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Charlie wrote:
All right I understand the 2nd amendment. But with all the leagal mumbo jumbo why should I open carry? I can't see shooting someone and if I did I would more than likely be f-ed. If I go into the wrong area " school zone " I am f-ed so why take the risk?
I'm new to this sight and have been hearing a lot about open carry lately, just looking for some answers. I own several guns and am a hunter but have never open carried.
My postion of "Why take the risk" has more to do with being un-armed and not being able to defend myself or my loved ones from a would be attacker. Imagine needing that firearm to save your loved ones life, and not having it with you. How would you feel about that for the rest of your life?
Your statement catches me oddly, What If I were to say that about driving a car,
"With all the speed limits and stoplights, and accidents out therewhy should I take the risk?
Nobody is forcing you to carry a firearm, we are just trying to keep that right alive and well so if you choose to do so, you still have that right!
I keep a fire extinguisher on hand in both my truck and the house! although I am not planning on having aa fire!
I keep my insurance policies valid! although I do not plan on getting into a car wreck or havingmy home being damaged by either vandalism or a storm.
And I carry a firearm to defend myself and my family against any people that may be intent on harming us in a robbery attempt or random act of violence, I would rather be prepared than have nothing to defend myslef and others against someone intent on harming us.
To many people carrying a firearm is not even about it being a firearm at this point, it is about exercising their rights! Although I am not required by law to vote, I exercise my right to vote. You are not required by law to exercise your right to free speech, but instead you choose to do it.
Wisconsin isone of 2 states that do not allow concealed carry of a firearm, therefore to legally carry a firearm we must carry it openly in an exposed holster. if we had concealed acarry provisions, I would still carry openly in many circumstances
I carrymy firearm becuase I cannot carry a police officer on my hip!