Concealed Handgun Permits (live in, legally, safer)

[Huckleberry3911948]

Originally Posted by rybert

Thanks your input. You can head on back to California now.

ok by me.
i like camp pendleton
thanks for the welcome

[rybert]

Originally Posted by Huckleberry3911948

ok by me.
i like camp pendleton
thanks for the welcome

Sorry for that... it's a reflex I have.

[tafakot]

Huckleberry3911948, You are absolutely correct. Please don't take my possession as a threat. In the time that I have been in Concealed Carry possession I have never had to put my hand on it. I truly hope that I never have to use my weapon, however rest assured that if I do, it will be absolutely necessary to save a life...maybe even yours.
Oh...I just noticed that you're from SoCal...that 'splains a lot. I grew up in San Diego.
Regards

[Huckleberry3911948]

im ok gentlemen, thanks for the clarification. a long time resident of CA
but with deep southern roots well maintained, spend a lota time in memphis area (family).

[rybert]

Hey man... guilty by association. lol

[ABQConvict]

If it is concealed, why would anyone know about it unless you go around saying, "I have a concealed carry permit and I'm packin' right now!!!"

If you are concerned about how people would react to your concealed weapon, keep it concealed and don't brag about it. Otherwise, carry open in a tooled leather holster with conchos ;-)

If you keep your weapon properly concealed, no one will see it and you will get no reaction. If you open carry, a few people will consider you a gun-nut or an off-duty police officer.

ABQConvict

[veggggies]

Originally Posted by ABQConvict

If it is concealed, why would anyone know about it unless you go around saying, "I have a concealed carry permit and I'm packin' right now!!!"

If you are concerned about how people would react to your concealed weapon, keep it concealed and don't brag about it. Otherwise, carry open in a tooled leather holster with conchos ;-)

If you keep your weapon properly concealed, no one will see it and you will get no reaction. If you open carry, a few people will consider you a gun-nut or an off-duty police officer.

ABQConvict

[sealion]

Originally Posted by tafakot

One of the things I would like to know...without upsetting anyone: What is the perception of people that LEGALLY carry concealed handguns? My wife and I are surveying destinations for our "final stand" and I would like to continue to "carry" in the City/State in which we relocate. I have yet [though plan to] check the state and local laws regarding CCW.
I realize that there are some that don't like the idea of someone carrying a "gun" around without their knowledge. I have had friends surprised when they discover [through a hug, coat opening etc.] that I "carry".
I'm not a "nut", weekend warrior or a "wannabe" of any type or style.
It's a personal choice.
I do get some rather awkward and/or funny questions/comments when the discovery is made though.
"Is it loaded"? Hmmm Yep...otherwise it would be a CLUB.
Some of the others:
"Would you really take a life"? If MY life or that of MY WIFE is threatened with death...You betcha.
"You must have a small Penis to have to carry a gun!!!" Welll, I can't touch you with my penis from 50 yards...but I can with this.
"What are you afraid of to have to carry a gun?" Nothing...anymore.
"You're NOT qualified to carry a gun...only the police are!!" Really? The Police are required to "qualify" once a month [if that], I "qualify" every week.
"Law abiding citizens shouldn't be allowed to carry guns" O.K...then who should?
"Aren't you afraid for the children around you if you have to shoot that thing"? IF I HAVE to use my gun in the presence of children, believe me I will be doing it to protect THEM. Hopefully that will never ever happen.
"Why a gun?" Because I can't through a rock any distance with accuracy.
"Can I see it?" [pull back my jacket/shirt etc.] See...
[Adult] "Can I hold it?" Hell NO...
[Teen] "Duuude...**** Yeah" yeah...
[Child] "Wow...cooooollll" Thanks...

My favorite was when I was at a friends house [he and his wife also carry] when his Grandmother was visiting from out of state. We were sitting in the living room and G-Ma says.."That's quite a bulge you have there...show me what ya got". Reading my shocked expression she added with a snicker "The gun boy...the GUN". I "safely upped" the gun [drop clip, extract chambered round, lock open the slide] and handed it to her.
"Hmmm...P-95...not bad" and handed it back.
She then reached into the purse that was sitting at her side, proceeded to safety up her handgun and handed me the nicest .40 I have seen.
"Always be prepared is my motto" she said
"Yes Mam..."


O.K. that's about it.
I'm NOT trying to stir up a weapons/gun/carry debate or the legalities/illegalities related to them. Just thought some of you would get a kick out of some of the things people have asked me.

So...anyone have a CCW permit that would like to comment? or answer my root question?

New Mexico is a Concealed Carry state. You must first attend training with a certified instructor (check the phone book), and pay an annual fee. A felony or a DWI (DUI) conviction in your past rules you out.

To answer your root question, I would say that the average law-abiding NM citizen is in favor of concealed carry. There are no instances of abuse or misuse of concealed weapons in NM since concealed carry was made into law.

[loborick]

Yes, it makes me feel warm and fuzzy knowing the guy in the car next to me trying to cut in front of me may have a gun...legally. That makes all the difference in the world. I don't feel safer, I feel more threatened knowing someone that thinks I look at them wrong may be packing a gun.

Is this what the founding fathers envisioned?

[Huckleberry3911948]

Originally Posted by loborick

Yes, it makes me feel warm and fuzzy knowing the guy in the car next to me trying to cut in front of me may have a gun...legally. That makes all the difference in the world. I don't feel safer, I feel more threatened knowing someone that thinks I look at them wrong may be packing a gun.

Is this what the founding fathers envisioned?

no the founding fathers would have flattened so many noses on the freeway their fists would have been bloody. we are a rude nation. however if they were here, they would be charged with road rage given anger management and forced to take medications.