General Discussion

leveymg

(36,418 posts)

21. This is how most people feel when they are confronted by open carry demonstrators:

Reply to rdharma (Original post)

Mon Sep 23, 2013, 03:33 PM

Sep 2013

If it isn't blunt intimidation, I don't know what is.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

185 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

This is how these "open carry" morons should be handled [View all] rdharma Sep 2013 OP

Such people are morons, we can all agree. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #1

Call the cops every time you see an asshole open carrying NightWatcher Sep 2013 #2

And exactly how am I supposed to know they are an asshole, SQUEE Sep 2013 #5

if they've a gun strapped to their side in Starbucks, they're an asshole NightWatcher Sep 2013 #7

+1000 Hayduke Bomgarte Sep 2013 #24

yep Cryptoad Sep 2013 #55

just like gang bangers, right? GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #122

Bush, Cheney and crew? Yes, those gang bangers doe have a look about them uponit7771 Sep 2013 #126

let's just stereotype everyone!! GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #129

That sums it up etherealtruth Sep 2013 #97

Question DragonBorn Sep 2013 #115

my guy is a Sergeant in a prison blueamy66 Sep 2013 #119

Its not about flaunting DragonBorn Sep 2013 #133

Okay, I see your point. blueamy66 Sep 2013 #158

You might think it is pretty damn dumb to let everyone know what you're carrying. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #121

"... dumb to let everyone know what you're carrying."... Bigmack Sep 2013 #161

If someone is flaunting a gun (and is not a police person) rurallib Sep 2013 #12

And the anti gun nuts say gun owners are scared? rl6214 Sep 2013 #56

Open carry hurts the gun cause. CC does not. Just showing off. n-t Logical Sep 2013 #62

Gotta agree with you there rl6214 Sep 2013 #64

I agree with you on that also. Most people here do not realize CC holders have a lower.... Logical Sep 2013 #98

that is correct DrDan Sep 2013 #78

I have a fire extinguisher and jumper cables as well... Decaffeinated Sep 2013 #155

do you carry those into Starbucks when you have the urge for some coffee? DrDan Sep 2013 #171

Rarely... Decaffeinated Sep 2013 #173

Monday I carried into McDonald's. Concealed of course. GreenStormCloud Sep 2013 #180

We're not scared, just smart Politicalboi Sep 2013 #79

And you can be the one hiding in a corner, unable to protect your family rl6214 Sep 2013 #144

Confusing concern with "scared" is a wonderfully self-validating way to minimize LanternWaste Sep 2013 #110

Why it's something I say? rl6214 Sep 2013 #145

Just a note here: A guy walks into a coffee shop carrying an AR-15. Or, another walks in to a AlinPA Sep 2013 #132

I really don't see any differences in your distinction. Old and In the Way Sep 2013 #177

What illegal activity are you talking about? rdharma Sep 2013 #14

you fool no one who follows your antics. SQUEE Sep 2013 #22

What law have I advocated violating? rdharma Sep 2013 #26

Not in Washington State. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #29

How is it a nuisance call? lark Sep 2013 #46

Your misunderstanding of what "brandishing" means does not make open carry unlawful. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #48

"Menacing" has been clearly established by law. rdharma Sep 2013 #65

And you, and that poster, are mis-identifying it. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #66

NOT illegal to report folks who are carrying a weapon with the intent to intimidate. rdharma Sep 2013 #67

You are fabricating 'intent to intimidate'. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #68

No. I'm not. rdharma Sep 2013 #72

In this state police dispatch will tell you, you are wasting their time. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #83

Sure they will! rdharma Sep 2013 #86

Your tax dollars at work. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #102

Intent to intimidate... haha GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #123

Any act that creates fear and serves no lawful or reasonable purpose...... rdharma Sep 2013 #140

tying up gov't and police resources. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #150

Not me. The idiot with the gun is the one "taking up" the police resources. n/t rdharma Sep 2013 #154

haha! so it's an automatic reaction for you to call the police on someone not breaking the law? GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #157

Give the needle a bump on your broken record..... rdharma Sep 2013 #159

your fear of anything gun related which causes you to call the cops out of your fear GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #160

You mad, bro? n/t rdharma Sep 2013 #165

nope, just disgusted! GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #166

Fine Caretha Sep 2013 #91

What do you suggest is small about women who choose to carry? AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #101

Good question Caretha Sep 2013 #148

If I see a civilian with an assault riffle you bet I'm scared. I'm scared just reading this thread! Maraya1969 Sep 2013 #116

You still haven't told us about what law I'm encouraging people to violate! rdharma Sep 2013 #89

Only assholes, morons, and criminals "open carry." hunter Sep 2013 #19

Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #23

"Tactically unsound?" Which movie or paperback did you get that from? hunter Sep 2013 #25

I feel the same way Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2013 #73

That is exactly the point--none of us know and I Skidmore Sep 2013 #30

Well, it doesn't seem to be working?! AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #53

Open carrying is pretty good clue. TheCowsCameHome Sep 2013 #50

How are you to know it they are an asshole? Caretha Sep 2013 #90

^^^ I love this answer! Iggo Sep 2013 #143

stereotype much?? GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #120

+1 uponit7771 Sep 2013 #124

Who wants to be in a coffee shop with angry, dangerous morons? JEFF9K Sep 2013 #3

I don't think Starbucks appreciated the gun-humpers' "Starbucks Apppreciation Day"! rdharma Sep 2013 #15

SB didn't appreciate being made the battleground for an issue that belongs in the legislature. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #49

how do you know they are angry or dangerous? GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #125

In inappropriate situations, call the cops when you see a gun not in the hands of a LEO. onehandle Sep 2013 #4

Gun carrying certainly is not normal in public places....... rdharma Sep 2013 #9

+1 Agschmid Sep 2013 #11

Is there any other purpose Control-Z Sep 2013 #20

That depends on where you live. ... spin Sep 2013 #81

It's normal in many places in America.... Decaffeinated Sep 2013 #167

Really? onehandle Sep 2013 #168

Truly... Decaffeinated Sep 2013 #169

I support these guys, and all open-carry demonstrators. Robb Sep 2013 #6

Snort. Scuba Sep 2013 #8

You've got a point...... they're "shooting themselves in the foot" so to speak..... rdharma Sep 2013 #10

Always conceal carry in public. ileus Sep 2013 #13

This is more my style... hunter Sep 2013 #27

Nice secure holster! rdharma Sep 2013 #28

Not a bad company to order stuff from. ileus Sep 2013 #51

the point of "open carry"= intimidation and instill fear (an appropriate response to gun nuts) nt msongs Sep 2013 #16

so we're supposed to guess if paranoid gun humping cowards loaded their weapons Skittles Sep 2013 #17

And the police are too! rdharma Sep 2013 #31

I was in a mall where a guy was walking with a big axe Skittles Sep 2013 #36

Not easy to understand intent? rdharma Sep 2013 #41

well I know they are cowards who are trying to intimidate Skittles Sep 2013 #44

In many open carry states, a person can open carry a loaded firearm. ... spin Sep 2013 #85

These gun nuts worship guns to the point that they have to show them off in public quinnox Sep 2013 #18

This is how most people feel when they are confronted by open carry demonstrators: leveymg Sep 2013 #21

Saw a guy maybe in his twenties today standing outside the mall with a open carry doc03 Sep 2013 #32

Sure you did! rdharma Sep 2013 #33

It absolutly does say exactly that. I have been wondering since I have a CCW permit if I doc03 Sep 2013 #34

I respectfully call BS! rdharma Sep 2013 #35

Well it is at the Ohio Valley Mall in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Why wouldn't believe they have doc03 Sep 2013 #37

So your CCW permit was issued by.............? rdharma Sep 2013 #38

The state of Ohio and the sign says no firearms except as authorised doc03 Sep 2013 #39

It might help if you downloaded Ohio's document dealing with concealed carry. ... spin Sep 2013 #88

The guy outside was on mall property, I wouldn't be suprised if he was asked doc03 Sep 2013 #43

Open carry? rdharma Sep 2013 #45

Well I know not in the bank or a bar but when a sign says unless authorised by state or doc03 Sep 2013 #47

??? Skittles Sep 2013 #40

Language varies from state to state. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #52

Show me one! rdharma Sep 2013 #71

Here's the sign the Mall of America puts up NickB79 Sep 2013 #69

Thank-you, Nick! rdharma Sep 2013 #70

Here's one for Ohio X_Digger Sep 2013 #75

You can't bring guns onto private property where notified. rdharma Sep 2013 #82

Unless otherwise authorized by law. (I am authotized by the state of doc03 Sep 2013 #94

The language doesn't matter for Ohio. X_Digger Sep 2013 #96

You're authorized to carry on the private property of a business posting this notice? rdharma Sep 2013 #99

Kindly keep your fingers out of my mouth, thanks. X_Digger Sep 2013 #95

"as long as the weapon is not loaded." Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #42

Water balloon? AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #54

Not necessarily filled with water. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #59

Am I to presume you mean hitting the person with a water balloon? AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #61

Would I do that? Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #76

What else would you do with it? AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #84

Ignoring this crap just encourages them.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #87

I don't really advocate physical violence over ANY words. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #100

These guys want an excuse to murder. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #103

Assaulting one could provide the opportunity they are looking for. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #104

Hmmm... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #105

Much safer. Or tell them what you think of them. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #107

Funny how it's okay for them to threaten. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #113

It's legal in most states to openly carry a firearm in that manner. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #114

Some people have ZERO sense of humor. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #117

100% agree. :) AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #118

Personally, I prefer open carry as a "gun grabber" HockeyMom Sep 2013 #57

Well, it would be nice if the "gun grabber's" were all on the same page about that. AtheistCrusader Sep 2013 #58

I'm not too keen on concealed carry either. hunter Sep 2013 #93

Bad guys do NOT always own the element of surprise. GreenStormCloud Sep 2013 #111

When the only tool you've got is a hammer... hunter Sep 2013 #178

My wife is alive because she was armed when she needed to be. GreenStormCloud Sep 2013 #179

I've been in some rough situations. hunter Sep 2013 #181

Since you live in Florida, if you do see a person openly carrying a firearm in public ... spin Sep 2013 #80

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2013 #60

Dumbasses ... Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #63

Call the cops EVERY FUCKING TIME RetroLounge Sep 2013 #74

Not only are they ass holes........ rdharma Sep 2013 #92

Yup. RetroLounge Sep 2013 #142

yeah, take the cops away from domestic violence calls.. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #130

Because yes, that's all they will be doing. RetroLounge Sep 2013 #141

... GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #151

That must seem somehow meaningful to you? RetroLounge Sep 2013 #183

Open carry douchebags can suck it. jpak Sep 2013 #77

Interesting gopiscrap Sep 2013 #106

What they don't understand very well Proud Liberal Dem Sep 2013 #108

+1 uponit7771 Sep 2013 #128

if only the world would only do things that are "good ideas" GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #131

People who go into stores open carrying or walk near schools.... Tommy_Carcetti Sep 2013 #109

More bs from the see no evil crowd Boom Sound 416 Sep 2013 #112

If the law says you can open carry then you can open carry! GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #127

Menacing and disturbing the peace aren't legal. n/t rdharma Sep 2013 #134

where does it state that open carry is menacing and disturbing the peace? GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #135

I'd suggest you check the statutes on menacing and disturbing the peace in your state. n/t rdharma Sep 2013 #136

Please read my post #139. It depends on how it is being carried. AlinPA Sep 2013 #146

Just a note here: (I'm repeating myself) AlinPA Sep 2013 #139

get off your high horse and quit being afraid! GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #149

Right. Who'd be threatened by a guy walking into a theater holding a shotgun? Or holding a AlinPA Sep 2013 #172

I didn't talk shit or make fun of the guy, why should I feel threatened? GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #175

A guy walks in to a public place toting a shotgun or AR-15 and it is not a threatening situation? AlinPA Sep 2013 #176

that is your opinion and you are entitled to it. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #182

under the eye of the law each of those situations are the same. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #153

I'm not saying they are strapped on his back or holstered, rather they are carrying them in their AlinPA Sep 2013 #170

which is legal. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #174

WOW! MyOwnPeace Sep 2013 #137

Oops! rdharma Sep 2013 #138

I'll never understand the desire to open-carry NickB79 Sep 2013 #147

"Look at my gun." Iggo Sep 2013 #163

Neither do I. Lizzie Poppet Sep 2013 #164

There are very few places/times where I would want to OC. GreenStormCloud Sep 2013 #184

Good luck with that.... Decaffeinated Sep 2013 #152

We'll see! rdharma Sep 2013 #156

And good luck to you, as well. Iggo Sep 2013 #162

I'm going to call the cops on anyone I see openly carrying a gun. Vashta Nerada Sep 2013 #185