Finally got my concealed carry permit
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I am going to renew mine today.. costs $10, good for 4 years. What do they charge there?
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Enjoy it while you can.
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Congrats. I love mine, especially when my shirt flies up on the bike!! Nothing like getting someone to stop tailgating by them accidently seeing that big .45!!
I actually wear a shoulder rig now to prevent that.
I actually wear a shoulder rig now to prevent that.
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Congrats.
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In all seriousness, why do guys feel the need to carry?
I grew up in a pretty bad neighborhood in the city and never felt the need.my personal belief is it would only lead to problems.
I was in the Marine Corps and the day I gave back my M16 and 45 was the last day I touched a firearm,Im not against them just feel they have no place in the civilian world
as far as self defense,I do pretty well for myself and if someone decides they are gonna shoot me,haveing a gun isnt gonna change that,will just provoke it,now Im sure everyone will reply they would shoot first..etc.but I can tell you from 1st hand experience.I had a gun pointed at my head 2x
1st time was 12" from my face and I had a decision to make,put my hands up or fight. I choose to swing and I knocked the fk'er out.he was shaking and was nervous as hell,was more scared he would accidently shoot me so I had ot do something. I wound up being arrested and booked for assault which was later dropped in court when it was told I had a gun in my face.
2nd time I was literally shot at,someone tried to jack my car, I figured he was just showing his piece and wouldnt shoot,so I decided to take off in the car,well,I was wrong he took a shot,thank god he missed...that was that.
so,If i was carrying a piece,I know in both situations,someone would have gotten killed,weather it be me or the other person,someone would have died. you can run every scenario through your head but until it happens you will never know the end result.
goodluck with your piece
I grew up in a pretty bad neighborhood in the city and never felt the need.my personal belief is it would only lead to problems.
I was in the Marine Corps and the day I gave back my M16 and 45 was the last day I touched a firearm,Im not against them just feel they have no place in the civilian world
as far as self defense,I do pretty well for myself and if someone decides they are gonna shoot me,haveing a gun isnt gonna change that,will just provoke it,now Im sure everyone will reply they would shoot first..etc.but I can tell you from 1st hand experience.I had a gun pointed at my head 2x
1st time was 12" from my face and I had a decision to make,put my hands up or fight. I choose to swing and I knocked the fk'er out.he was shaking and was nervous as hell,was more scared he would accidently shoot me so I had ot do something. I wound up being arrested and booked for assault which was later dropped in court when it was told I had a gun in my face.
2nd time I was literally shot at,someone tried to jack my car, I figured he was just showing his piece and wouldnt shoot,so I decided to take off in the car,well,I was wrong he took a shot,thank god he missed...that was that.
so,If i was carrying a piece,I know in both situations,someone would have gotten killed,weather it be me or the other person,someone would have died. you can run every scenario through your head but until it happens you will never know the end result.
goodluck with your piece
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Congrats, Now practice with your chosen sidearm, stay proficient, and make certain that if it came down to it, that you could without hesitation take another life to protect yourself or loved ones.
It's important to remember that CCW doesn't mean you get to be a tough guy, but it does mean that you are taking responsibility for your own safety and security and it's no small responsibility.
On a lot of the firearm forums I run into many folks with a CCW and these psychotic NRA masturbation fantasies about "what they're going to do if..." Yadda yadda... Spooky that there are so many out there that are simply going to wet their pants then shoot themselves in the leg cause they have no idea how crystal sharp and intense a situation will be where their CCW is needed to save their own life.
I like .357 a lot, I love my Ruger GP100 but it's way too huge for daily carry. Smith right now has a couple of performance center .357s that look pretty exceptional though. Light weight and accurate. Otherwise, If I were you, and I'm not,
I'd look really hard into a compact 9mm, .40, or .45 for your Carry piece. A Glock 30, 36, etc, or any compact auto can be easier to conceal.
I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir, but of course just carry whatever works best for you...
Hell, I keep thinking about a SIG P232 in .380 for my daily CCW. The XD .45 Service is wonderful, but big and come summer time, I dunno how I'm going to avoid printing like a Kinko's, quality IWB or not.
Just rambling.. sorry.
It's important to remember that CCW doesn't mean you get to be a tough guy, but it does mean that you are taking responsibility for your own safety and security and it's no small responsibility.
On a lot of the firearm forums I run into many folks with a CCW and these psychotic NRA masturbation fantasies about "what they're going to do if..." Yadda yadda... Spooky that there are so many out there that are simply going to wet their pants then shoot themselves in the leg cause they have no idea how crystal sharp and intense a situation will be where their CCW is needed to save their own life.
I like .357 a lot, I love my Ruger GP100 but it's way too huge for daily carry. Smith right now has a couple of performance center .357s that look pretty exceptional though. Light weight and accurate. Otherwise, If I were you, and I'm not,
I'd look really hard into a compact 9mm, .40, or .45 for your Carry piece. A Glock 30, 36, etc, or any compact auto can be easier to conceal. I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir, but of course just carry whatever works best for you...
Hell, I keep thinking about a SIG P232 in .380 for my daily CCW. The XD .45 Service is wonderful, but big and come summer time, I dunno how I'm going to avoid printing like a Kinko's, quality IWB or not.
Just rambling.. sorry.
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Cool 
I wonder if i can Ill have to look it up... 
I wonder if i can Ill have to look it up... 
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Congrats, Now practice with your chosen sidearm, stay proficient, and make certain that if it came down to it, that you could without hesitation take another life to protect yourself or loved ones.
It's important to remember that CCW doesn't mean you get to be a tough guy, but it does mean that you are taking responsibility for your own safety and security and it's no small responsibility.
On a lot of the firearm forums I run into many folks with a CCW and these psychotic NRA masturbation fantasies about "what they're going to do if..." Yadda yadda... Spooky that there are so many out there that are simply going to wet their pants then shoot themselves in the leg cause they have no idea how crystal sharp and intense a situation will be where their CCW is needed to save their own life.
I like .357 a lot, I love my Ruger GP100 but it's way too huge for daily carry. Smith right now has a couple of performance center .357s that look pretty exceptional though. Light weight and accurate. Otherwise, If I were you, and I'm not,
I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir, but of course just carry whatever works best for you...
Hell, I keep thinking about a SIG P232 in .380 for my daily CCW. The XD .45 Service is wonderful, but big and come summer time, I dunno how I'm going to avoid printing like a Kinko's, quality IWB or not.
Just rambling.. sorry.
That pretty well covers it
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Well I live in a Sunny friendly neighborhood full of Kittens and kids, Sunshine and Butterflies. I carry concealed about 90% of time for several reasons.
Like you I have had a gun pointed at my head, 12gauge, actually touching my forehead. Was an interesting and educational experience. What I took away from it was that if criminals are the only ones with weapons, they become emboldened, extra aggressive, and fearless.
I cannot for the life of me imagine ANYONE believing that
Seriously? You wouldn't want your wife or girlfriend to have a last ditch line of defense? WTF? I cannot get around believing that you are just telling stories and trolling for a response.
Let me put it this way, every time you get into your car you buckle up most likely right? EVERY TIME. Now, How often have you needed that seat belt, to do it's job? Myself I've been saved by a seat belt twice. So that's two times in 20 something years of driving. That's not much, BUT EVERY TIME I GET INTO THE CAR I BUCKLE UP. WHY? Cause it will save my life should events unfold that are out of my control and I am in an a collision. I wear a Helmet, leathers, gloves when I ride, EVERYTIME... WHY, I've only "Needed" my helmet once, what are the chances of needing it again? Why Bother... But we do, whenever we ride...
Carrying a concealed weapon is the exact same thing. The chances of me needing it are remote in the extreme, but it's there if I need it if someone decides that they are going to take something of mine that I am not willing to part with. It's as simple as that. I'm responsibly for the safety and health of myself and my loved ones. I think it's criminally negligent and foolhardy to assume that "someone else" will be there to protect you. Who? The Police? Unless you've got a cop or two in your entourage they aren't going to be there to help. So what have you got? It's naive to believe that it just wont happen to you. Look at your own stories, crime happens, criminals have guns and NO AMOUNT of legislation is going to make them stop carrying weapons. They are criminals and by definition do NOT CARE ABOUT THE LAW. You are a money making opportunity to them plain and simple.
It's genuinely NOT some form of "Tough Guyism" I've been in plenty of fights, and I have no trouble either handing out or taking a bag of whooped. I've been beat pretty good before, it doesn't hurt that bad. The problem is that NOBODY just wants to "kick your butt" and steal your wallet. No NO, nowadays, you get freaking teenagers, breaking into homes and terrorizing the family for hours, days, doing what they will to whomever they wish setting up shop, whatever before eventually killing the occupants outta boredom or just leaving. Out on the streets it's a similar pattern. No longer satisfied with simply taking a wallet and leaving, it's much more immediate, violent and aggressive. Even here in Seattle which is pretty mellow compared to much of the rest of the country the criminals are getting much more violent often killing, raping, or injuring for no reason.
Chances of it happening to me? Pretty damn slim, I've got excellent situational awareness, I avoid situations and areas that are known hot spots, and my home security is pretty decent. BUT, You cannot, and will never be able to know when and if your number comes up. Just like being in crash, You wear your gear 100% of the time why? You buckle up 100% of the time why? You lock your doors at night? Being proficient with a pistol, and carrying it with you is the same exact thing, NO DIFFERENT. In the extremely remote chance I need one, I'll be damn glad that I have one. I have absolutely no issues using lethal force to stop or prevent an attack. Not one second of hesitation, doubt, or concern. If you do, then you shouldn't be carrying a weapon.
Your two stories are interesting, but the assumptions you've made are flawed and smells of little more than rhetoric, rehash, and story telling. Sorry if I'm wrong but as I read through your post again, I'm pretty sure you're just trolling.
OH and FWIW, IF IF there was some miracle and we could actually make all the firearms disappear. Literally, Cops don't have em', criminals don't have em etc? It's magic lets say... I would love to be able to stand toe to toe with the gangbanger wannabee and actually fight it out to see who takes my wallet home. Hell even if I loose it would be a welcome change.
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Congrats on your permit! I've never had to use my weapon away from work, but I have been glad it was there quite a few times. I hope you have already thought of it, but you must seriously consider what a big responsibility you have now. And a HUGE thing to remember is that when it comes to defense of a third party, you may not always know both sides of the story. I'm not familiar with the carry laws in PA, but you should know them, and know them well. "Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6" is true, but be careful just the same. Other than that, practice, Practice, PRACTICE with your carry weapon. Again, congrats and thanks for exercising your rights!
