flienlow
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Let me first say it is not my intent to offend, or upset anyone or any group. I believe in the 2[suP]nd[/suP] amendment, and the right to carry (Concealed or Open.)I currently do not carry a weapon (I do have 2 pistols and my CC permit.) I will be purchasing a 3[suP]rd[/suP] pistol for CC and still deciding on which (probably XDM)
After reading the RCW’s, Several Blogs, YouTube videos, and postings here, I have to question whether open carry is even a smart thing to do. Just because it’s your right doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.
My thoughts:
When you open carry a gun like it or not the court of public opinion immediately places you into one of three categories.
Let’s be honest. The Gun movement has had some less than ideal ambassadors in the past. So, is the cause really worth the potential loss of life? Why have the liabilities? Wouldn’t conceal carry just be a smarter way to proceed?
Let me first say it is not my intent to offend, or upset anyone or any group. I believe in the 2[suP]nd[/suP] amendment, and the right to carry (Concealed or Open.)I currently do not carry a weapon (I do have 2 pistols and my CC permit.) I will be purchasing a 3[suP]rd[/suP] pistol for CC and still deciding on which (probably XDM)
After reading the RCW’s, Several Blogs, YouTube videos, and postings here, I have to question whether open carry is even a smart thing to do. Just because it’s your right doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.
My thoughts:
- In my opinion the constitution is dead. If a cop wants to Search you, they will search you. If they want to enter your property, they will. Hence, failure to comply constitutes probable cause.
- While open carry is technically legal. It’s not. The cops know the laws, they have backup, lawyers, and they sure as hell don’t want you to open carry. If you even peep the wrong way they will arrest you in an open carry encounter.
- Open carry makes people VERY uncomfortable.
- “Arguing with the Police is inherently stupid and you will ultimately loose.”
- An open carry confrontation immediately places you in a combative situation with the Police. All you have to do is accidently drop your hand by your gun and that would be viewed as an attempt on the officer’s life.
- If you are black or Mexican? They will shoot first then question you.
- It’s open season for the police to kill people. They will shoot a guy 5 times with screwdriver in his hands all while having backup and proven nonlethal alternatives. The Police are trigger happy and will use any excuse to shoot you. Even if they are found dead wrong, the consequences are minor in comparison to you shooting someone. Don’t believe me? Look how many police shootings there were in 2009.
- Let’s say the cop is wrong about open carry.If they were to pull a gun on you and place you in a situation that you fear for you life, you need to hope they wont kill you. If you shoot and kill them in self defense, you are a cop killer plain and simple. Your only choice is surrender.
- Your gun can be taken from you. -Snatched from holster.
- The possibility of a negligent discharge.
- There is no such thing as a “lead pipe case” The even if it’s black and white, anyone who has been involved in litigation can tell you the law can be open to interpretation. Not to mention there are so many god damn laws you are probably breaking 1 of them.
- Even if you are right, even if the law does agree with you. Would you still want to go through all the hassles and court battles that others have?
When you open carry a gun like it or not the court of public opinion immediately places you into one of three categories.
- The Aussie Duster / Doc Martin Shoe wearer –See Columbine Shooter
- The fat red neck wearing the “When you come for my guns… bring lots of body bags” shirt. (BTW- I find this to be one of the most moronic shirts I have ever seen. You and your 10 guns won’t fare well against a SWAT team, sorry.)
- Street thug.
Let’s be honest. The Gun movement has had some less than ideal ambassadors in the past. So, is the cause really worth the potential loss of life? Why have the liabilities? Wouldn’t conceal carry just be a smarter way to proceed?