I'm carrying a gun - Am I looking for trouble?

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Carried my gun all weekend... Didnt find any trouble.

We all went to eat at the Chinese buffet..It is in a bad part of town, but right next to the interstate. I carried my glock 27.

Funny thing is we got to talking.

3 out of the 5 guys were carrying.

I don't open carry. It is my opinion that is a very poorly thought out tactical decision.

In most situations I do not carry. Only when I am in places with higher crime rates etc.

[Teddy B 17,252]

We all went to eat at the Chinese buffet..It is in a bad part of town, but right next to the interstate. I carried my glock 27.

Funny thing is we got to talking.

3 out of the 5 guys were carrying.

I don't open carry. It is my opinion that is a very poorly thought out tactical decision.

In most situations I do not carry. Only when I am in places with higher crime rates etc.

Just a thought, if that part of town is so bad that you need to carry a gun for your own safety, does it ever come to mind that you may be needlessly putting yourself and your wife's lives at risk? Or is that what makes the whole dining experience extra special?

That's effed up.

[GandD 5,966]

Every time I read the title of this thread, I think "Yes"

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Just a thought, if that part of town is so bad that you need to carry a gun for your own safety, does it ever come to mind that you may be needlessly putting yourself and your wife's lives at risk? Or is that what makes the whole dining experience extra special?

That's effed up.

i thought we were not supposed to be so paranoid that we alter our daily habits ?

Now you tell me I can't go eat at our Philippine wives favorite eating joint.

The place is right next to the interstate and has a lot of hotels and behind a McDonalds,next door to a Wal*mart

Not so bad I would not go there, .but i do carry when I hit that side of town.

Would you not get on a boat because, any boat increases your chance of drowning as opposed to staying on dry land. Kind of like saying I would not get on a boat if my child had to wear a life preserver.

Edited August 22, 2013 by The conciliator

[Peikko 1,575]

If it's bad enough that you feel a gun is appropriate, it's not a good place to dine, just my personal opinion you understand

[slim 1,525]

I never carry because I perceive an increased threat. I carry regardless.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I never carry because I perceive an increased threat. I carry regardless.

We get you, slim. Never know when that AK-47 in the jeep is gonna come in handy.

[slim 1,525]

There's a troubling trend between a good amount of the gun nuts on VJ, past and present. Might also explain why they're so paranoid about losing their guns.

A criminal record means what, exactly?

[Teddy B 17,252]

I never carry because I perceive an increased threat. I carry regardless.

Just like every logical thinking person does.

A criminal record means what, exactly?

Umm, that you're a criminal for starters. I had to point that out to you?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

No wonder he's in favor of no laws.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I can just imagine the conversation.

"Hey honey, want to go out to dinner?"

"Sure, let me grab my purse!"

"Sounds good, let me grab my gun because of the high crime in that area."

Sounds like a nice evening.

But the egg rolls are to die for........................literally.

[Ban Hammer 13,340]

one post removed and one quoting.
i'm quite certain members can post without making judgments about another member's mental state.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

No wonder he's in favor of no laws.

I never said that..Show me where I said that

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I never said that..Show me where I said that

I wasn't talking about you. Don't be a narcissist.

[Peikko 1,575]

I never said that..Show me where I said that

Not you, Slim.