DamonK
Regular Member
This is not a discussion about ADs or NDs...the point is openly carrying in a horizontal shoulder holster and the perception of innocents behind you as they stare down the muzzle of your gun...IF the argument that a weapon never went off by itself (and I will 99% agree with that - it is always operator error somewhere down the line) ...but IF a weapon never goes off by itself, then it would be perfectly acceptable to take my .45 and aim it directly at your family, correct? NO! NOT CORRECT! And I would never ever do that.
the issue in this thread is legal, ethical, and moral responsibility for OUR rights AND the rights of others. Once we accept this responsibiility, then the "gun-toting 2A Rambo mentality" is thrown out the window and we begin to, not debate, but inform , share and teach others on the responsibilities of great gun ownership.
even if my weapon was unloaded and empty of all ammunition, but I was openly carrying in a horizontal shoulder holster I would be conciously violating 3 of the Rules of Gun Safety...
RULE I: ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED
RULE II: NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DESTROY
RULE III: KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET
RULE IV: BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET
The horizontal shoulder holster is not the cause of bad press and anti-gun sentiment...neither is the weapon...
the cause for anti-gun AND anti-carry (CC or OC) sentiment is based on OUR responsibility to respect the rights and safety of others.
We ask, no I take that back...we tend to DEMAND that others respect our rights to legally own and legally carry a firearm yet we do little to instill confidence in the public because we do things like open carry a horizontal shoulder holster and have our muzzles pointing at innocent families.
It has been a long struggle to get the rights that we have and some of us seem to take them for granted. If one doesnt realize how precious that right is, ask your fellow gun owners in Illinois about their continuing struggle.
All I am asking is that we use some discretion and that we, going forward, take a higher personal responsibility in our gun ownership and our legal right to carry. Let's set a higher standard.
GONZO!!!
Beautifully said Gonzo. +10
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