General Discussion

spin

(17,493 posts)

185. I've legally carried a handgun for over 15 years. ...

Fri Mar 29, 2013, 06:48 PM

Mar 2013

and no one has ever been intimidated.

But I live in Florida where open carry in public is illegal. There is an open carry movement in Florida but even if it does become legal, I will chose to carry concealed. The reason is that I do NOT wish to intimidate others.

I will agree that real assault rifles are not used for hunting as they are capable of fully automatic or burst fire and I don't believe that it is legal to hunt with one in any state.

However you can hunt with an AR-15 in many states. AR-15 style rifles are commonly used for hunting feral hog in Florida and some other states with 20 and 30 round magazines. Feral hog are considered a pest as they are not native to our nation and do considerable damage to the environment. While most hunters feel the AR-15 is underpowered for deer hunting, many states allow its use but usually limit magazine capacity to five rounds.

In rural areas, an AR-15 may prove an excellent self defense weapon.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

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

235 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Men With Loaded Rifles Intimidate Moms Gathered At Indiana Gun Safety Rally--Think Progress [View all] Kolesar Mar 2013 OP

Terrorists. nt Comrade_McKenzie Mar 2013 #1

Minor league terrorists doing what the major leagues ones, Congress, allow. nt valerief Mar 2013 #23

succinct. let's say they''d showed up with axes or grenades. elehhhhna Mar 2013 #60

"microjunk".... truth2power Mar 2013 #77

Ha! Even if that's not true of their wee-wees, it has to be true of their micro self-esteem. nt valerief Mar 2013 #115

What is the policy for acts of terrorism, and why? napoleon_in_rags Mar 2013 #176

+ 1 red dog 1 Mar 2013 #202

This pisses me off beyond belief! That these Laurian Mar 2013 #2

What will you do? Puzzledtraveller Mar 2013 #5

Whatever a retiree with limited means can do. Write, contribute to organizations Laurian Mar 2013 #21

Your post gives me hope marions ghost Mar 2013 #142

Welcome to Somalia... rucky Mar 2013 #3

Yep that is what it feels like marions ghost Mar 2013 #15

Shades of Somalia right here in the good ole USA. Go USA, Go USA indepat Mar 2013 #145

Totally... Serve The Servants Apr 2013 #234

Dumb fools. Hoyt Mar 2013 #4

Fucking idiots. nt hack89 Mar 2013 #6

Tell your gun buddies, not us. Hoyt Mar 2013 #117

If I was there, I would. nt hack89 Mar 2013 #118

gotta keep those wimmins in their place... CTyankee Mar 2013 #7

For the next meeting, they need to have signs made: Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2013 #86

That might shame them. And if they wanted to prove differently, arrest their ass for it. freshwest Mar 2013 #200

This is what bullies do. 99Forever Mar 2013 #8

Gun culture is a mental illness. AlbertCat Mar 2013 #16

Well said etherealtruth Mar 2013 #194

DUMB FUCKS !!! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2013 #9

oh, that's a man? Whisp Mar 2013 #10

It certainly is. TheCowsCameHome Mar 2013 #13

Real men don't need guns tblue Mar 2013 #104

real men don't carry guns around that kind of crowd. n/t Whisp Mar 2013 #106

big men. leave your fucking guns at home assholes. spanone Mar 2013 #11

Why are they always the doughy guys who look like they spent the last year of weekends on the sofa? Squinch Mar 2013 #12

I'd get a sign that read "carrying that gun won't make your peepee bigger!" CTyankee Mar 2013 #19

You do have a way of getting to the heart of the matter, don't you? Squinch Mar 2013 #26

It's because I am so damn old... CTyankee Mar 2013 #29

LOL! Squinch Mar 2013 #30

that was my take on FB when I saw this Duppers Mar 2013 #204

I was just trying to figure out a way to say that. Thank you! Demoiselle Apr 2013 #235

The ones carrying assault style rifles Mnpaul Mar 2013 #14

Err... that's what an AR-15 is? Recursion Mar 2013 #52

Not even close to an AR-15 Mnpaul Mar 2013 #61

I've never seen a rimfire with that furniture Recursion Mar 2013 #67

Mossberg 715t Mnpaul Mar 2013 #73

*shrug* looks like the carbine-length upper to me Recursion Mar 2013 #76

It is the same thing as any 22lr semi auto Mnpaul Mar 2013 #81

The .22LR versions don't use gas ... oldhippie Mar 2013 #108

*facepalm* Thank you Recursion Mar 2013 #116

Don't feel bad Mnpaul Mar 2013 #121

As if .22 LR rim-fires aren't lethal. You lose. Paladin Mar 2013 #80

I lose? Mnpaul Mar 2013 #97

22 LR isn't leathal? shedevil69taz Mar 2013 #128

Guy on my base committed suicide with a .22 5-shot target pistol. haele Mar 2013 #156

they aren't used to look scary.. SQUEE Mar 2013 #223

"...maintain their manual of arms...." Yeah, that's the ticket. Paladin Mar 2013 #224

they are not disguised as anything SQUEE Mar 2013 #225

Tell you what: why don't you and your gun pals get your stories straight? Paladin Mar 2013 #227

Again, that projection of why YOU can't be trusted. SQUEE Mar 2013 #228

Not much of a response. But then, my expectations weren't very high.... (nt) Paladin Mar 2013 #229

and yours was true to form SQUEE Mar 2013 #231

You too. (nt) Paladin Apr 2013 #232

It doesn't matter what the guns are, the presence of these weapons was meant to intimidate. The Erose999 Mar 2013 #111

It does matter Mnpaul Mar 2013 #119

This is not freaking out. This is anger at an asshole. There's a difference. Squinch Mar 2013 #174

This is known as the "gunner trivia technical diversion". NT. Warren Stupidity Mar 2013 #214

Sorry, not a gun owner Mnpaul Mar 2013 #218

For not being a gun owner, you seem very well informed. (nt) Paladin Mar 2013 #219

Worked in a gun store/pawn shop Mnpaul Mar 2013 #220

I am pretty sure nether of those are S&W .22 or conversions SQUEE Mar 2013 #226

Fucking trolls SecularMotion Mar 2013 #17

This kind of intimidation marions ghost Mar 2013 #18

"Gun rights" DUers, this is who you stand with. Robb Mar 2013 #20

Wrong. cherokeeprogressive Mar 2013 #35

But you do, you do. baldguy Mar 2013 #45

I don't own an "assault rifle" and I don't carry. cherokeeprogressive Mar 2013 #50

Then tell me: Why do "responsible gun owners" always side with assholes like this baldguy Mar 2013 #53

Because what you call gun control is the equivalent of BSL ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #63

30,000 gun deaths per yr vs 20 deaths due to dogs per yr. There's no comparison. baldguy Mar 2013 #65

Exact same concept and a massive inconsistancy in your positions ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #69

OK, let's do this again. Because one lesson wasn't enough for you apparently. baldguy Mar 2013 #79

You continue to confuse scale with concept and play fast an loose with the numbers ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #82

I'm sorry. I know numbers are hard for you. But reality is hard too. baldguy Mar 2013 #85

Keep pushing false scale with bad numbers...it does not help your position in the least ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #89

How long have you played for the knights? Botany Mar 2013 #109

Scale with concept Progressive dog Mar 2013 #222

Thank you for your point well made. northoftheborder Mar 2013 #96

No, it's not well made. It's a sledgehammer. baldguy Mar 2013 #102

sorry, should have known to stay out of a fist-fight. my post was posted under the wrong comment. northoftheborder Mar 2013 #172

Update since you posted earlier today CincyDem Mar 2013 #153

Some of us learn; we empathize with those suffering under the tyranny of gun violence. baldguy Mar 2013 #180

That is really stunning. Good visual. Squinch Mar 2013 #199

I'm trying to figure out what makes you think I would know... cherokeeprogressive Mar 2013 #84

You get lumped with gun nuts because you always stand up with them. baldguy Mar 2013 #87

You're FUCKING WRONG. PROVE I always stand up with "gun nuts". cherokeeprogressive Mar 2013 #196

Jusy look at your own replies in this thread. baldguy Mar 2013 #198

I've legally carried a handgun for over 15 years. ... spin Mar 2013 #185

Only assholes carry guns. baldguy Mar 2013 #186

Thanks for calling me an asshole. ... spin Mar 2013 #197

Lol, is this part of that new "outreach" you gun control nuts are trying out? Daniel537 Mar 2013 #210

Civilized societies work to eliminate threats to those societies. baldguy Mar 2013 #213

We're sick and tired of you thugs trying to intimidate us. kestrel91316 Mar 2013 #105

And this is why the pro-control movement is in trouble WinniSkipper Mar 2013 #110

as opposed to the COLD DEAD HANDS!!1 or I NEED AN AR-15 AND 30 RD MAG.. frylock Mar 2013 #112

Not a good comparison WinniSkipper Mar 2013 #114

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #135

Unfortunately there is some justification for than fear ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #143

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #144

Are you saying that there are not people openly and clearly calling for it? ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #147

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #148

Those that are making the call for confiscation are justifying those fears ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #149

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #150

Those who make such call are the creating and justifying the fears ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #152

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #155

NK is unstable and they are desperate ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #157

Those that are carrying loaded guns to a "moms" protest are justifying a lot more fears. Squinch Mar 2013 #177

I agree. Both sides have people who do dumb over the top things in public ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #178

Sorry, but Squinch Mar 2013 #181

They both cause loss of support from those in the middle for their sides ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #183

I think you are kidding yourself about which is widely seen as more irresponsible, Squinch Mar 2013 #184

Dead people tend to cause emotions in those that are still living. neverforget Mar 2013 #161

Which is why victims WinniSkipper Mar 2013 #221

Negligible difference between that and breed specific bans ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #124

I am already there... Kalidurga Mar 2013 #170

Pull up your pants and stop being so easily terrified... Melon_Lord Mar 2013 #193

I'm a THUG, a BULLY, and a TERRORIST? cherokeeprogressive Mar 2013 #195

Not wrong. This is who is making "statements." This is who is getting the publicity. Squinch Mar 2013 #175

Wrong. I denounce this as reckless and stupid hack89 Mar 2013 #43

Concealed carry isn't much different. baldguy Mar 2013 #46

Only if you are scared of things you can't see and don't know are there. nt hack89 Mar 2013 #68

People who feel the need to carry a gun act differently when they do. baldguy Mar 2013 #83

'If you're carrying a gun, you're an asshole by definition.' Phillip McCleod Mar 2013 #90

Post removed Post removed Mar 2013 #94

So all LEOs, active and retired are assholes? ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #127

"when they have no need to" baldguy Mar 2013 #129

Why do LEOs need guns? oldhippie Mar 2013 #131

Because it goes with the job ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #136

Why? oldhippie Mar 2013 #138

Because LEOs deal with the bad guys, who can be violent, on society's behalf ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #141

What defines need? LEOs carry all the time, "needed" or not ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #132

Concealed carry is totally different ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #71

You vote with them on gun issues. Robb Mar 2013 #88

Every politician I have voted for is pro-gun control hack89 Mar 2013 #93

. Union Scribe Mar 2013 #123

If you feel unfairly demonized, perhaps you're standing too close to the demons. Robb Mar 2013 #139

Inane, divisive nonsense. Union Scribe Mar 2013 #158

Ah yes, the "I'm so offended" gambit. Robb Mar 2013 #160

Find a thesaurus? Lol. Union Scribe Mar 2013 #162

My favorite bit was when you said "I'm with Obama." Robb Mar 2013 #164

Exactly right, despite the pathetic protestations alcibiades_mystery Mar 2013 #57

+ 1,000,000,000 !!! - Bravo !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Mar 2013 #59

You are so right! They just let these pond scum do their dirty work for them. Walk away Mar 2013 #103

"Gun rights" DUers don't actually exist Cali_Democrat Mar 2013 #165

That's called "giving away the ending." Robb Mar 2013 #166

Children and their "Preshis." HughBeaumont Mar 2013 #22

Jon Hamm doesn't feel the need to walk around with a big gun. nt valerief Mar 2013 #24

You got it. +100 Duppers Mar 2013 #205

these are the kind of assholes Maine-ah Mar 2013 #25

But this is who is out there. This is who gun control advocates are hearing. Your voice is being Squinch Mar 2013 #27

OK, why would they NEED to protest "gun safety"? CTyankee Mar 2013 #28

there are many of us... Maine-ah Mar 2013 #33

See, I don't "get" why you don't align yourself with these groups since your CTyankee Mar 2013 #36

this is why I don't normally post in these threads.... Maine-ah Mar 2013 #40

But we never seem to hear from those in your ranks who DO have the ability to go to CTyankee Mar 2013 #44

you don't hear from us here, Maine-ah Mar 2013 #54

Lumping different people together is what Union Scribe Mar 2013 #122

I am glad to hear from you. CTyankee Mar 2013 #130

The rally and MAIG are not about gun safety ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #72

And yet, when these things come up for a vote baldguy Mar 2013 #49

Yep, perfectly put. Union Scribe Mar 2013 #120

If a passing truck had backfired, they would have crapped themselves TheCowsCameHome Mar 2013 #31

Or started shooting people......... djean111 Mar 2013 #98

Hopefully the nearest guy with a weapon. TheCowsCameHome Mar 2013 #125

I wondered what was up yesterday Botany Mar 2013 #32

Thugs. nt Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2013 #34

Here, too Tree-Hugger Mar 2013 #37

Once again the gun fetishists show us that a total ban is the only acceptable solution nt bowens43 Mar 2013 #38

Tossers. City Lights Mar 2013 #39

I find it interesting that they must show up with weapons... Javaman Mar 2013 #41

Nail on the head. timdog44 Mar 2013 #169

jerks SummerSnow Mar 2013 #42

The intruders " insisted that they had a right to carry" DFW Mar 2013 #47

There is a guy fitman Mar 2013 #48

"Total paranoid idiot.." Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2013 #66

What I noticed erpowers Mar 2013 #51

These idiots with their guns keep yapping about their rights being taken away? Harriety Mar 2013 #55

I HATE living in Indiana. My state is quickly becoming the land of the idiots, home of the firenewt Mar 2013 #56

I felt that way about Colorado for a long time, but look at us now.. mountain grammy Mar 2013 #64

Can't happen here in Indiana. No reason for progressive people to move here. The scenery sucks, firenewt Mar 2013 #113

There are only two purposes for this: Brigid Mar 2013 #58

gun bullies KG Mar 2013 #62

I have no objection to counter demonstrations or even a debate on being for or against gun control Arcanetrance Mar 2013 #70

Part of me wonders if they were really loaded ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2013 #74

This is going to very ugly olddots Mar 2013 #75

these "men" should be ashamed for this behavior warrior1 Mar 2013 #78

More than ashamed marions ghost Mar 2013 #190

Classless assholes. Initech Mar 2013 #91

One reason I left Indiana LittleGirl Mar 2013 #92

Ideas for the Moms for next & future protests: ReRe Mar 2013 #95

Keep it up Gun Lovers! It's down hill from here for you... Walk away Mar 2013 #99

Ooooooohhh brave dude against women..... Sheepshank Mar 2013 #100

Is there symbolism in play here? KansDem Mar 2013 #101

It's more like they're hanging around our neck Union Scribe Mar 2013 #163

This what I call terrorism. blackspade Mar 2013 #107

These jackals give a bad reputation to firearm owners. Dawson Leery Mar 2013 #126

Reminiscent of the Brownshirts. moondust Mar 2013 #133

Agree. n/t kiranon Mar 2013 #168

I hate these bastards zaireeka Mar 2013 #134

that's the reason why conservatives embraced gun control in the 60s datasuspect Mar 2013 #137

Neither left nor right... zaireeka Mar 2013 #140

Like when the government comes to the compound and takes the women? Because Squinch Mar 2013 #179

Or... zaireeka Mar 2013 #187

So we should leave gun laws as they are so folks can pull guns on cops? What are you saying? Squinch Mar 2013 #188

I'm saying zaireeka Mar 2013 #189

Oh, please. Squinch Mar 2013 #191

My position zaireeka Mar 2013 #201

But you are saying we shouldn't be changing any laws for fear of unintended consequences. Squinch Mar 2013 #206

If that is what you inferred... zaireeka Mar 2013 #207

So no change in the gun laws. Your strong anti-gun stance notwithstanding. Squinch Mar 2013 #208

Interpret as you see fit zaireeka Mar 2013 #215

Try breastfeeding an infant in front of them and just see who gets arrested for disturbing the peace Hekate Mar 2013 #146

Ha, ha! Bolo Boffin Mar 2013 #182

Psychotic bullies, all. The evidence piles up more irrevocably each and every day. villager Mar 2013 #151

Was somebody giving lessons in gun safety? marshall Mar 2013 #154

I feel like kicking that asshole in the back Politicalboi Mar 2013 #159

Gunners are cowardly pieces of shit Cali_Democrat Mar 2013 #167

In their minds Mopar151 Mar 2013 #192

Men With Loaded Rifles show up at rally to prove.... Kalidurga Mar 2013 #171

I guess they didnt see the AsahinaKimi Mar 2013 #173

paranoid, cowardly bastards Skittles Mar 2013 #203

Meh Daniel537 Mar 2013 #209

No, you "get over it" ... eom Kolesar Mar 2013 #212

Oh, but they are intimidating, and they are threatening. AngryOldDem Mar 2013 #216

Wonder what would happen if these men with loaded rifles were black? nt raccoon Mar 2013 #211

That's always an appropriate question to ask. Paladin Mar 2013 #217

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Mar 2013 #230

Yeah, that "gun control is historically racist" used to be a staple of theirs. Paladin Apr 2013 #233