Black Friday... Thoughts? Concerns? - Page 2

KingEdward · November 25, 2009, 03:58 PM

Thoughts?

Lots of people will be shopping. I might be too. Maybe I'll go to bestbuy or target, or sears.

or maybe marshalls, or maybe bass pro.

more thoughts...

maybe I'll go to the gun shop and look around. after I stop and get a little breakfast.

Concerns?

none.

markj · November 25, 2009, 04:45 PM

Wont be in front of the doors at any place when they open thats a for sure.

I think I may take the son out and go hunting. He shot a .410 last week his first ever. Next he wants the .22 ruger handgun to try out.

langenc · November 25, 2009, 11:42 PM

Stay home orbetter yet go to the RANGE.

Do NOT spend a bunch of $$ youdont have. You will pay two/three times by the time you pay the interest.

Kyo · November 25, 2009, 11:42 PM

i plan on going in the afternoon, about 9 hours after the 4 am "rush"
will be 100% carrying. don't really want to go myself, just going with.

hogdogs · November 26, 2009, 12:48 AM

We are civilized where we live...

Well don't stand still in a main lane in front of my wifey-pooh, she will ASSIST you out of her way!

But thus far she hasn't had to toss knuckles yet

. No need for firearms for us.
Brent

Webleymkv · November 26, 2009, 12:56 AM

This will be the fifth time in a row that I've gone outdoors in the wee hours of the morning on Black Friday (not necessarily by choice) because I happen to work somewhere that's keen on "doorbusters." However, I've never really seen anything that makes me think I'm any more likely to need a handgun that day than any other day.

Ian0351 · November 26, 2009, 04:23 AM

I will be at the range. Just got the lil' lady a new .38, haven't had a chance to shoot it yet and we both work tomorrow after lunch with her folks... so Friday will be the first good chance.

Other than that, I like to get to Wal-Mart early and trample old ladies for DVD players... the opportunity only comes around once around once a year!

hotcha45 · November 26, 2009, 07:17 AM

Black Friday sends a shudder of horripilation up my spine, but then again Home Depot has a Ridgid vacuum for $20. Tempting, but as it is limited to stock on hand unless I'm willing to go into a shopping frenzy no way!
Besides, I have a CZ-82 just came in I'm itching to get to the range to play with.

Remingtonvadeer · November 26, 2009, 08:17 AM

wife does it all I just stay in the woods an hunt.. lol

sserdlihc · November 26, 2009, 08:46 AM

Well I live a life of retail. I run a family owned furniture store. We do a door busters sale the day after Thanksgiving. Fortunately/Unfortunately we don't have the traffic that alot of other types of retail will have.

We have never had an issue with purse snatching, muggings or anything like that. But one still needs to take certain precautions to protect themselves during this time of year. I will make sure that my wife protects herself if she ventures out into the madness tomorrow.

smince · November 26, 2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

i plan on going in the afternoon, about 9 hours after the 4 am "rush"

If we need to go out , it's always around 1-2pm, after everyone is exhausted and back home napping.

I have an added benefit this year: the Alabama/Auburn game is on at 1:30, so most everyone in the state will be rushing home to watch it.

I have no real concerns. We will both be carrying if we go out, and we both saw the Surviving Disaster: Mall Shooting episode.

radioflyer · November 26, 2009, 06:17 PM

Sleep in late, shop online, save on tax and get things delivered to me.

when i wake up, watch the news and laugh at people punching eachother out to save $20 on a flatscreen TV they don't need and can't afford in the first place.

I USED to be really into the black friday thing several years ago when my parents would send me in with a walkie talkie, a list of specific items and i'd sneak my way to the front of the line get what i wanted and get out before most people got in. The way i see things, lines at a store before it opens are for peopl stupid enough to stand in them. My logic is that there is NOBODY that got up at 4am just to make sure I would go to the back of the line.

...now if you have items you want to purchase and are at the register, that's another story.

DiscoRacing · November 26, 2009, 07:10 PM

My only concern for the black day will be that I can bag a brown deer

vytoland · November 26, 2009, 09:00 PM

black friday and its traditions are of no interest to me.

i will sleep late, have breakfast at my favorite restaurant and spend the afternoon at the range.

Huntergirl · November 26, 2009, 09:01 PM

Its flu season. I shop online.

cycleguru · November 27, 2009, 05:49 PM

My plan was to hide all my wife's credit cards. I failed. Now I own a new TV set

cycleguru · November 27, 2009, 05:52 PM

Going to gun show this afternoon. Will get even.

Stevie-Ray · November 27, 2009, 06:08 PM

I went to Best Buy around 11am or so, bought a DVD, then came home and went shopping online.

sspanky · November 27, 2009, 06:12 PM

I went out, saved $70 on my new baby...Ruger LCP.
Some things are worth getting outta bed for.
I guess I'm not that paranoid that I feel I need to stay home and poke my finger out the blinds to see what the neighbors are doing.
Although...I was carrying my Kimber.

Capt. Charlie · November 27, 2009, 10:43 PM

Okee dokee then. This never did get serious, and Black Friday's over anyhow. How 'bout we move on to something a little more productive?

Closed.

November 25, 2009, 03:58 PM	#26
KingEdward Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2009 Location: The Volunteer State Posts: 439	Thoughts? Lots of people will be shopping. I might be too. Maybe I'll go to bestbuy or target, or sears. or maybe marshalls, or maybe bass pro. more thoughts... maybe I'll go to the gun shop and look around. after I stop and get a little breakfast. Concerns? none. __________________ "It'll happen fast once I start" - Charlie Waite

November 25, 2009, 11:42 PM	#29
Kyo Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Posts: 897	i plan on going in the afternoon, about 9 hours after the 4 am "rush" will be 100% carrying. don't really want to go myself, just going with. __________________ 1. The gun is *always* loaded. 2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger unless you are ready to shoot. 4. Be be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

November 26, 2009, 12:48 AM	#30
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	We are civilized where we live... Well don't stand still in a main lane in front of my wifey-pooh, she will ASSIST you out of her way! But thus far she hasn't had to toss knuckles yet. No need for firearms for us. Brent

November 26, 2009, 04:23 AM	#32
Ian0351 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 414	I will be at the range. Just got the lil' lady a new .38, haven't had a chance to shoot it yet and we both work tomorrow after lunch with her folks... so Friday will be the first good chance. Other than that, I like to get to Wal-Mart early and trample old ladies for DVD players... the opportunity only comes around once around once a year! __________________ You can have your churches, I'll keep my guns. Just keep your hands off my paycheck and your eyes out of my backyard. Join the Libertarian Party! http://www.lp.org Semper Fidelis

November 26, 2009, 07:17 AM	#33
hotcha45 Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Posts: 96	Oh, the horror Black Friday sends a shudder of horripilation up my spine, but then again Home Depot has a Ridgid vacuum for $20. Tempting, but as it is limited to stock on hand unless I'm willing to go into a shopping frenzy no way! Besides, I have a CZ-82 just came in I'm itching to get to the range to play with.

November 25, 2009, 04:45 PM	#27
markj Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: Crescent Iowa Posts: 2,971	Wont be in front of the doors at any place when they open thats a for sure. I think I may take the son out and go hunting. He shot a .410 last week his first ever. Next he wants the .22 ruger handgun to try out.

November 25, 2009, 11:42 PM	#28
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,551	Stay home orbetter yet go to the RANGE. Do NOT spend a bunch of $$ youdont have. You will pay two/three times by the time you pay the interest.

November 26, 2009, 12:56 AM	#31
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	This will be the fifth time in a row that I've gone outdoors in the wee hours of the morning on Black Friday (not necessarily by choice) because I happen to work somewhere that's keen on "doorbusters." However, I've never really seen anything that makes me think I'm any more likely to need a handgun that day than any other day.

November 26, 2009, 08:17 AM	#34
Remingtonvadeer Junior member Join Date: November 24, 2009 Posts: 38	wife does it all I just stay in the woods an hunt.. lol

November 26, 2009, 08:46 AM	#35
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,454	Well I live a life of retail. I run a family owned furniture store. We do a door busters sale the day after Thanksgiving. Fortunately/Unfortunately we don't have the traffic that alot of other types of retail will have. We have never had an issue with purse snatching, muggings or anything like that. But one still needs to take certain precautions to protect themselves during this time of year. I will make sure that my wife protects herself if she ventures out into the madness tomorrow. __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

November 26, 2009, 06:17 PM	#37
radioflyer Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 188	Sleep in late, shop online, save on tax and get things delivered to me. when i wake up, watch the news and laugh at people punching eachother out to save $20 on a flatscreen TV they don't need and can't afford in the first place. I USED to be really into the black friday thing several years ago when my parents would send me in with a walkie talkie, a list of specific items and i'd sneak my way to the front of the line get what i wanted and get out before most people got in. The way i see things, lines at a store before it opens are for peopl stupid enough to stand in them. My logic is that there is NOBODY that got up at 4am just to make sure I would go to the back of the line. ...now if you have items you want to purchase and are at the register, that's another story.

November 26, 2009, 07:10 PM	#38
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	My only concern for the black day will be that I can bag a brown deer

November 26, 2009, 09:00 PM	#39
vytoland Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 614	black friday and its traditions are of no interest to me. i will sleep late, have breakfast at my favorite restaurant and spend the afternoon at the range.

November 26, 2009, 09:01 PM	#40
Huntergirl Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 907	Its flu season. I shop online.

November 27, 2009, 05:49 PM	#41
cycleguru Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: Orygun USA Posts: 184	black friday My plan was to hide all my wife's credit cards. I failed. Now I own a new TV set

November 27, 2009, 05:52 PM	#42
cycleguru Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: Orygun USA Posts: 184	PS Going to gun show this afternoon. Will get even.

November 27, 2009, 06:08 PM	#43
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	My Black Friday spree I went to Best Buy around 11am or so, bought a DVD, then came home and went shopping online. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

November 27, 2009, 06:12 PM	#44
sspanky Junior Member Join Date: September 20, 2009 Posts: 3	I went out, saved $70 on my new baby...Ruger LCP. Some things are worth getting outta bed for. I guess I'm not that paranoid that I feel I need to stay home and poke my finger out the blinds to see what the neighbors are doing. Although...I was carrying my Kimber.

November 27, 2009, 10:43 PM	#45
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	Okee dokee then. This never did get serious, and Black Friday's over anyhow. How 'bout we move on to something a little more productive? Closed. __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie