My spouse and I meet at the local SO and would often for a 'nightly constitutional" in an underdeveloped planned housing area in the county on our way home "after shift." Most of the time, we would not carry a flashlight or anything else on these walks... one night I was compelled to grab my emergency impact device -- which caused himself to scoff at me -- but he was later glad I had it.
You see, we had our own incident whilst walking. It really was a dark and moonless night and while our eyes had adapted quickly to the gloom, it didn't keep himself from wanting to kick a floating wallyworld, white plastic bag . . . until I clicked on the light and showed him-- StinkKitty! A gorgeous one! Double-striped, fluffy, possibly female, and FRIENDLY! As in the sweet little musky furball opted to follow us while we finished our walk.
The next night, in the same underdeveloped neighborhood, Little Musky came up out of a drainage ditch to say "Hi!" and, much to the disgust of himself I hand-fed her a doggie biscuit! She loved it! She never sprayed and once she was done, she trundled off to her ditch, chirruping happily. This routine lasted about 2 weeks... then she disappeared. :(
I can only hope she had had a little litter of Tiny Muskies and was otherwise occupied but . . . I suspect she got a little too close to the active county road. I still miss her, not enough to coax any of the local StinkKitties to our property now, but enough to not bother the local Cousins when they come around.
I used to work in Clark County, Nevada. One of the most peaceful areas in the country. /sarc
One of the other teachers was upset to find a man open carrying at a pizza shop. Not because it was open but because he was carrying. 🤦♂️ I decided not to enlighten her because our political/cultural venn diagrams didn't overlap even the minutest amount. All I could think about was "Why was that fool's hands full with pizzas with his means of self-defense that much further away while on open/full display?" 🫏
As you said, Ms. Rita, my response to the upset teacher and the pizza cowboy would have been "You do you," cupcake. 😕
Rita here, and thanks for sharing this, BPW. I recall hearing an African author on an American interview radio program who was saying that as an African, the most startling thing to him was the way American men allow their women to enter the home first, because as the man of the family, it is his duty to enter the space first to be sure there is no threat to harm his wife or children. That is a cultural difference, but what he said makes a great deal of sense. It also signals what a luxuriously peaceful and safe existence we mostly enjoy in the west.
Yeah, I work self checkout. I often see people open carrying (even though Walmart asks people not to). My thoughts are along the same lines as yours. I also will judge their holster situations. If you're carrying, open or concealed, you need a holster that will hold the firearm securely and protect the trigger. Also, if you're wearing said holster on your person, you need some way to carry the holster be it belt or belly band. Ensure that your holster and belt are good and are able to carry the weight of that big iron, whatever it may be.
Carrying a live, loaded firearm indicates that the bearer has the ability, and presumably the willingness, to kill anyone within their immediate vicinity (and when carrying a rifle, anyone within their line of sight for several dozens of yards).
Carrying said firearm in such a manner that the bearer intends for it to be obvious to the immediate perception of others (without the need to bow to special legal requirements for specific situations in certain jurisdictions) means that the bearer either wants other people to know they have that power, or at least that they don't care about others' opinions on the fact that they're carrying a gun.
It's basically starting off every conversation and social interaction with an unspoken, "You know I could kill you, right?"
Rita (and Ian) --
My spouse and I meet at the local SO and would often for a 'nightly constitutional" in an underdeveloped planned housing area in the county on our way home "after shift." Most of the time, we would not carry a flashlight or anything else on these walks... one night I was compelled to grab my emergency impact device -- which caused himself to scoff at me -- but he was later glad I had it.
You see, we had our own incident whilst walking. It really was a dark and moonless night and while our eyes had adapted quickly to the gloom, it didn't keep himself from wanting to kick a floating wallyworld, white plastic bag . . . until I clicked on the light and showed him-- StinkKitty! A gorgeous one! Double-striped, fluffy, possibly female, and FRIENDLY! As in the sweet little musky furball opted to follow us while we finished our walk.
The next night, in the same underdeveloped neighborhood, Little Musky came up out of a drainage ditch to say "Hi!" and, much to the disgust of himself I hand-fed her a doggie biscuit! She loved it! She never sprayed and once she was done, she trundled off to her ditch, chirruping happily. This routine lasted about 2 weeks... then she disappeared. :(
I can only hope she had had a little litter of Tiny Muskies and was otherwise occupied but . . . I suspect she got a little too close to the active county road. I still miss her, not enough to coax any of the local StinkKitties to our property now, but enough to not bother the local Cousins when they come around.
What is it about LEOs and Stink Kitties?
:)
Susan
I used to work in Clark County, Nevada. One of the most peaceful areas in the country. /sarc
One of the other teachers was upset to find a man open carrying at a pizza shop. Not because it was open but because he was carrying. 🤦♂️ I decided not to enlighten her because our political/cultural venn diagrams didn't overlap even the minutest amount. All I could think about was "Why was that fool's hands full with pizzas with his means of self-defense that much further away while on open/full display?" 🫏
As you said, Ms. Rita, my response to the upset teacher and the pizza cowboy would have been "You do you," cupcake. 😕
Rita here, and thanks for sharing this, BPW. I recall hearing an African author on an American interview radio program who was saying that as an African, the most startling thing to him was the way American men allow their women to enter the home first, because as the man of the family, it is his duty to enter the space first to be sure there is no threat to harm his wife or children. That is a cultural difference, but what he said makes a great deal of sense. It also signals what a luxuriously peaceful and safe existence we mostly enjoy in the west.
Ms Rita
I can relate to your mind set.
My favorite saying is Run Silent, Run Deep.
Back when BLM/ANTIFA was running rampant around the country, I almost got trapped in one of there protest.
The practice of backing a pick up at full throttle came in handy that day.
Thanks
I also believe in the strategic advantage of carrying concealed Glad you avoided getting sprayed.
Yeah, I work self checkout. I often see people open carrying (even though Walmart asks people not to). My thoughts are along the same lines as yours. I also will judge their holster situations. If you're carrying, open or concealed, you need a holster that will hold the firearm securely and protect the trigger. Also, if you're wearing said holster on your person, you need some way to carry the holster be it belt or belly band. Ensure that your holster and belt are good and are able to carry the weight of that big iron, whatever it may be.
Carrying a live, loaded firearm indicates that the bearer has the ability, and presumably the willingness, to kill anyone within their immediate vicinity (and when carrying a rifle, anyone within their line of sight for several dozens of yards).
Carrying said firearm in such a manner that the bearer intends for it to be obvious to the immediate perception of others (without the need to bow to special legal requirements for specific situations in certain jurisdictions) means that the bearer either wants other people to know they have that power, or at least that they don't care about others' opinions on the fact that they're carrying a gun.
It's basically starting off every conversation and social interaction with an unspoken, "You know I could kill you, right?"
I judge dudes like that accordingly...