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 Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 03:38 AM
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I figured a large majority would say no. After reading all the comments, I still see no reason why anyone should openly carry. It honestly makes no sense to me.
When we were checking into a hotel late one night in NM on our elk hunting trip, several cowboys were checking in at the same time, all carrying their SA 6 shooters. I was not ready to see this in public, and my awareness immediately jumped up. Sure, there are people around us all the time carrying concealed, but it was not something you expect to see when confronted in a dark parking lot or on an elevator by yourself with your hands full of gear.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 03:42 AM
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I figured a large majority would say no. After reading all the comments, I still see no reason why anyone should openly carry. It honestly makes no sense to me.
When we were checking into a hotel late one night in NM on our elk hunting trip, several cowboys were checking in at the same time, all carrying their SA 6 shooters. I was not ready to see this in public, and my awareness immediately jumped up. Sure, there are people around us all the time carrying concealed, but it was not something you expect to see when confronted in a dark parking lot or on an elevator by yourself with your hands full of gear. Yeah, and besides those types about all I can envision are some of these bubbas you see in the "people of Wal-Mart" pictures floating around, except with their "hog leg" or High Point strapped on. And as soon as the law passes they will be strolling Wal-Mart wearing their heat just to act tough show that they can. And to add to that: After the law passes you will see more 30/06 signs than ever before. And yeah I know your reply, "they won't get my business". Their business won't suffer.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 03:44 AM
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I'll open carry. Maybe I'll get shot for it, maybe not. Maybe I'll get robbed for my pistola, maybe not. Maybe I'll die in a car accident on the way to get my new open carry holster, maybe not. Maybe I'll wake up tomorrow, maybe not. Maybe at the end of the day I might care what anyone thinks about my choice, probably not. Opinions are like butt holes, everyone's got one and they all stink, except mine. It smells like roses.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
[Re: ChadTRG42]
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03/18/15 03:46 AM
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Maybe at the end of the day I might care what anyone thinks about my choice, probably not.
That's why you made a point to post your opinion after a two month absence.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 03:48 AM
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 03:56 AM
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Yes. Other than those 2 incidents that come up over pages and pages of Google, I've found many more incidents of people being robbed of their conceal carry. Some might say that means open carrying DECREASES the chance of being robbed, I won't. I'll just say that standing on the street in a high crime area known for armed robberies at 2am with an unloaded gun on your hip increases your chance of being robbed. I would have agreed with you on that issue, but that isnt what you stated earlier.....make up your mind do you want to talk about concealed or open carry? There are people out there who are going to be robbed of their guns just like some get their wallets taken. So don't carry a wallet???
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 04:11 AM
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I want to carry 2 six shooters and start dressing like Paladin. +1
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 04:17 AM
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I'll keep it hidden and have the element of suprise. Plus I think I would feel dumb every one staring at you like you just walked out of the bathroom with toilet paper hanging out your pants.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 04:31 AM
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I work out of state about four days a week. Don't see it regular, but I do see folks doing it. Never have seen it cause a problem. Me myself probably wouldn't do it... too many naysayers and unwanted attention. Although I personally feel it's a shame that so many pro 2nd amendment people are divided by something that is already constitutionally legal right to do as an American. Either way thanks to all you veterans that have sacrificed for us to do so.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 05:19 AM
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it's a shame that so many pro 2nd amendment people are divided by something that is already constitutionally legal right to do as an American. The duality of man is always entertaining on the forum. Reminds me of postings about our national duty of strict, non-negotiable support for the 2nd amendment while trying to justify ways around 1st amendment in another.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 09:05 AM
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Yes. Other than those 2 incidents that come up over pages and pages of Google, I've found many more incidents of people being robbed of their conceal carry. Some might say that means open carrying DECREASES the chance of being robbed, I won't. I'll just say that standing on the street in a high crime area known for armed robberies at 2am with an unloaded gun on your hip increases your chance of being robbed. I would have agreed with you on that issue, but that isnt what you stated earlier.....make up your mind do you want to talk about concealed or open carry? There are people out there who are going to be robbed of their guns just like some get their wallets taken. So don't carry a wallet??? what? no im just saying that criminals will steal your gun same as your wallet, it doesnt have anything to do with open carry.....crooks will be crooks.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 10:43 AM
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Yes will occasionally carry. When out at the lease carrying a pistol open carry and need to run into town for something. Leave it strapped on when legal. Every day open carry no.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 11:57 AM
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I'm gonna get two Wilson Combat 1911s and open carry all the time because I'm awesome and people should know it.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 12:09 PM
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If it passes all you will see is $1000 1911's in snakeskin custom holsters, the ultimate pissing match
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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Slightly off topic....
When I was waiting in line to vote in last November's general election, a man two people ahead of me was openly carrying a sidearm. I commented to one of the election volunteers when I signed in that I thought it was illegal to enter a polling place with a gun. The lady replied, "Not if you're the deputy sheriff of Smith County."
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 12:14 PM
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I'm in the CIA and carry an open bottle
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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If it passes all you will see is $1000 1911's in snakeskin custom holsters, the ultimate pissing match
Shane Yeti should put out a holster.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 12:16 PM
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I'm in the CIA and carry an open bottle 
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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I haven't read the previous posts, but I won't be carrying "open". However, I support the bill because I worry about being busted by an LEO because they can see my weapon, somehow, in my vehicle. I think LEOS on here have said that they will walk around a vehicle from all angles to see if they can spot a handgun. I've been a LEO for 27 years and on a normal traffic stop I don't walk around a vehicle from all angles to see if I can spot a handgun. If you are a law abiding citizen I support your right to carry any weapon you choose, in any manner you choose. If you are a criminal, not so much. You open carry guys just need to be aware of your surroundings at all times, and understand that you may become a target yourself. Just keep your eyes open and use common sense.
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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If it passes all you will see is $1000 1911's in snakeskin custom holsters, the ultimate pissing match
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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Nope! I don't want a bad guy to know a thing before I Pull, Holler, and shoot his azz!
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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Yeah the only advantage I see would be not getting trouble if a gun wasn't concealed in my truck.
Anyone that wants to open carry should be buddies with petiki or whatever his name was. Yall are on the same level
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Re: Open Carry Poll- Will/Would you open carry?
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03/18/15 02:09 PM
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Won't open carry. If I'm carrying, I don't want to advertise and would prefer to keep the element of surprise should anything ever happen. Also guns make many people nervous anyway and why make them more nervous by openly displaying a weapon. Not to mention I think openly carrying opens up the possibility of theft of your weapon and having it used against you or someone else. JMO.
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