's wallet is always the best attention getter. I think many non-gun people don't understand what the fuss is about, and probably don't realize that they actually do lose customers due to 30.06 signs.

Exaclibur, I'm actually thinking of implementing that. Businesses would be able list themselves as "good" spot and optionally offer coupons/discounts for CHLers, similar to the model used by foursquare. The new posting are also mirrored on a facebook page, and a twitter feed.

As a web developer by trade, I'm always looking for something interesting when I learn a new framework to test it out on. I have been the occasional user of the existing website that archives 30.06 locations. I tip my hat to the gentleman and people who created that site, and it inspired me to do something similar. Mainly I wanted to do something with a framework called Rails, and I figured another repository of information for chlers couldn't be a bad thing. I'll be creating a mobile optimized version of the site for easier access on the go and am working on a native iPhone application that would allow mapping based on proximity to known sign locations. Ideally I'd like to make this a national database, and I've already been contacted by two people out of state who maintain similar lists for their states.

http://www.CarrySpots.com

I invite anyone with a minute to enter any 30.06/51%/Misc locations they are aware of. Feature requests and bug reports are welcome. Now back to wishing I didn't have the flu.