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Cocytus 02/13/24 2:17:03 PM #1:	Do you believe citizens should be allowed to open carry guns? - Results (152 votes) 1. Yes 31.58% (48 votes) 48 2. No 68.42% (104 votes) 104 Anywhere in the US. --- You're never ever fully dressed without a smile! <cite>Cocytus posted [p:978823687] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote> Do you believe citizens should be allowed to open carry guns? - Results (152 votes) 1. Yes 31.58% (48 votes) 48 2. No 68.42% (104 votes) 104 Show Voting Form Anywhere in the US. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
C_Pain 02/13/24 2:19:49 PM #2:	It's cringe. --- How quaint. <cite>C_Pain posted [p:978823736] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>It's cringe. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Baha05 02/13/24 2:20:05 PM #3:	No because there is really no point in it and would just lead to unnecessary deaths either by each other or by the police. --- "He may be Mr. Clean, but his soul will always be dirty!" <cite>Baha05 posted [p:978823741] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>No because there is really no point in it and would just lead to unnecessary deaths either by each other or by the police. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 2:20:08 PM #4:	Well I voted no, on the grounds that no one should need to be carrying a deadly weapon. On reflection I would prefer open to concealed carry though. At least with the former you know they've got it; you know before you try to calm the angry drunk. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978823742] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Well I voted no, on the grounds that no one should need to be carrying a deadly weapon.On reflection I would prefer open to concealed carry though. At least with the former you know they've got it; you know before you try to calm the angry drunk. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gobstoppers12 02/13/24 2:20:17 PM #5:	Yes, absolutely. --- (He/Him) I write Naruto Fanfiction. But I am definitely not a furry. <cite>Gobstoppers12 posted [p:978823744] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Yes, absolutely. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 02/13/24 2:20:52 PM #6:	No. Less guns is the solution --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:978823753] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>No. Less guns is the solution </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 02/13/24 2:21:07 PM #7:	Mussurana posted... On reflection I would prefer open to concealed carry though. At least with the former you know they've got it; you know before you try to calm the angry drunk. This has always been my stance. If someone has a gun on them, I wanna know. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:978823756] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Mussurana posted... </cite><quote>On reflection I would prefer open to concealed carry though. At least with the former you know they've got it; you know before you try to calm the angry drunk.</quote>This has always been my stance. If someone has a gun on them, I wanna know. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 2:27:28 PM #8:	Guide posted... This has always been my stance. If someone has a gun on them, I wanna know. Indeed, mind you in my world they'd be locked up for carrying it over a specified blood/alcohol/other drugs limit. Probably military service thing, I think of them as a tool, not a lifestyle choice. If the job you are doing (not just military, could be farming, hunting, target shooting recreation) doesn't require it, keep it locked up safe. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978823872] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>This has always been my stance. If someone has a gun on them, I wanna know.</quote>Indeed, mind you in my world they'd be locked up for carrying it over a specified blood/alcohol/other drugs limit.Probably military service thing, I think of them as a tool, not a lifestyle choice. If the job you are doing (not just military, could be farming, hunting, target shooting recreation) doesn't require it, keep it locked up safe. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MagnusX 02/13/24 2:31:00 PM #9:	Most citizens have no need for any guns and there should be significantly less in the US. Open carry is beyond stupid. <cite>MagnusX posted [p:978823925] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Most citizens have no need for any guns and there should be significantly less in the US. Open carry is beyond stupid.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 02/13/24 2:32:23 PM #10:	No. Makes you look like a prick. Vastly increases your chances of being shot. Believing that you're safe only when everyone is in a Mexican standoff with everyone else is fucking mental. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:978823951] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>No.Makes you look like a prick.Vastly increases your chances of being shot.Believing that you're safe only when everyone is in a Mexican standoff with everyone else is fucking mental. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smackems 02/13/24 2:32:37 PM #11:	Idk bout open carry. But concealed shouldn't cost so much for me specifically --- Common sense says it may not taste good, but it'll make a turd. <cite>Smackems posted [p:978823952] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Idk bout open carry. But concealed shouldn't cost so much for me specifically </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 02/13/24 2:33:00 PM #12:	MagnusX posted... Most citizens have no need for any guns and there should be significantly less in the US. Open carry is beyond stupid. But in the current system, where people can and do carry guns on them, wouldn't you rather know they had it? --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:978823959] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>MagnusX posted... </cite><quote>Most citizens have no need for any guns and there should be significantly less in the US. Open carry is beyond stupid.</quote>But in the current system, where people can and do carry guns on them, wouldn't you rather know they had it? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 02/13/24 2:34:58 PM #13:	Absolutely. Cant say I would open carry myself, but people should be allowed to do what they want. Unless the open carrier is actively shooting at random, mind your own business and move on. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:978823987] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Absolutely.Cant say I would open carry myself, but people should be allowed to do what they want.Unless the open carrier is actively shooting at random, mind your own business and move on. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ellis123 02/13/24 2:36:53 PM #15:	Only the ones that have no interest in doing so. --- "A shouted order to do something of dubious morality with an unpredictable outcome? Thweeet!" My FC is in my profile. <cite>ellis123 posted [p:978824015] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Only the ones that have no interest in doing so. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 2:37:18 PM #16:	Guide posted... But in the current system, where people can and do carry guns on them, wouldn't you rather know they had it? Rather no one carried (except for those with specific job or recreation reasons), but yes. Open carry can at least be a deterrent and maybe prevent confrontation, concealed almost guarantees escalation. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978824027] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>But in the current system, where people can and do carry guns on them, wouldn't you rather know they had it?</quote>Rather no one carried (except for those with specific job or recreation reasons), but yes.Open carry can at least be a deterrent and maybe prevent confrontation, concealed almost guarantees escalation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
theAteam 02/13/24 2:42:43 PM #17:	Mussurana posted... Indeed, mind you in my world they'd be locked up for carrying it over a specified blood/alcohol/other drugs limit. I think this is a law in a lot of places. --- Buffalo Bills <cite>theAteam posted [p:978824106] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Mussurana posted... </cite><quote>Indeed, mind you in my world they'd be locked up for carrying it over a specified blood/alcohol/other drugs limit.</quote>I think this is a law in a lot of places. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Samurai_Man 02/13/24 2:45:09 PM #18:	Open-Carry is probably the stupidest thing you can do Never understand the reasoning behind it, makes you a prime first target for any bad guy with a gun I've been conceal carrying daily for 10+ years and never once has the thought of open-carrying crossed my mind. --- i7-13700K, GIGABYTE Z790, EVGA XC3 3070, 64GB G-SKILL DDR5, LG 32" 165hz 1440p Android/iPhone/Mac/PS5/Series X/Switch, Oculus Rift S, Quest 2 <cite>Samurai_Man posted [p:978824142] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Open-Carry is probably the stupidest thing you can doNever understand the reasoning behind it, makes you a prime first target for any bad guy with a gunI've been conceal carrying daily for 10+ years and never once has the thought of open-carrying crossed my mind. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 2:47:13 PM #19:	theAteam posted... I think this is a law in a lot of places. I should hope so, but isn't it a terrible infringement on 2nd amendment rights? ;) Obviously I feel that any hint of alcohol on your breath whilst in possession of a firearm should result in you being kicked into a fire trench and jumped up and down on by a weighty corporal. But I'm old ;) --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978824185] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>theAteam posted... </cite><quote>I think this is a law in a lot of places.</quote>I should hope so, but isn't it a terrible infringement on 2nd amendment rights? ;)Obviously I feel that any hint of alcohol on your breath whilst in possession of a firearm should result in you being kicked into a fire trench and jumped up and down on by a weighty corporal.But I'm old ;) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R1masher 02/13/24 2:48:38 PM #20:	Yes, its la functional accessory like a purse --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:978824210] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Yes, its la functional accessory like a purse </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thisworld 02/13/24 2:58:39 PM #21:	Guide posted... But in the current system, where people can and do carry guns on them, wouldn't you rather know they had it? Legit question. So about guns, even a concealed Derringer in a woman's purse is dangerous enough, right? If your peace of mind somehow depends on knowing whether everyone else around you is carrying a gun or not, wouldn't it be much safer and easier for you to just simply assume that everyone does and then act accordingly? <cite>thisworld posted [p:978824382] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>But in the current system, where people can and do carry guns on them, wouldn't you rather know they had it?</quote>Legit question. So about guns, even a concealed Derringer in a woman's purse is dangerous enough, right?If your peace of mind somehow depends on knowing whether everyone else around you is carrying a gun or not, wouldn't it be much safer and easier for you to just simply assume that everyone does and then act accordingly?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 2:59:38 PM #22:	thisworld posted... Legit question. So about guns, even a concealed Derringer in a woman's purse is dangerous enough, right? If your peace of mind somehow depends on knowing whether everyone else around you is carrying a gun or not, wouldn't it be much safer and easier for you to just simply assume that everyone does and then act accordingly? You are technically correct, but it's a depressing reality. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978824396] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>thisworld posted... </cite><quote>Legit question. So about guns, even a concealed Derringer in a woman's purse is dangerous enough, right?If your peace of mind somehow depends on knowing whether everyone else around you is carrying a gun or not, wouldn't it be much safer and easier for you to just simply assume that everyone does and then act accordingly?</quote>You are technically correct, but it's a depressing reality. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tenlaar 02/13/24 3:00:49 PM #23:	I believe that open carry should be legal and also that the kinds of guns that people can have to open carry should be severely limited and very well regulated. <cite>Tenlaar posted [p:978824412] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>I believe that open carry should be legal and also that the kinds of guns that people can have to open carry should be severely limited and very well regulated. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 02/13/24 3:01:51 PM #24:	thisworld posted... Legit question. So about guns, even a concealed Derringer in a woman's purse is dangerous enough, right? If your peace of mind somehow depends on knowing whether everyone else around you is carrying a gun or not, wouldn't it be much safer and easier for you to just simply assume that everyone does and then act accordingly? I feel a bit called out, because I do actually constantly consider this all the time. I'm not pulling tactical maneuvers on my walk down to the library or anything, but it is constantly in the back of my mind. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:978824427] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>thisworld posted... </cite><quote>Legit question. So about guns, even a concealed Derringer in a woman's purse is dangerous enough, right?If your peace of mind somehow depends on knowing whether everyone else around you is carrying a gun or not, wouldn't it be much safer and easier for you to just simply assume that everyone does and then act accordingly?</quote>I feel a bit called out, because I do actually constantly consider this all the time. I'm not pulling tactical maneuvers on my walk down to the library or anything, but it is constantly in the back of my mind. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 3:07:38 PM #25:	Guide posted... I feel a bit called out, because I do actually constantly consider this all the time. I'm not pulling tactical maneuvers on my walk down to the library or anything, but it is constantly in the back of my mind. It's legitimately a culture shock to hear that. I can honestly say I have never walked down the street and considered that the people I see might be armed. (Disregarding time on operations in places with lots of sand, but I was openly armed in those cases.) --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978824538] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>I feel a bit called out, because I do actually constantly consider this all the time. I'm not pulling tactical maneuvers on my walk down to the library or anything, but it is constantly in the back of my mind.</quote>It's legitimately a culture shock to hear that. I can honestly say I have never walked down the street and considered that the people I see might be armed.(Disregarding time on operations in places with lots of sand, but I was openly armed in those cases.) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 02/13/24 3:14:49 PM #26:	Mussurana posted... (Disregarding time on operations in places with lots of sand, but I was openly armed in those cases.) Huh, I figured that kind of experience would give you more concern for such things. But no, I reached the same conclusion as you did at a young age, and just never let it go. It's not just guns, but like, what is this guy decides to throw that glass at me, or what if the entrance is blocked, etc. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:978824675] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Mussurana posted... </cite><quote>(Disregarding time on operations in places with lots of sand, but I was openly armed in those cases.)</quote>Huh, I figured that kind of experience would give you more concern for such things.But no, I reached the same conclusion as you did at a young age, and just never let it go. It's not just guns, but like, what is this guy decides to throw that glass at me, or what if the entrance is blocked, etc. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Spurner 02/13/24 3:35:00 PM #27:	A few years ago, I was standing in line behind someone open carrying on their hip, no clasp or anything. If I had wanted to, I could have popped that thing right out of there before he would have been able to react. That was a bit of an eye opener. <cite>Spurner posted [p:978825009] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>A few years ago, I was standing in line behind someone open carrying on their hip, no clasp or anything. If I had wanted to, I could have popped that thing right out of there before he would have been able to react. That was a bit of an eye opener.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 3:43:45 PM #28:	Guide posted... Huh, I figured that kind of experience would give you more concern for such things. It's about expectation. It's not like I think everywhere in the UK is 100% safe, but much like I suspect you do, I know enough about my country to make a decent risk assessment about where I am, and where I'm going. Even so, it's difficult to think of anywhere outside of perhaps Belfast, where I'd be seriously considering an armed cuvilian presence. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978825144] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>Huh, I figured that kind of experience would give you more concern for such things.</quote>It's about expectation. It's not like I think everywhere in the UK is 100% safe, but much like I suspect you do, I know enough about my country to make a decent risk assessment about where I am, and where I'm going.Even so, it's difficult to think of anywhere outside of perhaps Belfast, where I'd be seriously considering an armed cuvilian presence. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Roachmeat 02/13/24 3:44:31 PM #29:	'No' Gives a (convenience) store owner even more reason to look uneasily at people when they enter just for a 7-up. Don't even get me started on banks. <cite>Roachmeat posted [p:978825161] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>'No'Gives a (convenience) store owner even more reason to look uneasily at people when they enter just for a 7-up. Don't even get me started on banks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 4:04:13 PM #30:	Guide posted... Huh, I figured that kind of experience would give you more concern for such things. I've been thinking about what you said and would like to modify/nuance my answer. I'm reminded of an incident rolling into Iraq in 2003 (it won't appear in any news reels, not secret, just inconsequential), I was supporting a medical unit and so in military terms lightly armed with personal defence weapons. (Nb, for civvies means service rifles, so fully automatic weaponry.) As such we were following the infantry line of advance, with a view to setting up our medical/decontamination (we were working under the assumption that chemical weapons would be used against us) facility when we happened upon a few Iraqi gentlemen attempting to retrieve their broken down vehicle by means of a tow truck. They were allowed passage through our column, but as I was standing rearguard I thought I would send them off with a friendly wave. Didn't go terribly well, they stopped again in fear (understandable). Happily I was quickly able to to convince them to go on their way (I hope they survived hostilities, I do think about them from time to time). What this taught me was that carrying a weapon puts people in fear of you, and that should be a heavy responsibility. One I personally don't wish for outside of designated duties. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978825467] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>Huh, I figured that kind of experience would give you more concern for such things.</quote>I've been thinking about what you said and would like to modify/nuance my answer.I'm reminded of an incident rolling into Iraq in 2003 (it won't appear in any news reels, not secret, just inconsequential), I was supporting a medical unit and so in military terms lightly armed with personal defence weapons. (Nb, for civvies means service rifles, so fully automatic weaponry.)As such we were following the infantry line of advance, with a view to setting up our medical/decontamination (we were working under the assumption that chemical weapons would be used against us) facility when we happened upon a few Iraqi gentlemen attempting to retrieve their broken down vehicle by means of a tow truck.They were allowed passage through our column, but as I was standing rearguard I thought I would send them off with a friendly wave. Didn't go terribly well, they stopped again in fear (understandable). Happily I was quickly able to to convince them to go on their way (I hope they survived hostilities, I do think about them from time to time).What this taught me was that carrying a weapon puts people in fear of you, and that should be a heavy responsibility. One I personally don't wish for outside of designated duties. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
firedoom666 02/13/24 4:06:24 PM #31:	I don't even think citizens should own guns. The 2nd ammendment was a huge mistake --- We're on a journey to forever! Dreams eternal in a wondrous world without walls We are Forever, wondering what the future holds <cite>firedoom666 posted [p:978825498] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>I don't even think citizens should own guns. The 2nd ammendment was a huge mistake </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trappedunderice 02/13/24 4:06:56 PM #32:	Hell yea brother, it's our second amendment right <cite>trappedunderice posted [p:978825509] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Hell yea brother, it's our second amendment right</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Torgo 02/13/24 4:08:38 PM #33:	No. As much as I love old west movies... it's a lot like zombie movies - it's a cool setting for fiction but I wouldn't actually want to live like that. --- Moderated for telling people not to commit illegal acts of assault and murder.09/2/23 Also moderated for not responding to obvious bait. - 10/03/23 <cite>Torgo posted [p:978825534] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>No.As much as I love old west movies... it's a lot like zombie movies - it's a cool setting for fiction but I wouldn't actually want to live like that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Torgo 02/13/24 4:09:28 PM #34:	trappedunderice posted... Hell yea brother, it's our second amendment right Your militia did not meet regulations. I've seen better regulated militias at Ren Fairs... --- Moderated for telling people not to commit illegal acts of assault and murder.09/2/23 Also moderated for not responding to obvious bait. - 10/03/23 <cite>Torgo posted [p:978825551] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>trappedunderice posted... </cite><quote>Hell yea brother, it's our second amendment right</quote>Your militia did not meet regulations. I've seen better regulated militias at Ren Fairs... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
andel 02/13/24 4:09:45 PM #35:	open carry is pointless. concealed carrying is understandable --- I am thinking about just walking into the river now that Megaupload is gone and condoms are in porn.-Fubonis <cite>andel posted [p:978825557] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>open carry is pointless. concealed carrying is understandable </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 02/13/24 4:12:05 PM #36:	If I had in my way, heavy gun ban all around like any other first world country does. But since we're living in a country that has a gun-worshipping culture, I'm fine with open carry but I honestly would think it be smarter to conceal carry. If a person were to shoot up a place, you would be their first target if you open carry a weapon around. --- DI MOLTO! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:978825598] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>If I had in my way, heavy gun ban all around like any other first world country does. But since we're living in a country that has a gun-worshipping culture, I'm fine with open carry but I honestly would think it be smarter to conceal carry. If a person were to shoot up a place, you would be their first target if you open carry a weapon around. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 02/13/24 4:12:56 PM #37:	Prestoff posted... heavy gun ban all around like any other first world country does. Who's going to tell him? --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:978825616] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Prestoff posted... </cite><quote>heavy gun ban all around like any other first world country does.</quote>Who's going to tell him? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MyMainAccount 02/13/24 4:14:52 PM #38:	MagnusX posted... Most citizens have no need for any guns and there should be significantly less in the US. Open carry is beyond stupid. --- My Real Blog https://veryrealwow.wixsite.com/website Send a PM with questions and I will reply on my blog. If desired, request a pseudonym. <cite>MyMainAccount posted [p:978825644] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>MagnusX posted... </cite><quote>Most citizens have no need for any guns and there should be significantly less in the US. Open carry is beyond stupid.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 02/13/24 4:15:38 PM #39:	If you're already accepting the premise of people having guns for self defence, it's much safer if those guns are concealed, making it harder to specifically target someone who doesn't have one (as offenders wouldn't know who does or doesn't have one). --- Chicken butt. <cite>Trumble posted [p:978825654] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>If you're already accepting the premise of people having guns for self defence, it's much safer if those guns are concealed, making it harder to specifically target someone who doesn't have one (as offenders wouldn't know who does or doesn't have one). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gatorsPENSbucs 02/13/24 4:15:57 PM #40:	Dont think anyone should have one in general --- https://imgur.com/ZFt3WwT http://error1355.com/ce/gatorsPENSbucs.html https://i.imgur.com/pqMQZyw.gif <cite>gatorsPENSbucs posted [p:978825658] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Dont think anyone should have one in general </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 4:17:04 PM #41:	andel posted... open carry is pointless. concealed carrying is understandable I feel the opposite, although I don't agree with either. My experiences tell me that carrying a weapon openly (not like there's a choice with a service rifle) does put people in fear. But the potential that anyone might be carrying? That's so much worse (now you must assume that everyone is armed). At least with open their cards are on the table. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978825686] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>andel posted... </cite><quote>open carry is pointless. concealed carrying is understandable</quote>I feel the opposite, although I don't agree with either.My experiences tell me that carrying a weapon openly (not like there's a choice with a service rifle) does put people in fear.But the potential that anyone might be carrying? That's so much worse (now you must assume that everyone is armed).At least with open their cards are on the table. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
crayola555 02/13/24 4:19:35 PM #42:	Of course this being a primarily USA website, there's idiots voting yes --- 3DS FC: 0619-4850-3479 IGN: AlmaDelita <cite>crayola555 posted [p:978825723] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Of course this being a primarily USA website, there's idiots voting yes </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 02/13/24 4:23:43 PM #43:	Mussurana posted... I feel the opposite, although I don't agree with either. My experiences tell me that carrying a weapon openly (not like there's a choice with a service rifle) does put people in fear. But the potential that anyone might be carrying? That's so much worse (now you must assume that everyone is armed). At least with open their cards are on the table. True, but for me, I'd rather things change so that no one is just walking around with guns, concealed or not. Then you don't have to worry about who's armed --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:978825776] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Mussurana posted... </cite><quote>I feel the opposite, although I don't agree with either.My experiences tell me that carrying a weapon openly (not like there's a choice with a service rifle) does put people in fear.But the potential that anyone might be carrying? That's so much worse (now you must assume that everyone is armed).At least with open their cards are on the table.</quote>True, but for me, I'd rather things change so that no one is just walking around with guns, concealed or not. Then you don't have to worry about who's armed </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 02/13/24 4:23:57 PM #44:	crayola555 posted... Of course this being a primarily USA website, there's idiots voting yes I'm Canadian and voted yes sooo... Also the US isn't the only country with open/conceal carry laws. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:978825780] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>crayola555 posted... </cite><quote>Of course this being a primarily USA website, there's idiots voting yes</quote>I'm Canadian and voted yes sooo...Also the US isn't the only country with open/conceal carry laws. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 02/13/24 4:25:03 PM #45:	NoxObscuras posted... True, but for me, I'd rather things change so that no one is just walking around with guns, concealed or not. Then you don't have to worry about who's armed With you there, but the scope of the poll is narrow. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:978825792] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted... </cite><quote>True, but for me, I'd rather things change so that no one is just walking around with guns, concealed or not. Then you don't have to worry about who's armed</quote>With you there, but the scope of the poll is narrow. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
crayola555 02/13/24 4:27:26 PM #46:	electricbugs2 posted... I'm Canadian and voted yes sooo... Also the US isn't the only country with open/conceal carry laws. I said primarily usa, didn't mean everybody voting was only from there --- 3DS FC: 0619-4850-3479 IGN: AlmaDelita <cite>crayola555 posted [p:978825830] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted... </cite><quote>I'm Canadian and voted yes sooo...Also the US isn't the only country with open/conceal carry laws.</quote>I said primarily usa, didn't mean everybody voting was only from there </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EPR-radar 02/13/24 4:30:30 PM #47:	firedoom666 posted... ... The 2nd ammendment was a huge mistake This. Recent right wing nut job rulings by partisan hack judges have turned the second amendment from a mostly harmless historical quirk to a curse on the nation. --- "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." -- 1984 <cite>EPR-radar posted [p:978825876] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>firedoom666 posted... </cite><quote>... The 2nd ammendment was a huge mistake</quote>This. Recent right wing nut job rulings by partisan hack judges have turned the second amendment from a mostly harmless historical quirk to a curse on the nation. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 02/13/24 4:31:20 PM #48:	NoxObscuras posted... True, but for me, I'd rather things change so that no one is just walking around with guns, concealed or not. Then you don't have to worry about who's armed I mean even living here in the states, that's kind of how I live my life. I don't actually think about people conceal carrying their fire arms or not. With that said, I do have a cousin who used to be part of the military that gets paranoid about this type of stuff though. --- DI MOLTO! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:978825890] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted... </cite><quote>True, but for me, I'd rather things change so that no one is just walking around with guns, concealed or not. Then you don't have to worry about who's armed</quote>I mean even living here in the states, that's kind of how I live my life. I don't actually think about people conceal carrying their fire arms or not. With that said, I do have a cousin who used to be part of the military that gets paranoid about this type of stuff though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
crayola555 02/13/24 4:37:24 PM #49:	Actually I'm misreading the TC question. Are we talking about making people who owns guns be mandated to open carry, or it's just they have the right to do that or not? --- 3DS FC: 0619-4850-3479 IGN: AlmaDelita <cite>crayola555 posted [p:978825977] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Actually I'm misreading the TC question. Are we talking about making people who owns guns be mandated to open carry, or it's just they have the right to do that or not? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 02/13/24 4:47:57 PM #50:	Mussurana posted... I've been thinking about what you said and would like to modify/nuance my answer. I'm reminded of an incident rolling into Iraq in 2003 (it won't appear in any news reels, not secret, just inconsequential), I was supporting a medical unit and so in military terms lightly armed with personal defence weapons. (Nb, for civvies means service rifles, so fully automatic weaponry.) As such we were following the infantry line of advance, with a view to setting up our medical/decontamination (we were working under the assumption that chemical weapons would be used against us) facility when we happened upon a few Iraqi gentlemen attempting to retrieve their broken down vehicle by means of a tow truck. They were allowed passage through our column, but as I was standing rearguard I thought I would send them off with a friendly wave. Didn't go terribly well, they stopped again in fear (understandable). Happily I was quickly able to to convince them to go on their way (I hope they survived hostilities, I do think about them from time to time). What this taught me was that carrying a weapon puts people in fear of you, and that should be a heavy responsibility. One I personally don't wish for outside of designated duties. That's an angle I hadn't considered. I think I would still prefer to know, but I see now how the illusion of safety can be a good thing for social mentality. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:978826119] in Do you bel... [t:80695805]...</cite> <quote>Mussurana posted... </cite><quote>I've been thinking about what you said and would like to modify/nuance my answer.I'm reminded of an incident rolling into Iraq in 2003 (it won't appear in any news reels, not secret, just inconsequential), I was supporting a medical unit and so in military terms lightly armed with personal defence weapons. (Nb, for civvies means service rifles, so fully automatic weaponry.)As such we were following the infantry line of advance, with a view to setting up our medical/decontamination (we were working under the assumption that chemical weapons would be used against us) facility when we happened upon a few Iraqi gentlemen attempting to retrieve their broken down vehicle by means of a tow truck.They were allowed passage through our column, but as I was standing rearguard I thought I would send them off with a friendly wave. Didn't go terribly well, they stopped again in fear (understandable). Happily I was quickly able to to convince them to go on their way (I hope they survived hostilities, I do think about them from time to time).What this taught me was that carrying a weapon puts people in fear of you, and that should be a heavy responsibility. One I personally don't wish for outside of designated duties.</quote>That's an angle I hadn't considered. I think I would still prefer to know, but I see now how the illusion of safety can be a good thing for social mentality. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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