Back up for a visit was walking my dog down by the marina and some guy sitting in a lawn char commented about my OU hat. so I chatted with him for 3 or 4 minutes about the area I live in when he asked what is that on your belt? I told him it was A nine mm compact (the one I got from you Pat.) He completely freaked and started running away like it would bite him. I think he wet himself as he was trying to get out of his chair backwards it was the best comedy I have seen in years. hope someone will show up at the bowling alley this coming sat. would love to see some of you.
I can top that, or at least give you a run for your money. Not Wa, but Wi but too many similarities.
Walking my purebred German Shepherd every night while OC a Sig 226 and double mag carrier on weak side. Came across the snowmobile bridge, about 8 feet wide off leash heel. Family of four on my strong side, I was planning to just walk past. Mom says "that's a beautiful dog!" So I stopped and she sat like she should. Talked about the dog a little she asked me if it was a purebred German Shepherd?
I said yes and she almost slammed herself up against the bridge to get as far away as possible. Said she was deathly afraid of PUREBRED German Shepherds, one ripped her brother's ear off when she was a kid.
So I asked, you were fine and liked her until you found out she was a purebred? Dog is a big baby, given enough time she might lick you to death! The entire time I am standing there with my gun on my side towards the family and not one single mention was made of it. I said if you want to get over that fear, this is the dog to do it with. Not interested, tho Dad and the two kids did pet her and all still have their ears I am happy to report.
Come to find out he is one of my wife's teachers and I had met him before but I can't remember 100 people. I'm still scratching my head at the irrationality of it all.
I've never actually had anyone run from me, this is about as close as I get. And not even for a firearm, I'm pretty depressed.......