Ya know what, fellas?
What I see written here in this forum is mostly good, common sense thinking
from decent, reasonable men.
None of us want to arm the bad guys by leaving our guns in our cars or trucks, yet none of us want to become a crime victim either. And this is where our good, common sense thinking will prevail.
As example, if I were going to one of my Grandchildrens plays at their school in Vandalia, Ohio (population: 14,000 middle and upper-middle class people), would I take my concealed weapon along? The answer is No
not onto school property (illegal in Ohio).
Reason dictates that there would be comparatively little danger of an attempted assault or other crime at a school play or a school-related gathering in a upper-middle class neighborhood in a small town compared to the average danger on the street or freeway of a larger city. Yes, it might happen, but its very, VERY unlikely.
While I intend to carry a concealed weapon most of the time when Im out and about as soon as I obtain my CCW permit, there will be times when it will be illegal to do so (in bars or restaurants that serve liquor, in govt. buildings, on school property, in churches, etc.). Again, common sense must prevail
and Im sure that the vast majority of those of us who have or will soon have CCW permits will use that common sense which isnt so common in the general population anymore.
Im getting my CCW permit to take care of my own fanny and those who are with me
I.E., self-defense. Naturally, I wont stand by and see violent crimes be committed on innocent victims, but I dont intend to become a vigilante or a wannabe law-enforcement officer, thats not my purpose
nor my job.
And, frankly, I honestly believe that is the way the vast majority of CCW permit holders are intending to be
not vigilantes
not peace officers, but just citizens who want to protect themselves and their loved ones from vicious criminals.
Will I shoot a kid or even an adult who is trying to steal my car? No
thats why I buy insurance! My concealed weapon is STRICTLY for self-defense
and nothing more.
Would I feel bad if I were forced to shoot someone in self-defense? Of course I would. Who wants to shoot another human being? But would I shoot them without hesitation if I or a loved one was threatened with violence?
You betcha
in a New York minute! But I would HATE to be forced to do it. But then, I HATE to pay taxes too
but I do it.
COMMON SENSE, gentleman
common sense is the key to using our concealed weapons REASONABLY! And I believe that the vast majority of CCW permit holders/CCW carriers not only have a great deal of common sense, but that theyve consistently demonstrated (in the past) that they not only have it, but USE it well!
Strength & Honor
Ron T.