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It was one of those nice evenings.. and we decided to go get ice cream. We like Milwaukee Frozen Custard and usually go to the one in Leesburg (and I usually OC).
Tonight, an interesting conversation took place between me, the Young Man that took my order (YM) and the Owner (Owner) that was also behind the counter.
After placing my order...
YM - (looking at my hip)... is that a 45?
Me - Sure is, a Kimber.
YM- Cool. I can't wait till I am 21 and can get my permit to carry.
Me- You don't need a permit to Open Carry. Are you at least 18?
YM- Yes.. I am.. and am also gonna be a Marine
Me- Ohh Rah.. Semper Fi! Here is an information card I made up that explains some of the laws and rules of Open Carry.
YM-Thanks.. this buddy of mine that teaches gun safety classes said I can't carry until I get my permit and am 21.
Me-Well.. you only need to be 18 to Open Carry.
Owner - Why would you want to carry a gun?
Me and YM (almost in Unison.. except I said "for protection" and YM said "for self defense")
Owner-I don't like guns!
Me-So you would not want me in here with a gun?
Owner-Absolutely Not!
Me-Well.. I guess I will stop coming here because every time I have come here since you opened I have come here and been armed like I am now.
Owner (looks at my hip)- Oh! Are you a cop??
Me- No.. just a citizen like you.
Me-So if you don't want me in here again I will leave and not come back.
Owner-No.. I don't mind you coming in here.
Me-Well.. if you tell me (and others) that you don't want guns in here.. only the BAD guys will carry guns in here.. Honest, law abiding citizens won't carry in here or won't come in at all. And you probably never even notice as I have been coming here for years and this is the first time that you noticed. Besides.. in this economy.. I would think you would want all the business you can get!
Owner-Well you got that right and you gave me something to think about.
Me- So.. am I welcome to come back again? Armed as Usual?
Owner- Yes. You are.. and thank you for coming tonight.
Me- Your welcome.. Good night.
Owner - Good Night
YM- See Ya!
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It was one of those nice evenings.. and we decided to go get ice cream. We like Milwaukee Frozen Custard and usually go to the one in Leesburg (and I usually OC).
Tonight, an interesting conversation took place between me, the Young Man that took my order (YM) and the Owner (Owner) that was also behind the counter.
After placing my order...
YM - (looking at my hip)... is that a 45?
Me - Sure is, a Kimber.
YM- Cool. I can't wait till I am 21 and can get my permit to carry.
Me- You don't need a permit to Open Carry. Are you at least 18?
YM- Yes.. I am.. and am also gonna be a Marine
Me- Ohh Rah.. Semper Fi! Here is an information card I made up that explains some of the laws and rules of Open Carry.
YM-Thanks.. this buddy of mine that teaches gun safety classes said I can't carry until I get my permit and am 21.
Me-Well.. you only need to be 18 to Open Carry.
Owner - Why would you want to carry a gun?
Me and YM (almost in Unison.. except I said "for protection" and YM said "for self defense")
Owner-I don't like guns!
Me-So you would not want me in here with a gun?
Owner-Absolutely Not!
Me-Well.. I guess I will stop coming here because every time I have come here since you opened I have come here and been armed like I am now.
Owner (looks at my hip)- Oh! Are you a cop??
Me- No.. just a citizen like you.
Me-So if you don't want me in here again I will leave and not come back.
Owner-No.. I don't mind you coming in here.
Me-Well.. if you tell me (and others) that you don't want guns in here.. only the BAD guys will carry guns in here.. Honest, law abiding citizens won't carry in here or won't come in at all. And you probably never even notice as I have been coming here for years and this is the first time that you noticed. Besides.. in this economy.. I would think you would want all the business you can get!
Owner-Well you got that right and you gave me something to think about.
Me- So.. am I welcome to come back again? Armed as Usual?
Owner- Yes. You are.. and thank you for coming tonight.
Me- Your welcome.. Good night.
Owner - Good Night
YM- See Ya!
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