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Originally Posted by AaronM
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. |
1. People rob banks for the money and yes they neutralize a threat... thats a plan of success. They didnt enter the bank to go at the guys with guns because they know they have them. I dont see this as the same...
2. Sure they noticed a gun and that may have triggered the cop response and evacuation, but as I read it, the guy was abusing their store and when confronted by police pulled his gun. I believe thats a bit more than just having a gun got him killed. He fucked up big time while having a gun. Probably didnt go through or abide by the training he was offered.
3. If someone finds another as a challenge simply because they are carrying... then youre dealing with a mental issue. If the person carrying is not posing a threat other than having himself armed... then there ideally shouldnt be an problem.
4. lost advantage... right... but again. people reading this arent going to be seeking Donny out... at least id hope not as theyd be giant hypocrites.
I was merely talking about the scenario Jman laid out about having a dude eager for a gun at a gun store eye balling Donny brag about his 2 firearms he now carries.
Obviously you know far more about fireamrs and their contorl, but I was arguing the logic of the comparison.
You wanna duke this out?
