paracharlie
New member
First of all this is my first time posting here and for good reason. Allow me to introduce myself. I am former Marine Corp infantryman with a security forces secondary MOS. I did my service in the 1980's and I am now in my 40's and live happily knowing that ONE of my privileges is to store, use, and maintain a weapon of my choosing. I have recently extended my privilege by obtaining a concealed license for myself, my wife and my 23 year old daughter. I hold sacred the right to bear arms for the privilege to keep my oath to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, here or abroad. I will fulfill that oath the day they lay me down.
I do not presume for all civilians out there to understand what it is like to be a part of something so much bigger then yourself, and some people may not understand what it is like to choose that lifestyle where one day you are alive and next day you are not. But know this; the life style I chose is not for me, it is for you.
There is a criminal element in today's society, for whatever reason known only to them, has become an element that holds no fear of death by enforcers or patriots of a rational society of law abiding citizens, veterans or public servants. They neither fear death, nor are they afraid to kill you without remorse. Many personal opinions may attribute to this behavior, but what matters, is that it does exist.
I carry a weapon open or concealed because I know whats on the other side of the fence, so to speak. Carry because you are committed to be a patriot and you believe in something much bigger then ourselves without reservation to do good, remembering that a patriot does believe in an honest government and justice system. Hold yourself to an oath and do it for all the right reasons. If you carry for the purpose of personal rebellion then leave your weapon at home. Your not helping any one reputation or building any type of trust with law enforcement or the community. Every time I see a news story about someone being stubborn with police while carrying a weapon, I slowly see our privilege slipping away in a bureau of red-tape and general mistrust, slandered by an over eager news media looking for today's story to make one individual a little more famous at the expense of one more American.
Question your true intentions and be honest with yourself. Our you carrying for the right reason?
Do not be a disappointment, because when seconds count, the police are only minutes away.
God bless and stay strong.
I do not presume for all civilians out there to understand what it is like to be a part of something so much bigger then yourself, and some people may not understand what it is like to choose that lifestyle where one day you are alive and next day you are not. But know this; the life style I chose is not for me, it is for you.
There is a criminal element in today's society, for whatever reason known only to them, has become an element that holds no fear of death by enforcers or patriots of a rational society of law abiding citizens, veterans or public servants. They neither fear death, nor are they afraid to kill you without remorse. Many personal opinions may attribute to this behavior, but what matters, is that it does exist.
I carry a weapon open or concealed because I know whats on the other side of the fence, so to speak. Carry because you are committed to be a patriot and you believe in something much bigger then ourselves without reservation to do good, remembering that a patriot does believe in an honest government and justice system. Hold yourself to an oath and do it for all the right reasons. If you carry for the purpose of personal rebellion then leave your weapon at home. Your not helping any one reputation or building any type of trust with law enforcement or the community. Every time I see a news story about someone being stubborn with police while carrying a weapon, I slowly see our privilege slipping away in a bureau of red-tape and general mistrust, slandered by an over eager news media looking for today's story to make one individual a little more famous at the expense of one more American.
Question your true intentions and be honest with yourself. Our you carrying for the right reason?
Do not be a disappointment, because when seconds count, the police are only minutes away.
God bless and stay strong.