Anyone here into firearms?

BoneZ · 03-13-2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

There is a bar/restaurant in Rifle Co. that the waitresses pack hog legs.

Here's the type of signs I like.

That's more like it.

BoneZ · 03-13-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I'm all for Constitutional Carry (no license, open or concealed) and think, in most cases, Gun Free Zones are a bad idea. But I am also a firm believer that a Man's home (and by extension, place of business) is His castle. My right to keep and bear arms doesn't trump your right to determine what happens in your castle. If I don't like the way you run your castle, I can go elsewhere. My desire to be in your castle, instead of one 100 miles away, has no bearing on the matter. YMMV

I can't argue with your reasoning.

Rusty · 03-13-2016, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

I can't argue with your reasoning.

BoneZ · 03-13-2016, 03:11 PM

Speaking for myself, I feel I have an obligation to provide to anyone in my castle some level of safety and protection.

SouthArk370Z · 03-21-2016, 09:24 AM

I'm curious as to why some of you feel the need to carry all/most the time. I'm a Constitutional Carry kind of guy but I have seldom felt the need to carry in public. If I think some place is dangerous enough that I would need to carry, I don't go there.

I realize some may have jobs or other activities that would make full-time protection necessary, so I'm not asking y'all.

This is aimed at Joe/Jane Average who frequently carries. Not trying to start an argument - carry if you want to, I say - just curious.

jwick · 03-21-2016, 09:37 AM

I carry all the time. The only exceptions are when going somewhere it isn't allowed or if I'll be drinking, in both cases carrying would be illegal.

I carry all the time to remove the question of premeditated from the equation.

I would prefer to sit on a stand and tell a jury I carry all the time instead of telling them I hardly carry and just felt it was necessary on 'that' day.

Also you never know when something might happen. I'd rather be covered than to have my friends and family visit me at the cemetery.

BoneZ · 03-21-2016, 09:37 AM

I carry all the time for the same reason I have insurance all the time.

SouthArk370Z · 03-21-2016, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the replies. I either live in a lot safer place than you guys* or I'm oblivious to the danger.

*This could be due, in part, to the fact that a lot of people in my area DO carry.

jwick · 03-21-2016, 09:59 AM

I live in Houston and you can go from million dollar houses to the projects in a matter of a mile or two.

SouthArk370Z · 03-21-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

I live in Houston and you can go from million dollar houses to the projects in a matter of a mile or two.

I was in Houston for some job training back in the 1990s. Didn't get to see much of the city but I do remember hearing "The Overnight Murder Report" on one of the radio stations when driving to breakfast. IIRC, there were about six murders announced each morning. Sorry to hear that things are still bad.

Call me a Hillbilly, Yokel, Redneck, whatever - I like living in a small, rural town.

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Rusty · 03-21-2016, 11:32 AM

You ever go to walmart? Them there are some scary people. Even the workers!

I've had a CCP since I was 21. 60 as of today. That's a long time to carry. I've had to pull it out, but never squeezed the trigger. Hopefully, I never have too.

Growing up in a college town in the 70's shaped my thinking on guns. College kids are stupid on some of the things they did. They liked to pick on the townies (locals). Sometimes just showing the butt of a gun under your jacket was enough from getting your asss kicked.

I've had 3 jobs that required to carry. DoD, armored car, and working for a private diick. That was the most FUN I've ever had on a job.

Have 2 Certs for the state of Pa. Act 120, and Act 235.

The old saying, "I would rather be tried by 12, then be carried by 6."

jwick · 03-21-2016, 11:23 AM

When there's five million people. Six isn't a large number.

SouthArk370Z · 03-21-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

When there's five million people. Six isn't a large number.

True ... when given as murders/100k/year, it's not out of line with the rest of the world. But the sheer number made an impression on this country boy.

2001-2013 statistics for reference:
We get from 1-3 (4.6-14.9/100k) murders per year. Five (23.9/100k) in 2005, for some reason.
For the same period in Houston: 198 (9.2) to 377 (18.2).

Crime in El Dorado, Arkansas (AR): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map
Crime in Houston, Texas (TX): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map

Trips · 03-21-2016, 11:45 AM

Please get back on topic!

Thanks..

BoneZ · 03-29-2016, 08:35 PM

I just noticed I accidentally swapped out my +P ammo for a standard load.

I'm not sure what I think about that. I'm not sure I'd rather carry standard over a +P load. Thoughts?

03-13-2016, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	Speaking for myself, I feel I have an obligation to provide to anyone in my castle some level of safety and protection. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

03-21-2016, 09:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I'm curious as to why some of you feel the need to carry all/most the time. I'm a Constitutional Carry kind of guy but I have seldom felt the need to carry in public. If I think some place is dangerous enough that I would need to carry, I don't go there. I realize some may have jobs or other activities that would make full-time protection necessary, so I'm not asking y'all. This is aimed at Joe/Jane Average who frequently carries. Not trying to start an argument - carry if you want to, I say - just curious. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-21-2016, 09:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465057	I carry all the time. The only exceptions are when going somewhere it isn't allowed or if I'll be drinking, in both cases carrying would be illegal. I carry all the time to remove the question of premeditated from the equation. I would prefer to sit on a stand and tell a jury I carry all the time instead of telling them I hardly carry and just felt it was necessary on 'that' day. Also you never know when something might happen. I'd rather be covered than to have my friends and family visit me at the cemetery. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

03-21-2016, 09:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	I carry all the time for the same reason I have insurance all the time. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

03-21-2016, 09:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Thanks for the replies. I either live in a lot safer place than you guys* or I'm oblivious to the danger. *This could be due, in part, to the fact that a lot of people in my area DO carry. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-21-2016, 09:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465057	Anyone here into firearms? I live in Houston and you can go from million dollar houses to the projects in a matter of a mile or two. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

03-21-2016, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,446 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	You ever go to walmart? Them there are some scary people. Even the workers! I've had a CCP since I was 21. 60 as of today. That's a long time to carry. I've had to pull it out, but never squeezed the trigger. Hopefully, I never have too. Growing up in a college town in the 70's shaped my thinking on guns. College kids are stupid on some of the things they did. They liked to pick on the townies (locals). Sometimes just showing the butt of a gun under your jacket was enough from getting your asss kicked. I've had 3 jobs that required to carry. DoD, armored car, and working for a private diick. That was the most FUN I've ever had on a job. Have 2 Certs for the state of Pa. Act 120, and Act 235. The old saying, "I would rather be tried by 12, then be carried by 6." __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-21-2016, 11:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465057	When there's five million people. Six isn't a large number. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

03-21-2016, 11:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Please get back on topic! Thanks.. __________________

03-29-2016, 08:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	I just noticed I accidentally swapped out my +P ammo for a standard load. I'm not sure what I think about that. I'm not sure I'd rather carry standard over a +P load. Thoughts? __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns