Anyone Open Carry?

KillerBee370 · 07-26-2010, 11:18 PM

Anyway, I'm not some gun freak or anything

... I just can't stand the fact that both our civil liberty's as well as the constitution are being slowly smothered right out from under us.

You know there was a time when just about EVERY man was packing heat (openly) and it didn't seem such a big deal then. They weren't trying to do the job of the town sheriff or it's deputies, rather, they were just doing as they always have. Protecting themselves and their loved ones. You know... there's a hell of a lot more crime in todays world and I figure if I can promote safety in the confines of the law, then why the hell not? The criminals certainly don't ask permission.

frost · 07-26-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Anyway, I'm not some gun freak or anything

... I just can't stand the fact that both our civil liberty's as well as the constitution are being slowly smothered right out from under us.

You know there was a time when just about EVERY man was packing heat (openly) and it didn't seem such a big deal then. They weren't trying to do the job of the town sheriff or it's deputies, rather, they were just doing as they always have. Protecting themselves and their loved ones. You know... there's a hell of a lot more crime in todays world and I figure if I can promote safety in the confines of the law, then why the hell not? The criminals certainly don't ask permission.

The problem with gun laws is criminals don't care about gun laws. Gun laws only make it harder for the legitimate people to carry them. You think your average thief/rapist/killer cares if he doesn't have a CCW? Hardy fuckin har. I would be all for gun control, if we could get rid of every single one of them on the planet. But criminals are ALWAYS going to have guns, plain and simple.

KillerBee370 · 07-26-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

The problem with gun laws is criminals don't care about gun laws. Gun laws only make it harder for the legitimate people to carry them. You think your average thief/rapist/killer cares if he doesn't have a CCW? Hardy fuckin har. I would be all for gun control, if we could get rid of every single one of them on the planet. But criminals are ALWAYS going to have guns, plain and simple.

That's exactaly right.

I've heard it said this way...

"Seat belts, bike helmets, speed limits, cross walks, child seats, life jackets and the list goes on. Why does it seem normal to societyforus toprotect ourselves from everything but a violent crime?"

Yup... I keep a loaded fire extingisher in my house too. Have I ever had to use it? Nope...

vash_241987 · 07-27-2010, 03:31 AM

Can't OC here in TX, I am currently waiting on the DPS to finish processing my CHL, in the mean time I bought a CCW, a walther PPS in 9mm. Since I got a keg for an abdomen, a slimmer gun would be a good thing for me.

I need more practice, was shooting at 5yds

racerxj17 · 07-27-2010, 03:33 AM

As a Leo in socal, I'm all for ccw for the general population. Lots of studies have been done.... Areas with ccws to puic don't show an increase in gun related crime. As a Leo, everyone gets treated as if they have a gun, so what's it matter? The bad guys shoot like crap anyways. Lol.

KillerBee370 · 07-27-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

As a Leo in socal, I'm all for ccw for the general population. Lots of studies have been done.... Areas with ccws to puic don't show an increase in gun related crime. As a Leo, everyone gets treated as if they have a gun, so what's it matter? The bad guys shoot like crap anyways. Lol.

Agreed. I think statiscally the crime rate is actually lower in areas that have a higher ccw and even oc rate.

SgtGoldy · 07-31-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

As a Leo in socal, I'm all for ccw for the general population. Lots of studies have been done.... Areas with ccws to puic don't show an increase in gun related crime. As a Leo, everyone gets treated as if they have a gun, so what's it matter? The bad guys shoot like crap anyways. Lol.

ur LEO? for what city (you don't really have to answer cuz I don't tell ppl either lol) I went through Fullertons Academy

C4talyst · 07-31-2010, 11:47 AM

I only open carry in certain situations. Usually if I'm camping, hiking, taking a walk late at night. Any other times and it's concealed; just a personal preference. I don't get into all the political BS / arguments concerning open carry vs. concealed. Both have their merits and usefulness.

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07-26-2010, 11:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	Anyway, I'm not some gun freak or anything ... I just can't stand the fact that both our civil liberty's as well as the constitution are being slowly smothered right out from under us. You know there was a time when just about EVERY man was packing heat (openly) and it didn't seem such a big deal then. They weren't trying to do the job of the town sheriff or it's deputies, rather, they were just doing as they always have. Protecting themselves and their loved ones. You know... there's a hell of a lot more crime in todays world and I figure if I can promote safety in the confines of the law, then why the hell not? The criminals certainly don't ask permission.

07-27-2010, 03:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
vash_241987 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 443 Drives: '99 corolla Rep Power: 16	Can't OC here in TX, I am currently waiting on the DPS to finish processing my CHL, in the mean time I bought a CCW, a walther PPS in 9mm. Since I got a keg for an abdomen, a slimmer gun would be a good thing for me. I need more practice, was shooting at 5yds

07-31-2010, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
C4talyst Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 45 Drives: 2008 Ford Escape Rep Power: 15	I only open carry in certain situations. Usually if I'm camping, hiking, taking a walk late at night. Any other times and it's concealed; just a personal preference. I don't get into all the political BS / arguments concerning open carry vs. concealed. Both have their merits and usefulness.