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shadowrider

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71. I carry eveywhere I go. No big deal.
Mon Apr 2, 2012, 06:26 PM
Apr 2012

I haven't shot anyone, have no desire to shoot anyone and will only pull the weapon when my life, or the lives of my family, is in imminent danger.

I find I'm exceptionally polite, even moreso when carrying.

Because it's called Target? n/t Ian David Apr 2012 #1
It was a News edit error. CAPHAVOC Apr 2012 #16
Whatever Zimmerman claims to have been doing Mz Pip Apr 2012 #2
I dont think he was specifically looking for a fight. HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #7
The last thing I would do Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #22
How many times have you called 911 in the last year? Fumesucker Apr 2012 #68
He could be a little more relaxed with them than I would be. Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #73
Concealed carry is legal. Indydem Apr 2012 #3
He was not licensed to carry as a neighborhood watch person Nancy Waterman Apr 2012 #5
Do not confuse the issues. Indydem Apr 2012 #9
When did "neighborhood watch" program start requiring any permitting at all? ManiacJoe Apr 2012 #10
It doesn't. trof Apr 2012 #111
Yeah, there is something crazy about it gratuitous Apr 2012 #14
You are entitled to your opinion. Indydem Apr 2012 #17
You're welcome gratuitous Apr 2012 #19
A majority of Americans still think Saddam Hussein was responsible for 9/11. tledford Apr 2012 #86
Unless you live in a free-fire zone, carrying a gun in public pnwmom Apr 2012 #43
I'll agree it's legal... but I may differ on the "crazy." Fawke Em Apr 2012 #57
If we're basing things on probabilities.... krispos42 Apr 2012 #115
I have NEVER bought a lottery ticket. Fawke Em Apr 2012 #129
Actually higher than being a CCW hero nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #130
Sorry, FE. Cowboy Dan Apr 2012 #143
Sorry, but you're more wrong. Fawke Em Apr 2012 #156
Theres black people wearing hoodies at Target. Better bring a gun. nt HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #4
He was on his way to target Nye Bevan Apr 2012 #6
Actually what he said was "I was out looking for a target" ... nt eppur_se_muova Apr 2012 #8
You must have never checked in to our gun forum (RKBA)... Those with CCW think they should be able hlthe2b Apr 2012 #11
Violence doesn't happen at these places? vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #15
Seatbelts aren't capable of killing other people when mishandled. Arkana Apr 2012 #18
You are mistaken slackmaster Apr 2012 #21
They save lives, just as concield carried guns do. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #23
there is simply no way that "concield" is a typo. Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #31
It was. It has been a long Monday. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #60
Argue that in the gun forum. I am only stating a fact. hlthe2b Apr 2012 #24
Sorry, I thought you asked a question. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #26
That question was in the opening post of the thread NoGOPZone Apr 2012 #33
Sorry that was my mistake. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #36
In generally safe places, you or your children are more likely to be wounded or killed by accident pnwmom Apr 2012 #44
Stats, please. n/t PavePusher Apr 2012 #138
Why bother? Every time I post the Harvard researcher's stats, someone pops up to dispute them. But pnwmom Apr 2012 #140
So essentially they want no places that are gun-free Cali_Democrat Apr 2012 #28
No you are not nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #59
I carry my gun where ever i go with one or two exceptions. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #12
I always carry my gun when going to the toilet. Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #30
Alligators are no joke! vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #34
Seriously you realize a hand gun, even large calliber nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #65
I know but a toilet alligator would be pretty small. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #74
Better spend sometime watching Swamp People Hangingon Apr 2012 #121
I know that a .22 will do but overkill is better than underkill when it comes to gators. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #122
Prefered s an M-1 nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #123
here toy go vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #124
Garand nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #125
I have never seen a Garand on the show. Hangingon Apr 2012 #134
So admittedly we have watched a different show nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #135
They use 22 rimfires Meiko Apr 2012 #144
Yup, different shows. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #145
*sigh* zappaman Apr 2012 #147
Those Garands were self-deleted by the hunter. nt Codeine Apr 2012 #157
If he had a CCW in Florida, he could bring his "security blankie" anywhere HockeyMom Apr 2012 #13
"security blankie" Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2012 #75
hey, never underestimate someone with a towel... JHB Apr 2012 #137
You can't go anywhere without a gun. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2012 #20
Unfortunately, people do carry their guns to Target, parks, restaurants, and they want the right to Hoyt Apr 2012 #25
If bad guys would follow the law, I wouldnt need/want to carry everywhere. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #35
yeah you would. Alligators. How soon you forget. Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #45
Like Zimmy? eom uppityperson Apr 2012 #47
Welcome to DU. I've know a bunch of folks who carry guns, they'd still do it if there were no crime. Hoyt Apr 2012 #51
You know what amazes me about this argument? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #62
I have no desire to be a hero. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #77
Please do the math. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #78
thank you for your service. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #88
Are you familiar with escalation of force? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #89
I am familiar with the escalation of force. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #93
But we are having this discussion because of Zimmerman. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #96
Having worked in Florida K-12 Public schools HockeyMom Apr 2012 #108
Your absolutely right because crime never happens in a Target, a park ... spin Apr 2012 #94
And quite honestly my chances to give first aid nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #105
True. Crime is way down despite the spread of concealed carry ... spin Apr 2012 #116
Since you brought it up nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #118
can you back that up??? belcffub Apr 2012 #127
Yup, and the source is ironic. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #128
ok so looking over that article belcffub Apr 2012 #131
and how many of those justifiable homicides were law enforcement belcffub Apr 2012 #133
He's a coward who takes a gun everywhere. DevonRex Apr 2012 #27
Are you a coward if you have a fire extinguisher or wear a seat belt? vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #37
nah... I bring gasoline with me instead fascisthunter Apr 2012 #40
Fire extinguishers and seat belts don't accidentally kill children and other innocent people. pnwmom Apr 2012 #46
If I had a nickel for every screwup DevonRex Apr 2012 #49
Ok vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #56
My god what a fantasy nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #64
I dont see it as a fantasy more like a nightmare. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #72
What, the non existent wounds? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #80
My point is that if IF IF IF he was correct. Im 99% sure he wasnt. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #90
I have been in those very rare situations nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #91
thats why i said i would vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #95
4- follow through if you are serious nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #97
Ummm, yeah.... PavePusher Apr 2012 #139
Yikes! zappaman Apr 2012 #148
3 days, no reply..... PavePusher Apr 2012 #155
ABC enhanced the video and it showed gashes on the back of Zimmerman's head... spin Apr 2012 #101
I am betting an old wound nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #102
True... spin Apr 2012 #103
The problem is the tape blew howitzer sized holes nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #104
It will indeed be interesting to follow ... spin Apr 2012 #117
The law itself is already, rightly so, nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #119
My brother carries a gun to his work place at night when closing chowder66 Apr 2012 #79
Protect ME? Don't make me fucking laugh. DevonRex Apr 2012 #81
Im not vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #100
Another Tim in OKC was a blast. DevonRex Apr 2012 #106
Im sorry about your friends. I'm a blsat was a poor attempt at humor. vr94rx7 Apr 2012 #109
It's okay. DevonRex Apr 2012 #110
I just knew it......... TheCowsCameHome Apr 2012 #54
because it is Very Important for Hollywood Cowboys to be armed and dangerous at all times. Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #29
Maybe he was a mall cop wannabe too? Life Long Dem Apr 2012 #32
self delete snagglepuss Apr 2012 #38
And so....? What does that have to do with stalking and murdering somebody fascisthunter Apr 2012 #39
Yes when I first read that, I wondered about it also. I wondered why he was behaving as if sabrina 1 Apr 2012 #41
If you live in a state that allows concealed weapons and don't assume the guy next to you onenote Apr 2012 #42
For all we know, Zimmerman, a Democrat, has been on DU arguing for the right pnwmom Apr 2012 #48
I just saw on another thread that he's a Republican. mainer Apr 2012 #66
Dad, none, that I am aware off, has brought George's party affiliation. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #69
His supporters use his Democratic affiliation to argue that he isn't a racist. n/t pnwmom Apr 2012 #85
Southern Dixiecrat? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #87
CNN says he's a registered Democrat. pnwmom Apr 2012 #83
He needed a gun because he is a paranoid freak. alarimer Apr 2012 #50
Well, that's one. Gimme another. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2012 #55
My question is what did he see (or claim to see) Martin doing Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #52
he saw Martin being BLACK YUTE. Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #53
True...I just want to read Zimmerman's "official" statement from that night Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #58
Exactly Cali_Democrat Apr 2012 #61
I heard one time Politicalboi Apr 2012 #63
I carry a gun pretty much whenever I leave the house .... oldhippie Apr 2012 #67
Again nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #70
You keep saying that - care to provide some actual facts? nt hack89 Apr 2012 #76
X2 kramerv Apr 2012 #114
Suffice it to say... zappaman Apr 2012 #149
Yes, I do. Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2012 #142
I carry eveywhere I go. No big deal. shadowrider Apr 2012 #71
They carry guns everywhere, like imaginary medieval knights with their swords alcibiades_mystery Apr 2012 #82
He was on his way to hold it up. eom tledford Apr 2012 #84
Yes. Some people with carry permits do carry on a regular basis ... spin Apr 2012 #92
Because, in the sick world of gun hero wannabees - the opportunity for gun heroism is everywhere jpak Apr 2012 #98
Wow kramerv Apr 2012 #113
...because! Ya Never knowwwwwww! fascisthunter Apr 2012 #99
George can try to convince a jury that he carries a weapon to go to target Marrah_G Apr 2012 #107
Of course he took a gun to Target. He wanted to be sure to get double value on his coupons. n/t gkhouston Apr 2012 #112
Because of their low low prices Aerows Apr 2012 #120
if you need a gun to go to Target riverwalker Apr 2012 #126
Maybe you didn't hear the whole sentence: "I was on my way to target....suspicious-looking people." ScottLand Apr 2012 #132
He's saying this to protect the Homeowner's Association and his friends within it from lawsuits. E-Z-B Apr 2012 #136
Paranoia. nt onehandle Apr 2012 #141
That's CCW for you. I don't get it, but whatever. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2012 #146
As a former cop I get it actually nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #150
I guess in that limited situation it might make sense. Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2012 #151
I could have qualified nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #153
A former cop who is "a really bad shot"? Codeine Apr 2012 #158
I was a cop too. zappaman Apr 2012 #154
You are a former cop? From where? I've never heard you mention that before. SlimJimmy Apr 2012 #159
To be fair, Codeine Apr 2012 #160
That's a pretty heavy claim she's making. I'd like details. SlimJimmy Apr 2012 #161
The only details we'll get are snarky comments about Ignore lists and Codeine Apr 2012 #162
+100 and a kick n/t zappaman Apr 2012 #163
Never roam alone. ileus Apr 2012 #152
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