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Takket

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Fri Aug 9, 2019, 09:57 AM

Aug 2019

And you should call 911 and say someone is carrying an assault weapon. It should really not be up to private citizens to judge whether that person is peaceful or intends to massacre everyone. Let the cops figure that out.

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Serious question: You walk in a business and see this -- Do you 1. Leave 2. Feel Safer 3. Don't Care [View all] Fla Dem Aug 2019 OP

Ehh mines in a holster Watchfoxheadexplodes Aug 2019 #1

nah wasn't one of the choices. GeorgeGist Aug 2019 #79

Nah doesn't bother me Watchfoxheadexplodes Aug 2019 #88

leaving hurts the business. Demovictory9 Aug 2019 #141

That would be at least part of the point. Ms. Toad Aug 2019 #167

+100000 Fla Dem Aug 2019 #200

It's only a matter of time before someone shivs that guy and becomes the new owner of an AR-15. TheBlackAdder Aug 2019 #173

Leave Takket Aug 2019 #2

Good answer pandr32 Aug 2019 #61

+1 Baitball Blogger Aug 2019 #155

This! happy feet Aug 2019 #165

Exactly what I'd do. How am I to know... SMC22307 Aug 2019 #168

+ struggle4progress Aug 2019 #178

Good answer, exactly what I would do. Delmette2.0 Aug 2019 #182

I feel this way Generic Other Aug 2019 #189

LEAVE RIGHT away ... call 911 trueblue2007 Aug 2019 #195

Ask the guy WTF is with the open carry of an AR-15? democratisphere Aug 2019 #3

Braver than I am. I would leave. Figure any gun jerk that would do that has a screw or 2 loose. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #29

Pretty much this TheRealNorth Aug 2019 #62

Might also be trying to protect himself and others from our crazy, insane world. democratisphere Aug 2019 #97

UGH ! pangaia Aug 2019 #102

How many of the worst mass shootings occurred in big balls tough old Texas??? NoMoreRepugs Aug 2019 #106

Police are good guys. What do you do until the good guys arrive? democratisphere Aug 2019 #135

Open carry discussion isn't about police - HUGE DUH. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2019 #145

Was about what you do until they arrive. DUH. democratisphere Aug 2019 #166

Any stats over the last 10 years to back up the bravado Rambo?? NoMoreRepugs Aug 2019 #170

There is a huge difference between a War Zone and Walmart. democratisphere Aug 2019 #187

Can think of 4 significantly large mass shootings in big balls Texas, NoMoreRepugs Aug 2019 #190

Thankfully. democratisphere Aug 2019 #199

If I were you qazplm135 Aug 2019 #113

I just think to myself that he might as well put a sign on his back that says ooky Aug 2019 #4

Or a sign that reads "Small Penis" LonePirate Aug 2019 #9

Or "Coward"nt KatyMan Aug 2019 #20

Exactly! Dave in VA Aug 2019 #105

Or "I'm a Trumpster, so don't F*** with me." Doodley Aug 2019 #159

That is an easy one for me. Leave. bronxiteforever Aug 2019 #5

This. So much this! CrispyQ Aug 2019 #137

+1 totally agree with your answer to the OP. bronxiteforever Aug 2019 #147

Leave. johnp3907 Aug 2019 #6

John Crawford III sarisataka Aug 2019 #16

That was a incredibly tragic reaction by a police officer. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #81

If there appears to be a threat sarisataka Aug 2019 #90

Absolutely correct. I agree with you about the lies told about Mr. Crawford, which ultimately, Fla Dem Aug 2019 #99

Say to myself, my what a small penis you have, and leave immediately. redstatebluegirl Aug 2019 #7

I look to see the manufacturer. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #8

But you don't know for sure. Anyone that would do this isn't too stable to begin with. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #32

But I don't know if anyone is concealed carrying either -- so I don't worry. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #37

Understand your pov as well. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #44

Leave. AJT Aug 2019 #10

Leave and do not look back. LonePirate Aug 2019 #11

I would stay, wouldn't really feel safer, and wouldn't really care. zackymilly Aug 2019 #12

The weapon is not for hunting, it's not Red Dawn.... AJT Aug 2019 #13

Depending on who else is in the store FakeNoose Aug 2019 #14

Both excellent courses of action. Your response actually made me laugh. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #34

Ask to speak to the manager mnhtnbb Aug 2019 #15

I live in AZ. I've done exactly that. marybourg Aug 2019 #21

I like that approach. Will do that if ever in that situation. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #27

+1000 smirkymonkey Aug 2019 #78

That's exactly what I would do except... llmart Aug 2019 #122

Correct answer randr Aug 2019 #152

Actually it is for showing off. Srkdqltr Aug 2019 #17

Yep, that and a visual FU to all us soft Liberals. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #24

Yep. "Look how tough I am". "Pay attention to me." ooky Aug 2019 #31

Look at my large appendage. It's HUGE! Cousin Dupree Aug 2019 #82

Turn and walk out the second I see that. DFW Aug 2019 #18

Didn't he see the sign: Check Weapons at the Door? ProudLib72 Aug 2019 #19

My answer hasn't changed sarisataka Aug 2019 #22

Not sure if I saw this 5-6 years ago, just saw it on twitter this week. But sad isn't it, Fla Dem Aug 2019 #39

Agreed nt sarisataka Aug 2019 #46

A paranoid asshole. Nt USALiberal Aug 2019 #71

I was thinking something similar ScratchCat Aug 2019 #86

You leave. Turbineguy Aug 2019 #23

Leave immediately! lark Aug 2019 #25

LEAVE. Make certain the owners know why. CALL 911 HAB911 Aug 2019 #26

In certain states, it's so common that calling 911 wouldn't matter Polybius Aug 2019 #38

Oh, I'm sure, but would do it anyway HAB911 Aug 2019 #42

Tell them it's a black man. A HERETIC I AM Aug 2019 #50

The cops are shooting unarmed black men begging for their lives. Kid Berwyn Aug 2019 #51

I think you may have missed the point I was trying to make A HERETIC I AM Aug 2019 #55

Thank you for the explanation. Kid Berwyn Aug 2019 #150

That is just terrible. Something like this almost every week. Shameful. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #163

+1, uponit7771 Aug 2019 #67

No doubt they would HAB911 Aug 2019 #87

You may also have the police show up sarisataka Aug 2019 #91

+1, uponit7771 Aug 2019 #66

I would ask him what he is so afraid of that he has to carry a rifle. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2019 #28

That might be the last question you ever ask. Doodley Aug 2019 #77

Then that person definitely shouldn't own firearms. MrsCoffee Aug 2019 #92

Seriously?? Your fear level always at maximum or just trying to provoke a response? NoMoreRepugs Aug 2019 #96

No, I don't live in fear. I've never owned a gun. I don't have an alarm on Doodley Aug 2019 #157

Leave. On basic gun safety grounds, if nothing else. JHB Aug 2019 #30

Ask why he doesn't just buy a Corvette. gibraltar72 Aug 2019 #33

THIS +++++++++++++++ HAB911 Aug 2019 #40

You win the thread. n/t rzemanfl Aug 2019 #59

I liked what the YouTube mechanic Scotty Kilmer said about that. Dave Starsky Aug 2019 #80

That must have been why I have bought mine A HERETIC I AM Aug 2019 #85

I've had 4 myself. gibraltar72 Aug 2019 #139

This is my 3rd; A HERETIC I AM Aug 2019 #142

It's a common stereotype. TwilightZone Aug 2019 #184

Oh, of COURSE! Thanks so much for enlightening me! A HERETIC I AM Aug 2019 #191

I would tell the manager I think it is idiotic titaniumsalute Aug 2019 #35

Just talking about this yesterday - probably leave. jmg257 Aug 2019 #36

Leave. Never go back to that place ever GusBob Aug 2019 #41

Hand him my advertising card: procon Aug 2019 #43

Laugh, snort. Thank you. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #45

Ah, god, that's so funny!!! Nay Aug 2019 #101

This happened to my assistant in a restaurant essme Aug 2019 #112

I've only handed it out one time. procon Aug 2019 #131

Ignore him and get on with my day. Codeine Aug 2019 #47

Leave. old guy Aug 2019 #48

Leave. wendyb-NC Aug 2019 #49

LEAVE.. and call the cops with a "man threatening with a gun" call. albacore Aug 2019 #52

That has happened sarisataka Aug 2019 #63

Or... I could just trust that some total stranger with a military-grade ... albacore Aug 2019 #70

Leave and call back to say why I will never go there again. LakeArenal Aug 2019 #53

Exactly. FM123 Aug 2019 #176

In my city someone would call the cops who would come shoot him dead. hunter Aug 2019 #54

I'd leave after signaling the counter person why. Hortensis Aug 2019 #56

Leave and call the cops to check on this guy. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #57

Leave. kairos12 Aug 2019 #58

4. call the cops and the news. Javaman Aug 2019 #60

4. SoCalNative Aug 2019 #64

Call the police, tell them there's a guy with unknown mental state uponit7771 Aug 2019 #65

Just walk around naked... N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2019 #68

Ask him why he is so scared, and laugh at him, take a pic also. Nt USALiberal Aug 2019 #69

Leave. Then call 911 mcar Aug 2019 #72

Leave elleng Aug 2019 #73

Depends on my mood at that moment. MineralMan Aug 2019 #74

Even though I own guns ScratchCat Aug 2019 #75

Intimidation is the right word. He's putting on a show of superiority. Doodley Aug 2019 #160

Leave. When a safe distance away, call the store manager to let them know why. catrose Aug 2019 #76

Personally, I would call 911 and report... lastlib Aug 2019 #83

Depends on my mood. 99 days out of 100 I would pnwest Aug 2019 #84

I leave. I also likely never come back JDC Aug 2019 #89

Tackle that S.O.B and start throwing elbows into his head until he's unconscious. ffr Aug 2019 #93

Leave. Just because it's legal to carry around war weapons in public, doesn't mean merchants have Liberal In Texas Aug 2019 #94

Leave Meadowoak Aug 2019 #95

Nothing DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2019 #98

Pistols aren't designed to be mass kill weapons the device the guy was carrying is. uponit7771 Aug 2019 #175

Virginia Tech Throck Aug 2019 #198

Still not .. DESIGNED ... to be such. There's no doubt what the mass kill is supposed to do uponit7771 Aug 2019 #204

The fact that this is VALID question in America in 2019 NoMoreRepugs Aug 2019 #100

Really not the business' fault. Blame the ignorant gun-humper. Hoyt Aug 2019 #103

Abandon my cart and head for the nearest exit Siwsan Aug 2019 #104

Leave immediately. Crunchy Frog Aug 2019 #107

I leave. Horse with no Name Aug 2019 #108

Leave and never support the business again... SWBTATTReg Aug 2019 #109

Any business that welcomes weapons doesn't welcome me C_U_L8R Aug 2019 #110

Hope the barista gets his order right. Sneederbunk Aug 2019 #111

*NOT SERIOUS ANSWER* blugbox Aug 2019 #114

1 pamdb Aug 2019 #115

Leave. He might be a "good guy with a gun" but ms liberty Aug 2019 #116

I can't see his face. Does he have demonic facial tattoos covering his whole face? nt JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2019 #117

Don't Care. jayfish Aug 2019 #118

Know instinctively the guy is an idiot. Polly Hennessey Aug 2019 #119

Leave and contact the manager/owner aeromanKC Aug 2019 #120

Leave; call and tell store why I left Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2019 #121

Point and laugh liberaltrucker Aug 2019 #123

I see a man with a tiny penis, a small ego, and massive insecurity issues. I see . . . an ASSHOLE Stinky The Clown Aug 2019 #124

Spot on! Doodley Aug 2019 #161

Coffee shop? I would never be there in the first place! Freethinker65 Aug 2019 #125

I showed that picture to a friend who is a retired member to Seal Team 6 Pachamama Aug 2019 #126

Leave. If I could see it through a glass door or window, I wouldn't even go in Glorfindel Aug 2019 #127

That's a Starbucks? Run like hell. Sugar Smack Aug 2019 #128

I start yelling at the manager EveHammond13 Aug 2019 #129

In a small space like that - I LEAVE Runningdawg Aug 2019 #130

Ignore. Deprive him of the attention he craves. Nt hack89 Aug 2019 #132

I would leave Moral Compass Aug 2019 #133

I don't drink coffee. Brainfodder Aug 2019 #134

Run..fast stillcool Aug 2019 #136

Leave. MicaelS Aug 2019 #138

I would worry about the stability of such an individual. lpbk2713 Aug 2019 #140

I would try to have a conversation with him DVRacer Aug 2019 #143

Stay, but keep an eye on the guy. RichardRay Aug 2019 #144

Is that a good guy or a bad guy? n/t cynatnite Aug 2019 #146

+1 Exactly the point. We are supposed to guess his intentions? bronxiteforever Aug 2019 #149

If I had a weapon on me, I'd pull it on him Victor_c3 Aug 2019 #148

I would leave and never go there again obamanut2012 Aug 2019 #151

1. Different Drummer Aug 2019 #153

I would leave. No one has invented a nut-ready-to-kill detector yet. Vinca Aug 2019 #154

None of those answers is sufficient. Caliman73 Aug 2019 #156

Leave. The weapon's presence represents risks beyond the acceptable. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2019 #158

Leave and call the manager and explain why I walked out. Initech Aug 2019 #162

Run the fuck out of there! nt Quixote1818 Aug 2019 #164

Call the cops Renew Deal Aug 2019 #169

Leave. Every time. Iggo Aug 2019 #171

Don't care Fla_Democrat Aug 2019 #172

In Florida.... Sancho Aug 2019 #174

Florida is Fu'd up. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #201

I'd leave. Even if he isn't planning a massacre, another crazy person ecstatic Aug 2019 #177

Leave tulipsandroses Aug 2019 #179

You have another whole set of issues to worry about. I'm sorry. That should not be. Fla Dem Aug 2019 #202

I'd first make it known to mgmt that they just lost a sale, then I'd leave. Progressive Law Aug 2019 #180

Stage whisper madamesilverspurs Aug 2019 #181

LOL!😂 Fla Dem Aug 2019 #193

Option 4: Reflexively projectile vomit on his compensator 5000 Mersky Aug 2019 #183

I have seen that before at a Walmart in Mississippi. I turned around and left. Actually it was Luciferous Aug 2019 #185

Leave after telling the fucker he is a complete asshole - and the manager too jpak Aug 2019 #186

Yes. This is not normal. Mersky Aug 2019 #188

Leave RobinA Aug 2019 #192

serious answer... myohmy2 Aug 2019 #194

leave Skittles Aug 2019 #196

Turn around, run away, cross the street. Maybe pee my pants a little because I'm scared. betsuni Aug 2019 #197

I am out-a-there liberal N proud Aug 2019 #203

It's complicated NotASurfer Aug 2019 #205