Anyone Open Carry?

frost · 07-26-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I'm with you on that however given that Los Angeles County has been a pretty much "noway are we gonna grant you your CCW" county, open is the way it is for now since I'm not law enforcement or retired military. Hopefully that will change. It can go both ways however when someone sees the gun. Most don't wanna mess with you.

I currently am pursuing getting my CCW however. We'll see what happens.

Yeah, I don't want someone having the upper hand by getting to it before I do.

KillerBee370 · 07-26-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Yeah, I don't want someone having the upper hand by getting to it before I do.

I completely understand. I can draw, drop the empty mag, load the hot mag, pull the slide and draw a front site bead on someone in about 3 seconds. I practice a lot however both with a private special forces trainer and on my own. It's not to say things won't happen but when your packin iron on your hip in the open, situational awareness becomes hightened for sure.

frost · 07-26-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

I completely understand. I can draw, drop the empty mag, load the hot mag, pull the slide and draw a front site bead on someone in about 3 seconds. I practice a lot however both with a private special forces trainer and on my own. It's not to say things won't happen but when your packin iron on your hip in the open, situational awareness becomes hightened for sure.

KillerBee370 · 07-26-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

That's pretty wicked... he actually has to wait for the empty mag to clear enough to load the new one.

Guy's pretty damn fast.

KillerBee370 · 07-26-2010, 11:18 PM

Anyway, I'm not some gun freak or anything

... I just can't stand the fact that both our civil liberty's as well as the constitution are being slowly smothered right out from under us.

You know there was a time when just about EVERY man was packing heat (openly) and it didn't seem such a big deal then. They weren't trying to do the job of the town sheriff or it's deputies, rather, they were just doing as they always have. Protecting themselves and their loved ones. You know... there's a hell of a lot more crime in todays world and I figure if I can promote safety in the confines of the law, then why the hell not? The criminals certainly don't ask permission.

frost · 07-26-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Anyway, I'm not some gun freak or anything

... I just can't stand the fact that both our civil liberty's as well as the constitution are being slowly smothered right out from under us.

You know there was a time when just about EVERY man was packing heat (openly) and it didn't seem such a big deal then. They weren't trying to do the job of the town sheriff or it's deputies, rather, they were just doing as they always have. Protecting themselves and their loved ones. You know... there's a hell of a lot more crime in todays world and I figure if I can promote safety in the confines of the law, then why the hell not? The criminals certainly don't ask permission.

The problem with gun laws is criminals don't care about gun laws. Gun laws only make it harder for the legitimate people to carry them. You think your average thief/rapist/killer cares if he doesn't have a CCW? Hardy fuckin har. I would be all for gun control, if we could get rid of every single one of them on the planet. But criminals are ALWAYS going to have guns, plain and simple.

KillerBee370 · 07-26-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

The problem with gun laws is criminals don't care about gun laws. Gun laws only make it harder for the legitimate people to carry them. You think your average thief/rapist/killer cares if he doesn't have a CCW? Hardy fuckin har. I would be all for gun control, if we could get rid of every single one of them on the planet. But criminals are ALWAYS going to have guns, plain and simple.

That's exactaly right.

I've heard it said this way...

"Seat belts, bike helmets, speed limits, cross walks, child seats, life jackets and the list goes on. Why does it seem normal to societyforus toprotect ourselves from everything but a violent crime?"

Yup... I keep a loaded fire extingisher in my house too. Have I ever had to use it? Nope...

C4talyst · 07-31-2010, 11:47 AM

I only open carry in certain situations. Usually if I'm camping, hiking, taking a walk late at night. Any other times and it's concealed; just a personal preference. I don't get into all the political BS / arguments concerning open carry vs. concealed. Both have their merits and usefulness.

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07-26-2010, 11:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Anyway, I'm not some gun freak or anything ... I just can't stand the fact that both our civil liberty's as well as the constitution are being slowly smothered right out from under us. You know there was a time when just about EVERY man was packing heat (openly) and it didn't seem such a big deal then. They weren't trying to do the job of the town sheriff or it's deputies, rather, they were just doing as they always have. Protecting themselves and their loved ones. You know... there's a hell of a lot more crime in todays world and I figure if I can promote safety in the confines of the law, then why the hell not? The criminals certainly don't ask permission.

07-31-2010, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
C4talyst Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 45 Drives: 2008 Ford Escape Rep Power: 15	I only open carry in certain situations. Usually if I'm camping, hiking, taking a walk late at night. Any other times and it's concealed; just a personal preference. I don't get into all the political BS / arguments concerning open carry vs. concealed. Both have their merits and usefulness.