Tom Servo said:That's 3000 very well-heeled individuals, who probably play golf with legislators and judges...
You forgot former vice president Al Gore who lives there. The governor lives just down the road too.
Tom Servo said:That's 3000 very well-heeled individuals, who probably play golf with legislators and judges...
m.p. driver said:Its fine to push the envelope and demand your rights,but dont be pis*ed
off when it goes bad.Walking through town with a weapon in your
hand?My reaction as an M.P. would have been to draw down on you with my M16 ,
praying that you do something stupid.After i had you on your belly spread
eagled,and made sure you didnt have any more weapons on you,i would
probably accidentally kick you in the bal*s during my search.Thats how
we used to display our displeasure at a troops unwise actions.
Hiking in the desert,out in the woods ,or camping, go ahead and strap it
on your side,strutting proudly down mainstreet with a 1858 in each
hand,just dont be surprised Mr.Josie Wales.This day and age LEO better safe than sorry.
Until a local association convinces every business in Belle Meade to post signs banning carry. Signs are legally-binding in Tennessee, so it becomes a de facto ban.#2 can't happen because ordinances made after April 8, 1986 are preempted by State law.
So, back to my original question. This wasn't "activism" at all.#1 They will change the law and in the meantime I need the exercise.
The perception of others is not my concern.
Gary L. Griffiths said:And therein lies the problem. The perception of others is all of our concern in the gun rights community.