I didn't know people went hunting in movie theaters.
I didn't know people went hunting in movie theaters.
Originally Posted by uproot
its the cool new thing dude. get with the program....
EF SQUAD FTMFW!!!!
Who here has been or knows anyone personally that has been robbed or car jacked and got shot during the process?
I have had guns put in my face and I've been shot at, never carried in public and have never been injured or lost a single $1 though. I feel fortunate considering the situations and areas I've been in. The way I see it is if you pull a gun on somebody with a gun you're asking for a gun fight, bullets fly, and somebody is going to get hurt or killed...
your luck may not carry over to someone else.
You obviously bet your life on luck, me and most other people do not do this. I like being prepared.
And as far as pulling a gun on someone with a gun: every gun owner either knows or should knows that soon as they clear leather the situation is going to be escalated multiple times. By no means do i automatically drawl my weapon just because someone has a gun to me, to assume this is the default reaction every time is foolish (not saying you do). A gun is simply one tool of many, each situation requires a different tool, and some situations may call for a a prayer instead.
Soon as the BG pulls a gun on you a gunfight has allready started and the only safe assumption in that situation is that your going to be dead within the next 60 seconds or so. BGs walking away from things like this may be acceptable to you, but in reality they should be in a body bag.
"The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."
I would never pull it unless it was needed. I would rather have something to defend myself then nothing at all.
keeping your gun at home where it should be.............. ............ ...........
yeah that'd be fine if the fucktards doing the muggin had that mentality....
that cartoon was awesome.
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When you got carjacked/robbed walk me through the process of when you would have pulled a gun. When they are right there with a gun to your head, when they are running away, or when they are driving off in your car?
How am I betting on luck? Prepared when someone puts a gun to your head you'll pull your gun out too? When someone next to you starts spraying your car you're going to stick around a little longer and shoot back?
Say you're walking down the street and someone puts a gun to your back demanding money...are you going to agree, turn around, then pull your gun out instead of your wallet? If it's not a shot that blows the back of their head out then they are still going to be capable of firing off rounds. Or do you agree, give them the money, then shoot them when they are running off?
Don't get me wrong though, I am an advocate of guns and using them but this thread started on the topic of carrying in a movie theater. Downtown we always kept the .40 tucked in directly behind the seatbelt release so if there was an issue the assailant would never see what hit them. As you're releasing the seatbelt with the left hand you pull the buckle up and back across with the gun in your right hand, bringing both across together at the same time. Keeping your right wrist firmly against the seat belt buckle or left hand will insure you don't blow off that hand plus be much more accurate when firing. Unfortunately anyone in a car will not be able to hear for days if you fire a gun inside it lol.
I will agree to disagree.
Most people that pull guns on other folks have no intention of squeezing the trigger. Do I put my life on chance or statistics, no. Like danny mentioned before. If I have my wallet out and am getting money out of the atm and I have a gun drawn on me am I going to immediately draw on the guy if he has a distinct tactical advantage? No. I am going to throw my money at him in hopes of allowing the guy to take the money and run away.
Open carrying draws uneccessary attention way to much. There are to many anti gun fockers around the world who are intimidated and to many kids who get the idea that your john wayne and want to come up and "ask to see it". Each situation calls for a multitude of rapid situational awareness thought processess. Am I going to say that the atm robber will always get the money thrown at him no. It will depend on location, people that are in range, how much light or lack there of is out, ability to shoot to cover, weather, etc.. You are not always going to when a shoot out. You have to understand that tools only work as well as the person behind it. I can promise you a framer can throw a hammer hella better than i can.
We could get into a million "what if" scenarios and could "war game" the hell out of this topic but the fact of the matter is. If you dont feel comfortable and have not trained enough for the scenario dont try and be a hero. That is how little suzy and her mom got shot up by rookie cops all over the USA about 10 years ago. The lack of training on the officers part during the baby boomer generation caused alot of collateral damage. A cop would start getting rounds shot at them and try for immediate fire suppression. That might work in a one on one environment but not in a shopping mall or grocery store. Anywho..
Only two men ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Defend your rights or lose them forever.
i think he meant dont OC to the movie theater without a badge.
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Spoke with the LEO at Merchants Walk Friday night. He said I was allowed to carry in the theater and felt all law biding citizens should.
that's good. but honestly cops are the last person to ask about gun laws, although a few know what they are talking about.
"The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."
yep, luckily the one he talked to did seem to know his shit so props to him, if only more were like him.
He was cool. Probably close to 50 and jacked. He had a swat badge on. The first thing he did when I asked him was looked at my waist. I held my hand out and said it's in the car. I ask every cop I see just to guage their response. They all say the same thing. They support the second ammendment and ALWAYS tell the cop you have a gun and where.
thats good you found a knowledgeable one. Alot do seem to know thier stuff, but alot dont.
"The 1911 is a collection of subsystems that must work together. Each part must be prepared and fit properly not only in and of itself, but also with regard to the other parts with which it must operate for the gun to function and appear as desired."
If they let people open carry then I would bring a bazooka to the theater. Ain't no one ever brought a bazooka to the Regal Hollywood 24!
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