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drmeow

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35. I was in a dollar store

Tue Jun 21, 2022, 11:37 AM

Jun 2022

and saw a man with a handgun on his hip. I left my cart where it was and left the store. I knew it was legal and did not think he was going to become an active shooter but I wasn't comfortable. I didn't call the cops or anything but I also was not willing to be potentially trapped in that store if something happened.

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Oklahoma "man" causes panic when he carries semi-automatic rifle into AT&T store. [View all] RandySF Jun 2022 OP

Apparently, that's the life a pluralty of OK's citizens want to live to preserve their gun culture. TheBlackAdder Jun 2022 #1

These guys think of themselves as hero's, too. Amazing. flying_wahini Jun 2022 #2

When that kind of thing doesn't cause panic, a shooter will be able to walk right to brewens Jun 2022 #3

+1 uponit7771 Jun 2022 #11

He may be legally carrying a weapon but that doesn't mean they have to let the yahoo in. Thomas Hurt Jun 2022 #4

They think they're exercisin' their rights. maxsolomon Jun 2022 #36

time for stand your ground and shoot these guys in self defense? nt msongs Jun 2022 #5

That's what I'm thinking budkin Jun 2022 #39

Don't be alarmed. Just another NRA approved responsible gun owner (tm)! Nothing to see here! Initech Jun 2022 #6

just another jackass ! lucky didn''t get his ass pick 'd off ! cloudboy07 Jun 2022 #7

I'd leave the store too. GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #8

My! What a polite society! Grokenstein Jun 2022 #9

Fuckin troll uponit7771 Jun 2022 #10

I walked into any store and saw anyone brandishing a gun, I'd assume it was a hold up, escape ASAP Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 #12

It sounds like a lot of people did exactly what you would have done. madinmaryland Jun 2022 #32

And then the cops show up gratuitous Jun 2022 #33

They cannot do anything. He was not breaking any laws. Caliman73 Jun 2022 #41

Wouldn't it be something Woodswalker Jun 2022 #13

He'd probably be charged for murder Kaleva Jun 2022 #15

No one is advocating for murder. Phoenix61 Jun 2022 #19

I got the impression the poster I responded to Kaleva Jun 2022 #38

I took as pointing out the irony of the situation those Phoenix61 Jun 2022 #47

We had a case in my state newdayneeded Jun 2022 #23

He could always say he felt threatened. SoonerPride Jun 2022 #29

Depends on the state which is why I suggested people learn their laws Kaleva Jun 2022 #37

If Oklahoma had a red flag law, could they take away this irresponsible Emile Jun 2022 #14

No, because what he did was legal Blue_Adept Jun 2022 #24

Red Flag laws are about the potential for violence. Caliman73 Jun 2022 #44

Dumbass managed to get himself arrested *anyway*. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2022 #16

Amazingly brass knuckles are illegal. Voltaire2 Jun 2022 #17

Bet he felt like a real man malaise Jun 2022 #18

If I see someone meandering around with firearms and tactical gear... purr-rat beauty Jun 2022 #20

People do weird things to get attention Torchlight Jun 2022 #21

Your jacket wouldn't have killed anyone. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #46

I wonder if he complained about the lack of customer service? Ilsa Jun 2022 #22

Like I said before. slater71 Jun 2022 #25

Ding! Ding! Ding! Wounded Bear Jun 2022 #28

Don't know about OK, but in OH any business can post a NO WEAPONS sign. mackdaddy Jun 2022 #26

Fucking insanity, that we have to wait for them to start shooting at us Wingus Dingus Jun 2022 #27

At risk of sounding paranoid, I'm already feeling antsy when I go to any of the big box stores. In allegorical oracle Jun 2022 #30

Open carry is still illegal in Fla as far as I know EX500rider Jun 2022 #40

AT&T salesmen mmbrevo Jun 2022 #31

I was in a Verizon store once. LuckyCharms Jun 2022 #42

See how f up that is to allow people to carry guns anywhere? No reason to bring a gun in any store. rockfordfile Jun 2022 #34

I was in a dollar store drmeow Jun 2022 #35

You must be a huge coward of everyday life to need a gun at the cell phone store. ZonkerHarris Jun 2022 #43

Good luck Oklahomans, you're going to need it. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #45