DiscoRacing
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Everyone else does here.. and... Im getting old....and..... Im partially disabled... other than that.... I like guns.
Aside from the obvious, what made you carry full-time?
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+1 orionengr ... I got my first gun, a Mossburg 500, after a guy was murdered in the house right behind ours in CA. We moved to a Free State in 2003 and got my CHL ASAP, six months later. God Bless Texas! Never been in a confrontation where a gun might have proved useful, but ALWAYS better safe than sorry.
bdb benzino
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First, my father was a LEO so pistols have been apart of my life since around age 5. I feel my life was bootcamp until I moved out at 18.
I have always carried a pistol in my car but the main thing that showed me the way the world can be happened in 1999. I had gone to a hip hop club in Portlands china town with 4 of my buddies and my sister. Before we were getting ready to leave, 2 gang members started shooting at eachother through the crowd. They ended up shooting 2 women and 1 man that were bystanders, and I have to admit I wish I was carrying then.
I started carrying all the time a year ago when I started looking for a CC weapon for my wife. The world can be crazy!!!
I have always carried a pistol in my car but the main thing that showed me the way the world can be happened in 1999. I had gone to a hip hop club in Portlands china town with 4 of my buddies and my sister. Before we were getting ready to leave, 2 gang members started shooting at eachother through the crowd. They ended up shooting 2 women and 1 man that were bystanders, and I have to admit I wish I was carrying then.
I started carrying all the time a year ago when I started looking for a CC weapon for my wife. The world can be crazy!!!
Although I try to avoid situations where a weapon may be necessary, I have been mugged in San Fran and witnessed a stranger shot right next to me by a gang in San Antonio in a parking lot. These incidents were years apart and completely random. Wrong place wrong time, it's reason enough for me to think that a little extra caution is always good.
Full-time carry is simply a recognition that bad stuff can happen anytime, anywhere. People who can legally carry concealed weapons should do so. We represent a hidden source of protection in our communities, in our travels, and that's a good thing for all the law-abiding citizens around us.
wyobohunter
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My reason was just reinforced the other day
It was a pretty warm day for late December so we decided to take a family walk. My wife was pushing the kids (a 3 year old and a 3 month old) in thier sided by side sheltered stroller. We weren't being particullarly aware of our surroundings and the Moose were in a fairly thick stand of trees in a neighbors yard.
We didn't know they were there until we were very close and momma Moose gave us a warning snort. Momma Moose was just being a good momma but I drew my gun just the same. I took aim and stood between my wife/kids and the Moose while they backed off. When they were a good distance away I began to back off as well. Luckily, nobody in my family got stomped into pudding and momma/baby Moose walked away unscathed and un-shot.
Three lessons learned:
1-Be aware of my surroundings at all times.
2-Always carry, even on peacefull walks through my peacefull neighborhood during the winter when the Bears are sleeping (we live within a stones throw of a very expansive woodland area).
3-It took a little longer to draw my pistol than I'd like. I invested in a higher quality holster because the el-cheapo plastic thingy that came with my SA Mil-Spec isn't so great, I ended up getting the Galco F.L.E.T.C.H. Also, my long work CarHart jacket is a hinderence, I'll order a shorter "bomber" style jacket very soon.
It was a pretty warm day for late December so we decided to take a family walk. My wife was pushing the kids (a 3 year old and a 3 month old) in thier sided by side sheltered stroller. We weren't being particullarly aware of our surroundings and the Moose were in a fairly thick stand of trees in a neighbors yard.
We didn't know they were there until we were very close and momma Moose gave us a warning snort. Momma Moose was just being a good momma but I drew my gun just the same. I took aim and stood between my wife/kids and the Moose while they backed off. When they were a good distance away I began to back off as well. Luckily, nobody in my family got stomped into pudding and momma/baby Moose walked away unscathed and un-shot.
Three lessons learned:
1-Be aware of my surroundings at all times.
2-Always carry, even on peacefull walks through my peacefull neighborhood during the winter when the Bears are sleeping (we live within a stones throw of a very expansive woodland area).
3-It took a little longer to draw my pistol than I'd like. I invested in a higher quality holster because the el-cheapo plastic thingy that came with my SA Mil-Spec isn't so great, I ended up getting the Galco F.L.E.T.C.H. Also, my long work CarHart jacket is a hinderence, I'll order a shorter "bomber" style jacket very soon.
Gottleib Schwartz
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Because I am an Hon. Discharged Vet. and Not a Felon
For many years, the County where I live only gave CCW's to Judges and retired "connected" Leo's--I have, among others, a Browning 9mm Hi-Power and had it in the rucksack- we were way North, my daughter and I, on a canoe-fishing-camping trip- having a shore lunch on a sandbar, three very ugly biker-gang-bangers drunk as skunks came down stream, saw us, and decided to "crash the party"--
First one out of the canoe started swearing, which is a no-no with my daughter present, and not a great way to introduce yourself to me anyways.
Apparently they were out of beer and ice, and said they were going to help themselves to our cooler. My daughter was in college, a cheerleader and I knew if they overpowered me, they would most likely rape her.
Holding the rucksack in front of me as I stood up, with my hand already on the grip of the Hi-Power, I told them to leave before they got in over their heads-- Their leader said something like-- Hey dumbass, there's three of us, what are you gonna do about it-- I pulled the HP, and cranked a round into the gravel and sand about 6 inches ahead of the first thugs foot- then pointed it with the Jeff Cooper stance we learned at the JFK course at Bragg-and never said a word. I didn't need to.
They made a pretty wake in the river current as they hauled-bass downstream- Now, if I hadn't had that Browning and known how to use it accurately- well, I won't guess on that.
My daughter is married and has that Browning now, I taught her self-defense and how to shoot it competently. After witnessing what happened back then and how use of a handgun prevented a disaster, there is no doubt in my mind that she would use it for protection as well.
A man who carries a big pistol most likely won't always need to use it. I also noted some USMC and other branches represented here on this thread, thanks to you all for serving our Nation, no matter where or when--
For many years, the County where I live only gave CCW's to Judges and retired "connected" Leo's--I have, among others, a Browning 9mm Hi-Power and had it in the rucksack- we were way North, my daughter and I, on a canoe-fishing-camping trip- having a shore lunch on a sandbar, three very ugly biker-gang-bangers drunk as skunks came down stream, saw us, and decided to "crash the party"--
First one out of the canoe started swearing, which is a no-no with my daughter present, and not a great way to introduce yourself to me anyways.
Apparently they were out of beer and ice, and said they were going to help themselves to our cooler. My daughter was in college, a cheerleader and I knew if they overpowered me, they would most likely rape her.
Holding the rucksack in front of me as I stood up, with my hand already on the grip of the Hi-Power, I told them to leave before they got in over their heads-- Their leader said something like-- Hey dumbass, there's three of us, what are you gonna do about it-- I pulled the HP, and cranked a round into the gravel and sand about 6 inches ahead of the first thugs foot- then pointed it with the Jeff Cooper stance we learned at the JFK course at Bragg-and never said a word. I didn't need to.
They made a pretty wake in the river current as they hauled-bass downstream- Now, if I hadn't had that Browning and known how to use it accurately- well, I won't guess on that.
My daughter is married and has that Browning now, I taught her self-defense and how to shoot it competently. After witnessing what happened back then and how use of a handgun prevented a disaster, there is no doubt in my mind that she would use it for protection as well.
A man who carries a big pistol most likely won't always need to use it. I also noted some USMC and other branches represented here on this thread, thanks to you all for serving our Nation, no matter where or when--
redhandeddenial
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November of last year the neighboring development lost its section 8 status...we initially thought it would make things a little less sketchy, but it just angered the area and the screening process in the other place pretty much disappeared. people from the other development started coming through our complex, drunk high ect and hooting and hollering at all the female occupants. my wife mentioned she was not so comfortable but we were locked to a lease, so i bought my first rifle and pistol, took my class and waited on my ccwp.
one morning i woke up and my car had been keyed, ****** off i drove to work and called the insurance company. my wife went into work 2 hours later and her car was fine when i left, but when she was leaving noted her car had been tagged with a gangsign and several other cars in the complex had been vandalized. i open carried until i got my ccwp and will occasionally open carry to make it know that i do carry a weapon. my wife is still waffling on getting her ccwp, but has purchased 2 pistols and is interested in a shotgun for her side of the bed.
that was the final straw, from then on if i was not at work i was carrying. thankfully we are moving thins month, but we have seen COUNTLESS drug deals and even had a stolen car dropped off in our lot... local leos (city) are not too concerned, but our local staties and county cops are pretty hot that the city boys are not doing crap about all this.
one morning i woke up and my car had been keyed, ****** off i drove to work and called the insurance company. my wife went into work 2 hours later and her car was fine when i left, but when she was leaving noted her car had been tagged with a gangsign and several other cars in the complex had been vandalized. i open carried until i got my ccwp and will occasionally open carry to make it know that i do carry a weapon. my wife is still waffling on getting her ccwp, but has purchased 2 pistols and is interested in a shotgun for her side of the bed.
that was the final straw, from then on if i was not at work i was carrying. thankfully we are moving thins month, but we have seen COUNTLESS drug deals and even had a stolen car dropped off in our lot... local leos (city) are not too concerned, but our local staties and county cops are pretty hot that the city boys are not doing crap about all this.
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Land Shark
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I carry now full time my main reason is my work .
I work for one of the largest retail service companys in America .
This company has zero respect for life of it's employees period.
I must take a bank deposit out of store nightly late hours alone
will large amounts of cash . Last month an employee at another store
was robbed and shot with deposit , still company has not changed policy.
Oh and yeah they have a no weapon policy .I am going home nightly
I think you know what they can do with their no weapon policy.
Oh and yes looking for a job as well .
I work for one of the largest retail service companys in America .
This company has zero respect for life of it's employees period.
I must take a bank deposit out of store nightly late hours alone
will large amounts of cash . Last month an employee at another store
was robbed and shot with deposit , still company has not changed policy.
Oh and yeah they have a no weapon policy .I am going home nightly
I think you know what they can do with their no weapon policy.
Oh and yes looking for a job as well .
A young female AF TSgt was making a late (10PM) cash withdrawal from the Keesler AFB MS Credit union ATM (Off base) when she was accosted by 3 young pieces of crap. It wasn't enough to rob her at gun point, they tried to force her into their car. She resisted and they shot her. She was gutsy enough to get into her car and ram them. Cops caught them the next day. She died and left two babies and a husband. I was totally enraged by the incident, so when Mississippi allowed CC I was first in line. BTW, if your ATM has a 911 button its because of this incident.
Hog Hunter
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Carry full time where possible for the fact that it can happen to you, and you dont never know when or where it will happen. Never had to pull my firearm on anybody and hope I never do, but if i have to i will have it!!
Why?
Let's see...
1. Cape Town has been known as the "murder capital" of the world for several years.
2. Most home-invasion robberires are VERY violent and often result in rape & murder.
3. call the cops? in this side of the world cops commit crimes like murder, robbery and abduction IN FULL UNIFORM. recently the cops admitted that in just one station in 2009 no less than 147 automatic rifles (imitation of the Israeli Galil) were sold to criminals by cops.
As a civilian I have not had to fire shots yet, but have averted crimes twice by drawing a firearm.
and off course, I am not clever enough to predict when I am going to need it.
So, I carry all the time, and so does my wife. when a gun is not on me it is never more than 10' away.
Brgds,
Danny
Let's see...
1. Cape Town has been known as the "murder capital" of the world for several years.
2. Most home-invasion robberires are VERY violent and often result in rape & murder.
3. call the cops? in this side of the world cops commit crimes like murder, robbery and abduction IN FULL UNIFORM. recently the cops admitted that in just one station in 2009 no less than 147 automatic rifles (imitation of the Israeli Galil) were sold to criminals by cops.
As a civilian I have not had to fire shots yet, but have averted crimes twice by drawing a firearm.
and off course, I am not clever enough to predict when I am going to need it.
So, I carry all the time, and so does my wife. when a gun is not on me it is never more than 10' away.
Brgds,
Danny
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