Bookman
Campaign Veteran
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I'm new here, having just registered with the site yesterday. I want to share a recent experience with you, though, and get your reactions and opinions.
I manage a house for homeless veterans on their way back up. We get people with substance abuse and/or mental and/or emotional problems. I, myself, am a graduate of the program.
Recently I began to go to the range with DEROS72, who is a friend of mine. After the 3rd or 4th trip I decided to obtain my own weapon, which i did about a month ago. Knowing that the guidelines for house I manage prohibit having weapons in the house, I decided to keep it locked up in the car. My immediate supervisor saw no problem with this andI thought the matter to be concluded. So much for thinking!
YesterdayI ran into the person who coordinates all of the transitional housing for my particular non-profit. She is my supervisor's supervisor (does that make sense?). Anyway, while chatting I made her aware of the existence of my pistol and it's location. She wasn't very happy with it and some discussion ensued where she made it plain that while she supports my right to bear arms she doesn't think it's a good idea, considering who some of our clients are. This was such a compelling statement that I voluntarily consented to store the gun elsewhere.
So I ask you. Do you carry just because it's legal, or do you consider the circumstances and surroundings before deciding?
I'm new here, having just registered with the site yesterday. I want to share a recent experience with you, though, and get your reactions and opinions.
I manage a house for homeless veterans on their way back up. We get people with substance abuse and/or mental and/or emotional problems. I, myself, am a graduate of the program.
Recently I began to go to the range with DEROS72, who is a friend of mine. After the 3rd or 4th trip I decided to obtain my own weapon, which i did about a month ago. Knowing that the guidelines for house I manage prohibit having weapons in the house, I decided to keep it locked up in the car. My immediate supervisor saw no problem with this andI thought the matter to be concluded. So much for thinking!
YesterdayI ran into the person who coordinates all of the transitional housing for my particular non-profit. She is my supervisor's supervisor (does that make sense?). Anyway, while chatting I made her aware of the existence of my pistol and it's location. She wasn't very happy with it and some discussion ensued where she made it plain that while she supports my right to bear arms she doesn't think it's a good idea, considering who some of our clients are. This was such a compelling statement that I voluntarily consented to store the gun elsewhere.
So I ask you. Do you carry just because it's legal, or do you consider the circumstances and surroundings before deciding?