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In reply to the discussion: Shoot everyone open carrying for implied threat. [View all]Fla_Democrat
(2,547 posts)179. Don't suggest a hoopak
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If I'm standing next to someone with an open carry weapon displayed, I'm going to be
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#1
And if a restaurant, bar, business establishments, no way am I going to hang around.
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#3
They are certainly doing it as intimidation, although the yahoos are usually too stupid or callous
Hoyt
Feb 2013
#4
I feel concealed-carry violates my right to self-determination of what's responsible behavior. nt
patrice
Feb 2013
#34
Yep, excellent point. I would much rather be next to an open-carry than a concealed-carry so
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#41
I can't trust the purpose of a weapon that's hidden. That purpose could be ANYTHING. Open carry
patrice
Feb 2013
#49
I thought over the years we had become more civilized. All of this gun stuff is really
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#94
While You are Absolutely Right About Your Self-Determination w/ Concealed Carry
dballance
Feb 2013
#88
Ian Stawicki is one who had a permit. Zimmerman had a permit. Loughner was legal.
Hoyt
Feb 2013
#131
Open Carry is not PC on DU. I have to wonder if concealed carry isn't contributing to the
patrice
Feb 2013
#63
If gun owners have a right to decisions about their security, don't non-gun owners have the
patrice
Feb 2013
#45
I was in a store just the other day and started wondering who around me might be
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#196
And around here we get random shootings, someone just starts shooting someone ... or someone sitting
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#314
I drive cross country sometimes, and I'm not picking on any state or anything, but sometimes
RKP5637
Feb 2013
#296
That makes as much sense as "shoot everyone wearing gang colors for implied threat"
onenote
Feb 2013
#5
While I agree with you that alot of things are legal that shouldn't be done.
nick of time
Feb 2013
#146
Well then, how do you feel about some yahoo who checks his gun before strapping it on when
Hoyt
Feb 2013
#155
Too bad that can cost some people their lives, like the young inauguration participant killed the
patrice
Feb 2013
#174
True. & I apologize for my 2-cents-worth. I won't be deleting & I oppose murder. nt
patrice
Feb 2013
#33
Maybe what we need is highly selective special permits for Concealed Carry & then only Open Carry
patrice
Feb 2013
#70
Can anyone here speak to whether this is the ground of SYG or not? What if 2 Open Carriers
patrice
Feb 2013
#81
In terms of the hypothetical examples I used, in a concealed carry situation, what about SYG
patrice
Feb 2013
#107
Why isn't anyone in this thread admitting that what you just said could apply to GANGS? nt
patrice
Feb 2013
#113
Most SYG laws say you must be attacked, or use of force against you must "be imminent".
jmg257
Feb 2013
#166
Thanks for the info. Yes, criminals will be criminals. I'm only trying to consider what recourse the
patrice
Feb 2013
#186
I can't imagine why people would want to be in places & with people who are dangerous & NOT
patrice
Feb 2013
#204
I hope we can get a few answers about SYG, such as the examples in my previous post on SYG above.nt
patrice
Feb 2013
#103
I see what you did there, and I will join you in giving the OP an anti-Rec, Pablo Picasso style.
slackmaster
Feb 2013
#109
Turn on the news, you all, how am I supposed to know whether someone carrying a gun is
patrice
Feb 2013
#111
What if I turn my back on a carrier? What if there are several carriers? How do I watch them all?
patrice
Feb 2013
#117
You're entitled to think how YOU think & ergo so am I & I think what I do can make a difference in
patrice
Feb 2013
#134
No! I'm fine with you, nick of time!! & Yes, extremism DOES cause problems, but honest, respectful
patrice
Feb 2013
#139
Q. What are they all so afraid of? A. One another. Ergo, why should I not be afraid of ALL of them?
patrice
Feb 2013
#129
I wonder if the young lady who was blown away in my town lastnight would agree with your rose-tinted
patrice
Feb 2013
#159
Isn't that a background check and registration issue? Why would such stops be "necessary" if there
patrice
Feb 2013
#190
YES! they are afraid...the same reason I wear a seatbelt, because I am afraid of an acccident!!
jmg257
Feb 2013
#192
On another board, I was in a discussion about the guy carrying the gun in the JC Penney store.
drm604
Feb 2013
#115
True & there is the sporting point. I'm just thinking about what applies to most people, which would
patrice
Feb 2013
#136
There's a difference between a group that advocates for the right to marry, or for equality between
patrice
Feb 2013
#142
Excuse me, but this OP is directed towards LAW ABIDING citizens and "maybe police"!!
darkangel218
Feb 2013
#149
When concealed carry is the standard, how do I know whose carrying legally and who isn't, especially
patrice
Feb 2013
#195
In case my point wasn't clear, some groups are advocating for their own authentic rights & others
patrice
Feb 2013
#144
Many states already have open carry, is not matter of advocating anything!
darkangel218
Feb 2013
#153
I'm FOR open carry, so everyone can make their own decisions about where they are & what they
patrice
Feb 2013
#170
I saw one guy with an open carry weopon and he also had an attitude. Someone asked him if anyone
doc03
Feb 2013
#161
Doesn't take a lot to backup fact anyone carrying a gun has a degree of violence.
Hoyt
Feb 2013
#211
Simple, they carry a gun, they practice with a gun, etc. Non-violent people aren't like that.
Hoyt
Feb 2013
#206
Just out of curiosity, will the professionals show up with a can of beans, a bicycle tire
shadowrider
Feb 2013
#313
A young healthy child well nursed is at a year old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food.
Electric Monk
Feb 2013
#229
If you think your post constitutes "satire" or "irony" you need to go back to school
onenote
Feb 2013
#248
Does that mean they should shoot you for openly threatening to murder them?
Taitertots
Feb 2013
#221
Guns don't kill people, people kill people. So you have to shoot all the implied threats.
Bucky
Feb 2013
#297
I am so happy to live in a state with strict gun laws. Apparently, we held out....
Walk away
Feb 2013
#312
I live in a state with virtually no gun laws and I've never felt even a little bit threatened
cali
Feb 2013
#332
You live in a state that barely has a year round pupulation. It's a ridiculous comparison.
Walk away
Feb 2013
#333