dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Now where and why would you assume I was armed to the teeth? When on my ranch I generally carried a handgun, one of perhaps 50 I owned at the time. It could have been anything from a .22 revolver or semi auto all the way up to a 45 Colt, 454 Casull, or anything in between. If I was hiking I would have a handgun and a .22 rifle or maybe an 1892 Winchester in 32-20 caliber. If I was feeling particularly Western that day I might have had a Circa 1899 Colt Single Action Army, also in 32-20. I told you, did I not, that my place had rattlesnakes, lions and bears around on a regular basis. We also had our share of ground squirrels that were destructive to the soil. Coyotes were regularly present. I have no idea where you live but do you have any of these animals around on a regular basis where you can walk a trail and find a bear 25 feet from you or a rattlesnake at your feet? Probably not. Seldom if ever did I shoot these animals. I gave them their space until hunting season. But wasn’t it nice to have an option of safety if needed.

Why would you also assume I am afraid of people? I have a fire extinguisher in the house. I am not particularly afraid of fire but it is smart to be prepared isn’t it? Mi assume you wear seat belts. Is that because you have an abnormal fear of vehicle accidents? Why is my possession of firearms such a concern (fear) to you? I am not a violent person nor have I ever been. I doubt I will ever go bonkers and shoot up the countryside just as I assume you won’t jump in your car and mow down 75 pedestrians at 100 mph. I have spent more than 30 years in the USMC, LEO and in corrections, dealing with the worst inmates in the system. I have sure as hell had my share of threats from people I have arrested as well as inmates. I have a right to self defense of me and mine.

Where you live and your job status is your business but I doubt you spend much time in the darker areas of society. You even questioning my right to defend myself shows me you are of the Liberal mindset, preferring to call the police and let the government protect you rather than for you to man up and take care of your family yourself. As I used to tell victims of robbery, rape and felony assault, buy a gun and learn to use it. Take care of yourself. Remember, when seconds count, the police are only minutes away.

My cameras are a Nikon D800, Nikon FM, Leica M10 and M6 TIL with various lenses. I do have two 4X5 view cameras but haven’t used them yet. Of course I have owned Hasselblads and various other cameras and lenses over the years. No I have no 3D printer. Why on earth would I want one. Oh wait, I get it. You are just being an insulting ass type of Liberal.

I honestly feel sorry for you namby pamby types who accuse me of being fearful yet you are afraid of me who has served to protect your worthless pansy ass for over half my life.

Dennis

anotherview Loc: California

The ACLU has fallen into dogma, to favor popular social issues. Once, the ACLU stood for protection of civil rights under the U.S. Constitution. In my view, this organization has left behind its early guidance and its mission. This organization in effect has become anti-American. The ACLU does not put America first by supporting the law of the land. Instead, the ACLU obstructs the operation of the law in the name of this or that social issue. By its own action, the ACLU has discredited itself.

will47 Loc: Indianapolis, IN

Move to San Francisco.

will47 Loc: Indianapolis, IN

The ACLU in it's own charter states they are communist. Planned Parenthood was founded on eugenics: the killing of black babies.

Angmo

You’re confused my friend. When a bad guy tries to kill me or my family, after a couple real loud sounds, I’ve made myself safe again.

That is my right to make myself safe.

I have a right to feel safe and back it up.

If you do not have the capacity, judgement and attitude, and unwilling to gain such, you should probably not carry.

Being a US Marine and certified firearms instructor I know these things intimately. I suggest a bad guy go elsewhere to enjoy his vile night out in society.

How do you make yourself safe..? Please provide some examples.

When out on a remote location for a model shoot, I’ll carry concealed. I’d hate for some illegal alien to attempt to hurt me or my model.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

drklrd Loc: Cincinnati Ohio

drklrd Loc: Cincinnati Ohio

I know this too but I don't know or ever heard of the eugenics part you spoke of. A lot of the USA has been becoming a socialist state these days which is very sad.

drklrd Loc: Cincinnati Ohio

will47 Loc: Indianapolis, IN

Read the history of PP. Margaret Sanger was incredibly racist. The democrat party has always been in favor of socialism or vote buying, whatever you want to call it.

drklrd Loc: Cincinnati Ohio

Thanks now I know. As I said I have seen a lot of socialism forming since the end of Vietnam. The more we have social programs that give away money from the government treasury the more the country goes broke and the higher our taxes go. No one seems to catch on that socialism style programs are the downfall of a country like ours.

Angmo

Great book on England. Leftists ruining things there. “Life at the Bottom”. Author Darypl (sp). Destitute poor white folks. Dems here depend on a permanent underclass too. Same strategy.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

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Dennis

PeterBergh

If evil men were not now and then killed, it would not be a good world for weaponless dreamers. (Kipling)

Steamboat

So Dennis
Why are you needing to be armed for lunch at Dennys?
Do you carry concealed when out for an evening of fine dining or when watching you Grand kids at the school play?
Seriously ....is it because you can? Or because it makes you feel safe ? Or because you need to?
Honestly educate me, your right I don't get it.....I would love to understand your "tough guy" attitude?
And it does seem to me that you are armed to the teeth because you are afraid of people.
Do you live in an area where most people are bad or out to hurt you?
Which may be true in other less stable parts of the world but not here in the US in 2018
Or are just carrying 24/7 for that one crazy that you might need to shoot?
I don't see the need and I worked in a high crime city area.

PS My family is safe without fire arms and I too Served my country.
But Thank You for your Service.

Don't you just love the feel of the Leica M in your hand .....me too.
Look we have something in common I'll bet there is more;-)