Should I be a DUPE?

I've always thought the most important thing on a first date is to be yourself. You're armed. If she doesn't like it there may not be a second date, but would you really want one?
Eric

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Teach a kid to shoot.
It annoys the antis.
 
Whatever you do, don't just tell her, "I am armed." Let her get to know you before that comes up. Then you will have a fair chance for her to evaluate you as a total package. The idea that you should just be completely honest and upfront is ridiculous. Women may *say* that they would appreciate that, but trust me- they don't. You have to have some points built up before you start cashing in chips like, "Sometimes when I eat chilli I fart like a moose for hours afterwards" or "I am in a constant battle with my nose hair".

Remember the movie Tootsie? The female lead tells Dustin Hoffman, who is dressed as a woman, how she wished men would just come out and say what they were thinking. "It would be so refreshing for a man to just say-I find you very attractive, let's cut the small talk and make love." So Dustin Hoffman,dressed as a man, tries this approach on her when he sees her at a party. She throws a drink in his face.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Long Path:

Uncle Mike's makes a neat little pocket holster that fits a P-32 pretty well[/quote]

If you are thinking about #1 (smallest) Uncle Mike's, it doesn't fit the P32. Jack Fuselier of KTOG fame makes the best pocket holsters for about $18. They are durable, concealable and comfy.
 
Further,

I would not tell her that you are armed. It is far too much info...like telling her your preferred condom style or underwear flavor. I would expect your date not to volunteer that sort of info to you, either. If you are dating within your specie, politically and ethically speaking, your date may well have carry arms of her own. She probably wouldn't start by itemizing her kit ("lemme see, one Hi-Power, two mags, Mace, cuffs...don't get uppity m'boy") either.

It would be smart policy to find out what her views are, discreetly, but even then I'd keep your trump cards stashed away against unpleasant eventualities. CCW is not AIDS or leprosy, so you need not be ashamed...but it can be TMI.



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Oleg "peacemonger" Volk

http://dd-b.net/RKBA
 
Futo,
Remember Luby's Restaurant in Texas?
If you have my kind of luck...Mr.Murphy lurks around all the time.
Just pack it where your date won't mistake it for another "gun."
 
Good details already given so far. I work with lots of CYTs (Cute Young Things :) ) and I am always getting hugged. I do have a number of different rigs for keeping things well hidden. Using a rig similar to the one Dennis has described in other threads, works very well with the "start the hug low to get her to hug high" routine. :) Also works well with the "crossed arms hug" where you go high with one arm and low with the other. I just keep the arm with the firearm as the low reaching one.

As you stated... this is a first date. Get your G2 first... then you can proceed when you know more of her politics. If she is a fence sitter as described by some of our favorite ladies here... you get the opportunity to explain us in rational terms. If she's Rosie's first cousin... Run Forrest, RUN!!!!!!!!!! :D

Bubba

[This message has been edited by Bubba (edited July 23, 2000).]
 
Thanks a lot, guys & gals! Appreciate all the posts. I ending up being a dupe (went unarmed), BUT that was in part because the state has STILL not yet sent my renewal CCW card (their answering machine says they're so busy that they're taking the full 90 days allowed by law to send the renewal card :( ). AND, I resolved to never again go on a date until I know someone much better, including her general views about the RKBA, etc., as some suggested - good advice. (I made this resolution after I dropped about $85 for entertainment and another $25 for dinner, and she showed no signs of offering to help pay for anything. :( We had a good time, but way too much money for someone I determined later to be not worthy of date #2 to me. Not that we even discussed political stuff - other reasons).

And how dare anyone sugget my P.P. is too small for someone to find? Oh, wait, you said P32... ;)

Also, SBG = Coinneach = SBG, huh? That's classic! :D Probably a guy with a babyface / country club boy look, like myself (not indicative of my personality at all - I just can't help it), would stand an much better chance of making the initial points toward an RKBA conversion, perhaps, than a "SBG". In fact, Cindy, your story has given me much more confidence that an even-handed approach with fence-sitters can and will work, rather than rolling the eyes and writing someone off, so thanks for that.

[This message has been edited by Futo Inu (edited July 25, 2000).]
 
Futo,

If I had known you were going to spend $110 bucks, you could have taken ME out!

JP

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Nehemiah 4:18 " ... and each of the builders wore his sword at his side as he worked."
 
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