CCW Questions.

[Patchbunny]

Well, that makes sense.

I guess I was confused because of some people take their guns to malls and golf course. That's just idiotic.

Why?

[PandaLuv]

Yet again, malls could be dengerous.

I just didn't think it through. Carrying a concealed weapon sort of becomes part of you in a way. I would understand it more if I had it.

[paul0660]

Don't feed the troll. Seriously, I am ashamed of some of you.

[ETD1010]

well, duh. No disrespect, but do you really hang out/work at the areas that have that much of crime activity?

I've seen crimes happen in the best AND worst areas of places. A statistically 'safer' neighborhood is still only as safe as a place with less crime (not zero crime). I carry for that 1/10000000000000 chance I'll need to use it.

[kenjimatic]

Must be the same mall where Gecko45 works

[Jack L]

Why do you have one?
I understand some people do it to preserve there rights to care a concealed weapon. But do people have other reasons to carry it? And where and why do they carry a gun there?


This question is for civilians only, not UCs or guards.

Not to preserve my rights, but to preserve my LIFE. In some areas of CA and many other states a CCW is essential for self preservation. Regardless of what politicians or the pillars of society tells us, the world in NOT a safer place in 2011. Clean it, lubricate it properly, buy the very best ammunition, train often and HAVE A NICE DAY out there.

[bigger hammer]

Not exactly a CCW issue but close enough.

Years ago I was giving roll call training (medium size Police Department) and I asked how many of the officers carried off duty. All did but one. His reasoning was that he lived in what was then statistically the safest city in the US. And that he "felt safe." We talked about how statistics don't work for the individual and that his "feelings" were interesting but that crooks really didn't care. He didn't change his mind.

About two weeks later he was standing in line at the 7-11 when the guy, two customers in front of him, pulled out a gun and robbed the place. Fortunately the crook was satisfied with what was in the till and didn't take down the customers.

He described the helpless feeling he experienced as "like being naked in public." While he probably was wise not to take action, even if he'd have been armed, it's only money and it wasn't even his money. There are a small number of incidents where crooks have herded customers into back rooms, robbed them and executed them. Carrying a gun would have given him an option and a choice. As it was, he had none.

He started carrying after that.

[Jack L]

I've seen crimes happen in the best AND worst areas of places. A statistically 'safer' neighborhood is still only as safe as a place with less crime (not zero crime). I carry for that 1/10000000000000 chance I'll need to use it.

Correcto...........crime can happen ANYWHERE but some areas are a vortex for it. 'Safe' is a state of mind that my CCW allows me to enjoy. I suggest everyone who qualifies give it a try.

[tenpercentfirearms]

I guess I was confused because of some people take their guns to malls and golf course. That's just idiotic.

Well I guess I am an idiot then.

It would seem some people think you need a reason to be armed. I just like to be armed. It is like carrying a knife, a flashlight, my wallet, a can opener, my car keys, or a cell phone. It is a simple tool that I might use for a job I might have.

My gun doesn't harm anyone, go off on its own, or really do anything. It just sits there in my waistband doing nothing.

I have a Diamondback DB380 that I can carry in my front pocket of a nice outfit too just so I can continue to be armed just about anywhere.

What is my job you ask? I am a teacher! Well by day and a gun dealer at night. I am not sure why I keep picking primary jobs were I can't be armed.

[Mickey D]

well, duh. No disrespect, but do you really hang out/work at the areas that have that much of crime activity?

Crime knows no boundries.

I smell trolling.

[dls]

Wasn't there some nut shooting people at a mall a few years ago? I know the was some hostage gang shooting at a Circuit City type store years ago also.
A few years back at a local mall some lady was killed for her Lexus in the parking lot.
At a Riverbank Ca. AM/PM mini market last year some 18 year old was killed in an attempted carjacking by two minors.

If I found myself in one of those situations,I'd like to have the choice or option to protected myself with a CCW.

[coyotebait]

well, duh. No disrespect, but do you really hang out/work at the areas that have that much of crime activity?

Bad things can happen anywhere.
My neighbor is retired L.A. Sheriff Deputy, he informed me that most rapes happen in parking lots in the middle of the DAY, between cars. (little food for thought) If you were going to rob someone, would you go to the ghetto or to Beverly Hills?

[rromeo]

In Virginia, having a Concealed Handgun Permit exempts one from the 1 in 30 day handgun sale restriction.
I live in a nice area. In fact, it's a National Park. Speeding is probably the number 1 crime. Richmond, Virginia is NOT so nice. As a wise man once said, "you never need a gun until you REALLY need a gun."

[1_Grendel]

[joefreas]

I feel this quote explains it best:


As qouted from the movie Contact (1997), "There are a thousand reasons we can think of for you to have this with you, but mostly it's for the reasons we can't think of."