fantom Loc: Colorado

You hit the nail on the head with your California comments.

ralphfr Loc: Long Island, NY

SEE: Bugs Bunny!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NYFq7ZJg4c

GrumpyOldBeardGuy

I guess there are some advantages to being poor.

Unless someone would think my Medic Alert necklace would be worth something.

fotoman150

Blame the victim!

le boecere

And, co-dependency at its finest!

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

So then you advocate just giving thieves whatever they want to preserve life.

As an experienced gun owner you probably know that those who fight back have a better chance of survival than those who do not. You must also know that firearms are carried and displayed to bandits hundreds of thousands times a year but not fired. Simply showing you have a firearm wards off most thugs.

As an ex cop I refuse to give up anything.

Dennis

hjachym Loc: West Michigan

Absolutely a "skimpily attired woman" does not deserve to be raped any more than "rich Americans" deserve to be robbed. However there are things one can do to make then less likely to become a victim. Certainly a skimpy outfit in a club is different than walking a street in a shady area. Same goes for touring, be it Europe, Asia, US or anywhere. Use descresion. Carry your expensive camera while touring, that's what it was purchased for. Just do it in a safe manner. Use situational awareness, street smarts.

ovrwatch

I’m not sure if you want to go that route my friend. Dont get me wrong I believe everyone should use their 2nd amendment right to a weapon, i carry concealed everyday. Now between being in the Navy and then the Army after that, i have also been to tactical training classes. In every instance of training you are taught not to pull your weapon unless you feel your life or someone elses life is in danger or great bodily harm. Now being in your 70’s the amount of force you are allowed to escalate to, if you feel your life or someones life is in danger, can be reached sooner. This being said though you cant pull your weapon just because you are being tapdanced robbed. If someone pulls a weapon this is a different story. And if you are going to carry and you dont want to carry a full size weapon, dont go with the pico. My buddy got his daughter one and soon realized how bad it actually was and upgraded her. I carry a compact px4 storm berretta. But a nice small very concealable weapon is the glock 43, and its reliable my wife carrys one. You never want to have to use it but if you do need it you will be glad you had it, just not to save a camera...

woodweasel Loc: bellingham Wa

sorry my friend

ceallachain Loc: Cape May, NJ

Situational Awareness! No matter where you are. Minimize to what you really need only. Keep your hand free. Use a sling type strap for your camera and if possible hook it to one of your belt loops not your belt. If you must carry a wallet, do so in your front pocket and wrap a rubber band around it. Stay safe.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

I just wear a T-shirt that says on both sides, “you don’t messa with my camera, I won’t breaka yo FACE”!!!
So far so good!!! LoL
SS

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

CRAP! I meant to add smartphones. I hate this getting old stuff. But I will keep it up as long as I can.

Dennis

ceallachain Loc: Cape May, NJ

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Who are you talking to? If you click on, Quote Reply, before answering we will all know who you are replying to.

Dennis

bobalou Loc: 98225

Now wings, what would you do, pull out your gun and start shooting? Or would you just threaten to shoot? Either way, you'd be putting bystanders in jeopardy. Think how you'd feel if you hurt someone. Think how you'd feel when the cops pulled you into the station...might ruin your vacation.