10 December 2009

Getting closer


I found an awesome poster to tell if someone is carrying a hidden firearm, things to keep in mind when I carry my own. Those guys over there at FTF are knowledgeable fellows.

It's only about 2 weeks before I take my class. I've been dragging my feet a bit in getting those measurements for my shoulder holster, not sure why. I think I'll finish that up today.

Went shooting with JR and had a good time. I got to fire his .357 and was surprised it wasn't as powerful as I thought it would be. Thus the power of television. Don't get me wrong; I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of it, I was just expecting more of a kick. Surprisingly, I hit the target all six times. But as one of the guys who were watching us shoot said, "Boy, that sure is a banger." LOUD.

I'm a bit annoyed at some of the guys who seem to make a spectacle of themselves over and over about the OC debate. Of course it's a constitutional right, and the police need to be more aware of the laws they are to uphold, but at the same time, putting yourself in a situation where you are continually harassed by the police just so you can post your experience on youtube seems a bit self-deprecating, as well as putting OC vs CC in a negative light. I'll probably NOT open carry; why advertise? It is a proven fact that criminals choose to pick on those who seem to be unable to defend themselves. Much like the idea behind self-confidence, you carry yourself a different way when you have training than you do if you are just Joe Common who lacks that trait.

This debate will continue, I'm sure.

1 comment:

  1. From the original post, "It is a proven fact that criminals choose to pick on those who seem to be unable to defend themselves." That right there is justification for OC. When one OC it makes it obvious to the criminal that we can defend ourselves.

    OC is all about self protection, not about being "harassed by the police just so you can post your experience on youtube." I do not want to be harassed, and I don't want to be on youtube, but I do want to make it home tonight, just like the OP.

    Open Carry is a better deterrent.

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