conduct in carrying? - Page 2

ghalleen · January 12, 2008, 03:48 AM

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Discretion is the word of the day. The last thing you'd want is to be, say, in a convenience store robbery or a bank robbery and have a "friend" start squealing, "Draw your gun!" Sometimes, the best thing a CHL holder or an off-duty Cop can do is to stay shut up, do nothing, and be a good witness.

There! I actually said it! I shoot snakes too when the urge hits me just right. Now, ya'll can beat me up all ya want.

Outstanding advice!

Derius_T · January 13, 2008, 04:17 PM

Most of my family and very close friends know that I carry, but 90% of them also carry, so they are aware of the need for discretion. As for others, why in the world would you give away your ace in the hole, so to speak?

Engloid · January 13, 2008, 07:57 PM

I know there's a world of "what if" things, but let me interject one...

You're in a convenient store, standing in line. Your weapon is exposed. A crackhead comes in, looking for trouble. He's not afraid that you have a gun, because you're a "good guy." He walks to the cooler to grab a beer, and walks up in line behind you. He pulls a weapon, puts a bullet in the back of your head, and he's free to rob the store.

The bad guys won't let people know they're carrying, and I don't think we should either. Of course friends and family are different.

January 13, 2008, 04:17 PM	#27
Derius_T Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: South West OHIO (boondocks) Posts: 1,337	Most of my family and very close friends know that I carry, but 90% of them also carry, so they are aware of the need for discretion. As for others, why in the world would you give away your ace in the hole, so to speak?

January 13, 2008, 07:57 PM	#28
Engloid Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Posts: 36	I know there's a world of "what if" things, but let me interject one... You're in a convenient store, standing in line. Your weapon is exposed. A crackhead comes in, looking for trouble. He's not afraid that you have a gun, because you're a "good guy." He walks to the cooler to grab a beer, and walks up in line behind you. He pulls a weapon, puts a bullet in the back of your head, and he's free to rob the store. The bad guys won't let people know they're carrying, and I don't think we should either. Of course friends and family are different.