MaxSE PT99
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- May 5, 2003
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Hi all!
Let me first say that this is not a flame towards anybody in particular....just honest curiosity.....no harm intended!
I've been thinking recently and I have a question or 2 for you that daily CCW.
Why is it that some folks decide to carry an excessive amount of gear on a daily basis? (diregarding LEO's off duty that are required by their department)
I carry
1. Either a Norinco Commander, Charles Daly ECS, or a Beretta 96f
2. An extra magazine.
3. Ken Onion series assisted opener blade by Kershaw/
3. Cell phone
4. Wallet
5. some misc. pocket change
I just don't get certain things that people carry on a daily basis.
1. Expandable batons
2. Handcuffs
3. BUK (back up knife)
4. 2-3 extra mags
I can understand wanting to carry a firearm, some OC, an extra mag and a cell phone to alert the authorities in the even of a crisis.
But why the extra gear for non LEO's (batons etc....)
What is the mindset for the extra gear....?
I understand the force continuum, but will their actually be enough time in an unexpected enconter to use these extra items as a citizen and not in uniform? From what I've read, I think no.
Do you really think that you'll be able to utilize the baton, cuffs, in an expedient manner? Will you be able to detain somebody after the SHTF?
Thanks for the insight, as I'm sure I'll get some replies.....
Jon
Let me first say that this is not a flame towards anybody in particular....just honest curiosity.....no harm intended!
I've been thinking recently and I have a question or 2 for you that daily CCW.
Why is it that some folks decide to carry an excessive amount of gear on a daily basis? (diregarding LEO's off duty that are required by their department)
I carry
1. Either a Norinco Commander, Charles Daly ECS, or a Beretta 96f
2. An extra magazine.
3. Ken Onion series assisted opener blade by Kershaw/
3. Cell phone
4. Wallet
5. some misc. pocket change
I just don't get certain things that people carry on a daily basis.
1. Expandable batons
2. Handcuffs
3. BUK (back up knife)
4. 2-3 extra mags
I can understand wanting to carry a firearm, some OC, an extra mag and a cell phone to alert the authorities in the even of a crisis.
But why the extra gear for non LEO's (batons etc....)
What is the mindset for the extra gear....?
I understand the force continuum, but will their actually be enough time in an unexpected enconter to use these extra items as a citizen and not in uniform? From what I've read, I think no.
Do you really think that you'll be able to utilize the baton, cuffs, in an expedient manner? Will you be able to detain somebody after the SHTF?
Thanks for the insight, as I'm sure I'll get some replies.....
Jon