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Gun Control & RKBA

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Baked Potato

(7,733 posts)
Mon Mar 27, 2023, 09:29 PM Mar 2023

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Good Guys With Guns

Many like to sarcastically, or perhaps ignorantly point out a perceived failing of concealed, or open carriers of weapons, implying they should intervene in violent situations and shoot the “bad guy.”

I will say this… I carry a concealed weapon, and I only carry to protect my family and myself. I don’t carry to save anyone else. I don’t carry to be a hero.

My family knows to retreat, and/or run away from shooters if possible.

The best action, if you hear gunshots, is to get down! Fast. Stay low and move as fast as humanly possible away from the gunfire.

Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Shooters tend to get their “nerve” by shooting bystanders and others in parking lots prior to entering their chosen venue for murder.

When you arrive at a destination, look around. Be vigilant. Get ready to drop down, fast.

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Good Guys With Guns [View all] Baked Potato Mar 2023 OP
Yes Timewas Mar 2023 #1
I'm sad for you. AndyS Mar 2023 #2
How so? Please enlighten me. Baked Potato Mar 2023 #5
Every single piece of data available indicates that having a gun puts AndyS Mar 2023 #12
I value you and your opinion. Baked Potato Mar 2023 #14
That's part of the problem. Silent Type Mar 2023 #3
Very wise advice. nt MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2023 #4
But who is to say who is a "good guy" BigmanPigman Mar 2023 #6
I know you come a teaching background, BMPM. Baked Potato Mar 2023 #7
re: "Who is the bad guy?" discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2023 #11
You're missing the point. Buzz cook Mar 2023 #8
My main point was how to keep you alive. Baked Potato Mar 2023 #9
Your post starts with a strawman Buzz cook Mar 2023 #15
My first paragraph describes the RW reasoning for Baked Potato Mar 2023 #17
USMC rule #26: discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2023 #10
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Mar 2023 #13
Ever stop to think of the sort of country you're describing? (nt) Paladin Mar 2023 #16
Yes, I do. Baked Potato Mar 2023 #18
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