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In reply to the discussion: Shoot everyone open carrying for implied threat. [View all]onenote
(42,700 posts)246. Using a car can be reckless. Using a gun can be reckless.
Both cars and guns can be used recklessly to harm people, including ending their lives. But simply carrying a gun is no more "reckless" than using a car.
And, of course, guns have legitmate uses other than to end lives. I daresay that the overwhelming majority of guns have never been used to end a life or even to attempt to end a life.
Sure, suing people who lawfully carry a weapon is an alternative to shooting them. But both options are stupid and don't help move the ball forward in finding realistic measures to keep certain types of weapons out of circulation and/or to make it harder for certain people to get a weapon.
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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