rottman43055
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I for one often times get frustrated with many ofmy fellow gun owners. Many are not members of such groups as this oneor the NRA and other groups that fight for our 2A rights, and often do not even pay attention to the politics of the day that can have a huge impact as well, locally and nationally.
In my view Open Carry also points out another weakness in the gun community. Allow me to explain.
Those of us who are committed to protects our rights all have different roles we can fill. Some make great headway politically and influence law makers, politicians etc. Others may have more money than time and support groups who are always at the forefront of the battles. All these are great.
That said, Open Carry exposes a lot of weakness even in the small percentage of gun owners who are aware of whats going on and working to defend our rights.
Open Carry is a passive way that a person with a lot or little resources can make huge headway on promoting the 2A, change some public perception etc.and yet, the majority will not do it.
Many say it is not their preferred method of carry, and to that I say fine, but what would one day a week hurt?
I believe that the real reason that most people will not carry is FEAR. They are afraid of the general public reaction, AND they are afraid of the reaction of the police.
Both of these need dealt with. I believe that even in cities that most people eitherdo not notice or are neutral. Others are actually very supportive and only a minority are trouble makers over someone OCing.
As far as the police go, we have to remember it's their job to protect our rights, not limit them, and the only way they are going to change is by more people OCing and standing up.
It is sad that people are afraid to exercise not only what is a legal activity, BUT A RIGHT!
The excuses are someone may not liiiike it, I may get charged with something and have to spend money to defend myself, it's a tactical disadvantage and on and on they go.
Other groups of people have risked beatings, jail time and even death to get what they feel are rights.
I am certainly not poking my finger in the eye of folks on this forum, nor trying to piss off any of my fellow gun owners, but I really believe that what is at the core of the challenge to get OC more ofa common method of carry is FEAR.
JMO. Rottman
I for one often times get frustrated with many ofmy fellow gun owners. Many are not members of such groups as this oneor the NRA and other groups that fight for our 2A rights, and often do not even pay attention to the politics of the day that can have a huge impact as well, locally and nationally.
In my view Open Carry also points out another weakness in the gun community. Allow me to explain.
Those of us who are committed to protects our rights all have different roles we can fill. Some make great headway politically and influence law makers, politicians etc. Others may have more money than time and support groups who are always at the forefront of the battles. All these are great.
That said, Open Carry exposes a lot of weakness even in the small percentage of gun owners who are aware of whats going on and working to defend our rights.
Open Carry is a passive way that a person with a lot or little resources can make huge headway on promoting the 2A, change some public perception etc.and yet, the majority will not do it.
Many say it is not their preferred method of carry, and to that I say fine, but what would one day a week hurt?
I believe that the real reason that most people will not carry is FEAR. They are afraid of the general public reaction, AND they are afraid of the reaction of the police.
Both of these need dealt with. I believe that even in cities that most people eitherdo not notice or are neutral. Others are actually very supportive and only a minority are trouble makers over someone OCing.
As far as the police go, we have to remember it's their job to protect our rights, not limit them, and the only way they are going to change is by more people OCing and standing up.
It is sad that people are afraid to exercise not only what is a legal activity, BUT A RIGHT!
The excuses are someone may not liiiike it, I may get charged with something and have to spend money to defend myself, it's a tactical disadvantage and on and on they go.
Other groups of people have risked beatings, jail time and even death to get what they feel are rights.
I am certainly not poking my finger in the eye of folks on this forum, nor trying to piss off any of my fellow gun owners, but I really believe that what is at the core of the challenge to get OC more ofa common method of carry is FEAR.
JMO. Rottman