Do you carry anything unusual in your camera bag?
Mar 6, 2024 10:05:14 #
Basil wrote:
I had the same experience several years ago. Didn’t even need to touch the gun. The five young studs hit the road when they noticed my gun.
It's amazing watching young studs turn into young punks!
Mar 6, 2024 10:21:58 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I carry a Model 1911 .45 ACP! Don't know if that would be considered unusual??
I carry a Glock G42!
Mar 6, 2024 10:40:43 #
Mar 6, 2024 10:45:24 #
therwol
Loc: USA
jbk224 wrote:
Don't you mean you also carry a Springfield 1911 f/.45. A very special and unique accessory.
Does that come in a Nikon mount? f/.45 seems to set a new bar for high speed.
Mar 6, 2024 11:42:44 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I carry a Model 1911 .45 ACP! Don't know if that would be considered unusual??
👍🏼
Mar 6, 2024 11:51:28 #
Longshadow wrote:
Glucose tablets and my glucose meter. The blood sugar can drop quickly if I'm on a long hike.
Mar 6, 2024 11:56:49 #
RetCapt
Loc: NorCal mountains
Burk and other posters are absolutely correct in that CCW is a huge responsibility. They key to is to learn.
During my LE days I had spent one year as chief range officer, but that ended when I was promoted. I taught various AJ courses in basic and in-service academies and at community colleges.
When we moved to the mountains in NorCal, CA instituted the mandatory CCW course. This legislation surprised LE. The then-incumbent sheriff, knowing of my background, asked me to start teaching the course.
I did this for almost 20 years, in our church. Great example of the First and Second Amendments working in concert, as they should. I never took a dime for it, so it became our church's main fundraiser. Our pastor, also a CCW carrier, even assisted me in demonstrating the Tueller Drill.
My strongest emphasis in the classroom was the legal block. This is, at once, the most important and most complex part of the class. All this law, which actually is very structured and logical, thus understandable, was punctuated by practical examples of applicability.
I continually stressed the level of responsibility here, along with the consequences of acting irresponsibly. I did have a few, after completing the class, come up to me to tell me they were not going to further pursue CCW due to the level of responsibility inherent in such a decision. I may not have agreed, but at least these decisions were based on knowledge of the reality and magnitude of that responsibility.
So, CCW, yay or nay? I always ended each class with the Parachute Rule, which states: If once you need it and you don't have it, you probably won't ever need it again.
During my LE days I had spent one year as chief range officer, but that ended when I was promoted. I taught various AJ courses in basic and in-service academies and at community colleges.
When we moved to the mountains in NorCal, CA instituted the mandatory CCW course. This legislation surprised LE. The then-incumbent sheriff, knowing of my background, asked me to start teaching the course.
I did this for almost 20 years, in our church. Great example of the First and Second Amendments working in concert, as they should. I never took a dime for it, so it became our church's main fundraiser. Our pastor, also a CCW carrier, even assisted me in demonstrating the Tueller Drill.
My strongest emphasis in the classroom was the legal block. This is, at once, the most important and most complex part of the class. All this law, which actually is very structured and logical, thus understandable, was punctuated by practical examples of applicability.
I continually stressed the level of responsibility here, along with the consequences of acting irresponsibly. I did have a few, after completing the class, come up to me to tell me they were not going to further pursue CCW due to the level of responsibility inherent in such a decision. I may not have agreed, but at least these decisions were based on knowledge of the reality and magnitude of that responsibility.
So, CCW, yay or nay? I always ended each class with the Parachute Rule, which states: If once you need it and you don't have it, you probably won't ever need it again.
Mar 6, 2024 12:29:29 #
Basil wrote:
Putting Apple Air Tags (well hidden) in your bag is a great idea.
Got one in the bag of my best camera.
Mar 6, 2024 12:33:05 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I have been threatened, which stopped immediately when the bad guys SAW that I was armed!
They didn't have to take my word for it!
They didn't have to take my word for it!
Yupper. As mentioned before, happened to me, too. Of all places, in Wyoming wilderness involving dopeheads.
Mar 6, 2024 12:47:57 #
Air tags are not the saving grace...anymore.
You can be tracked with them.
Thieves can hone in on your air tag...you are putting off a signal...that you have something worth stealing.
They can be detected and removed pronto these days.
I'm sure there are success stories...but are quickly becoming past tense now.
Your best protection is still...you.
You can be tracked with them.
Thieves can hone in on your air tag...you are putting off a signal...that you have something worth stealing.
They can be detected and removed pronto these days.
I'm sure there are success stories...but are quickly becoming past tense now.
Your best protection is still...you.
Mar 6, 2024 13:05:10 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Retired CPO wrote:
I carry a Model 1911 .45 ACP! Don't know if that would be considered unusual??
No, I would consider that necessary.
Mar 6, 2024 13:09:28 #
Mar 6, 2024 13:12:07 #
Micheld
Loc: North Augusta SC
Retired CPO wrote:
I carry a Model 1911 .45 ACP! Don't know if that would be considered unusual??
Good Choice. .45 IWB carry and 9mm or .380 in the bag (For smaller bad guys)
Mar 6, 2024 13:22:16 #
Micheld wrote:
Good Choice. .45 IWB carry and 9mm or .380 in the bag (For smaller bad guys)
And that would work too!
Mar 6, 2024 13:26:48 #
whatdat wrote:
Yupper. As mentioned before, happened to me, too. Of all places, in Wyoming wilderness involving dopeheads.
You never know! That's why, if you're going to carry, it should be ALWAYS. You might only have one incident, and one chance!
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