Fear factor or Why do you carry a gun?

[CasualShooter]

That's it!

Freedom + Responsibility = Liberty

 

[Drjones]

Pain:

You just saw for yourself how an armed society is indeed a polite society.

 

[Mannlicher]

its always scary when some cop does not understand gun ownership. Of course, I dont like cops to start with.............

 

[HBK]

I like cops. They get little pay to perform a vital service to the community. I don't like the odd LEO with a JBT mentality. For example, last month I received a speeding ticket. I was speeding, 61 in a 50. I thought he oculd've given me a break, but he gave me a ticket. He was courteous and professional. It's hard to have a problem with that, even if you believe that speed limits are just a tax on people who like to drive fast. Guys that want to use their authority to push people around or intimidate people...I have no use for them.
Of course, sometimes, maybe oftentimes, all LEOs go into situations in which an attitude is required and may save their life.

 

[CasualShooter]

Of course, sometimes, maybe oftentimes, all LEOs go into situations in which an attitude is required and may save their life.

Bad Guys sometimes mistake courtesy on the part of a police officer as a sign of weakness. An "attitude" may then be required by the Officer to take command of the situation and maintain the upper hand. Been there, Done that.

Believe it, or not. Did you know that, while they may do it, most PO's don't usually like to write tickets? Unless the violation is flagrant and/or the violator is really being a jerk.

BTW, stopping traffic violators has been shown statistically to be one of the most dangerous things a PO can do. Many BG's are in a high state of exitement following a criminal act and may violate speed and other traffice control devices in attempting to get away from the scene of their crime. When a PO stops a traffic violator, he never knows what he may be comming upon and his life may depend on his being ready for the unexpected.

Also, if you "have an attitude" when you are stopped by the police, the officer may sense it and you may find yourself being treated accordingly.

I believe that most PO's today are generally courteous unless provoked. But, courtesy is a two way street. Try it, if you are stopped for a TV and you may sometimes (not always) find yourself being given a warning instead of a ticket. Be a jerk and the outcome may be more predictable.

 

[English John]

A long time ago I was told "Don't bring that (1911), you won't need it!"- he was wrong.
Another time I depended on someone else to provide me a weapon when I didn't have one- I was wrong.
Never trust someone else for your safety, it is YOUR responsibility first.
After my vacation overseas, I carried a badge for eight years. There are some EVIL people out there, and you never know when the SHTF.
Everything stays locked up, except the one that stays on me. It is easier to keep it on me than put it away and take it out all of the time. My wife got used to it, and was even glad once or twice.
I trained both my sons, one carries and one doesn't. Their choice, no one else's. I carry a pocket knife, small flashlight, credit card, cell phone in the truck, fire extinguisher in the kitchen, and a pocket pistol. My choice, no one else's.
(aside: the two biggest fallicies (sp) I found as an LEO: 1) People think "It can't happen to me". and 2) when it does, "I must have done something to cause it". Both wrong. Sometimes the SHTF.)

 

[Bostonterrier97]

Why am I armed?

November 1990 my Father's Fiance was murdered in his house with a kitchen knife (the slime bucket who did it is still on death row)

November 1991 I was robbed at Gun Point at work. (The piece of white trash pulled a 1911 on me..)

So..my question: Why Shouldn't I be armed?

Why shouldn't ANYONE be armed?

Everyone has the RIGHT to defend themselves