That's it! Not carrying until trial's over

[rrick]

Criminals expecting truth in my statement are in for a surprise. Even though I will hang up my legally obtained and legally concealed S&W Bodyguard 380 pocket pistol during this teachable moment, tougher Americans more comfortable with laws and consequences remain in full force. I accept my experience in firearm litigation and will acting accordingly.

Target me? Well, my 50,000 V tethered twins are ready to take 30 seconds off your existence (fire, drop and run C2 Taser). Since my original, .22 short, defense idea was explained to be lethal force, the electric tranquilizer darts and keychain mace will keep me safe, from criminals, and from America, the fine country I never want to experience banishment from.

 

[sipowicz]

 

[KJM]

X35..................................

 

[DonDee]

PUI maybe?

 

[august1410]

I'm still carrying. North Carolina state law and the Second Amendment of The Constitution say I can.

 

[Bevo1]

 

[seagill]

Or maybe one of these, don't forget the tactical pen.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Did we forget our meds this morning?

 

[The Big D]

Hmmmmmm, given your post it's likely good that you did "hang up" your gun.

Be safe.

 

[rrick]

Sorry I didn't come right out and say it. My post is regarding Zimmerman's criminal charge Murder II. So, until I gain a little more knowledge about how The United States is operating, and facts of the case, I'm going to hold off public carry of lethal force. Taser, ha ha I shouldn't have brought that up in a S&W form.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Sorry I didn't come right out and say it. My post is regarding Zimmerman's criminal charge Murder II. So, until I gain a little more knowledge about how The United States is operating, and facts of the case, I'm going to hold off public carry of lethal force. Taser, ha ha I shouldn't have brought that up in a S&W form.

Confusing. Why would you let the misfortunes of someone else dictate what you do?

If you don't know the laws regarding concealed carry and the legal use of force then by all means, leave the gun at home.

If you doubt your ability, get training.

Otherwise, strap on the gun and go confidently but quietly.

 

[rrick]

Until the criminal trial is over... Civil lawsuits were stressed in my CCW course, and since we would follow the law through training, the bad guy is the criminal. If Zimmerman's story is accurate, a taser would have been more appropriate, wouldn't you say?

With as many guns sold over the last 3.5 years and the growth of CCW, the powers at be are doing something about a population coming too close to what the Constitution envisioned. "Whoever they are" pumped up this radar blip of a case and elicited help from a very vocal / lockstep demographic. The public is eating this up perfectly. Even if no gun laws change, liberalizing of criminal charges will just another deterrent to carry lethal force.

I'm sorry, I noticed you have a politics forum, maybe I should have shared my action/opinion there. Moderator, your call on moving the thread.

 

[labworm]

 

[Beemer-mark]

What's that old saying - Better judged by 12 then?

 

[TAKJR]

Stay armed, but call 911 and leave it at that (if you can do so, safely).

Don't 'put yourself" in a situation that the police are supposed to handle.

Watch? Call 911. Continue to watch (if you like). Leave it at that.

TAKJR

 

[l_____l]

Until the criminal trial is over... Civil lawsuits were stressed in my CCW course, and since we would follow the law through training, the bad guy is the criminal. If Zimmerman's story is accurate, a taser would have been more appropriate, wouldn't you say?

With as many guns sold over the last 3.5 years and the growth of CCW, the powers at be are doing something about a population coming too close to what the Constitution envisioned. "Whoever they are" pumped up this radar blip of a case and elicited help from a very vocal / lockstep demographic. The public is eating this up perfectly. Even if no gun laws change, liberalizing of criminal charges will just another deterrent to carry lethal force.

I'm sorry, I noticed you have a politics forum, maybe I should have shared my action/opinion there. Moderator, your call on moving the thread.

Carrying LETHAL force, does NOT mean causing "death" with it!
The Zimmerman case is an example of what NOT to do, even if being an armed security guard!!

Legally, Zimmerman "could" follow someone suspicious, but only to a certain point. Meaning, not all the way to Kansas! (for example) and certainly NO confronting!

When the 911 operator said, "We don't need you to do that", should have been read as, "We want you to STOP following him"!

WHY? Because NO crime had or was being committed by the 17 year old! Even the Police would not have had enough grounds to do a "Terry Stop"....except that Zimmerman called 911 and said he looked suspicious.

None of this should have ever happened.

Carry on! The law will be on YOUR side if YOU follow the law, and use common sense.

 

[Lost Lake]

Let's wait until the facts come out. Remember Zimmerman said he got out of his vehicle to see where the kid had gone so he could relay that information to police and he was jumped by the kid.

If that story holds up, he was within the law to get out of his vehicle, he was within the law to look down the alley, and he was within the law to defend himself against attack.

 

[tomcatt51]

Taser, ha ha I shouldn't have brought that up in a S&W form.

And if we're lucky you'll find a taser forum where you can share your "teachable moment"s.

 

[Chuck1217]

Zimmerman violated one of the basic rules- don't go lookin' for it, you just may find it. Shoulda called the cops and left it at that. He still may be innocent, as we've all said we don't know at this point. I would imagine the OP was havin' a little fun at first, and I'll give it a rest. But good posts gentlemen- I also think that if we don't feel comfortable carrying we certainly should hang up the holster. I feel plenty comfy...

 

[rrick]

Zimmerman violated one of the basic rules- don't go lookin' for it, you just may find it. Shoulda called the cops and left it at that. He still may be innocent, as we've all said we don't know at this point. I would imagine the OP was havin' a little fun at first, and I'll give it a rest. But good posts gentlemen- I also think that if we don't feel comfortable carrying we certainly should hang up the holster. I feel plenty comfy...

Proud to break the monotony of repeated "should I buy this" questions and other same ol's.