Permit to carry concealed weapon question (Page 4): Gee - I was thinking the same thing of tourists in England. Since air planes crash and ships sink and those are the only way to get...

Ka2azman Loc: Tucson, Az

oldmalky wrote:

Sure must be a dangerous place to live, wonder how many tourists are shot and killed, I asked that in the first big gun debate on here that i read, nobody answered, I am not anti gun but carrying should be allowed by all so think of the repercussions of that.

Gee - I was thinking the same thing of tourists in England. Since air planes crash and ships sink and those are the only way to get there - how many tourists have been killed in air plane crashes and ship wrecks on the way to visit England.

Probably 10 of thousands, e.g. Lusitania , Titanic and all those ships that were sunk by the U-boats during the WW I & II. What about Flight 103. How many other flights have crashed?

I am not anti England but with so many that have died as tourists I think those traveling to England should remember the repercussions of previous tourists that didn't make it.

Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA

Ka2azman wrote:

Gee - I was thinking the same thing of tourists in... (show quote)

Completely off topic.

Ka2azman Loc: Tucson, Az

Pepper wrote:

Completely off topic.

Thought I'd answer the original off topic person in a sarcastic way! Maybe he won't do it again.

noisycheese Loc: Fly-over land USA

To get back to the original question of carrying a concealed firearm, I am wondering how many folks here carry a concealed weapon while photographing? I have done so in the past but don't always do so nowadays; it depends on where, what and when I am photographing.

There have been a few times I was glad to be armed, though. Just situations that could have gone sideways but didn't. I have never had to "present" when photographing.

Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA

noisycheese wrote:

To get back to the original question of carrying a concealed firearm, I am wondering how many folks here carry a concealed weapon while photographing? I have done so in the past but don't always do so nowadays; it depends on where, what and when I am photographing.

There have been a few times I was glad to be armed, though. Just situations that could have gone sideways but didn't. I have never had to "present" when photographing.

I live in the country about a block from a river and love to tramp through the woods with my camera. I was chased home one day by a really aggressive racoon. Odd because they are typically not out and about in the middle of the day and because they are generally pretty docile creatures. I started carrying my gun in my photo vest but it's not my favorite way to carry and so I was curios as to how others carry.

Samuraiz Loc: Central Florida

Pepper wrote:

I live in the country about a block from a river and love to tramp through the woods with my camera. I was chased home one day by a really aggressive racoon. Odd because they are typically not out and about in the middle of the day and because they are generally pretty docile creatures. I started carrying my gun in my photo vest but it's not my favorite way to carry and so I was curios as to how others carry.

That type of behavior usually means that the normally nocturnal Raccoon has rabies. You were fortunate that it did not attack.

gusto7670 Loc: Tampa, FL

Some raccoons just don't like people tramping around where they have babies.

Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA

Samuraiz wrote:

That type of behavior usually means that the normally nocturnal Raccoon has rabies. You were fortunate that it did not attack.

Quite right and that's why I started carrying my gun along.

J V O Loc: Niceville, FL

A purse snatcher will disarm you and he has your weapon. Better to carry on your person.

Marc-Wi Loc: Oshkosh Wi

A good sturdy belt holster on a sturdy belt is the best place. And please stay away from those cheap nylon pouch type things, more trouble than their worth.

noisycheese Loc: Fly-over land USA

J V O wrote:

A purse snatcher will disarm you and he has your weapon. Better to carry on your person.

If you carry the pouch so that the strap runs diagonally across your chest and back a purse snatcher can't grab it off you and run as they can if it is on your shoulder hanging straight down.

In addition, some tactical awareness is is order when carrying, even when using a belt holster. Scan 360 degrees and never let anyone get within your personal space (inside arm's length).

In crowded places, pull your pouch in close to your body and keep one hand on it, just like you would your camera in a similar situation.

Michael O' Loc: Midwest right now

Dianakkb wrote:

I'm betting you are all men. lol. I carry mine in my purse.

But only the Brazilian boyth carry a purth.

stbg1951 Loc: Lewes, DE

Pepper wrote:

I live in the country about a block from a river and love to tramp through the woods with my camera. I was chased home one day by a really aggressive racoon. Odd because they are typically not out and about in the middle of the day and because they are generally pretty docile creatures. I started carrying my gun in my photo vest but it's not my favorite way to carry and so I was curios as to how others carry.

I carry everyday unless I have to go to an unfriendly carry state. I don't want to be the person who has to live with myself if I needed it and left it home not to offend someone. If needed and I left it at home I couldn't live with myself, maybe literally.

rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA

noisycheese wrote:

If you carry the pouch so that the strap runs diag... (show quote)

If a determined person gets within 10 feet of you you'll probably not have time to arm yourself unless you're well trained and practice that training frequently.
Once you've realized the danger and draw a weapon that 10 feet has already disappeared.
Most carriers I've seen have probably received their training from TV shows.
I guess they feel safer carrying a gun, but if the instigator takes it away from them they're in a bad situation.
If you're new to carrying get some PRO training and advise on the right equipment that fit your needs.
Purses in close quarters?...you're better off swinging the purse.

Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA

rayford2 wrote:

If a determined person gets within 10 feet of you ... (show quote)

I agree that training is a must. In my state you must pass a safety training course approved by the state to get your permit. I'd also agree with your practice statement. How well could you use your camera if you didn't take time to learn about it and then practice, same is true with firearms.