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In reply to the discussion: Shoot everyone open carrying for implied threat. [View all]CherokeeDem
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I was at a service station this summer, and as I was pumping gas I looked between the pumps and saw a man with a weapon holstered in plain sight. I am no gun expert, but I thought it was strange for a police officer to be carrying what looked like a Smith and Wesson revolver...something I'd expect to see on a cowboy...not a cop. I looked closer and it was guy driving a SUV with some property development company sign on it. My first reaction, which I wouldn't have asked, was to ask him if he felt more manly with gun on his hip and then I thought...better not even talk to him.
The second I saw he wasn't a police officer...all the hairs stood up on the back of my neck. Police officers are trained to remain calm and not over-react... hopefully...my guess was this guy hadn't been trained. A short temper and a hair-trigger don't mix and it is very frightening. If I saw someone walk into a store with an assault rifle...I'd be booking it out there so fast. It is an infringement of my right to assemble when I have no idea of intent. Scary.