Comments on: Evers’ Open Carry Gun Bill Passes Senate Committee

By: Donald Ballard

Donald Ballard — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:16:49 +0000

I have not seen a list of states that have open carry having great trouble with those doing so. Is there such a list?

By: Donald Ballard

Donald Ballard — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:09:18 +0000

I have had a CCW ever since it stared. I carry all the time and like others afraid of accidental exposure. Im too old now to fight someone trying to rob me or my home.

Only criminals hide their fireams, and would continue if open carry is passed ?????…..Hmmmmm !!!. LEO should worry more about one NOT open carrying.

By: eab

eab — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:58:13 +0000

Yes, I’m afraid of having a fire. That’s why I have the fire extinguisher.

Others are afraid of going about without about without a gun.

By: PensacolaEd

PensacolaEd — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:46:18 +0000

eab said, “Why don’t I get a carry permit myself? I certainly could and would qualify.

I don’t because I’m not afraid to walk around without a gun.”

EAB, do you have a fire extinguisher in your house? Does that mean that you are afraid of having a fire, or are you just being prepared? I carry for the peace of mind that comes from knowing that IF the need arises, I can defend myself.

By: molino jim

molino jim — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:01:50 +0000

Jimmy– The “dirty harry special” is in ref. to the weapon, not the shooter. You and I do not agree on this subject, so be it. Take care.

By: eab

eab — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:49:51 +0000

PensacolaEd said….”Scared Citizen, your name surely fits you. Why are you afraid just to see a gun on someone’s waist? Are you that paranoid that you think everyone carrying a gun is a criminal, and don’t you think a criminal would try to hide his weapon as well?”

I’m in favor of letting anyone who wants to carry a gun whenever they feel like it as long as they are of age. Why don’t I get a carry permit myself? I certainly could and would qualify.

I don’t because I’m not afraid to walk around without a gun.

By: Scared Citizen

Scared Citizen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:10:17 +0000

PensacolaEd, you can try to explain this to me until you are blue in the face. My reaction to anyone standing in line in front of me, or behind me at the checkout counter, or if I see someone walking around in the store, or if I see him/her coming into the store and I SEE A GUN, I’m immediately dropping my purchases, or leaving my buggy and getting the HECK OUT of the store ASAP. Yes, I’m scared! Proud of it! Staying Safe is my priority. Ignorance sometimes really can be bliss. If I don’t see the gun, I’m fine with the person having it. Keep it concealed for all of the scary citizens.

By: PensacolaEd

PensacolaEd — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:46:26 +0000

Scared Citizen, your name surely fits you. Why are you afraid just to see a gun on someone’s waist? Are you that paranoid that you think everyone carrying a gun is a criminal, and don’t you think a criminal would try to hide his weapon as well? People are carrying all around you every day, and not one of them has tried to rob you or anyone else. All this law does is give those who have already been licensed to carry concealed the option of carrying openly, it does not allow a SINGLE additional person to legally carry.

By: Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:12:32 +0000

Jim,
In your first post you refer to people as “Dirty Harry Specials”. This is not a sarcastic insinuation of irresponsible and reckless behavior, IE. stupidity? The bill originally provided for carry by CWFL holding, legal adults on college and university campuses. Just because someone is given protections from arrest for an accidental weapon exposure doesn’t mean that everyone will carry in plain view. I know I won’t and a vast majority of CWFL holders will not. Sure, there’s going to be a few idiots, there always is with everything. But to deny the rights of everyone because of a few morons helps no one. Being able to defend yourself in areas where you can not carry is everyones personal task. I would like to carry everywhere but obviously can not. But I can still defend myself without it. That’s my responsibility. This bill is about providing protections to legal law abiding gun owners and CWFL holders and coming in line with the majority of the US one these issues.

By: Scared Citizen

Scared Citizen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:56:08 +0000

It really scares me to think that I could walk in the convenient store, grocery store, the drug store, etc. and see someone with a unconcealed gun. Not knowing the personal-personally, I would walk out scared to death. My first thought would be that they are getting ready to rob the place. It would not matter to me if they were wearing a two piece suit or pants hanging down to the ground. I am not ready for this! I am not ready to see ANYONE other than law enforcement officers carrying guns out in the open!