JimMartinVTX
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I have a GFL and have for about 20 years. My 8 year old daughter has seen me with a gun almost every day of her life, but frankly, I don't talk about it much with her. I figured she was used to it. She has two uncles and several other members of the family who are in LE. So guns are not a novelty to her. She understands they are not toys.
Several weeks ago I was oc in my car to take my kid to see her grandmother. On the way I rolled up on a road block (insurance check). I pulled up and as is my common procedure, I handed my GFL out the window with my license and insurance card. Keeping both hands on the wheel I told the Effingham sheriff's deputy that I was carrying today, and asked how he would like to proceed. He looked at me and said, no problem, just keep my hands where he could see them. Then my daughter asked me, "Are you going to get into trouble for having a gun?" I was completely shocked when the deputy stuck his head in the door, looked at my daughter and said, "No honey, your daddy is one of the good guys". I actually welled up in the eyes a little, thanked the deputy and went on my way.
I am proud to live in Effingham county where the people and the government get it. I have never had a negative experience open or concealed carry. My state Senator and Representative are ALWAYS on the right side of gun legislation. Maybe someday my story will become the norm everywhere. That is how it is SUPPOSED to work.
Keep up the good fight!!
I have a GFL and have for about 20 years. My 8 year old daughter has seen me with a gun almost every day of her life, but frankly, I don't talk about it much with her. I figured she was used to it. She has two uncles and several other members of the family who are in LE. So guns are not a novelty to her. She understands they are not toys.
Several weeks ago I was oc in my car to take my kid to see her grandmother. On the way I rolled up on a road block (insurance check). I pulled up and as is my common procedure, I handed my GFL out the window with my license and insurance card. Keeping both hands on the wheel I told the Effingham sheriff's deputy that I was carrying today, and asked how he would like to proceed. He looked at me and said, no problem, just keep my hands where he could see them. Then my daughter asked me, "Are you going to get into trouble for having a gun?" I was completely shocked when the deputy stuck his head in the door, looked at my daughter and said, "No honey, your daddy is one of the good guys". I actually welled up in the eyes a little, thanked the deputy and went on my way.
I am proud to live in Effingham county where the people and the government get it. I have never had a negative experience open or concealed carry. My state Senator and Representative are ALWAYS on the right side of gun legislation. Maybe someday my story will become the norm everywhere. That is how it is SUPPOSED to work.
Keep up the good fight!!