It's bring your AR15 to the mall day

[Mojo Rider]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/18/joseph-kelley-gun-rifle-jc-penney-guns-safe-law-abiding-citizens_n_2504142.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

 

[SpeedRacer]

He said he carries weapons with him in order to protect children and others from "criminals, cartels, drug lords" and other "evil men."

Yet it was unloaded. Another fantastic representative out there doing us all a favor. Or not.

 

[CEHollier]

Talk about freak out soccer moms in the food court.

 

[Mojo Rider]

Yet it was unloaded. Another fantastic representative out there doing us all a favor. Or not.

but he was carrying a loaded Glock 19

 

[sandman7925]

Unloaded AR with a loaded pistol. And it doesn't say if he was arrested or not. Surprising if not

 

[Sugarbug]

Some stupid comments. If I hear, "I believe in gun rights, but he's not hunting with that" one more time, my head is going to explode.

 

[tikanni]

Definitely not helping out. Do people like him actually think they are helping out or doing the right thing.

 

[Mojo Rider]

He said he brought the guns to J.C. Penney to show that firearms are not dangerous in the hands of law-abiding citizens.

"I felt no negative vibes from anyone," Kelley told the Tribune. "I think it went rather surprisingly well."

 

[SpeedRacer]

but he was carrying a loaded Glock 19

Then what was the rifle for?

And carrying a rifle like that is epically stupid. Not only are you completely sacrificing retention and control of your weapon, you're also sweeping the muzzle in unsafe directions. Just look at it pointed at the guy next to him.

 

[GunRelated]

Some stupid comments. If I hear, "I believe in gun rights, but he's not hunting with that" one more time, my head is going to explode.

Yeah, me too. As a matter of fact, I hunted with mine last night, but regardless, just because "im not hunting with it" doesn't give you the the damn right to tell me I can't or shouldn't have it.

 

[jasonj5313]

Just because you CAN, doesnt mean you SHOULD.



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[IfItFliesItDies]

Just because you CAN, doesnt mean you SHOULD.



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If he wanted to make a statement this was not the right way to do it.

Plus, his muzzle discipline is terrible!

 

[DS727]

Listen to all these OPEN CARRY HATERS!

 

[J-Dog]

Come on where are all the guys that were taking up for Alex and James, surely this guy deserves the same.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Yet it was unloaded. Another fantastic representative out there doing us all a favor. Or not.

So it's unloaded yet he still put a magazine in? That's like derp squared.

 

[JNieman]

Stranger walked up with
Closed bolt?
Mag inserted?

Muzzle pointed at me?

That's a paddlin'

 

[drpc]

Gotta wonder how common a sight this is in Israel.

 

[JBE]

He'd been better off handing out flyers to shoppers that encourage them to write their Senators and Representatives...

Just b/c he didn't get a "reaction" doesn't mean that it was well received and didn't put some people off...

 

[ofcmetz]

It's legal. Rather than bitch the public should try to get the law changed. I for one prefer to be concealed and not attract attention, but have to respect those who excercise their rights and freedoms.

I always find it interesting that people who have no idea that its legal just stand in line near the guy and snap pictures.

Of course I've been in uniform in a bank parking lot with my gun drawn and have people try to ask me if the bank is open.

 

[XD-GEM]

Of course I've been in uniform in a bank parking lot with my gun drawn and have people try to ask me if the bank is open.

That hasn't changed in years.

About 30 years ago I rolled up on a mass shooting at Cortana Mall in a place called Larry K's. I got there at about the same time as the first BRPD units. Bullets were still flying, squad car lights were flashing everywhere, EMS was trying desperately to get to victims, and all people saw was the TV camera and began jumping up and down in the line of fire saying, "Hey, Channel 9! Put me on TV!"