frogfish
Regular Member
My friend recently got accepted into a top 5 law school, so we decided to celebrate and hit some bars in Raleigh (the ones here in Durham suck ). Of course, I left my handgun locked in the truck as per NC laws, carry in any place where alcohol is served is prohibited. We hit 3 or 4 bars, enjoyed the company of some NCSU girls, and around 1:30 AM decided to head back. I didn't drink too much as I was driving, and we started to walk back. We parked over on Lane Street, which is pretty far from the hustle and bustle of Fayetteville St. About halfway back, I heard a "Hey you guys!". I turn around while keep walking and see a white male about late 20s approach us, with something in his hand. Upon closer look, I see red and chrome, and assume its some sort of utility knife. Now, I usually will acknowledge someone if they say "hi" or "hows it going", however I usually keep walking no matter what. But seeing this man with what appeared to be a knife, i turn around to face him, and pull out what may or may not have been a large switchblade I may or may not have been carring clipped to the inside of my jeans . He sees whats in my hand, and stops dead in his tracks. "whoa man, I just need some money for a bus ticket. Do you want to buy my very nice pocket knife?" (Ha, i was correct). I tell him no thanks, and usher my friend along back to the truck. The guy stayed rooted to where he stopped. I had to say...my heart was pounding then.
Now, the night doesnt end there. As we are half a block away from my truck, we notice an African American female in a black jacket walking alongside parked cars, checking them for open doors. Surely, up to no good. Now, she turns and see that we are watching her, and she crosses the street in a path to intercept us. Again, my hand goes to what may or may not have been a large switchblade. She walks up alongside us, and asks us where the police station is...weird question for someone who is looking to break into a car. Just as she finishes asking, a cruiser turns around the corner and she does a 180 and walks away from us. By this time, my truck was 100 feet away, so we just walk to the truck and I drive off.
Why the hell hasnt restaurant carry been passed yet? I'm sure a lot more people would feel safe and BE safe if they were allowed to carry in restaurants. Especially since if you are going out to eat in the city, you usually dont park right near the venue.
Now, the night doesnt end there. As we are half a block away from my truck, we notice an African American female in a black jacket walking alongside parked cars, checking them for open doors. Surely, up to no good. Now, she turns and see that we are watching her, and she crosses the street in a path to intercept us. Again, my hand goes to what may or may not have been a large switchblade. She walks up alongside us, and asks us where the police station is...weird question for someone who is looking to break into a car. Just as she finishes asking, a cruiser turns around the corner and she does a 180 and walks away from us. By this time, my truck was 100 feet away, so we just walk to the truck and I drive off.
Why the hell hasnt restaurant carry been passed yet? I'm sure a lot more people would feel safe and BE safe if they were allowed to carry in restaurants. Especially since if you are going out to eat in the city, you usually dont park right near the venue.