SpeedRacer2002
Member
Being a resident of the California Bay Area, I don't have the option of Concealed carry that others here on the board enjoy. However it has given me a chance to think some things over. From reading others posts on the subject, it seems that one of the major factors in an idividuals decision to carry a handgun (or even keep any firearm handy in the house) is to be prepared for the eventuality that one needs one. The old better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it school. (Obviously others would claim that they carry because it is their right to do so, and while true that is not really the point of my question here.)
What I was wondering is how many of you who keep a firearm available against possible need, feel that you exercise the same level of preparedness in other areas of your life.
Example: If you keep a firearm handy, do you also keep a fire extinguisher close at hand? Have emergency kits ready for both home and car? Keep a stock of food and water for emergencys? Carry a pockettool or Leatherman regularly? Have jumper cables in the trunk? Etc.
The point of this question is not meant to be mocking in any way. I'm merely interested in seeing how many of us keep "prepared" in some of the more mundane areas of our life, but areas that are just as important. And I actaully very interested to see if there are those who are willing to admit to being "prepared" to defend themselves, yet will admit to be "unprepared" in some of these other areas.
While my 9mm is not instantly acessible, it is always available, and I always keep at least a hundred rounds of ammo available.
Speed Racer
What I was wondering is how many of you who keep a firearm available against possible need, feel that you exercise the same level of preparedness in other areas of your life.
Example: If you keep a firearm handy, do you also keep a fire extinguisher close at hand? Have emergency kits ready for both home and car? Keep a stock of food and water for emergencys? Carry a pockettool or Leatherman regularly? Have jumper cables in the trunk? Etc.
The point of this question is not meant to be mocking in any way. I'm merely interested in seeing how many of us keep "prepared" in some of the more mundane areas of our life, but areas that are just as important. And I actaully very interested to see if there are those who are willing to admit to being "prepared" to defend themselves, yet will admit to be "unprepared" in some of these other areas.
While my 9mm is not instantly acessible, it is always available, and I always keep at least a hundred rounds of ammo available.
Speed Racer