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Post by avordvet on Jun 2, 2016 13:19:55 GMT -5
Since we spend most of our waking hours outside of our homes, it is not surprising that most threats to our safety happen there. We are at our most vulnerable when outside of our homes, as we have little control over who we encounter when in public space. However, just as we humans learned to wear clothes to stay warm and dry, we have also learned to stay safe. Most people carry their personal protection tools out of sight. In many states concealment is required by law. Many states also require that a weapon carried for self-defense be a handgun rather than a rifle or a shotgun. For these reasons, and for comfort, most defensive sidearms are relatively small and light. They are a compromise between the ease of wear and stopping power but usually suffice for the intended purpose. Few criminals wish to get into a fight with the intended victim. Most desist and try to flee before the lawful defender has even cleared the holster. Again, since the perps can't tell who is armed ahead of time, concealed carry affords a protective umbrella even to those who go unarmed. Note that almost every mass homicide in the last decade happened precisely in those locations where lawful carry was prohibited by Federal or local law - schools, hospitals, churches - or by company policy... www.a-human-right.com/concealedcarry.html
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Post by WARLOC on Jun 3, 2016 19:04:23 GMT -5
I believe in open carry I keep it right there out in the open no questions no problems Do get a few looks I must say!!!! If we all carried open there may be less of a shock factor after awhile!!!!!
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Post by avordvet on Jun 4, 2016 5:13:20 GMT -5
Back in the day I was a standout in our local community for OCing, now most don't notice or don't care. I see people OCing everywhere these days; from wally worlds to Restaurants. But it took many gun owners like us pushing the infringements back, and 're-educating' the populace about their rights and how to flex them again.
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