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AlexSatan

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34. A very good point

Wed Dec 19, 2012, 12:57 PM

Dec 2012

Which is why most people who carry do not publicize it.

I think it is good that prospective criminals have to worry that someone might be carrying but not know who.

And most people realize that if you are suddenly attacked, a CCW is not going to help you. I (will) carry for the cases where I know there is danger in an escalating situation (very unlikely) or if someone else is attacked (also unlikely). My goal is to never have to unholster the weapon. Just as my goal is to never use my car, house, or life insurance.

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Proof that Concealed Carry permit holders live in a dream world, Part One (video) [View all] applegrove Dec 2012 OP

Must see. baldguy Dec 2012 #1

Watch it... ProudProgressiveNow Dec 2012 #2

Not really. I want my nickle back. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #6

why didn't you like it? NoMoreWarNow Dec 2012 #22

Because it was completely contrived/non-factual/unrealistic. See #8 below. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #28

Thanks, This needs to be seen by all those who think carrying a gun will protect to them. unapatriciated Dec 2012 #3

This one is a little ridiculous. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #4

Yeah, just like wiring fireworks to truck fuel tanks is proof of explosive vehicle accidents? PavePusher Dec 2012 #5

Shows that even with more training than most get, and having a gun at one's hip.... tomm2thumbs Dec 2012 #7

Nope, see below. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #9

... the video speaks for itself... tomm2thumbs Dec 2012 #10

O.K., for all the folks who swallowed the bait above, I'll list everything that is counter-factual. PavePusher Dec 2012 #8

If rationalization is the key to happiness, I am guessing you're very happy. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #11

Ok, point us to the clairvoyant bad guys that know precisely who in a room full of people AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #12

Sounds like something I would ask. Are you addressing the correct post? nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #16

In one simulation, the kid with the gun confides that he's carrying thucythucy Dec 2012 #21

Fair point. AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #23

And that is also something addressed by every carry class I've been to. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #30

A very good point AlexSatan Dec 2012 #34

Your assumption about being attacked vs. CCW is not really correct. PavePusher Dec 2012 #35

You "know" that? malthaussen Dec 2012 #13

There is a huge difference between being familiar with a weapon rhett o rick Dec 2012 #15

Self delete JAbuchan08 Dec 2012 #20

O.K., I'll admit to possible perception bias. PavePusher Dec 2012 #29

It wasnt a study but a simulation. It was a long time age but stuck with me. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #33

If lots of people were going around as you describe, I'd think there'd be some incidents.... PavePusher Dec 2012 #37

Where do you get this shit? baldguy Dec 2012 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author rhett o rick Dec 2012 #26

If guns are useless to carry for self-defense, why do the police carry them? Atypical Liberal Dec 2012 #17

Please, please. Why do police carry guns? rhett o rick Dec 2012 #27

Gun "NUTS" just us Dec 2012 #18

Point Is... drynberg Dec 2012 #19

yes-- and it seems there can be a fairly straight-forward cost-benefit analysis NoMoreWarNow Dec 2012 #25

Plenty of stats available, please present some. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #31

it doesn't address concealed carry, but... bpollen Dec 2012 #38

even if we accept the premise that this is propaganda put out by police NoMoreWarNow Dec 2012 #24

Rank-and-file officers overwhelmingly approve of armed Citizens. PavePusher Dec 2012 #32

I have yet to meet a street cop in Florida who was opposed to honest citizens carrying legally. ... spin Dec 2012 #36