Riding Armed
Road Master
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These threads surface every once in a while. The OP's query aside, I always wonder if all the keyboard gunslingers posting have ever actually shot anyone (and had to deal with the legal/emotional consequences of the act) or ever even pulled their gun in a threatening situation? I know there are many military and ex-military on this forum (myself included), but I think most of them would agree that even in a hostile military situation, thinking you might have killed someone in a firefight, and being close enough to the target to look them in the eye as you pull the trigger are entirely different things, with very different consequences.
Cruiser
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From: Dana Point
Question: is it a "bike" thing or do the same people noting that they carry, carry just the same when they drive their cars?
And how much fear is in involved in the choice to carry? For instance, the only gun I have not in my safe, is in the bedroom in case (fear) of a home invasion.
We can't legally conceal a gun in California so I expect most people here are without a concealed weapon most of the time. If I knew a bar was filled with half drunks, most of which had guns tucked away, I think I would pass on the experience. Not too relaxing having to think at any moment you might need defend yourself from some gun wielding whacknut.
Sorry to head off topic just curious how much of this carrying of guns is 'cause your riding a bike...
And how much fear is in involved in the choice to carry? For instance, the only gun I have not in my safe, is in the bedroom in case (fear) of a home invasion.
We can't legally conceal a gun in California so I expect most people here are without a concealed weapon most of the time. If I knew a bar was filled with half drunks, most of which had guns tucked away, I think I would pass on the experience. Not too relaxing having to think at any moment you might need defend yourself from some gun wielding whacknut.
Sorry to head off topic just curious how much of this carrying of guns is 'cause your riding a bike...
Banned
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I have not been in the military like you. However; I am willing and able to stand between my family, you or your family, and a loco tweeker or some other form of scum trying to harm other folks.I guess the saying goes I refuse to be a willing victim.I also am prepared to deal with our liberal justice system.
Mark
Mark
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first addmen
yes
No ILLeagal to "brandish" (sp)
yes, but I am able to type this he is not.
nuff said
No ILLeagal to "brandish" (sp)
yes, but I am able to type this he is not.
nuff said
These threads surface every once in a while. The OP's query aside, I always wonder if all the keyboard gunslingers posting have ever actually shot anyone (and had to deal with the legal/emotional consequences of the act) or ever even pulled their gun in a threatening situation? I know there are many military and ex-military on this forum (myself included), but I think most of them would agree that even in a hostile military situation, thinking you might have killed someone in a firefight, and being close enough to the target to look them in the eye as you pull the trigger are entirely different things, with very different consequences.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Double Oak, Texas
I am in the socialist state of Maryland and a CCW is just about impossible. I have a CCW from Florida, therefore I am an outlaw in Md and legal in many states.
Wouldn't leave home without my .380 tucked in my Talon pocket holster.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqQxA9jBaWg
Wouldn't leave home without my .380 tucked in my Talon pocket holster.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqQxA9jBaWg
Thanks for posting the Talon training link. Nice little pocket holster. Very clever design, and with a little practice looks like pretty quick to get to/ present.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Pine, Colorado
These threads surface every once in a while. The OP's query aside, I always wonder if all the keyboard gunslingers posting have ever actually shot anyone (and had to deal with the legal/emotional consequences of the act) or ever even pulled their gun in a threatening situation? I know there are many military and ex-military on this forum (myself included), but I think most of them would agree that even in a hostile military situation, thinking you might have killed someone in a firefight, and being close enough to the target to look them in the eye as you pull the trigger are entirely different things, with very different consequences.
First of all, thanks for your service, but don't think for a moment because I'm not in the military that I would not hesitate to use deadly force to save myself or loved ones. And Yes I could look the scum bag target in the eye, but how would I ever look myself in the eye again, if I failed to be prepared (BY BEING ARMED) and take action to protect my family in the highly unlikely event that deadly force was necessary?
Cruiser
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My choice
My choice is my City Slicker shoulder holster (Ken Null) with hammerless .38 AirWeight. Have rapid access even when seated on my scoot. Wouldn't leave home without it.
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I know there are many military and ex-military on this forum (myself included), but I think most of them would agree that even in a hostile military situation, thinking you might have killed someone in a firefight, and being close enough to the target to look them in the eye as you pull the trigger are entirely different things, with very different consequences.
When my wife's 80+ year old retired-school teacher grandmother found a burglar in her kitchen on October, 2007, she didn't hesitate to fire as long as I would have (she missed and he got away). During my years as a police officer, I've seen plenty of other unlikely sorts, ranging from about 10 years old to well over 80, and including my own family members, use guns in self defense and kill people or, in the case of the 10-year-old, probably hurt them worse than death (fired a shotgun at 10-year-old shoulder level). None of them ever had as big a dramatic issue with it as is popular in the movies.
Last edited by brenn; Apr 2, 2010 at 12:18 PM.
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