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re: Is Daily Concealed Carrying An Acceptance Of A Pessimistic View Of Life/Humanity?
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:50 pm to shutterspeed
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:50 pm to shutterspeed
I only carry when doing real estate business in less than desirable locations. That is the only reason I got my CHP, and have no desire to carry in the presence of my young kids.
Like everything else in life, you weigh the risk vs reward and decide what fits you best.
Like everything else in life, you weigh the risk vs reward and decide what fits you best.
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Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:51 pm to Tridentds
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Incredible insight. Yes, concealed carry folks typically wear skin tight clothes. You must be some kind of genius I tell you.
I was referring to your need to let us know about your savior complex..Odds are actually pretty good that you'll be the loser we read about shooting themselves or letting a kid get their weapon..
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:52 pm to shutterspeed
Absolutely not
It's a realization that the police are not here to protect you.
It's a realization that the police are not here to protect you.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:52 pm to Epic Cajun
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Do you think that everyone should carry?
I think everyone should do what they feel is best for themselves. I don't care if you do or don't, but I'm not saying people that don't are fools or anything like that either.
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Do you think the world would be safer if that was the case?
As a Texas Ranger once told me - An armed society is a polite society.
I think the idea that more CC's equals more violence is a myth.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:53 pm to GrammarKnotsi
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Why are you so afraid of the world that you strap yourself 24/7
Why are you so afraid of your neighbors that you lock your doors?
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:54 pm to upgrayedd
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Ok, I've always had a 1st aid kit in my car and I've never needed to use it. Doesn't mean I shouldn't carry one. I just don't see how adding a layer of protection to yourself or your family is having a pessimistic view of the world. Hell, I'm sure you have a fire extinguisher in your house. What are the chances that your house could potentially catch fire? Probably pretty minuscule.
Ok. I guess conceal carry takes things to a higher level. While I perceive life to be just dangerous and random enough to carry a spare tire, life insurance, a first aid kit, and a fire extinguisher, I don't presently consider it dangerous enough to carry a firearm daily as a general rule. I recognize that outlook does change given particular locations, however.
This post was edited on 12/27/18 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:55 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Why are you so afraid of your neighbors that you lock your doors?
I'm no doubt, worried about other people coming to cause trouble so I lock my doors...I didn't say I don't carry, I simply back the OP idea that its not needed 24/7
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:55 pm to shutterspeed
It's one thing to be pessimistic. It's another to recognize and acknowledge that there are people in this world who do not place a high enough value on human life. Having a cc doesn't mean that person is waiting for a chance to legally kill someone, it merely means they recognize danger exists and prepare accordingly. This is especially important for people at a higher risk of being victims (live in dangerous neighborhoods or women)
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:57 pm to shutterspeed
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I don't presently consider it dangerous enough to carry a firearm daily as a general rule. I recognize that outlook does change given particular locations, however.
That sounds perfectly reasonable. Do what makes you feel comfortable. Life is typically about mitigating risk and carrying is part of that. I just don't agree that it's having a pessimistic view of the world.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:57 pm to shutterspeed
Who knows- but does it even matter?
It shouldn't be hard to accept the general idea that dangerous shite bags are a reality.
It shouldn't be hard to accept the general idea that dangerous shite bags are a reality.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:57 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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It's a realization that the police are not here to protect you.
I get that, but I wonder if that's a different conversation: Individual vs. government protection.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 1:58 pm to DrunkerThanThou
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This is especially important for people at a higher risk of being victims (live in dangerous neighborhoods or women)
seems like OP acknowledges this, but is more concerned about the guy who wears it on his hip to Walmart just because he can..I see guys in there all the time that would probably eat a bullet if shite got real, but there they are with those pistols on their hip, just in case
Posted on 12/27/18 at 2:00 pm to GrammarKnotsi
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but is more concerned about the guy who wears it on his hip to Walmart just because he can.
That's not concealed carry chief.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 2:00 pm to upgrayedd
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As a Texas Ranger once told me - An armed society is a polite society.
I think the idea that more CC's equals more violence is a myth.
I guess, I have a pessimistic view of society, because I think the majority of people are stupid and I don't trust them with guns around me.
I would feel much less safe if I knew every idiot around me had a gun on them.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 2:01 pm to shutterspeed
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Individual vs. government protection
There is no domestic government protection for an individual
It's 100% up to you.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 2:01 pm to Epic Cajun
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I would feel much less safe if I knew every idiot around me had a gun on them.
I guess I just don't live my life in fear like you do
Posted on 12/27/18 at 2:02 pm to upgrayedd
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I just don't agree that it's having a pessimistic view of the world.
I don't either and I'm not a daily carrier.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 2:02 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I'm inclined to agree.
Posted on 12/27/18 at 2:02 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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That's not concealed carry chief.
IMHO, its still relative to the discussion pal..
This post was edited on 12/27/18 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 12/27/18 at 2:02 pm to upgrayedd
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I guess I just don't live my life in fear like you do
I know the vast majority of them don't have guns on them, so I'm good
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