Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Man arrested after tackling shopper carrying gun [View all]Veganstein
(32 posts)I think it's quite understandable. The prevailing advice regarding carry is to do it regularly if you're going to do it, and if you only plan to carry in situations where you think you'll need it, don't walk into those situations in the first place. I think that's kind of extreme to be a rule of thumb - a person can make an educated decision about the danger of a given place at a given time, and decide if it makes sense to carry. Then again, I can see the wisdom in acknowledging that you can never predict when it may be necessary. Like you said, I understand those who do, I understand those who don't.
I carry 95% of the time or more. If I weren't doing so in response to a specific threat, I don't know how or if that would change.
I don't think there's much chance of it becoming accepted as normal. Less than 5% of Americans have carry permits, and I'd be willing to bet less than half of those carry frequently. I'd be happy if it simply became accepted as something not to freak out over, so that fewer businesses would post "no guns" signs, and so stories like the one in the OP wouldn't take place.
You seem to be someone who is more about appealing to the sensibilities of others to convince them of your position, rather than using government force to impose it. If that's really the case, we can get along just fine!