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Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
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03/18/25 02:03 PM
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When you take off on a trip far and wide or just to shop in a neighboring town, are you carrying a gun of some sort? I just feel better knowing it is there. I have never had reason to use it to any degree, but I always keep it in the same place and try to be more aware than ever about what is going on around me. Just curious.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:10 PM
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People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:16 PM
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Better to have and not need than to need and not have. I have an LTC specifically for reciprocal carry when crossing state lines.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:18 PM
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When I leave my house it is within an arms length where legal.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:18 PM
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"Are you packing a weapon....". You can stop right there. The answer is yes.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:25 PM
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I don’t carry, but if I’m in my truck, there’s a gun.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:30 PM
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Glock 43X on my belt at all times. Scoped, bolt action rifle is beside me at all times. An AR pistol lives in the truck.
Hogs and coyotes is the main reason. But, if a two legged critter wants to start some trouble, so be it.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:32 PM
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Yes. My new state the threat is 4 legged predators not 2 legged predators when i walk out the door
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: J.G.]
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03/18/25 02:32 PM
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Glock 43X on my belt at all times. Scoped, bolt action rifle is beside me at all times. An AR pistol lives in the truck.
Hogs and coyotes is the main reason. But, if a two legged critter wants to start some trouble, so be it. Aren't you the guy who claimed he don't carry at work?
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: syncerus]
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03/18/25 02:34 PM
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I have an LTC specifically for reciprocal carry when crossing state lines. Yes, I keep mine for this reason and instant checks at FFL's. We just road tripped to Gatlinburg TN and had it on me the entire way, which I have it on me anytime I leave the house anyway, but it's nice to know I can hop across multiple stateliness with it and not have to worry.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:41 PM
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I remember going to clubs in Dallas in the 80's, Like Amezia or Dallas City Limits off Northwest Highway always was some wanna be drug dealer and they were carrying and for some reason wanted to show off, I never understood why, maybe they thought it made them feel cool or maybe to try to impress the chicks.
I used to dove and duck hunt alot so I always found it kinda odd carrying a pistol to a nightclub, you ain't gonna do any hunting with a gun there.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:42 PM
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I don't road trip much, but when I do yes, of course. To get around the air travel part I bought duplicate carry pistols and keep them in the locations I travel by air to the most.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:45 PM
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I got my license to carry in 2011 but didn't consistently carry. i even thought people were strange who carried.
I started carrying consistently in 2020 when the world went crazy, always concealed, always there, ever since.
I recommend everyone do the same.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:48 PM
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Lost all of mine in a boating accident, house fire, tornado, hurricane, etc
But before that at least two, usually four + between me, bride, and vehicle
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: RedRanger]
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03/18/25 02:50 PM
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Glock 43X on my belt at all times. Scoped, bolt action rifle is beside me at all times. An AR pistol lives in the truck.
Hogs and coyotes is the main reason. But, if a two legged critter wants to start some trouble, so be it. Aren't you the guy who claimed he don't carry at work? The only time I don't carry is when I am on duty. It is prohibited, by department policy. I've had a conversation with the Fire Chief about it. He's not budging. I'm not there much anymore. I'm trying to use up almost all my time, and then retire.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:53 PM
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 02:58 PM
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 03:17 PM
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 03:26 PM
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when I get up and put my clothes on, I take my pistol from the nightstand and put it on my hip. As I work from home, I sometimes go days without even leaving the house, yet, the gun is still on my belt. Yes, I carry everywhere.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 03:35 PM
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I don’t go to states that don’t allow reciprocity
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 03:39 PM
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SPACE FOR RENT
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 04:14 PM
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After seeing what I saw at work I always have a gun on me. I needed one for boars a couple of times last year and was thankful for my decision to always have one on me. In the city the two legged vermin are the problem.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 04:19 PM
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Yep 98% of the time, other 2% is when I forget 
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 04:28 PM
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95% of the time, I do not care to be in states and countries that it is not legal.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 04:48 PM
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 05:09 PM
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sold all my guns, they're too dangerous
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 05:09 PM
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Yes, when we are on the road. No, for the local Brookshire’s and veggie shopping.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 05:28 PM
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Yes, pistola is always w me
And if we are taking a long trip I’ll slide my AR under the seat
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: 603Country]
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03/18/25 05:44 PM
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Yes, when we are on the road. No, for the local Brookshire’s and veggie shopping. I saw a statistic one time that most car accidents happen within 5 miles of home. Why? Because most people spend more time close to home. I'd bet that the need for a firearm probably follows the same trend.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 06:34 PM
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Yes, I travel with one.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: unclebubba]
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03/18/25 07:11 PM
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Yes, when we are on the road. No, for the local Brookshire’s and veggie shopping. I saw a statistic one time that most car accidents happen within 5 miles of home. Why? Because most people spend more time close to home. I'd bet that the need for a firearm probably follows the same trend. Crazy and bad people are everywhere, that is why you need to carry everywhere that is legally possible!!!
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[Re: BenBob]
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03/18/25 07:29 PM
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I never leave the house on any trip without a firearm next to me. Never. I also pay way more attention to my surroundings anytime I`m getting gas or exiting my vehicle for any reason.
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I don’t go to states that don’t allow reciprocity At some point we will likely make a road trip to the left coast - likely will be avoiding major cities but will always have access to my weapon - I don’t like the feeling that I am not doing things properly but I will get over it. We will likely cross the border into BC to visit Vancouver but I will leave it in the hotel room (on the U.S. side) during that portion of the trip. Uncle Sam’s speech on good behavior while in a foreign country has stayed with me all these years later.
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[Re: syncerus]
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Better to have and not need than to need and not have. I have an LTC specifically for reciprocal carry when crossing state lines. Yes. And like Kyle mentioned, it's fast and easy when purchasing something new. I pray I never need it, but I refuse to be a victim.
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Wouldn’t leave home without it, there’s to many nuts now I hope I don’t ever need it but I will in a heart beat.
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[Re: BenBob]
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I always have one in arms reach!!
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[Re: BenBob]
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I’m retired and we spend a lot of time on road trips. Often in adjoining states with the Judge handy interspersed with solids and .410 shells.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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[Re: BenBob]
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F##K YOU JOE BIDEN !!!!! F##K YOU KH !!!!!!
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
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I don’t go to states that don’t allow reciprocity Illinois has got very strict rules for carrying. Be careful if you go there.
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[Re: BenBob]
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 I always have one with me or on me.
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I don’t go to states that don’t allow reciprocity Illinois has got very strict rules for carrying. Be careful if you go there. Agree....I pass through without stopping. Especially avoid any overnight stays.
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
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I don’t go to states that don’t allow reciprocity Illinois has got very strict rules for carrying. Be careful if you go there. Agree....I pass through without stopping. Especially avoid any overnight stays. I flat refuse to go. I was supposed to go last month to Chicago, got that trip moved to virtual 🤣😂🤣. Lucky the only international I’m really doing now is Mexico, although I’m not sure that’s really lucky or not. I say that I’d take Mexico City over Chicago
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Always....never leave home without it.
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03/19/25 07:40 PM
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Nope. I just take Bobo. That dude is bad medicine. Just ask him! 
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Some days I do and some days I don't, you guess which day I don't. Like button!
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Re: Are You Packing a Weapon When on The Road?
[Re: BarneyWho]
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03/19/25 10:43 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Nope. I just take Bobo. That dude is bad medicine. Just ask him!  I’ve heard he is tough enough to pick up a piece of plywood!!!
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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