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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:25 AM Original message |
Who here actually open carries? |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
1. I do when I'm out camping. |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:52 AM Response to Reply #1 |
13. Same here. I think it's socially inappropriate to OC in urbanized areas around here. |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
2. I do - in the woods - during hunting season |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:31 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Do they have bears in Maine? |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:36 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. Lots of bears - some bears close to 800 pounds - but they run away to the sight and scent of humans |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:43 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. I don't live in fear of bear attacks either |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:52 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. I have several - and they are locked up in hibernation, just like the bears in Maine right now |
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rrneck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 01:26 PM Response to Reply #7 |
27. Um... |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. It might come to a shock to you that wounded bears might attack after being shot |
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rrneck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 04:42 PM Response to Reply #32 |
37. Non sequitur. Try and keep up |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 04:55 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. R U afeared of bears 2? |
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rrneck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 07:02 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. Another dodge. nt |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 05:43 PM Response to Reply #32 |
40. Yes, you DO need to bear proof when camping |
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Glassunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 06:29 PM Response to Reply #32 |
41. "We don't even do bear-proofing when camping." |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 12:01 PM Response to Reply #2 |
21. No, you said that's the only reason to own guns, period. |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
4. I have the license, but almost never carry. I don't have any reason |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
5. Does the NRA encourge bragging about open carry on the Internet? |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:36 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. If they do |
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friendly_iconoclast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 12:29 AM Response to Reply #6 |
45. Most prohis who claim to "know" what the NRA says are link-challenged |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 04:21 PM Response to Reply #5 |
47. You seem to not doubt much of anything when it comes to anti-1A nonsense. |
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rl6214 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 05:04 PM Response to Reply #5 |
54. It's a question jackwagon |
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Bonhomme Richard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
8. In the wilderness maybe. Out and about no way. |
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ProgressiveProfessor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
9. I do at home...I live in the twigs and there are dangerous critters out here |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:49 AM Response to Reply #9 |
12. I don't believe you |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:53 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. Lions! and Tigers! and Bears! - O My! |
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ProgressiveProfessor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 03:47 PM Response to Reply #15 |
33. Actually cougars and rattlesnakes |
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Maine_Nurse (688 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
11. I hunt with a handgun so... |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
16. I can NOT be the only person on DU that open carries in town |
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jeepnstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 11:03 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. You might be. |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 11:09 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Ahem. |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 12:13 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. You just think so. Good to read posts from folks who choose not to do it. |
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David West (92 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 03:35 PM Response to Reply #16 |
30. I'm not exactly a forum regular (or a progressive)... |
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Kennah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 04:16 PM Response to Reply #16 |
46. Even though it's becoming acceptable throughout Washington state ... |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 04:22 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. I only OC when I am in the woods camping/hiking. |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
18. About 90% of the time I carry is O.C. |
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DWC (584 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
20. Yes and No |
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Hoopla Phil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
22. Texas does not yet have open carry. I would like the option though. |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
23. Nope. I have a concealed carry permit. I rarely carry, period. |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
24. Open carry is currently illegal in Florida ... |
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Oneka (319 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
26. In mn |
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AtheistCrusader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
28. Only when engaged in appropriate outdoor pursuits. |
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ileus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
29. I open carry hunting/fishing/trail riding ect... |
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timo (890 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
31. I do |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
34. Not legal here so I can't, but I always CC. N/T |
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Euromutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
35. I don't do it myself, but I like having the option open |
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OneTenthofOnePercent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
36. I have done it. I live in city/suburb setting. |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 05:30 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. That sure is a purty gun. But they look awful strapped to a leg or pushing on a spare tire. |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 11:26 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. Tacky, eh? |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 04:24 PM Response to Reply #39 |
50. Always insults from you Hoyt, learn that from your grandfather? |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 04:29 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. I find someone walking around in public with a friggin gun insulting. Promoting it is worse. |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 04:50 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. I wear fur whenever possible. |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 05:19 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. And avoids imprinting while carrying concealed! |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 09:35 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. First off, not your "boy." Second off, not fearful -- I leave home w/o gun everyday. |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 12:15 PM Response to Reply #57 |
73. Yes, you are. |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 05:36 PM Response to Reply #73 |
78. Toters are the ones with irrational fears and no concern for what is good for society. |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 07:02 PM Response to Reply #78 |
82. See, there you go, dosplaying your ignorance again. |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 09:37 PM Response to Reply #52 |
59. Probably smoke stinking cigars too, while wearing your dead animal and caressing your gun. |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 10:59 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. I don't smoke. And my fetishes (there are many...)... |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 12:03 AM Response to Reply #64 |
67. All four with guns strapped on? Whew. |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 02:18 AM Response to Reply #67 |
69. My, you are kinky, big boy.... ;>) |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 05:15 PM Response to Reply #51 |
55. You know, there is help available for the irrational fear of guns..... |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 09:41 PM Response to Reply #55 |
60. Father-in-law, and he earned right to tell folks with dual shoulder holsters they are "silly fools." |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 09:45 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. None of the above |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 12:01 AM Response to Reply #61 |
66. Yea, even pull a gun on a 70 year old, unarmed, man in wheelchair. |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 01:49 AM Response to Reply #66 |
68. No, I'd just roll his wheel chair out into the parking lot and leave him |
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Katya Mullethov (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 08:04 AM Response to Reply #68 |
70. I'd likely feign gunshot induced hearing loss |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 12:13 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. +100000 |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 12:12 PM Response to Reply #60 |
71. Fail. No one "earns" the right to insult another person. |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 05:33 PM Response to Reply #71 |
76. Wearing a gun in public is insulting to some of us. |
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X_Digger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 05:49 PM Response to Reply #76 |
79. Yes, and I'm sure that two men kissing in public would be an insult to some.. |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 07:04 PM Response to Reply #76 |
83. You find it insulting because you have an irrational fear that you don;t understand. |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 08:29 PM Response to Reply #83 |
88. Sorry, it is not an irrational fear to prefer a society where folks don't carry guns in public. |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 10:47 PM Response to Reply #88 |
90. With every post and personal insult, you simply show the world your ignorance. |
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rrneck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 08:27 PM Response to Reply #76 |
87. You're too easily insulted |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 02:23 PM Response to Reply #60 |
75. So much for that "civility" shit. Who needs it, anyway? n/t |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 05:34 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. Civility? Carrying a big gun in public is "civil," Hardly. |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 06:02 PM Response to Reply #77 |
80. RE: Carrying a big gun in public |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 06:34 PM Response to Reply #80 |
81. For some of your buddies -- bigger seems better. |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 07:06 PM Response to Reply #81 |
85. You are the only one concerned with SIZE, Hoyt. Project much? |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 07:06 PM Response to Reply #77 |
84. Oh, so its just BIG guns you are afraid of? |
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rrneck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 08:09 PM Response to Reply #60 |
86. When do you plan to earn the right? |
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friendly_iconoclast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 10:23 PM Response to Reply #60 |
89. I don't care if he was chairman of the JCS. No one has the right to insult anyone in such a way |
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Hoyt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 11:14 PM Response to Reply #89 |
91. I think that is a reason many carry -- so they can "tell someone to mind their own business." |
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friendly_iconoclast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-13-11 04:12 PM Response to Reply #91 |
92. Do you have any examples of what you claim, or is this something you 'know'? |
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Abq_Sarah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-10-11 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
42. When I'm out in the boonies |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
49. I only OC when I am in the woods camping/hiking. |
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rl6214 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
53. I do when out in the boonies |
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YllwFvr (757 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
58. up until recently |
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Katya Mullethov (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
62. Some of my older jeans have a bad case of Skoal pocket |
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RSillsbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 10:00 PM Response to Reply #62 |
63. You are a rock star NT |
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PavePusher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Mar-11-11 11:01 PM Response to Reply #62 |
65. I'd look too. n/t |
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backwoodsbob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-12-11 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
74. around my home and in the woods?..regularly |
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