... and then you realize you are a mall ninja

[GLOOB]

So, I left my wallet behind at work, the other day. I called the secretary to keep an eye out for it, and I got it back the next day, no worse for the wear. Sitting here, a week later, I realize the curiousity that my wallet may have evoked. Among the more conspicuous items which may have been readily noticeable were: CCW, lock picks, and a condom. Since carrying around these items daily, only one has ever been used. Unfortunately, it wasn't the condom; I misplaced my keys, once, and I used the lock picks on my back door.

:D

[10-Ring]

Condolensces for the unused condom -- :( But to keep things gun related, is the CCW easily identifiable or is just another piece of paper in your wallet?

[Vodka7]

The heat and friction from being kept in your wallet can detoriate condoms--you might want to look into a brand like Pleasure Plus that sells three packs in small metal containers. Even if you just buy them once to get the container and then replace the condoms with your preferred brand, it's a sound investment. (Lot cheaper than the alternative!)

If you won't change your carry method (heh), make sure you're replacing your EDCC on a regular basis.

[GLOOB]

RE: CCW

Actually, it's a big, laminated card. The best part: It states "concealed carry pistol permit" right along the very top edge, and because it's slightly larger than a standard credit card, it's clearly visible, even though I don't keep it on top!:eek:

[The Bushmaster]

What are we discussing here? The wallet (temporarily misplaced), the lock picks (may be illigal to carry), the condom (that may be of no use), the CCW permit (that really is of no consequence here) or the secretary (that just realized that you go prepared)...???:D

[The Tourist]

What are we discussing here?

I took it to mean that he felt "naked" without his 'stuff.'

He's not the only one. I've seen men who ought to know better get into their full complement of leather riding gear in the heat of summer to go to their Harley shop to buy a part for their bike.

It doesn't matter that it's 110* in the shade, or their bike doesn't run or that shorts and sandals would be obviously the logical choice.

Without their "armor" they feel less the part.

[Kind of Blued]

Actually, it's a big, laminated card. The best part: It states "concealed carry pistol permit" right along the very top edge, and because it's slightly larger than a standard credit card, it's clearly visible, even though I don't keep it on top!

If you want, try rotating it 180 degrees. The top becomes the bottom. :)

Also, if you flip it, there can be two other "tops".

[Dr_2_B]

Yeah, I believe I folded my CCW license inside something like a hunting license (marginally more PC) or a folded index card with phone numbers or some sort of stuff on it.

Problem with condoms is that they leave a tell-tale ring like a can of snuff in a teenager's back pocket.

Nother problem is that by the time I pack all my usual stuff into my wallet - insurance cards, credit cards, sewing kit, fragmentation grenade - I walk like Quasi Moto.

[Sans Authoritas]

The Tourist wrote:
I took it to mean that he felt "naked" without his 'stuff.'

He's not the only one. I've seen men who ought to know better get into their full complement of leather riding gear in the heat of summer to go to their Harley shop to buy a part for their bike.

It doesn't matter that it's 110* in the shade, or their bike doesn't run or that shorts and sandals would be obviously the logical choice.

Without their "armor" they feel less the part.

The Tourist, what that rider is doing is entirely prudent. A little discomfort caused by leather and a helmet on a hot day is nothing compared to the possibility of lying in a hospital bed with a brain injury and 20% of your newly street-grated body covered in aching skin grafts.

Wise motorcyclists have a saying: ATGATT. "All the gear, all the time." Another one is, "If it's too hot to wear the gear, it's too hot to ride."

-Sans Authoritas

[Matt-J2]

The Tourist, what that rider is doing is entirely prudent. A little discomfort caused by leather and a helmet on a hot day is nothing compared to the possibility of lying in a hospital bed with a brain injury and 20% of your newly street-grated body covered in aching skin grafts.

I think you missed the part where he said the bike didn't run. Clearly, Mr. Biker isn't riding anywhere, he's just playing dress-up.

[BBroadside]

"Nother problem is that by the time I pack all my usual stuff into my wallet - insurance cards, credit cards, sewing kit, fragmentation grenade - I walk like Quasi Moto."

That's why I keep my frags in a gentlemanly cigarette case made of engraved silver.

[go_bang]

This is a rather disappointing thread. Here I expected to read something like "So you decide to carry your sidearm is a tactical thigh holster because it shaves a few 10ths of a second off your draw time. Then you realize that you need to get some long coats so you can properly conceal it. Suddenly you realize that with the long coats you could also conceal that pistol grip 12 gauge or AK underfolder, and then you realize you are a mall ninja."

oh well.

[The Tourist]

Mr. Biker isn't riding anywhere, he's just playing dress-up.

First off, we don't really know what the OP really is referring. It is just my opinion from the tone of the post.

However, my opinion is derived by seeing a biker wear 700 pounds of silver conchos on a 600 pound Sportster, a guy who has memorized all six episodes of Star Wars but still says "Long Colt," or a wealthy suburban kid who wears his hat backwards.

This idea of "street cred" has risen to such a ridiculous level it matches the word "tactical" as being the mantra of posers.

I walked into my own Harley dealer this weekend and actually found more shelves in the parts section devoted to soap and wax than I saw showcasing actual parts.

Yikes, a condom in a wallet...

[RobertFBurnett]

It seems to me after reading this post that it wouldn't be too hard to engineer a little spot on a holster (leather or that new fangled kydexy stuff, kinda like those hunting/fishing jackets have the clear/waterproof spot for the license.) to hold your ccw permit. The two really should be together.

That'll be my third idea for SHOT show '09! :)

RFB

[USMCDK]

:confused: okay the title of this thread really throws you for a loop then you read this thread and say to yourself WHA???? I am not really sure what the OP is hoping to accompish with this thread or if he's even looking for ust to post some kinda reply. Granted it's a funny story and +1 to you for having the guts to tell everyone here that you have a condom in your wallet. Hell tell me that the receptionist gave you a kinky look when you went to pick it up??? that would at least make this story a lil more spicy for the boys...

*SIGH* I am still lost as to what you were/are hoping to accomplish with this thread. Please tell me so that I can really get in on this one. Thanks

[Dr_2_B]

Robert, your post turned out completely differently than I anticipated. I thought you were gonna suggest a condom pocket on your favorite carry rig. Now there's an idea.

[The Tourist]

a condom pocket on your favorite carry rig

Well, old shootists used to keep a few bucks jammed into their number-six cylinder for burial money.

Maybe he should slide a Trojan into a cylinder...

[MarshallDodge]

It sounds like yours is too big to do this but my CCW is slide behind my drivers license so you would really have to dig around to find it.

[Dienekes]

"Ninja" I get.

What's a "mall"?

[shc1]

I’m tired and mis-read detoriate condoms…
Thought it said detonate :uhoh:(!)

[41magsnub]

"Ninja" I get.

What's a "mall"?

The story:

http://lonelymachines.org/mall-ninjas/

[loop]

Yet another stupid thread...

Wish I hadn't wasted my time.

[USMCDK]

Thread being lock in T-minus 10 9 8 7...



LOL!!!

[Ltlabner]

This is a rather disappointing thread. Here I expected to read something like "So you decide to carry your sidearm is a tactical thigh holster because it shaves a few 10ths of a second off your draw time. Then you realize that you need to get some long coats so you can properly conceal it. Suddenly you realize that with the long coats you could also conceal that pistol grip 12 gauge or AK underfolder, and then you realize you are a mall ninja."

The truely critical element of this post is that said mall ninja doesn't really know how to operate his sidearm and concealed 12 gauge and hasn't been to a range to shoot them in 2.75 years.

But man does he look groovy.

[Brian Williams]

I stuck a fork in it,
and it's dun.