Troll much
Wasn't trying to be provocative, the subject was just on my mind.
Troll much
That's great.....if you were to ASSUME you would be the bystander to a situation rather than the immediate, unexpecting target.
For more detailed responses on ALL of your carefully thought out theories, please visit: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry-issues-self-defense/71996-open-carry-argument.html and read through the ENTIRE thread, not just the OP.
You just answered you own question, the criminal sees an armed person as a threat, so they move on.
Thanks. I don't know everything and it's a well written article but I just don't agree.
Oh yeah?Wasn't trying to be provocative
II know what I'm going to say will make some angry. I'm, frankly, past caring....
...I sort of understand the thinking but I just think it's dumb.....
.....no offense intended, grow up please.
What is a troll? Someone tried to explain it to me. Is it when someone who really doesn't have an opinion, but they post just to start something? Thanks.
What is a troll? Someone tried to explain it to me. Is it when someone who really doesn't have an opinion, but they post just to start something? Thanks.
Oh yeah?
Or they take out the visible threat first.. mulitple ways these could play out and each scenario is different. I see the plus on both sides of the issue.
How do you know this to be true. You should take your own advise.There are many on here that agree with you. They just won't say it.
And of course, then there are the opinions! Which become facts for many folks...
How do you know this to be true. You should take your own advise.
Don't do that, It's all good. You can staylol. Touche'. You are right, I just added my own opinion didn't I. I'll tuck my tail now and leave....
It seems this sort of high entertainment happens around here regularly. And it seems to be the same topics that start it.
Pretty much nailed it. Someone who stirs the pot just to watch the mess.
Also, trolls will ALWAYS tell you they aren't trolling.
I realize we live a "free society" where folks (like me) have many and varied opinions. I know what I'm going to say will make some angry. I'm, frankly, past caring.
I carry concealed everyday, most recently with my M&P Shield in my new G-Code Incog holster. I consider it a responsibility, not unlike carrying insurance, in order to protect my family, myself and those around me - there are a lot of bad, bad people out there. Just lately I've seen more open carry folks while I'm out and about than I've seen in all my life. I sort of understand the thinking but I just think it's dumb.
To me, whether we can or can't open carry isn't even part of the issue. If you are not a member of law enforcement and you're open carrying, IMHO, your losing the element of surprise and potentially inviting trouble where it other wise wouldn't be. I've thought about this for quite a while. The positives for allowing others to know without a doubt that you are armed doesn't even come close to the negatives.
And I'm just going to say it, if you happen to be one of those people who feel big and think you are gaining respect of others because you have your weapon out there, no offense intended, grow up please.