flamatrix99
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Can you imagine trying to tell soccer moms they had to carry a gun.. That would be too funny. I know some folks that are terrifed just at the thought of a gun being near them.
Open Carry experience at BJ Pawn
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Can you imagine trying to tell soccer moms they had to carry a gun.. That would be too funny. I know some folks that are terrifed just at the thought of a gun being near them.
Oh I'm soory I should explain further the Right or Happy decision I make upon awakening.
On the rare occasions I am able to be happy and right thats when I experience an ORGANISM
Hope that helps!
Well, uh, Okay.
Good luck with those right & happy organisms. May they be plentiful (I guess)....
It's the attitude that makes the difference.
I've had people OC and CC in my place of business over the years.
The only one that I had a problem with came in with a chip on his shoulder so large that it was almost visible! His pompus attitude was only outdone by his inflated ego.
I let him stay and vowed to not allow him to carry on my property again.
He returned many times but was not OCing. I let it go. Maybe he was
just having a bad day.
I've had people OC and CC in my place of business over the years.
The only one that I had a problem with came in with a chip on his shoulder so large that it was almost visible! His pompus attitude was only outdone by his inflated ego.
I let him stay and vowed to not allow him to carry on my property again.
He returned many times but was not OCing. I let it go. Maybe he was
just having a bad day.
Well, uh, Okay.
Good luck with those right & happy organisms. May they be plentiful (I guess)....
Man, people mess that spelling up constantly. It's like one of those words folks just can't spell right no matter what.
Oh I'm sorry I should explain further the Right or Happy decision I make upon awakening.
On the rare occasions I am able to be happy and right thats when I experience an ORGANISM
Hope that helps!
The dictionary is your friend!
Especially for these "made for tag line" moments!
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This looks like a good time to add this to the discussion:
http://www.examiner.com/x-5619-Atla...8-Open-carry-deters-armed-robbery-in-Kennesaw
Open carry deters armed robbery in Kennesaw
Two customers displaying holstered pistols deterred an armed robbery in a Kennesaw Wafflehouse recently.
There is some debate raging in Georgia about whether people should conceal their holstered handguns while in public. Some believe that wearing handguns openly will result in a loss of the element of surprise during a criminal attack, such as an armed robbery, while others believe that wearing handguns openly deters criminal attack. For Matt Brannan and J.P. Mitchell, who carry openly as a routine, the issue is no longer academic.
Matt Brannan and J.P. Mitchell were dining in the Wafflehouse on Barrett Parkway at I-575 in Kennesaw at 4:45 in the morning recently when a scout for an armed robbery crew entered the restaurant to case it. At the time, Matt and J.P. thought he looked a little suspicious, as he was wandering around the small restaurant like he was looking for someone. Unknown to Matt and J.P., two cars full of armed robbers where parked behind the restaurant waiting for the scout's report.
The scout saw that two of the customers were wearing holstered 1911 Springfield Mil-Spec .45 pistols, and he immediately turned and left the store.
Meanwhile, conscientious Cobb County Police Officer D. Lowe had noticed suspicious cars sitting behind the restaurant in the dark and decided to investigate. He caught men with masks and rifles who had been preparing to rob the Wafflehouse. The criminals informed the police that they had changed their mind upon discovering armed customers and were waiting for Matt and J.P. to leave. Ironically, the police car was pulling in to the parking lot just as Matt and J.P. were driving away. In other words, had Matt and J.P. not been armed, the robbery probably would have occurred before the police intervened.
Captain Jerry Quan, the Commander for Precinct One, where the Wafflehouse is located, confirmed Matt Brannan's story as one in which the open display of a pistol deterred a well armed robbery crew.
Matt Brannan is making an Open Records Act request, and there will be an update to this story when more information is available. The case number is 09-133500. There will be updates and follow up articles as more information becomes available.
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http://www.examiner.com/x-5619-Atla...8-Open-carry-deters-armed-robbery-in-Kennesaw
Open carry deters armed robbery in Kennesaw
Two customers displaying holstered pistols deterred an armed robbery in a Kennesaw Wafflehouse recently.
There is some debate raging in Georgia about whether people should conceal their holstered handguns while in public. Some believe that wearing handguns openly will result in a loss of the element of surprise during a criminal attack, such as an armed robbery, while others believe that wearing handguns openly deters criminal attack. For Matt Brannan and J.P. Mitchell, who carry openly as a routine, the issue is no longer academic.
Matt Brannan and J.P. Mitchell were dining in the Wafflehouse on Barrett Parkway at I-575 in Kennesaw at 4:45 in the morning recently when a scout for an armed robbery crew entered the restaurant to case it. At the time, Matt and J.P. thought he looked a little suspicious, as he was wandering around the small restaurant like he was looking for someone. Unknown to Matt and J.P., two cars full of armed robbers where parked behind the restaurant waiting for the scout's report.
The scout saw that two of the customers were wearing holstered 1911 Springfield Mil-Spec .45 pistols, and he immediately turned and left the store.
Meanwhile, conscientious Cobb County Police Officer D. Lowe had noticed suspicious cars sitting behind the restaurant in the dark and decided to investigate. He caught men with masks and rifles who had been preparing to rob the Wafflehouse. The criminals informed the police that they had changed their mind upon discovering armed customers and were waiting for Matt and J.P. to leave. Ironically, the police car was pulling in to the parking lot just as Matt and J.P. were driving away. In other words, had Matt and J.P. not been armed, the robbery probably would have occurred before the police intervened.
Captain Jerry Quan, the Commander for Precinct One, where the Wafflehouse is located, confirmed Matt Brannan's story as one in which the open display of a pistol deterred a well armed robbery crew.
Matt Brannan is making an Open Records Act request, and there will be an update to this story when more information is available. The case number is 09-133500. There will be updates and follow up articles as more information becomes available.
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Can you imagine trying to tell soccer moms they had to carry a gun.. That would be too funny. I know some folks that are terrifed just at the thought of a gun being near them.
My wife if like this for some reason. She doesn't care if I have a concealed handgun permit but doesn't want me to carry a gun around her or the children
charliepapa
Clandestine Sciuridae
Are you saying you can't be both?
not if you've been married long...
Knew that was coming!!BTW, the BJ's near me on Lapalco has a sign on the door "No loaded guns" or words to that effect (as does 10-8 Tactical IIRC).
No, for several reasons. The one major flaw of freedom (aside from natural morons who should have been drowned at birth, would not have survived past puberty in an earlier age, but flourish in today's "safer" society) is the law-abiders have to take some heat for the lawless and the mentally arthritic.
Most people who OC do so with no intention of causing any trouble, and just wish to exercise their constitutional right. A few others are nothing more than attention whores who have an inner need to be a ****head, confrontational, etc. These are the ones who pose a danger to us all. This is what Dan was alluding to.
I still think it is, in general, not a smart thing to do; especially when it isn't much of a stretch to obtain a concealed carry permit. The guys who cannot get a permit because of age or residency requirements, I understand your frustration. Those who cannot because of a criminal background, well... you know what they say in the Russian marines.
Those who refuse to get a permit because it is a statist plot (or whatever the current buzzword is this week), well, those guys amuse me. Going by that logic, a driver's license is a statist plot too... but they have one of those. A Social Security number is an evil instrument of the state; but they have one of those too.
If you feel that strongly about the "statist influence", then dump everything and live off the grid; if you dare. But that would be difficult, and uncomfortable.
Anyway.... "ban" is a bad word to me. It connotates restriction without legislative due process. As someone else mentioned, once you start eroding things, the slope becomes steep and slippery.
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Im with you buddy, during my job I have seen OC sometimes in the parish. Oh well, they were carrying and not doing the "look at me, I have a gun thing".
I can't concealedcarry so what am i supposed to do?
I smile and say hey to everyone that makes eye contact. I look like your average person wearing jeans and work boots. I've been in bad situations before with people trying to shoot at me [/B
WTF do you do ? Try to trust your gut, when something doesnt feel right dont do it. Why are you in the situations in the first place ?
]so i know kinda how it feels. I'm prepared to protect myself.
The way he said it was different than how you put it. He was acting like i could get my gun taken and arrested just for open carrying being 20. I've never open carried anywhere other than the truck stop down the road before, i figured he would be open to it since it is a gun store.
I got my Spikes Ar sent to jims and they didn't say anything about 21 so I figured he was wrong to tell me that.
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I wanted to do it, just never had the balls to... I was in BR and didn't feel safe so i figured i would carry and the only way i can do that is Open Carry... I'm not trying to cause a scene its just that no one saw my gun so no bad or good reaction. I didn't put myself in that situation, the people showed up at the house i was at and had guns, no one knew they were coming or anything.
Why can't I just CC and not have these friken problems.
I give up on OC... guess I will just be a sheeple.
Why can't I just CC and not have these friken problems.
I give up on OC... guess I will just be a sheeple.
Why can't I just CC and not have these friken problems.
I give up on OC... guess I will just be a sheeple.
sucks man, you'll hit the age before you know it. just keep it in your truck i guess.
I wanted to do it, just never had the balls to... I was in BR and didn't feel safe so i figured i would carry and the only way i can do that is Open Carry... I'm not trying to cause a scene its just that no one saw my gun so no bad or good reaction. I didn't put myself in that situation, the people showed up at the house i was at and had guns, no one knew they were coming or anything.
Why can't I just CC and not have these friken problems.
I give up on OC... guess I will just be a sheeple.
Look, you are real close to getting a CC permit. Dont screw yourself in life, be very careful if you OC. Something could happen one day and the Sh*t would go south.......might go so far south that you could catch a felony charge and lose your right to firearms. Im not saying it will happen, it just could. Be patient, I was in your shoes long ago when I was in Michgan. I gave a long thought about it and said, I will wait until im 21.
By the age of 21, I was hired and became a Deputy Sheriff. I thanked myself for not breaking the law when I was young, becuase I would have never been able to become a cop. Just keep it in the car, know your quickest way to your car.......and remember if you OC you might cause a scene which would trigger some units to meet you with weapons drawn on you.
I agree 100%, just know the fastest way to his truck.
I am just thankful that I live in a place where state law allows a law-abiding citizen to have this as an option if he so chooses.
It's not about showboating, as a small minority choose to do; it is about freedom. I am a big fan of freedom- especially when it comes to guns.
I think we can all agree on that.
It's not about showboating, as a small minority choose to do; it is about freedom. I am a big fan of freedom- especially when it comes to guns.
I think we can all agree on that.
Nolacopusmc
*Banned*
I wanted to do it, just never had the balls to... I was in BR and didn't feel safe so i figured i would carry and the only way i can do that is Open Carry... I'm not trying to cause a scene its just that no one saw my gun so no bad or good reaction. I didn't put myself in that situation, the people showed up at the house i was at and had guns, no one knew they were coming or anything.
Why can't I just CC and not have these friken problems.
I give up on OC... guess I will just be a sheeple.
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