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Originally Posted by Deej
Exactly my thought. J, we all know your vendetta against Donny. Seriously though... the scenario is bunk.
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No, it's really not bunk at all.
Letting the world know you are carrying can generate a few different reactions:
1: If there is somebody who intends harm to others and they know you are packing, you have just painted a target on yourself. People still rob banks that have armed guards, but they typically neutralize that threat.
2: Since not everybody is comfortable around guns, you could inadvertently create a situation that ends up hurting you like 21 days ago when Police murdered a man in a Las Vegas Costco store simply because somebody noticed he was packing and called the cops.
3: Just like on GFY, some people run their mouths in real life. They wanna call you a pussy for carrying a gun in public or whatever. The bottom line is that this creates a challenge situation when no situation needed to be created in the first place.
4: The element of surprise is completely gone. Should you need to use your weapon, you've lost that second or 2 advantage.
All this being said, there are some states that I do not have a CWP for. In those states, I often
open carry, when allowed, but I'm very aware of my surroundings and I take extra precautions to limit the visibility of my gun. IE, while standing at a counter I will turn sideways so my gun is under the counter and out of site of those standing around me. I'll also make sure my gun side is towards the inside of a table instead of exposed to the entire restaurant. Etc...
If you're carrying a gun simply to let others know you are carrying a gun, you're a fucking tool and yes, you most likely will end up with trouble.