I live in a right to carry state

[wraiths_crono]

Yes, that name begins a lot of quests does it not? Well due to the part of town i 'usually' wind up shoping in, I keep my pistol in a holster, being that its displayed I dont have to worry about the extra training, and cards to hide the weapon. However, I got to see a group of 'gangsta wannabies' run like little kids. They were bragging about how they would shoot someone, as they stood in the check out line until they saw I had a gun with me. Suddenly they all look at me and freeze, i know why, but being arrogant as I am, i look at them and say "it's a .22 id shoot the target in the head then, if they live, they are getting coloring books for the rest of their lives.' it was kinda funny, they told the cashier, they thought i was there to rob the place (with a cart of groceries already unloaded) then paid and got outa there as fast as they could, cashier just laughed, and told me "yeah most of the robberies happen 1. later in the day 2. with a hidden gun in a jacket 3. usually at the service desk not a cashier line.

[Evil Queen]

I hope you didn't show it to them out of the holster. That could be dangerous.

[BlaqueKatt]

I hope you didn't show it to them out of the holster. That could be dangerous.

actually that would be brandishing and it's usually illegal-the op said nothing about having it out of the holster.

I keep my pistol in a holster

[Evil Queen]

I know what the OP said, Blaque. I was just saying I hope he didn't.

[smileyeagle1021]

yeah, i see people at the Gateway Mall semi regularly with holstered pistols... I don't know whether to be relieved that there are armed people should something go down or worry that they will make something go down (apparently in Utah, simply tucking you gun into your pants counts as long as it is visible...)

[Rapscallion]

(apparently in Utah, simply tucked into your pants counts as long as it is visible...)

Y'know, I read that part as a separate statement and blinked.

Rapscallion

[wraiths_crono]

Yes I kept it holstered, i know the laws about brandishing (has armed security guard training) just find it funny. Right to cary state, and people freak out soo easily lol.

[Bella_Vixen]

Weapon chat aside, is anyone else concerned that the store has a list of how robberies are done there?!?!

[edible_hat]

One time one of my co-workers freaked out when a big muscly guy walked in with a holstered gun on his belt. I should mention that it's pretty much illegal to have guns out in public around here, and you need to jump through all kinds of hoops to even get a firearms license.

He was a detective there to get his unmarked car washed. Lucky bugger got one of the three Monaros local police use to help catch boy racers.

[RedRoseSpiral]

Weapon chat aside, is anyone else concerned that the store has a list of how robberies are done there?!?!

No, I find it a bit comforting. If the store knows when a robbery is most likely to take place they can put extra security on and it also lets them implement more measures to protect employees and customers alike.

[Bella_Vixen]

No, I find it a bit comforting. If the store knows when a robbery is most likely to take place they can put extra security on and it also lets them implement more measures to protect employees and customers alike.

If they are able to schedule extra protection for a robbery done like clockwork...something is seriously wrong. I would not work in a place like that. I'd tell everyone I know to avoid the place like the plague.


*Spoken by someone who was robbed twice exactly 3 weeks apart.*

[Saydrah]

Suddenly they all look at me and freeze, i know why, but being arrogant as I am, i look at them and say "it's a .22 id shoot the target in the head then, if they live, they are getting coloring books for the rest of their lives.' .

I find this rather offensive. People with traumatic brain injuries don't become children-- they become adults with traumatic brain injuries.

[One-Fang]

Nonetheless, many find entertainment in children's activities as they are simpy not capable of comprehending adult ones any more. (Many others have lesser or different degress of disability).

Yes they're adults, with full rights and as much respect as any human should have. But they still use colouring books. The comment was not offensive to me (and yes, I've worked with victims of accidents who are reduced to, essentially, enjoying colouring books).

[TheRedHawk]

http://www.customerssuck.com/strip/i...ate=2007-06-17
This thread reminded me of this strip.


Arizona is a great place if you want to carry a weapon. No license needed for open carry. When I went to buy my handgun (after a day of window shopping for the best deal) it only took ten minutes and a rundown of the info on my drivers license to purchase it.

I've never had to draw the thing, but I have noticed one neat little thing about it: bums and panhandlers don't bother me any more. One day I was walking around downtown when a man came up to me and went into a well-rehearsed spiel about how he needs money. Mid-sentence I see his eyes travel down to the gun and he just yells "Nothing!" and walks away very quickly. Sad, I used to like listening to their stories, and depending on how honest(I need alcohol but have no money) or outrageous(Man, I broke my leg and now I need to get to the hospital) they are I might actually give them some money. Now they avoid me like I'm some psycho who's going to shoot them on sight.

Here a lot of store employees don't even bat an eye at someone carrying a weapon. It's just something the people have come to expect. But then they freak out about other things. Case in point: I had jury duty a few months ago and brought my gun to the courthouse. Courthouses are some of the few places that have actual gun checks at their entrances. I walk in, tell the security guards that I need to check it, fill out the paperwork and lock it in a safe. Then I go through the metal detector and my steel-toed boots set it off. The security guards that a moment ago didn't bat an eye at the fact that I had a loaded handgun fly into a panic and begin demanding to know what set it off. It took me stomping down on the toe of my boots to convince them that they were steel-toed.

Edit: I just got back from the store, and have something to add to this.

I was in the parking lot loading my groceries into my car when a man says to me: "Excuse me, why do you carry a gun? My girls wanted to know." He points to three little girls with him. So I launch into the explanation I give everyone: "Well, I am a security guard, and even though I am off duty right now, working security has made me realize there are crazy people in the world. I can't fight well and police can't always get there quickly so I carry a gun to protect myself." He thanks me and walks off, the girls in tow. A little ways away I hear him say to them: "You see? He's a security guard, he's paid to protect people. Do you still think he's going to shoot us?" They were too far away for me to hear their response. What do they teach these kids in school?

[mattm04]

Once we had a few Police Offices at our store to remove some of the local youth who we had trespassed.(long, long story) They didn't believe us that we would actually call the police on them.

We see them nad cal the cops a few minuets later two officers show up, in uniform and in marked cars (one was parked outside each entrance) I see the cops at the end of a aisle talking to the kids when a lady comes running up to me in panic.

PL: panicked lady
ME:

PL: Sir, sir!!!! Their are two men over their with guns. Gunns!!!! They are wearing hats and all black clothes with some other stuff on their belts. *points at cops*
ME: Those are police officers. We called them because of some kids who were trespassing.
PL: But you have someone with a gun in your store.
ME: Yes, police offices carry guns and we called them.
PL: But...... *pulls out phone* I'm calling the police!

She calls the police and tells the dispatcher that their are two armed men in the store hiding in the back. This triggers even more police to show up, run into the store with their hands on the weapons, but holstered. after a few minutes the cops figure out the situation and all but the original two leave. More customers were scared/confused by two cops running in with their hand on the weapons as opposed to two cops talking to a few kids.