General Discussion

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)

54. "Why would they worry about what they don't know about?"

Tue Jul 24, 2012, 11:06 PM

Jul 2012

Hmmmm....well, in this case, what these shopper didn't know about DID hurt them.

Because their lives were put in danger by this "rugged individualist" mindset.

You can't have it both ways.

If you carry, it is EVERYONE's business in the vicinity where you are. But you know that, or you are being purposefully obtuse.

"Not indicative" of most CCP holders is not the point. Unless you are some superhero, your CC weapon is not immune to failure or theft. Anyone around you can be injured or killed by your weapon. It's not a squirt gun but a killing machine. Not your personal toy but a potentially lethal device.

It may be a risk our society is willing to take to make you feel all warm and safe buying your cream of wheat and prune juice at Wally World, but it IS A RISK we must all be aware of.

It is everyone's business when you carry. Tough shit if you don't like that reality.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

108 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Concealed gun owner shoots own buttocks and wounds children at Dallas Walmart [View all] IDemo Jul 2012 OP

I feel safer already just knowing he had a loaded gun in his pants. randr Jul 2012 #1

"Is that a loaded 40 in your pants or are you just glad to see me?" rustydog Jul 2012 #2

I loved those old Mae West movies! Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2012 #52

Is that a pistol in your pants or did you just crap them? Thor_MN Jul 2012 #82

Why does anyone carry a gun into a crowded store? n/t Hoyt Jul 2012 #3

Because we can permatex Jul 2012 #4

Maybe you ought to think of other people and not just yourself. Hoyt Jul 2012 #6

Were you thinking of other people when you were a robber? permatex Jul 2012 #7

Read that in context and quit saving my posts for your personal pleasure. Hoyt Jul 2012 #15

It's right there for all to see. permatex Jul 2012 #21

Are you retired? No snark just a question. HangOnKids Jul 2012 #30

Yes permatex Jul 2012 #35

It is when innocent people are wounded by CCW idiots. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #9

Yeah your right permatex Jul 2012 #37

If you have done anything other, point me to it. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #47

Then you didn't search hard enough permatex Jul 2012 #50

You are as sincere and believable as Baghdad Bob. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #73

Yeah you've got me all figured out permatex Jul 2012 #78

One thing we are in agreement about. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #81

Good permatex Jul 2012 #84

Unusual level of self-knowledge...sarcasm tag superfluous... Surya Gayatri Jul 2012 #90

Oh goody permatex Jul 2012 #93

How does a person post 1257 times since June 27th? DevonRex Jul 2012 #12

I'm retired permatex Jul 2012 #22

I don't work either. DevonRex Jul 2012 #25

Retired or not able to find a job? permatex Jul 2012 #39

Buh bye. So sad. Not DevonRex Jul 2012 #100

Of course you can and I would defend your right to do so tularetom Jul 2012 #16

It could happen permatex Jul 2012 #26

Why don't you just pack your shit up? DocMac Jul 2012 #33

What did I do to you permatex Jul 2012 #41

You have given the people here a steady DocMac Jul 2012 #49

All right permatex Jul 2012 #62

I appreciate the response, and that is no small matter. DocMac Jul 2012 #66

I realize it's a contencious subject permatex Jul 2012 #69

I do appreciate your honesty. DocMac Jul 2012 #74

I try permatex Jul 2012 #86

It certainly became the business of the other shoppers mighty quick Tsiyu Jul 2012 #31

That idiot is not indicitive of most CCP holders permatex Jul 2012 #44

"Why would they worry about what they don't know about?" Tsiyu Jul 2012 #54

+1,000 ! Surya Gayatri Jul 2012 #88

VERY well put! Shadowflash Jul 2012 #106

You'll find out just how much other people's business it isn't kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #42

Who says I'm going to have a mishap with it? permatex Jul 2012 #45

The guy at Wallmart probably justified himself Surya Gayatri Jul 2012 #89

I'm sure thats been said about millions of people permatex Jul 2012 #94

NRA WET DREAM Skittles Jul 2012 #38

Because leaving it in the car ... ManiacJoe Jul 2012 #53

And here is a citizen with a CCP doing it right permatex Jul 2012 #5

Another guy with a gun shooting people in back as they flee, not to Hoyt Jul 2012 #10

Yeah sure Hoyt permatex Jul 2012 #28

Yeah sure, permatex Tsiyu Jul 2012 #34

Yep you figured me out permatex Jul 2012 #46

If you say so Tsiyu Jul 2012 #57

Yeah you've got me all figured out permatex Jul 2012 #63

Wow, that just totally makes THIS stupid incident AOK, then. DemocratsForProgress Jul 2012 #75

Where did I say that? permatex Jul 2012 #80

What a great idea, elleng Jul 2012 #8

So, when you shoot your own ass, did you... TreasonousBastard Jul 2012 #11

There was a brain injury involved, regardless IDemo Jul 2012 #19

I thought every gun was subject Aerows Jul 2012 #13

He probably tried to catch it and instead ileus Jul 2012 #23

You seriously carry a gun with you when you ride your bike? StrictlyRockers Jul 2012 #61

15,20 even 40 miles ileus Jul 2012 #95

I usually do when I go trailrunning obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #97

I don't know about running with a gun that sounds dangerous. ileus Jul 2012 #101

What a doofus TheCowsCameHome Jul 2012 #14

OWB for me... ileus Jul 2012 #17

Knowing that guy had a gun in Walmart makes me feel safe to shop there. Alduin Jul 2012 #18

All the stores in my town, including Walmart permatex Jul 2012 #48

I only shop in places that don't allow guns on the premises. Alduin Jul 2012 #68

Thats your right and I fully support that right permatex Jul 2012 #70

Town meetings in a town hall can get heated... Alduin Jul 2012 #77

There are always two Sheriff's Deputies on scene and the Sheriff's Office is about permatex Jul 2012 #83

i stand with holmes, loughner and permatex tiny elvis Jul 2012 #92

Oh goody permatex Jul 2012 #96

An asshole with 2 assholes. pintobean Jul 2012 #20

He's now entitled to hold two contradictory opinions simultaneously and argue with himself IDemo Jul 2012 #24

If I am ever injured by a bullet fragment . . . Brigid Jul 2012 #27

And rightly so permatex Jul 2012 #64

LOL, how are you magically going to make a jury give you that much.... Logical Jul 2012 #98

I wouldn't even have to win. Brigid Jul 2012 #103

This is what happens in a society gopiscrap Jul 2012 #29

I wonder if he blew his brains out? TalkingDog Jul 2012 #32

It was close, doctors are still checking... VOX Jul 2012 #67

Damn. Missed his nads. kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #36

I'm guessing those were easy to miss. sadbear Jul 2012 #71

what a man Skittles Jul 2012 #40

Idiotic AND cowardly, but hey, one of those responsible, licensed... WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2012 #59

well Skittles Jul 2012 #60

Did he order it in a box with ACME printed on the side? kentuck Jul 2012 #43

With this pic on the front permatex Jul 2012 #65

Wait - didn't someone here say guns don't accidentally discharge? Taverner Jul 2012 #51

They do not. But they do discharge from negligence. Union Scribe Jul 2012 #79

i axidentlied my gun tiny elvis Jul 2012 #91

So, how poor was this holster he was using? ManiacJoe Jul 2012 #55

I suspect not. backscatter712 Jul 2012 #104

Hopefully he "Darwinized" himself. Don't need dumbasses like that reproducing. madinmaryland Jul 2012 #56

"Felony injury to a child" -- no biggie klook Jul 2012 #58

Yea, but no video? In contrast, check out this one involving a gun-safety instructor. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #72

Too bad he didn't shoot his dick off. bitchkitty Jul 2012 #76

Just a simple thumb safety or grip safety and this would have never happened. JoeInNy Jul 2012 #85

Guns, Dallas and Wal Mart gopiscrap Jul 2012 #87

He should go to prison and lose his right _ed_ Jul 2012 #99

If his buttocks were armed SirRevolutionary Jul 2012 #102

^^ DUZY! ^^ Raine1967 Jul 2012 #107

It was just waiting there to be said SirRevolutionary Jul 2012 #108

I hope this guy gets sued for negligence Larkspur Jul 2012 #105