MrAcheson
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Sometimes hiding in the shadows is the good tactics GRD, makes you less of a target until you can pick your shots.
CCW Etiquette
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I'd have asked him if he was "on the job." (Fanny packs,the obvious holster types at least, scream LEO to me.)
If he was, I'd strike up a conversation about work, kids, whatever.
If he wasn't, was carrying, and was half bright, he'd figure out that he was made. Maybe a conversation would ensue about it, maybe not. Either way, no harm, and likely I'd strike up a conversation about work, kids, or whatever..
If he was, I'd strike up a conversation about work, kids, whatever.
If he wasn't, was carrying, and was half bright, he'd figure out that he was made. Maybe a conversation would ensue about it, maybe not. Either way, no harm, and likely I'd strike up a conversation about work, kids, or whatever..
I was visiting a gunshop that has a "No Concealed Carry Allowed" sign on the door.
As I was getting ready to leave, I look out the window, and see this car pull up.
A guy gets out, and straps on this large, elaborate fanny pack, and walks into the shop.
I didn't say anything, but I'm thinking "He's packing."
If I'm going to carry concealed, I don't want anyone to have a clue.
As I was getting ready to leave, I look out the window, and see this car pull up.
A guy gets out, and straps on this large, elaborate fanny pack, and walks into the shop.
I didn't say anything, but I'm thinking "He's packing."
If I'm going to carry concealed, I don't want anyone to have a clue.
Fanny packs are no longer identified as such within this community. Personally, I'm hesitant to make assumptions regarding the carry of a concealed weapon and a fanny pack - much like I reserve judgement regarding drivers of ridiculously monstrous trucks of which they have no use for, as "making up" for something which they are lacking.... okay, maybe not. 
MrPink
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I, myself, prefer the low-profile approach to CCW. Concealed to me is more than just not visible. In the summer time its usually a H&K P7PSP in an IWB holster with an untucked T-shirt or a S&W 340PD in a pocket holster in a pair of khaki shorts.
I usually wear plain, unadorned T-shirts - infact usually a oatmeal or grey heather. The color helps hide the black gun under a white shirt effect and the patterned texture helps breakup any printing that may happen.
I use a small Galco fanny pack - not for a gun - but for the wallet, cell phone, leatherman, knife, palm pilot, accouterments of life. I usually carry it tossed over my shoulder and not strapped around the waist. The only time anybody ever said anything about it to me was a cop at a gunstore who had obviously made me and asked what was inside. I get more cracks about it from friends who call it a fag bag or my purse.
I usually wear plain, unadorned T-shirts - infact usually a oatmeal or grey heather. The color helps hide the black gun under a white shirt effect and the patterned texture helps breakup any printing that may happen.
I use a small Galco fanny pack - not for a gun - but for the wallet, cell phone, leatherman, knife, palm pilot, accouterments of life. I usually carry it tossed over my shoulder and not strapped around the waist. The only time anybody ever said anything about it to me was a cop at a gunstore who had obviously made me and asked what was inside. I get more cracks about it from friends who call it a fag bag or my purse.
Mike Irwin
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"Should I have given the guy some surreptitious advice about his CCW choices?"
If I'm still up to date on County Code, he was committing a felony by carrying a handgun on school property.
You were less than 1/2 mile from my house when you were watching the fireworks.
I, however, was slightly under 200 miles from my house at the same time.
If I'm still up to date on County Code, he was committing a felony by carrying a handgun on school property.
You were less than 1/2 mile from my house when you were watching the fireworks.
I, however, was slightly under 200 miles from my house at the same time.
Matthew Courtney
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Turn it around a bit. If it's a hot female carrying and you're a single guy, would you strike up a conversation then?
MrAcheson
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Well I am a single guy but I was with my girlfriend so no, I probably wouldn't strike up a conversation either.
People are so quick to jump on this guy for commiting a "Class 6 felony" [size=large]IF[/size] he was carrying on school property. You all sound like you're from the Bay Area of California. CC is legal on all public school properties in Utah, and therefore, being a student, I carry on school grounds every single day.
Granted, if that guy was carrying on school grounds it was unwise and a good way to lose his gun rights for good, but why not work on getting the law changed to a more reasonable stance instead of hovering over people calling felony every chance you get?
MYOB is a good motto, too, BTW.
CC is legal on all public school properties in Utah, and therefore, being a student, I carry on school grounds every single day.Granted, if that guy was carrying on school grounds it was unwise and a good way to lose his gun rights for good, but why not work on getting the law changed to a more reasonable stance instead of hovering over people calling felony every chance you get?
MYOB is a good motto, too, BTW.
charleym3
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tetchaje1
I wish I lived in Utah.
I've made a few people. I only addressed one. She was carrying a revolver in a waiste pack and printing. She acted very offended at first, but came around after a bit.
One guy was wearing a NRA Tee shirt and a cap from a CC Training center. Talk about advertising. But he wasn't packed. Interesting.
I wish I lived in Utah.
I've made a few people. I only addressed one. She was carrying a revolver in a waiste pack and printing. She acted very offended at first, but came around after a bit.
One guy was wearing a NRA Tee shirt and a cap from a CC Training center. Talk about advertising. But he wasn't packed. Interesting.
the only time I would mention it is if somebody's shirt had ridden up and he didn't know the gun was showing. Otherwise, don't ask, don't tell is the height of good etiquet. Had a demented man come up to me in the grocery store and go " HEY! You know it's not legal to CARRY YOUR GUN IN HERE?" No gun was showing but the guy was aware I instructed CCW.
Not only does this sort of behavior draw attention and remind liberals that guns exist but he was wrong. The state alcohol control guy was attempting to legislate a gun ban in any place that sold beer. The legislature handed him his head in the next session.
In this area, we have Wille Nelson clone roper-hippies who wear vests and we have leftwing sugar plums who wear fanny packs. The only red flag gun attire is a gunbutt accidentaly sticking out from under your shirt.
Not only does this sort of behavior draw attention and remind liberals that guns exist but he was wrong. The state alcohol control guy was attempting to legislate a gun ban in any place that sold beer. The legislature handed him his head in the next session.
In this area, we have Wille Nelson clone roper-hippies who wear vests and we have leftwing sugar plums who wear fanny packs. The only red flag gun attire is a gunbutt accidentaly sticking out from under your shirt.
dav
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I've only been made once
If you could call it that. I carry a fanny pack for two pairs of glasses, cell phone, PDA and check book.
Went to indoor range and the guy behind the counter says "rent one of ours or you gonna shoot what you are carrying?" as he nods at my fanny pack.
Only problem is, this is the PRK. I don't get to carry, so there was no gun in the fanny pack.
If you could call it that. I carry a fanny pack for two pairs of glasses, cell phone, PDA and check book.
Went to indoor range and the guy behind the counter says "rent one of ours or you gonna shoot what you are carrying?" as he nods at my fanny pack.
Only problem is, this is the PRK. I don't get to carry, so there was no gun in the fanny pack.
tommytrauma
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I grew up around cops, and was taught at a young age that personal weapons were a very private matter. I must have been 10 or 11 when I asked an Uncle who was on the job how he carried off duty, and received "none of your f&*$in business" in reply. My Father explained to me that such questions were rude, and I've respected personal carry as a private matter ever since.
I wouldn't have said a word to this guy. I try to stay low profile, but different people have different styles. As far as the legal implications of his carrying, unless a violent crime is taking place in front of me, I won't intercede. In this case, there was no evidence of any crime, but simply an assumption.
I wouldn't have said a word to this guy. I try to stay low profile, but different people have different styles. As far as the legal implications of his carrying, unless a violent crime is taking place in front of me, I won't intercede. In this case, there was no evidence of any crime, but simply an assumption.
No offense intended, 50 Freak, but you are definitely a lone island in the Bay Area... 
(Just another gratuitous poke at your expense...
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I'm talking about the majority -- not you.
All is well, I just hope that more people like you will vote some sense into your congrescritters in that area. It really is too bad that the vast majority of the population in that area is just so danged anti-gun and liberal.
(Just another gratuitous poke at your expense...
)I'm talking about the majority -- not you.
All is well, I just hope that more people like you will vote some sense into your congrescritters in that area. It really is too bad that the vast majority of the population in that area is just so danged anti-gun and liberal.
faustulus
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I have a feeling that you and many of the people here would notice these things when 97 percent of the public would not. We tend to pay more attention to our surroundings and we know what we are looking for. Heck most people I know who don't shoot don't really know where to look for a conceal weapon, they think shoulder holsters are the way everyone does it.
No offense intended, 50 Freak, but you are definitely a lone island in the Bay Area...
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No problem, now you understand my moto
"one of a few"
"many among the unrepresented"
You'd be suprised at how few of us have CCW's in Kali and at how many actual gun owners there are in Kali too. We after all purchase the most handguns of all the 50 states. If we just voted, we'd make Kali a state even AR and TX would envy (in regards to gun friendly states)
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No problem, now you understand my moto
"one of a few"
"many among the unrepresented"
You'd be suprised at how few of us have CCW's in Kali and at how many actual gun owners there are in Kali too. We after all purchase the most handguns of all the 50 states. If we just voted, we'd make Kali a state even AR and TX would envy (in regards to gun friendly states)
DMK
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I was thinking the very same thing.
Mute
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Here's a set of letters everyone should learn:
NDBBM (Nobody's Damn Business But Mine).
NDBBM (Nobody's Damn Business But Mine).
atek3
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Jeez, all these hostilities.
I would have been a friendly guy. Compliment him on his t-shirt. Trade email addresses and give him the link to thehighroad.org
Then when he registers, send him a PM saying, "hey btw..."
Make friends, invite a new high roader, good stuff.
atek3
I would have been a friendly guy. Compliment him on his t-shirt. Trade email addresses and give him the link to thehighroad.org
Then when he registers, send him a PM saying, "hey btw..."
Make friends, invite a new high roader, good stuff.
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