Latest Breaking News

Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)

11. true but the other 100 plus times

Wed Nov 4, 2015, 10:45 AM

Nov 2015

there was no threat and the police wasted their time on a fruitless call on a fully law abiding citizen. Cry wolf too many times and they will not take the public seriously. I agree the dispatcher should have sent an officer. Do you think the police should be called for every weapon seen, even holstered weapons and the person not being threatening? Common sense should prevail.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

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

84 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Open carry becomes focus after Colorado Springs shooting rampage [View all] SecularMotion Nov 2015 OP

Does it really make sense to allow yahoos like this to walk down the street armed? Hoyt Nov 2015 #1

Well, Pilgrim, its Winchester and Remington that made the west safe for you and me. Hoppy Nov 2015 #3

When we road into Tombstone in 1880s, they made us leave concealed/open weapons with the sheriff. Hoyt Nov 2015 #4

The sheriff was a tax collector. The marshall was charged with law enforcement discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2015 #65

Wooh dudes, sell the guns. JonathanRackham Nov 2015 #45

No joke. Lol Hoyt Nov 2015 #58

OK since you went there , my thought when looking at the pics was that more likely diabetes Person 2713 Nov 2015 #80

Colorado has always been open carry statewide. Drahthaardogs Nov 2015 #60

So, the ones who are Turbineguy Nov 2015 #77

I'm kind of the opinion that anyone with a gun strapped on is someone to worry about. At very least Hoyt Nov 2015 #83

Let's provide a resettlement stipend... Jerry442 Nov 2015 #2

Colorado has to be among the fastest growing population in the US... pipoman Nov 2015 #74

Don't most states allow open carry? TeddyR Nov 2015 #5

More blood on the hands of the immoral.... Darb Nov 2015 #6

only call on the ones that seem to be threatening Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #7

Always carry your weapon so as to avoid unduly alarming people. Jerry442 Nov 2015 #8

True, I do not care for open carry anyway Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #9

Yes. A Simple Game Nov 2015 #10

true but the other 100 plus times Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #11

Well, if she said there was a black male with a gun Blue_Tires Nov 2015 #19

probably true, sadly Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #20

I think if a person is concerned enough to call then someone should respond. A Simple Game Nov 2015 #59

I agree Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #61

It does happen but this was covered a long time ago with a tale about a boy who called wolf. A Simple Game Nov 2015 #64

Wrong. The answer is really quite simple, Darb Nov 2015 #12

and still 99% of the dumbasses Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #13

People who need to open carry firearms "for attention" are a real problem. Paladin Nov 2015 #14

Give them no attention and they will stop it. Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #18

Give them a pass, in otherwords. Paladin Nov 2015 #21

that one seemed to need attention Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #22

Oh goddamn you logic is for shit. Darb Nov 2015 #24

Well put. (nt) Paladin Nov 2015 #25

THUD! Darb Nov 2015 #27

What his telling untruths about me Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #32

See post #34 SecularMotion Nov 2015 #38

see my response in #39 Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #40

I will take your apology when you make it to me Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #30

See post #18 SecularMotion Nov 2015 #31

see post #9, #13, #22 Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #33

And you see no problem with open carry being legal? SecularMotion Nov 2015 #34

I would prefer only concealed carry Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #39

Just to be clear SecularMotion Nov 2015 #41

I do not approve or disapprove Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #42

You're the one trying to have it both ways. (nt) Paladin Nov 2015 #44

I am trying to be reasonble for both sides Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #46

We've done enough compromising. Time for your side to do the same. Paladin Nov 2015 #48

What has your side compromised on? Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #49

Golly, you ask the tough ones, don't you? Paladin Nov 2015 #53

lets see Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #56

Obviously, the law should disallow that ridiculous bullshit. Darb Nov 2015 #23

what does it mean when I say I am not for open Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #47

people walking in public naked KT2000 Nov 2015 #54

that might not be legal though Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #62

The 911 dispatcher should be fired. Immediately. DinahMoeHum Nov 2015 #15

That's the problem with Open Carry IMO. hollowdweller Nov 2015 #16

Sorry, but folks have spoken ... LannyDeVaney Nov 2015 #17

yes, it's the price we've agreed to pay 0rganism Nov 2015 #28

this is basically: shoot first ask questions later. nt Javaman Nov 2015 #26

I am looking forward to laser guns. You could kill a dozen people in two seconds with no sound randys1 Nov 2015 #29

Why stop there? Why not develop the tech to create an atomic bomb handgun or a Death Star handgun? LonePirate Nov 2015 #36

I love that "Guns dont destroy planets, people do" and gundamentalists, new one, love it randys1 Nov 2015 #37

Open carry is stupid. nt hack89 Nov 2015 #35

Be careful Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #43

GUN HUMPERS HAVE WON Skittles Nov 2015 #50

+1 KT2000 Nov 2015 #55

Open carry is really scary. leftyladyfrommo Nov 2015 #51

Open carry is very scary indeed. LonePirate Nov 2015 #52

I would be more afraid of the police Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #57

Not here. leftyladyfrommo Nov 2015 #63

The might be worrisome, but not as much as you gunners who tote on city streets. Hoyt Nov 2015 #67

we concealed carry seem to be better trained Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #69

I can assure you someone without a gun in their pants is not going to pull a Zimmerman, Hoyt Nov 2015 #70

I have the Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #71

Just wondering, when would the option become necessary? Hoyt Nov 2015 #73

They have not yet Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #76

That's exactly the way open carriers want you to feel. Paladin Nov 2015 #78

+1. There's some of that with concealed toters too. Hoyt Nov 2015 #84

Open carry Silicosys4 Nov 2015 #66

Let me guess, you think the Zimmerman types are responsible gun toters. Hoyt Nov 2015 #68

IMHO OC is best for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. ileus Nov 2015 #72

There are plenty of pro-gunners, expressing "IMHO" sentiments like yours about open carry. Paladin Nov 2015 #75

Nope. ileus Nov 2015 #79

Always a pleasure to offer really good advice to an opponent..... Paladin Nov 2015 #82

I have an idea. branford Nov 2015 #81