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standerson · 09-13-2006, 01:01 AM

I was on the road during Sep 10th through the 12th. It was a 400 mile round trip that I have made many times in the past.

I always travel armed. I usually just pick up one handgun, do a quick check, and hit the road.

This time was different. I picked up two handguns. I field striped the weapons, recleaned and lubed them. I unloaded and reloaded each mag plus packed up an extra mag for each one. Threw an extra box of ammo in the car.

Thank the Lord they weren't needed.

Tiburon65 · 09-13-2006, 06:09 AM

Probably just that "be prepared" training you've had. never hurts to be prepared. Being prepared and situational awareness are key to everyday life.

jdavionic · 09-13-2006, 06:33 AM

I wouldn't call it paranoid. You just sensed that the security threat was potentially higher over this period and were making sure that you took some additional steps to be prepared.

With that said though, I would encourage you & others to carry on with life and not bunker down. Point being, I would avoid flying because I was afraid terrorists were going to strike. Or avoid malls for the same reason. You get the point. If we take these actions, then they have indeed won.

Krackels · 09-13-2006, 11:57 AM

I wouldn't say paranoid, but I definately was carrying Monday.

AZXD40 · 09-13-2006, 12:30 PM

You were Just being the "Sheep Dog" with the option to engage a small army LOL... Never paranoid, always prepared.. Keep up the good work

nightraider · 09-13-2006, 12:33 PM

I wouldn't call handguns paranoid. Now if you went out and welded an M60 on top of your car, then I'd wonder.

bham shooter · 09-13-2006, 12:37 PM

I wouldn't say paranoid, but I did get a little emotional driving to work monday morning. A few of the morning shows were replaying their original 9-11 broadcast, and to hear everyone talking about it and trying to figure it out, knowing what we all know now, was a little weird. I got chill bumps listening to it.

I did the normal thing, which is to grab the XD and put it in my laptop bag and sit it in the passenger seat next to me. I keep a few extra mags in the car and in the bag.

daveofspades · 09-13-2006, 01:50 PM

"Now if you went out and welded an M60 on top of your car, then I'd wonder."

But just wonder....I mean, after all, who hasn't at some point wish for that kind of firepower when some schmuck cut you off..again. Or has his music thumpin'....

DD

The Green Side

fastboy · 09-13-2006, 02:47 PM

Actually I'd be more paranoid about some brainless and reckless drivers on the road than some terrorists. the former definitely poses a more valid threat as far as I am concerned.

hacker15 · 09-13-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fastboy

Actually I'd be more paranoid about some brainless and reckless drivers on the road than some terrorists. the former definitely poses a more valid threat as far as I am concerned.

You said it all! Man, if they're not jacking away on a cell phone, messing with their hair, trying to smack the kid in the back seat....and that's just the GUYS! The gal's are even worse! Had one the other day - out on the highway, doing at least 70 in a 55. I swear, she was trying to eat her BigMac, talk on the phone, and put on makeup all at the same time! Never fails to amuse me - as long as I'm not driving next to them......

09-13-2006, 01:01 AM	#1
standerson XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 659	Paranoid on Sep 11th? I was on the road during Sep 10th through the 12th. It was a 400 mile round trip that I have made many times in the past. I always travel armed. I usually just pick up one handgun, do a quick check, and hit the road. This time was different. I picked up two handguns. I field striped the weapons, recleaned and lubed them. I unloaded and reloaded each mag plus packed up an extra mag for each one. Threw an extra box of ammo in the car. Thank the Lord they weren't needed. __________________ USN Retired, Life Member NRA, Eagle Scout

09-13-2006, 06:09 AM	#2
Tiburon65 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 682	Probably just that "be prepared" training you've had. never hurts to be prepared. Being prepared and situational awareness are key to everyday life. __________________ XD 45acp You're not living life till you are part of the food chain. I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.

09-13-2006, 11:57 AM	#4
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 19,820 Blog Entries: 6	I wouldn't say paranoid, but I definately was carrying Monday. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin PA Roll Call

09-13-2006, 12:30 PM	#5
AZXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 749	You were Just being the "Sheep Dog" with the option to engage a small army LOL... Never paranoid, always prepared.. Keep up the good work __________________ John F. Kennedy: "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom."

09-13-2006, 01:50 PM	#8
daveofspades XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 537	"Now if you went out and welded an M60 on top of your car, then I'd wonder." But just wonder....I mean, after all, who hasn't at some point wish for that kind of firepower when some schmuck cut you off..again. Or has his music thumpin'.... DD The Green Side __________________ "The military is for fighting the enemies of the state. The police are there to defend and protect the people. When the military becomes the police, the enemies of the state become the people." - Commander Adama, The New Battlestar Galactica

09-13-2006, 06:33 AM	#3
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	I wouldn't call it paranoid. You just sensed that the security threat was potentially higher over this period and were making sure that you took some additional steps to be prepared. With that said though, I would encourage you & others to carry on with life and not bunker down. Point being, I would avoid flying because I was afraid terrorists were going to strike. Or avoid malls for the same reason. You get the point. If we take these actions, then they have indeed won.

09-13-2006, 12:33 PM	#6
nightraider XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,483	I wouldn't call handguns paranoid. Now if you went out and welded an M60 on top of your car, then I'd wonder.

09-13-2006, 12:37 PM	#7
bham shooter XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 567	I wouldn't say paranoid, but I did get a little emotional driving to work monday morning. A few of the morning shows were replaying their original 9-11 broadcast, and to hear everyone talking about it and trying to figure it out, knowing what we all know now, was a little weird. I got chill bumps listening to it. I did the normal thing, which is to grab the XD and put it in my laptop bag and sit it in the passenger seat next to me. I keep a few extra mags in the car and in the bag.

09-13-2006, 02:47 PM	#9
fastboy XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MI Posts: 1,419	Actually I'd be more paranoid about some brainless and reckless drivers on the road than some terrorists. the former definitely poses a more valid threat as far as I am concerned.

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