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TriggerMan · 06-23-2005, 12:00 AM

I've never been in a situation where I felt my life was in danger. I carry because I don't want to wait until something happens to make me want to start carrying. I just want to be ready to defend my life if necessary.

Most everyone I know doesn't know why I carry everywhere. I'll be with a friend and have to leave it in the car when I have to by law. They'll give that weird laugh and ask, " You got that thing on you?" Usually just say, "Yeah," and thats it, no big deal. But if anyone really wants to argue about it, I'll just say something like, "OK, why don't you just give me a call and let me know when I need my gun so I'll be sure to have it." I've said that to a few people and it shut them up.

mermaidchaser · 06-23-2005, 12:07 AM

I decided to carry after our house was burglarized wehn whe evacuated for a hurricane. Fortunately i took my gun with me, on the advice of a local deputy. When we found out and came home, the house had been trashed, kids obviously, and all the electronics were gone, computers, stereos....only thing they didn't take were the tv's and monitors...too heavy i guess. The other thing missing was all my handgun ammo(about 400rds); I was sick thinking that one of the deputies that I know and call friend could be injured or attacked with MY ammo. Most things were recovered, especialy ammo; but lost 3 computers and had several items damaged ebyond repair. I was VERY glad I had my handgun(predecesor to my XD) with me out of town. After this happened was talking with another deputy(Sgt) who related that a fellow deputy barely missed being carjacked at gunpoint at an ATM at a mall in so miami; was caught on surveillance video. I carry and don't make any apology or excuse. When my wife started traveling into miami for work, she got her ccw as well, and has had a few intances where it was a good thing she had a weapon close, even tho she didn't need it. Only bad thing is her/our employers policy against weapons. If push comes to shove I'll deal with being fired and still being alive.

[TASF]Overkill · 06-23-2005, 06:16 AM

http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=9789

A lot more responses in here. Not sure why I would have posted it in that forum though...

jcrich33 · 06-23-2005, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reesegr

because of this...(my wife was thinking to go to this mall that day after she got off work, but thankfully, decided not to)

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?O...7-c589c01ca7bf

this happened a stones throw away from my home two days ago:

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?O...7-c589c01ca7bf

And last night there was a shooting just outside my work on Auraria PKWY and 7th street.

Actually...i don't have a CCW yet, just got my first gun last friday..but these recent events may push me to getting my CCW sooner than later.

Exactly. I almost went to the mall about the time this happened. I've always disliked this mall but it has the closest Sears.

I carry because it gives me another option in defending my family or myself.

BeardXXXd · 06-23-2005, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlseagull

A: Because I feel I can't morally make a law-enforcement officer risk his life in my defense unless I personally take responsibility for my safety within my rights first.

Usually shuts them up.

my god.. that line above.. the whole personal accountability..
im sure theres a couple liberals bent over the toilet, queezy right now..
you are sooooo EVIL

**beardman2** · 06-23-2005, 09:31 AM

I agree they will probably never listen to you. I've always felt I'd rather let the cops handle it if I can change the situation to allow that. But lets say I am able to call the cops and best case they get their in what... 2 minutes? I'm in a major city so this isn't super likely but we'll go on the good side. So say I'm lucky enough to have someone break in my home who only wants to beat the **** out of my wife and myself. How much damage could you do to someone in two minutes?

Ever see the movie cold creek manor? My wife watched that yesterday. I was damn near yelling at those idiots after a few minutes. Get your family to a safe place and if "mr scary" tries to come around and be scary... well I don't need to be scary I've got 4,320 grains of lead in convenient 180 grain portions that should fix the situation. viva second amendment!

pa-gunslinger · 06-23-2005, 09:36 AM

I carry because i have heard so many peole tell of how they were glad they were carrying when such and such happened. Too many stories of car jackings and what not. Especially when I have my wife and daughter with me. And also because it is my right to carry!

WyoBob · 06-23-2005, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reesegr

because of this...(my wife was thinking to go to this mall that day after she got off work, but thankfully, decided not to)

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?O...7-c589c01ca7bf

this happened a stones throw away from my home two days ago:

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?O...7-c589c01ca7bf

And last night there was a shooting just outside my work on Auraria PKWY and 7th street.

Actually...i don't have a CCW yet, just got my first gun last friday..but these recent events may push me to getting my CCW sooner than later.

We watch the Denver news and it sure seems like Aurora has more than it's fair share of crime. Or, is it my imagination? I worry because my daughter just bought a house in Aurora.

WyoBob

racinstylez · 06-23-2005, 10:47 AM

I carry, because you never know.....

lYxFizzyl · 06-23-2005, 12:29 PM

read a news paper you will find out quickly why alot of us carry

06-23-2005, 12:07 AM	#22
mermaidchaser XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: FL Keys Posts: 114	I decided to carry after our house was burglarized wehn whe evacuated for a hurricane. Fortunately i took my gun with me, on the advice of a local deputy. When we found out and came home, the house had been trashed, kids obviously, and all the electronics were gone, computers, stereos....only thing they didn't take were the tv's and monitors...too heavy i guess. The other thing missing was all my handgun ammo(about 400rds); I was sick thinking that one of the deputies that I know and call friend could be injured or attacked with MY ammo. Most things were recovered, especialy ammo; but lost 3 computers and had several items damaged ebyond repair. I was VERY glad I had my handgun(predecesor to my XD) with me out of town. After this happened was talking with another deputy(Sgt) who related that a fellow deputy barely missed being carjacked at gunpoint at an ATM at a mall in so miami; was caught on surveillance video. I carry and don't make any apology or excuse. When my wife started traveling into miami for work, she got her ccw as well, and has had a few intances where it was a good thing she had a weapon close, even tho she didn't need it. Only bad thing is her/our employers policy against weapons. If push comes to shove I'll deal with being fired and still being alive. __________________ XD9-SC Heine Slant Pro Tritium XD45ACP Winchester Model 62 .22(antique in great shape)

06-23-2005, 06:16 AM	#23
[TASF]Overkill XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,447	http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=9789 A lot more responses in here. Not sure why I would have posted it in that forum though... __________________ "Semper facere bonum, an a amare odium, vita mors." [Do good always, whether through life or death, love or hate.] "He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish." Photo thread is back! (Until next disaster)

06-23-2005, 09:31 AM	#26
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,955	I agree they will probably never listen to you. I've always felt I'd rather let the cops handle it if I can change the situation to allow that. But lets say I am able to call the cops and best case they get their in what... 2 minutes? I'm in a major city so this isn't super likely but we'll go on the good side. So say I'm lucky enough to have someone break in my home who only wants to beat the **** out of my wife and myself. How much damage could you do to someone in two minutes? Ever see the movie cold creek manor? My wife watched that yesterday. I was damn near yelling at those idiots after a few minutes. Get your family to a safe place and if "mr scary" tries to come around and be scary... well I don't need to be scary I've got 4,320 grains of lead in convenient 180 grain portions that should fix the situation. viva second amendment! __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

06-23-2005, 10:47 AM	#29
racinstylez XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 50	I carry, because you never know..... __________________ Sigmund Freud: \"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity.\" Springfield XD .40S&W Service in Bi-Tone. Savage Arms Mark II-FXP.22LR with Bushnell 3-9x40mm Scope.

06-23-2005, 12:29 PM	#30
lYxFizzyl XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 38.37N -85.76W Posts: 652	read a news paper you will find out quickly why alot of us carry __________________ XD40 Service W/ Duracoat Camo Taurus 605SS .357

06-23-2005, 12:00 AM	#21
TriggerMan XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 164	I've never been in a situation where I felt my life was in danger. I carry because I don't want to wait until something happens to make me want to start carrying. I just want to be ready to defend my life if necessary. Most everyone I know doesn't know why I carry everywhere. I'll be with a friend and have to leave it in the car when I have to by law. They'll give that weird laugh and ask, " You got that thing on you?" Usually just say, "Yeah," and thats it, no big deal. But if anyone really wants to argue about it, I'll just say something like, "OK, why don't you just give me a call and let me know when I need my gun so I'll be sure to have it." I've said that to a few people and it shut them up.

06-23-2005, 09:36 AM	#27
pa-gunslinger XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: York, PA Posts: 12	I carry because i have heard so many peole tell of how they were glad they were carrying when such and such happened. Too many stories of car jackings and what not. Especially when I have my wife and daughter with me. And also because it is my right to carry!

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