Just curious if anyone here who partcipated in the spare magazine thread has rethought it after LA riots.

[65-2x2]

Where I live, the only way to gather enough people for a riot would be to have a revival.

 

[TaxPhd]

A strange username like that tends to make me think it's a bot account or a provocateur infiltrating gun forums for social engineering and gaslighting purposes. To say it's not a riot just because LA political factions have not yet stated such, when we're seeing riots with our own eyes is irrational - thus, a left leaning deceiver and manipulator.

Are you referring to my post, or the post that I was responding to?

 

[shil]

I have to wonder if anyone here who was not actively carying a spare magazine or extra reload or two for a revolver has given any serious thought into "maybe" changing their mind. The recent riots in LA (and smaller ones elsewhere) have been in the public eye and those of us here who take SD seriously might want to look at this topic again. I am more curious about human nature here than anything else. It's OK to change our minds - I have done so on more than one occasion. Heck, I never thought I'd be carrying a micro 9 pistol over my former EDC - a M60-7.

Unfortunately, sometimes when we least expect it, trouble happens upon us - even when we thought we were going into a pefcetly safe place.

What "riots"? Anything like Jan 6? No riots here.

 

[65-2x2]

I suppose that the original question that stated this thread leads to another question. If you are going to a "riot" is one magazine insufficient is ten too many? Oh the problems that life tosses our way.

 

[YouveHadYour6]

Make sure to follow my "Ultimate Cigar Lounge Build" thread. I love feedback.

No thanks - to keep it polite, just for SO many reasons no thanks. Least of which is I'd rather retain my enjoyment of cigars than deal with someone who thinks they're always correct, as you apparently do.

The Confederate flag is an American flag; the Mexico flag is not.

The 'Stars and Bars' is A flag of a country that literally ceased to exist within a few years - it's taught in the best (and usually even worst) elementary schools. There's a considerable argument the Mexican flag has far more place being used for any contemporary purpose.

I think I'll remove myself from this thread and hope the mods feel fit to lock it soon; this isn't about sidearms, this has become two sides whining against the other RE: politics.

 

[Airdale26]

The issue of carrying an extra magazine for your carried firearm has been debated for some time and will most likely continue . Each individual has to decide based upon comfort level, skill level and situation to make the decision.
While the concept of carrying an extra magazine is prudent, sensible, and sounds logical. The purpose is self-defense and the prime motivator for self-defense is avoidance. It is not to engaged in a running gun battle. In duty situations where there is a higher likelihood to encounter a situation where extra magazines are needed it make sense. While rare, they still do occur. Many PD's typical carry 2- 3 magazines on their belt and most likely 3-6 more in a duty bag or vest.
Based upon actual data from defensive incidents, many incidents involve less than 3 rounds fired at short range less than 10 ft. and last about 3-5 seconds.

This discussion is similar to and continuously debated as well is carry your firearm with a round in the chamber.

 

[Airdale26]

The poster that I was responding to was asking about the deportation of likely US citizens. We don’t deport US citizens; we do (or should) deport illegal aliens.

Re-read my post that you responded to, and you’ll note that I didn’t address the legal requirements for deportation, and I certainly made no claim that due process should be eliminated.

The subject of deporting US Citizens has been shown in news from the WH. Such discussions do not have a place in our country. Certain individuals who are fearful, and power hungry begin to bring such discussions as they are afraid of addressing difficult questions on policy matters. They lack complete understanding of the US Constitution, its meaning and the stability it brings to an open society. If fact, history has shown that such individuals look upon the US Constitution as an impediment to control and order. History is replete with examples. Deportation of US citizens who descent and question its government are to be removed, silenced and deported. If such events were ever to become the law of the land, then we have failed.

 

[Jon651]

There are very few sources of media today that are considered unbiased and truthful: Maybe you are not looking beyond the first row of trees or maybe you don't want to look?


" A minority of Americans trust the media. Gallup polls show that only 31% of U.S. adults express a "great deal" or "fair amount" of confidence in the media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly. A larger percentage, 36%, report having no trust at all in the media. The remaining 33% express "not very much" confidence. "

You claim: "And yet, hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in LA this past week who DIDN'T commit any crimes"
So 100s of thousands of peaceful, orderly, sign carrying folks traveled to protest and (CBS news) 850 "protesters" have been arrested by LAPD and other LE agencies. You need to refresh your talking points Brother.

I'm sorry, just how many times do I have to repeat that people committing criminal acts - even during a civil protest - are criminals and should be arrested, but those engaging in peaceful protests (the vast majority) are not rioters? Have SO many people lost the ability to tell the difference that we've just assumed "guilt by association" is the new normal? Last time I checked, civil protest is still protected under the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution - like it or not.

The LAPD has a LOT of experience and is saying that these are not riots, the lawbreakers are being handled, and so far they are taking care of business. I choose to believe them and not any "news" that is screaming at the top of their lungs "The world is ending! Be very afraid!"

 

[65-2x2]

Hurry up and finish that lounge. All the world’s problems can be solved over a Whiskey and Stogie

I guess those of us who don't drink or smoke are in a world of hurt!

 

[Jon651]

The Confederate flag is an American flag; the Mexico flag is not.

Sorry, but the Confederate flag is actually from an entirely separate county than the United States of America (or at least they tried to be...). If you are saying it is from "America" because of its geographical meaning, then the Mexican flag is American as well - as is the Canadian flag.

 

[CKGreene]

I do not carry a spare mag, nor do the protests change that policy for general everyday carry. IF I was going into an area with a likelihood of encountering protestors, then I would carry one. But 99.9% of the places I go do not warrant an extra mag.

That's aside from the point that if 11 rounds of ammo aren't going to resolve the issue, I'm not so sure that 21 are going to make that much of a difference.

You may have a point. So, carry two extra magazines - - always.

 

[CKGreene]

Sorry, but the Confederate flag is actually from an entirely separate county than the United States of America (or at least they tried to be...). If you are saying it is from "America" because of its geographical meaning, then the Mexican flag is American as well - as is the Canadian flag.

At least you acknowledge that the CSA was a separate country - of North America, but to your point, "STILL" a part of English Speaking, European settled, North America. Oh, I know that English was recently made the official language, but, 32 states had already established English as the official language. And if you want to try to argue the point that Europeans did not settle North America, then your car has derailed. To the point of carrying extra magazines. Always do so regardless of where or circumstance. To argue that extra mags are not 'necessary' then you've fallen under the leftist mind-spell, and you're just going along to get along.

 

[Devil in the Shade]

I stopped carrying extra magazines years ago. Stopped carrying large heavy guns years ago. Became very skillful in shooting pocket guns, NOW a 5 shot Snub along with more commons sense and sharper Situational skills.

I have so many dozens of magazines. I hate magazines.

The first shot fired is the most critical. Focus on the first shot, not the last 5 of a 15 round magazine. Heck, the way I look at it, if I do not get the first shot, most likely dead anyway. The bad guy has all the advantages. Be quick or be dead.

 

[Bald1]

I guess those of us who don't drink or smoke are in a world of hurt!

No Sir, we’ll have coffee tea and Diet Coke. Also desserts. Whatever you want. 03Hemi is paying for it !!!!!!

 

[growr]

In light of the riots and the OP's question.....I decided that today I am carrying heavy.....yep, one in the chamber and another one in the magazine!

PS....small attempt at humour

 

[Tom S.]

And this one gets closed too.

Here we go again...