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4. That's my go to option

Mon Feb 17, 2025, 11:20 AM

Feb 2025

Avoid the potential, but at times it's not practical.

Also, the threat is not just from others carrying but also from some shit bag who uses his vehicle to cause a mass casualty event as we saw in New Orleans.

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I conceal carry full time now [View all] Aviation Pro Feb 2025 OP

I only hope that you're not the one that gets shot Walleye Feb 2025 #1

First rule, create distance between you and the threat Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #2

That's a good rule, sounds like you are thinking reasonably about it Walleye Feb 2025 #5

A good brain is the first line of defense Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #6

I have respect for pilots and people who operate ships. Their practical considerations are more important than bullshit. Walleye Feb 2025 #8

Nope, you can't Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #15

When flying remember: dsvajda Feb 2025 #18

And always fly the airplane Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #19

My friend told me there's nothing more useless than the sky above you and the runway behind you. Walleye Feb 2025 #22

Same with fuel left behind Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #23

No one likes... GiqueCee Feb 2025 #46

I use to, now I don't go anywhere I think I might need to. multigraincracker Feb 2025 #3

That's my go to option Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #4

That is why I always face traffic when I am out taking a walk. Prof. Toru Tanaka Feb 2025 #24

Same with restaurants and bars... Face the door and know your exits...I personally don't like large crowds. mitch96 Feb 2025 #42

Hhmm, I'm not sure it's always legal to fire at someone who may breaking a law and endangering lives. I say Exp Feb 2025 #37

How do you spot a vanguard of white male bros flexing in South Florida? sop Feb 2025 #7

You know it when you see it Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #11

I've seen a lot of white male bros running the Hillsboro Inlet at 50 knots in their expensive center consoles sop Feb 2025 #16

So have I Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #17

Well, OK, then. MineralMan Feb 2025 #9

Not That I Condone Your Actions modrepub Feb 2025 #10

That's their conventional wisdom in their smooth, underdeveloped brains Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #14

I have a feeling I'm going to be staying home a lot these next few years. milestogo Feb 2025 #12

I started routinely carrying too! Wuddles440 Feb 2025 #13

I am so thankful my immediate neighborhood JCMach1 Feb 2025 #20

This Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #21

"...black mold covered Trump flags." What a neat turn of phrase! dchill Feb 2025 #26

That used to be enough to get you called sarisataka Feb 2025 #25

Excellent! Because we should all be wondering PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #27

Read the entire thread Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #31

Yes I did. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #55

You get nothing but respect from me. I need to get my stuff to do the same. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2025 #28

My husband just went to a class yesterday for a concealed carry permit. Greybnk48 Feb 2025 #29

Measure your hand size Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #34

Smart move, and I say that as a fellow Floridian. Native Feb 2025 #30

I walk around the worst neighborhoods in this city without thinking about firearms. maxsolomon Feb 2025 #32

I have absolutely no problem with concealed carry. Itchinjim Feb 2025 #33

The easiest way to become a target Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #35

So do I. usonian Feb 2025 #36

I understand "my situational awareness is off the chart." CaptainTruth Feb 2025 #38

I went to the range to practice last weekend after decades away Arazi Feb 2025 #39

"I conceal carry full time now" J_William_Ryan Feb 2025 #40

Some concerns jimmy the one Feb 2025 #41

I took the training to be allowed to buy a handgun in Maryland thatdemguy Feb 2025 #43

It does my heart good to hear this. All Democrats and/or liberals should be armed at this point. nt LexVegas Feb 2025 #44

I don't want to get there but I don't live in Florida and my family looks like the cast LT Barclay Feb 2025 #45

No need in my county of 300,000 people somsai Feb 2025 #47

I possess several handguns with a full carry for 40yrs.. Historic NY Feb 2025 #48

"I'm really sorry it has come to this". My previous South Florida neighborhood was nice. Lived there over 20 years. mitch96 Feb 2025 #49

I believe it is unlawful to spray a person with bear spray. Tbear Feb 2025 #60

"Please check my knowledge." Hate to be a jerk but why don't you do it? You are questioning the use...nt mitch96 Feb 2025 #61

I already "knew" use of bear spray on a human is illegal. Tbear Feb 2025 #62

I don't, but.... DFW Feb 2025 #50

I looked up "close on contact" but found only stuff about robot grippers. What does it mean in your context? Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2025 #51

Move toward the threat that's initiated Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #58

oh FFS mike_c Feb 2025 #52

Elaborate Aviation Pro Feb 2025 #59

I carried for a very short time when I got my permit... S/V Loner Feb 2025 #53

This is a sad but necessary discussion. We have a real threat. It's perfectly legal to conceal carry in many states Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #54

I'm just sorry you feel the need. Demobrat Feb 2025 #56

I'm curious, what other states may have "unorganized," public militias... AntiFascist Feb 2025 #57