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garandman · 12-21-2007, 04:07 PM

Ishpeck's on to something there.

I would perhaps add:

....because I enjoy grovelling before some petty, overfed, overpaid, self-important, narcissistic, power hungry gov't beaureuacrat for their permission to exercise my right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, as well as my Constitutionally guaranteed Second Amendment rights.

GoCodeBravo · 12-21-2007, 04:07 PM

The whole "may issue" thing sickens me, not to mention that we even submit to de facto registration, like in Kalifornia. Was there for a week recently. It was the ONLY time I've been without a sidearm since I got my Texas CHL. I was NOT a happy camper. Had two knives, flashlight and a sturdy metal barrel writing pen, though as a defensive set-up.

That being said, the simplest answer could be: (as to WHY you "need" your permit):

Because I want myself and my family members to live if confronted with a deadly threat.

OR

Because US courts have proven that the police have NO DUTY to protect any individual, only the public at large. So if you have any body guards paid for with my tax dollars, that are available, and not tied up guarding state senators, judges, etc., please send one my way (esp. if he has a MP5 full-auto) and I'll withdraw this application.

OR

Because I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

OR

...you get the picture.

**Mad Geek** · 12-21-2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walt

I'm working on my good reason for my ccw. I live in California so it's got to be something good. I would like for everyone to look at it and let me know what you think and don't hold back if it's crap let me know it is and why if you would please.
Here it is.

I wish to obtain my ccw for self protection and protection of my family. I have never been threatened, but want to be protected if anything in which protections is needed arises. I live about 20 miles from the nearest station, which means it will take about 15 to 20 min. for an officer to get to me. I also am ex-military nuclear security, which i believe if someone wants information in that area it puts myself and my family at risk.

PM Sent

spamlovr · 12-21-2007, 04:31 PM

Is there a reason why you have to stay in CA? There are many surrounding or nearby states with freedoms that CA doesn't trust you with.

I moved out of that hell hole almost 20 years ago, and I just haven't felt the need to look back.

If I really wanted to carry concealed in CA, I would, and when I need to travel there and haven't taken a plane, I do. It's often easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. I'd find the best way to carry deeply concealed, and be careful. Even with a permit where I live, this is still daily SOP.

walt · 12-21-2007, 04:46 PM

I stay in California because when i was based in Montana my wife almost died. Ever since then she doesn't want to go to far away from her family.

spamlovr · 12-21-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walt

I stay in California because when i was based in Montana my wife almost died. Ever since then she doesn't want to go to far away from her family.

Wow. Was it something in the water?

How far is, say, Portland, OR, from where her family is on a plane? Why can't the whole family move to a better place? I was lucky, my whole family wanted to get the hell out of CA, and I understand that not everyone wants to leave a place they are familiar with, but sometimes you have to make choices to live the way you want to. If you stay in CA so one person can be close to their family, than you may just have to resign yourself to not having some of the things you want in life. Like the ability to control more of your own destiny.

ArmyGuy45 · 12-21-2007, 10:35 PM

i do cause its my right... and i feel better knowing that i am protecting myself and my family to the best of my abliities, and that i will/should have the upper hand when i do get into a situation where i might/need to use it

all in all.. im better prepared by having it

walt · 12-22-2007, 08:31 AM

No, it was stupid doctors that spent a year misdiagnosing her. I could have sued and been rich, but she wouldn't let me do it.

**XDONBOARD** · 12-22-2007, 08:45 AM

Move to Arizona, $130 and 7 days later you're ccw! Close to drive and CCW while driving! 5 hours from So Cal (1 flying) and 10 hours from Nor Cal (2 flying)! We also have the top heart doctors and pediatric centers in the country!

walt · 12-22-2007, 10:40 AM

Well, when I can finally get her to move then I will move out of this dumb state.

12-21-2007, 04:07 PM	#42
GoCodeBravo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harris County Posts: 206	The whole "may issue" thing sickens me, not to mention that we even submit to de facto registration, like in Kalifornia. Was there for a week recently. It was the ONLY time I've been without a sidearm since I got my Texas CHL. I was NOT a happy camper. Had two knives, flashlight and a sturdy metal barrel writing pen, though as a defensive set-up. That being said, the simplest answer could be: (as to WHY you "need" your permit): Because I want myself and my family members to live if confronted with a deadly threat. OR Because US courts have proven that the police have NO DUTY to protect any individual, only the public at large. So if you have any body guards paid for with my tax dollars, that are available, and not tied up guarding state senators, judges, etc., please send one my way (esp. if he has a MP5 full-auto) and I'll withdraw this application. OR Because I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6. OR ...you get the picture. Last edited by GoCodeBravo; 12-21-2007 at 04:09 PM. Reason: typo

12-21-2007, 04:31 PM	#44
spamlovr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 501	Is there a reason why you have to stay in CA? There are many surrounding or nearby states with freedoms that CA doesn't trust you with. I moved out of that hell hole almost 20 years ago, and I just haven't felt the need to look back. If I really wanted to carry concealed in CA, I would, and when I need to travel there and haven't taken a plane, I do. It's often easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. I'd find the best way to carry deeply concealed, and be careful. Even with a permit where I live, this is still daily SOP. __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

12-21-2007, 10:35 PM	#47
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,448	i do cause its my right... and i feel better knowing that i am protecting myself and my family to the best of my abliities, and that i will/should have the upper hand when i do get into a situation where i might/need to use it all in all.. im better prepared by having it __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace Im a minority in this right handed left winged bull legged pigeon toe world.

12-22-2007, 08:45 AM	#49
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley of the Cards Posts: 3,724	Move to Arizona, $130 and 7 days later you're ccw! Close to drive and CCW while driving! 5 hours from So Cal (1 flying) and 10 hours from Nor Cal (2 flying)! We also have the top heart doctors and pediatric centers in the country! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

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12-21-2007, 04:07 PM	#41
garandman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 322	Ishpeck's on to something there. I would perhaps add: ....because I enjoy grovelling before some petty, overfed, overpaid, self-important, narcissistic, power hungry gov't beaureuacrat for their permission to exercise my right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, as well as my Constitutionally guaranteed Second Amendment rights.

12-21-2007, 04:46 PM	#45
walt XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 65	I stay in California because when i was based in Montana my wife almost died. Ever since then she doesn't want to go to far away from her family.

12-22-2007, 08:31 AM	#48
walt XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 65	No, it was stupid doctors that spent a year misdiagnosing her. I could have sued and been rich, but she wouldn't let me do it.

12-22-2007, 10:40 AM	#50
walt XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 65	Well, when I can finally get her to move then I will move out of this dumb state.