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In reply to the discussion: The grocery store, the gun, and my free speech rights [View all]Jenoch
(7,720 posts)I would make eye contact with the guy, let him know I see his weapon and sure, I'd engage him in conversation. If he responded with what you say, I would indicate I was not looking for trouble, just that I saw his gun and was interested. I might ask him about the make and model. I would not assume he was on the edge of shooting up the store. If he responded in a manner that indicated he was on the edge, I would take action. It is not common sense to assume anyone with an open carry gun on their hip is going to take it and shoot up the place. That would be going way over the top without the information to back it up.
You are right about one thing, I always assume a gun is loaded unless proven otherwise. It is not common sense however. Too many people assume a gun is unloaded when they handle it. That is what leads to tragedies.