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The Wichita Eagle ran an 'opinion piece' on Fri. I thought you guys might like to read it....
Etiquette advice for the pistol packers by Randy Schofield
An armed society is a polite society. -- Concealed-carry proponents
Gentle readers: concealed carry has passed both houses of the Legislature and is poised to become Kansas law, ushering in a new era of proper etiquette in the state.
Indeed, it is well-documented that the general decline in good manners and polite behavior in our society has coincided with the passage of several restrictive gun laws. But with holsters on and pistols at the ready, gun-toting Kansans are leading the way to a kinder, gentler, more refined state. And yet, amid the fog of war of daily life, the armed citizen may find himself confused about how to apply general rules and statures to specific social situations. Hence the need for etiquette maven and crack shot Mr. Manners. Your questions please:
Just remember gentle readers: When guns are outlawed, only criminals will have good manners. Or something like that.
Randy Schofield is an Eagle editorial writer. His column appears on Fridays. Reach him at (316)-268-6545 or [email protected] .
Etiquette advice for the pistol packers by Randy Schofield
An armed society is a polite society. -- Concealed-carry proponents
Gentle readers: concealed carry has passed both houses of the Legislature and is poised to become Kansas law, ushering in a new era of proper etiquette in the state.
Indeed, it is well-documented that the general decline in good manners and polite behavior in our society has coincided with the passage of several restrictive gun laws. But with holsters on and pistols at the ready, gun-toting Kansans are leading the way to a kinder, gentler, more refined state. And yet, amid the fog of war of daily life, the armed citizen may find himself confused about how to apply general rules and statures to specific social situations. Hence the need for etiquette maven and crack shot Mr. Manners. Your questions please:
Dear Mr. Manners:
I have a bet with my husband, Herb, that I hope you can settle because a box of ammo is riding on it! Herb claims that its rude to clean a gun in a restauraunt. I say people should mind their own beeswax. Who's right?
My reply: Pass the ammunition to your husband. it is uncouth to flaunt your weapon in public - and that includes showing off by doing fancy gun-spinning tricks. Try this madam, if you must gun-clean in public: Cradle your handgun in your lap and, discreetly draping it with a blanket, proceed to attend to it's oiling and wiping needs. It's unlikely that anyone will either notice or object. If someone does, promptly clear the air by firing a warning shot over his head.
Dear Mr. Manners:
I tried to get into a public restroom the other day, but the door was locked! I waited 10 minutes and knocked politely, and still the guy didn't respond. How should I have handled that?
My reply: As U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas once remarked, "Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot." It's also true that an armor-piercing ,45-caliber slug, fired into the lock mechanism, will produce the same results.
Use your discretion.
Dear Mr. Manners:
I don't get it - how am I supposed to conceal my gun during the summer months, when it's hotter than a pawn-shop pistol out and I'm wearing shorts and flip-flops! It looks silly to wear an overcoat just to hide my bean-shooter.
My reply: It's possible to have summer fun and still be locked and loaded. Try wearing a light linen cowboy duster over your summer attire, which sends a message of style with just a hint of spaghetti Western danger.
Dear Mr. Manners:
I am a lawyer who has represented Kansas students in a school-finance lawsuit. I thought I was just doing my job, but I was recently told to "shove it" up my rhymes-with-crass by a prominent Kansas politician. I am at a loss how to handle this situation, and I frankly fear for my safety .
My reply: Again, this is a case where concealed carry, had it been in effect, might have prevented a gross social faux pas. But I'm afraid your options are limited in this case, because under the concealed-carry bill, the Capitol building is one of those places off-limits to firearms, which is unfortunate given the lack of decorum and fellow feeling in that rough-hewn institution.
If said bully again assaults your sensibilities, stand your ground and try communicating to him in measured, friendly tones the "sticks and stones" rule, then pat your coat suggestively and let it drop that you are close friends with state Sen. Phil Journey.
He'll get the hint.
Dear Mr. Manners: If I'm hosting a dinner party and I suspect that my guests are armed, should I ask them to check their guns at the door? Is it OK to pat them down?
My reply: Why presume that an armed diner is an unfriendly one? Whether someone is packing heat beneath his blazer should have no bearing on the warmth of your happy event.
That said, if a dinner guest produces a pistol during the main course and uses the barrel to nudge the peas onto his fork, politely urge him to holster it and use his knife instead.
That's all the questions I have time for today.I have a bet with my husband, Herb, that I hope you can settle because a box of ammo is riding on it! Herb claims that its rude to clean a gun in a restauraunt. I say people should mind their own beeswax. Who's right?
My reply: Pass the ammunition to your husband. it is uncouth to flaunt your weapon in public - and that includes showing off by doing fancy gun-spinning tricks. Try this madam, if you must gun-clean in public: Cradle your handgun in your lap and, discreetly draping it with a blanket, proceed to attend to it's oiling and wiping needs. It's unlikely that anyone will either notice or object. If someone does, promptly clear the air by firing a warning shot over his head.
Dear Mr. Manners:
I tried to get into a public restroom the other day, but the door was locked! I waited 10 minutes and knocked politely, and still the guy didn't respond. How should I have handled that?
My reply: As U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas once remarked, "Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot." It's also true that an armor-piercing ,45-caliber slug, fired into the lock mechanism, will produce the same results.
Use your discretion.
Dear Mr. Manners:
I don't get it - how am I supposed to conceal my gun during the summer months, when it's hotter than a pawn-shop pistol out and I'm wearing shorts and flip-flops! It looks silly to wear an overcoat just to hide my bean-shooter.
My reply: It's possible to have summer fun and still be locked and loaded. Try wearing a light linen cowboy duster over your summer attire, which sends a message of style with just a hint of spaghetti Western danger.
Dear Mr. Manners:
I am a lawyer who has represented Kansas students in a school-finance lawsuit. I thought I was just doing my job, but I was recently told to "shove it" up my rhymes-with-crass by a prominent Kansas politician. I am at a loss how to handle this situation, and I frankly fear for my safety .
My reply: Again, this is a case where concealed carry, had it been in effect, might have prevented a gross social faux pas. But I'm afraid your options are limited in this case, because under the concealed-carry bill, the Capitol building is one of those places off-limits to firearms, which is unfortunate given the lack of decorum and fellow feeling in that rough-hewn institution.
If said bully again assaults your sensibilities, stand your ground and try communicating to him in measured, friendly tones the "sticks and stones" rule, then pat your coat suggestively and let it drop that you are close friends with state Sen. Phil Journey.
He'll get the hint.
Dear Mr. Manners: If I'm hosting a dinner party and I suspect that my guests are armed, should I ask them to check their guns at the door? Is it OK to pat them down?
My reply: Why presume that an armed diner is an unfriendly one? Whether someone is packing heat beneath his blazer should have no bearing on the warmth of your happy event.
That said, if a dinner guest produces a pistol during the main course and uses the barrel to nudge the peas onto his fork, politely urge him to holster it and use his knife instead.
Just remember gentle readers: When guns are outlawed, only criminals will have good manners. Or something like that.
Randy Schofield is an Eagle editorial writer. His column appears on Fridays. Reach him at (316)-268-6545 or [email protected] .