carry a pistol?

[madjack]

Ilove agood post about handguns that can stay unlocked, lets hope it last awhile.

Myself, have always opposed a CCW, permits to protect myself don't need that if you open carry. In Durango, I only had one person ask me about my side arm, other than a few looks, as always it's no big deal. Don't drink so no bars, don't gamble so no casinos, in my community locals ask me where my gun is if they don't see it on me lol.

Seems to me hardly a week goes by with out a news report of someone walking into a business of some sort and shooting the darn place up. Do you sit in a restraunt with your back to the door, I won't. Been around for 64 yrs an never had to us a gun yet, hopeing for the 46 to be the same. It's just now I know longer can beat a man till he pees his pants, how I miss the good old days

[Dizneyman]

yes

[hrbeta]

No need, we ride with Dave... LOL

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[vt228]

[I carry ever where I go out it's there when I need it( guns don't kill people People kill people. a gun is the last choice you can saylol or

[survivorgirl]

Yes I do

[Grandpa Spyder]

As a matter of fact I just renewed my concealed carry permit this month now I am good for another 5 years. I have been carrying for 20 years and I have not had to shoot anyone yet. I hope it goes well for the next 20 years. It is just like ins. would rather have it and not need it then to not have it and need it. I might ad that I was a Firearms instructor for 15 years, give it up last year.

[effgjamis]

yepper.... haven't shot my foot off yet..

[Marker]

Would if i could. Not in Canada .


Josh

[Desert Spyder]

I have enough problems keeping my pants up ithout packing a pistol.

[SethO]

Scares the ***** out of me to think of people carrying guns. Albeit, those who post here seem level headed enough.

Unfortunately there are many citizens who are not. For those cases, I am happy living up North in Canada where we don't condone people walking around lawfully carrying firearms. Nor the need to feel as if you require one to protect your family.

I 100% understand there are reasons you carry, I just prefer to live in a world without those reasons.
More time to enjoy my life without knowing a world of death.


I think I'll go roll one and spend time with loved ones.


Stay safe.

D

condone?? you have more gun owners than every other country besides us and china?? I have had 10 deaths in beltrami co when I have been working this year (which is on 125 miles from canada), 3 have been old people, 2 have been overweight diabetics, 2 have been drownings and the last 3 have been motor vehicle accidents. So you this by carrying a gun you are going to run into death? I have been deployed to bosina where the serbs took the right to have guns from the bosina's that were musliums then systematically raped, tortured and killed them all with the end result of throwing a group of 10000+ into a vat at a battery factory. We are our own worse enemy as humans and we will always find a way to kill each other no matter what is around.
With all the people just in this post how many have gotten into a shoot out with their evil GUNS ever? I don't get along with everyone on this sight and I carry 99% I am riding so by your view someone on here should have shot someone else over scuffing someone else's fender.

Well--- I personally find his "Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs" stereotyping of humans to be asinine and ignorant.....as if life is that simple.... . I for one...do not fall specifically into any of those categories --- thank you very much.

As far as crime being lower due to more people carrying.... the stats actually don't show much difference between areas where more carry as compared to areas where people don't.... no real proof either way. I personally believe we've matured as a society.


Agree 100% on proper training... and CONTINUED training. One of my big concerns is guns being easily stolen... you read about it all the time in the paper---- someone's house gets broken into while they are not home and a bunch of guns get stolen......because they weren't locked up..... I just don't get it.. if yer home then obviously you want them loaded and ready to go--- but when you leave---- lock em' up.

Same concern transfers to traveling with them on motorcycle. My one HD buddy didn't have any area he could lock it in... so he had to lock it on one of the other guys bikes with hard bags when we were in areas where you couldn't carry.. on the ferry, while drinking in bars, etc....

On the plus side... and I could see this as a good reason to carry..... new federal laws that have expanded gun owners rights just last year now allow you to carry in the National Parks... and we did come across a momma grizzly and her two cubs.. of course most of what one would carry would just tick her off during a confrontation...

Dan and I have conversed this with Jim as well. Dan is very unique in his video of the right to something he does not do, which I wish more people in this country would do more of.
As far as the stats that is just reported crime ( sexual assault is one of the most unreported crimes there is and one of the most violent IMHO) also that is just this country and citizens of this country, drug mules and drug trafficers don't report much crime that does happen here.

Also American society is very rarely exposed to violence compared to just 50 years go UNLIKE damn near the rest of the world. We are becoming rome, a paper tiger, eventually (quicker than anyone wants) someone is going want what we have and we are no longer going to have the "I want it right now" lifestyle we have now.


to answer the post I have a HK usp 9mm, having a T5 feeling and being in a wheelchair make my days of fighting people off over for now. There is several posts in here that reflect the right attitude about carrying a firearm, have good training, continue to train and if you don't feel comfortable with he responsibility then do not do it.

I am a 911 dispatcher and have been told I am pretty good at it and I can tell you if a party kicks your door in at 2am and you call us the only we are going to do is clean up the mess and hopefully find out who did it after your dead, cops just clean up the mess,barring a miraculous timing issue.

[Bumblebee67]

Yes, I carry one. I ride alone alot of the time and we have mostly country backroads. You can never tell, a single female on a bike alone......I'd rather be safe than sorry

[hecoon]

as an ex deputy sherrif when i put my pants on my pistol in on my person.

i would rather be judged by 6 or 12 than killed by 1.

you never know when you will need protection.

I am too old to fight and I will not run.

I carry a airweight smith in my pocket and a glock under my shirt.

[leenanj]

Wow, great thread!

I have never carried, but many time on the road wish I had.

I just try to avoid the bad areas but sometimes you make a wrong turn and you wonder if your able to protect your family if things go wrong.

Its a hassle to figure out what other states allow.

Here in Nevada I can carry it around on my hip wherever I go with no permit.

[Kmort44]

I have 2 permits one from Indiana and the other from Utah.(required training course for acceptance)
I know my rights.
I know my responsibility.
I know I'm trained.
I know I never, ever want to be in a situation where I'm forced to protect me or my family, but I'm not a black belt so I best be a good shot.
I know also that I might have to protect "YOU"
I know I can, I know I will,
I'll stand with you!

[Spydman]

yes always !!!!!!

[Farmboy]

I have 2 permits one from Indiana and the other from Utah.(required training course for acceptance)
I know my rights.
I know my responsibility.
I know I'm trained.
I know I never, ever want to be in a situation where I'm forced to protect me or my family, but I'm not a black belt so I best be a good shot.
I know also that I might have to protect "YOU"
I know I can, I know I will,
I'll stand with you!

THANK YOU!!
Its not all about me, Its about ALL OF US.

I know also that I might have to protect "YOU"
I know I can, I know I will,
I'll stand with you!

[oldbaldguy]

Had a CWP for about 20 years. While I always try to avoid a bad situation, can't always do that.Concealed is just that. No one has ever known, and I have not had the need to use it . Sincerely hope I never do. Too old to run and not strong enough to fight. Might as well be prepared. If you do....practice,practice, practice

[retread]

XD 40, PLY-22, have had a CCP most of my life. And yes.

john

[Derek Paisley]

condone?? you have more gun owners than every other country besides us and china?? I have had 10 deaths in beltrami co when I have been working this year (which is on 125 miles from canada), 3 have been old people, 2 have been overweight diabetics, 2 have been drownings and the last 3 have been motor vehicle accidents. So you this by carrying a gun you are going to run into death? I have been deployed to bosina where the serbs took the right to have guns from the bosina's that were musliums then systematically raped, tortured and killed them all with the end result of throwing a group of 10000+ into a vat at a battery factory. We are our own worse enemy as humans and we will always find a way to kill each other no matter what is around.
With all the people just in this post how many have gotten into a shoot out with their evil GUNS ever? I don't get along with everyone on this sight and I carry 99% I am riding so by your view someone on here should have shot someone else over scuffing someone else's fender.

How about showing me where the heck you got that information. Regarding Canada having more gun owners then every other country then the US and China? Really, please...... do tell.
We're talking about the type of firearm you carry with you. I know very well that you are opinionated, but that BS takes the cake.

I take it you much know everyone in Beltrami, all 40 someodd thousand. (Minus those 10 that dies this year).

[Firefly]

Interesting point made by Seth : "With all the people just in this post how many have gotten into a shoot out with their evil GUNS ever?"

None have.....and I don't believe many-- or any have stated they ever 'had' to use their gun.....

Kinda leans towards my way of thinking that things just aren't that bad out there and we're all pretty safe without having a gun. You have a far better chance of a serious motorcycle crash than you do a situation requiring you to use your gun.

But I DO support your right to have them..... oh--- but I really would prefer that if I'm in a bad situation that you allow ME to handle it MY way and not interfere (and possibly escalate the situation).

I have an 'open wallet' policy when it comes to being robbed. It's only money---- I'll gladly give it to them....

I do have to say Seth---- I don't think your figures are correct pertaining to Canada and firearm ownership.......

[Daisyjoe]

Yes, I carry one. I ride alone alot of the time and we have mostly country backroads. You can never tell, a single female on a bike alone......I'd rather be safe than sorry

[BajaRon]

Of course not...

[Cavman]

Yep and also a life member of Front Sight.

[Star Cruiser]

No need to carry here. The British aren't coming anymore

[madozier]

Always. Never can tell when something tasty may present itself. Eat Fresh!