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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)The mere sight of a gun on the hip of someone in line at the grocery store would not send me into hysterics or question my free speech rights. If I thought the guy was going to rob the store or shoot up the place i would back off, get out of the store, and do what I could to help others in the store. I have never seen anyone open carrying in a store as described by the OP. It is not a common occurence where I live.
I assume every gun I see is loaded until it is proven to me that it is unloaded. A gun in a holster does not frighten me.
I am not suggesting that everyone needs to have the same response or attitude as i do.
"...lessons your alertness around guns, which may well end up costing you someday." Where are you getting this? Go back and read my posts. I said I would be aware of the guy with the gun, keep an eye on him and his actions, and take appropriate action, if needed.