What would you do if you spotted one?

[cjw3]

Mind my own business.

Another vote for that.

 

[scott001313]

Better Hope He's a Good Guy

As in all situations, it depends on the situation. However, bad guys do carry firearms and they might be up to some bad stuff. Of course, it could be an off-duty police officer. A sober tactical analysis of the terrain and situation is absolutely essential -- i.e., observed demeanor of the person in question, is the person in question alone or with others, what is venue, what are the local CCW/firearms laws, proximity of law enforcement personnel, etc. Also, you must fill-in the blanks on the "what if" check-sheet. Bottom line, extreme caution must be exercised. Simply informing the person in question without careful thought and pre-planning is simply wrong.

 

[AZretired]

Would depend on the situation, but probably mind my own business.

 

[MTKTM]

I'd start screaming "Gun!!! Gun!!!!" and running around hysterical while pointing at the guy.

Just kidding.....

 

[keith44spl]

Xcuzzme

Hey!
Are those Keith Brown grips?
Wow, those are nice, well I gotta go,
wife's giving me that look.



BTW, my real answer is.............Mind my own damn business, I'm tryin' to make it to a hundred.

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Originally Posted by scott001313
As in all situations, it depends on the situation. However, bad guys do carry firearms and they might be up to some bad stuff. Of course, it could be an off-duty police officer. A sober tactical analysis of the terrain and situation is absolutely essential -- i.e., observed demeanor of the person in question, is the person in question alone or with others, what is venue, what are the local CCW/firearms laws, proximity of law enforcement personnel, etc. Also, you must fill-in the blanks on the "what if" check-sheet. Bottom line, extreme caution must be exercised. Simply informing the person in question without careful thought and pre-planning is simply wrong.

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The above post reminded me of a story...Of course, as always!

Of an in-service training put on by US Attorney's Office for "Project Safe Neighborhoods" dealing with dope and firearms and those folks that use and deal in both...Well to make a long story short, the program for the class simple stated 'Firearm Identification', well I's thinkin' we're gonna get to look at and handle a bunch of cool stuff.

Wrong, whole class dealt with how to spot concealed weapons on folks and reading the lay of the land, so to speak. Funny thing is, I've used that info alot and it may have kept me outta a jam or two.

Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Skeeziks]

As in all situations, it depends on the situation. However, bad guys do carry firearms and they might be up to some bad stuff. Of course, it could be an off-duty police officer. A sober tactical analysis of the terrain and situation is absolutely essential -- i.e., observed demeanor of the person in question, is the person in question alone or with others, what is venue, what are the local CCW/firearms laws, proximity of law enforcement personnel, etc. Also, you must fill-in the blanks on the "what if" check-sheet. Bottom line, extreme caution must be exercised. Simply informing the person in question without careful thought and pre-planning is simply wrong.

I like your response the best. You worded it perfectly. ~ Thanks.

 

[palmetto99]

A couple of years ago, while making my weekly trip to the dump, I noticed another middle aged guy unloading some stuff into the scrap metal dumpster and his t-shirt had pulled up above his kel-tec. I leaned out of the cab of my truck and caught his attention and let him know he was showing. He thanked me for letting him know. I would hope someone would do the same for me.

 

[Corpsman]

We are all assuming that he is licensed to carry - could be "Bad guy" carrying illegally ---------

 

[Corpsman]

Sorry, I hadn't read "Skeeziks" reply - he said it much better than I did.

 

[handejector]

I'd start screaming "Gun!!! Gun!!!!" and running around hysterical while pointing at the guy.

Were you in WalMart when I did that?

 

[vmaxriders]

That actually happens to me quite often. I get out of my truck and my shirt has pulled up exposing my S&W M&P .45. It's legal here in La. to open carry but I find that I draw much less attention to myself if I conceal. Back to the topic. Generally someone will make a comment and I'll pull my shirt down. It is much appreciated and I go about my buisiness.

 

[Larry from Bend]

A long time ago, in a Denny's restaurant, there were 3 guys and a woman sitting at the next table. The one with his back to me had his coat on the back on the chair and what looked to be a nickled Model 59 was laying under the chair. Just as I noticed it they decided to leave. I was sure he'd notice the 59 was missing from his coat, but no. I tapped him on the hand as he passed and pointed to the 59. Somewhat embarassed, he flashed a badge, retrieved the Smith and left. No words were ever spoken.

 

[bitstream]

As much as I'd like to say politely tell him (I know I'd like the same courtesy), the serious answer is to raise your level of alert, put distance between him and you as casually as possible (keep a good angle, make note of cover), and maintain your posture and alert until you leave the area. I wouldn't call the police unless I had genuine reason to belive he had ill intent. You don't have to make a scene, but just put your self into a higher alert level just in case. You just can't be too careful these days.

 

[S&WIowegan]

Nothing

Mind my own business and keep my mouth shut. Continue being aware!

 

[RobertJ.]

I would discreetly walk up to him, or her, and whisper, "You're showing". The same way I'd let someone know they have toilet paper stuck to their shoe when they're exiting the restroom.

I still stand by my original reply, however, I should have expounded somewhat. Naturally, I wouldn't if he looked like a thug. Nor would I if he looked like an "urban commando" who's appointed himself as guardian over 'the sheep". But if he looked like me, ( I'm talking Mr. Joe Average) and he was carrying in a holster, (most BG's don't) then I still would.

About 15 years ago my friend Nolan was giving an ice carving demonstration at a mall in Pocatello, Idaho. He was carrying a Ruger SP-101 in a IWB holster. During the course of the demonstation, his chef's jacket rode up and exposed his gun. Nobody said a word about it, and there was a pretty good crowd. He thought it would have been nice if someone had discreetly told him. He finished with no one saying a word. That's Idaho, though.

 

[dakasat]

I like Deltaboy's reply!

 

[wogentry]

Mind my own business

 

[silvercn]

no need to make it complicated.
I think everyone is kinda right in their own way.
I can see the logic in each reply.
but lets be honest. We have all had this happen.
If you haven't then you just started CCing.

I remember I was replacing the ABS senser on my truck in the Auto Shop's parking lot.
and I was getting up from under the truck and oops!!!
This Scumbag, meth sored, slug, saw it and was,
wide eyed and opened mouthed.
My reply was, "stupid trucks, always breakin!"
he got the 'I just pee'd look' and gave me 2 chuckles.

LMFAO!!!!

In all reality...
Do what you will,
but dont be suprised when someone tells you to go to hell. or if they say thanks.
The world today is full of ignorant, loud mouth jerks.
So hopfully you dont give "feedback" to one of them.

Who knows what the right answer is...

 

[photoman]

Keep an eye on the person and not say anything. I would never assume that someone carrying a gun is a "good guy".

 

[blujax01]

We were cautioned in class that even though Ohio is an Open Carry State, if someone does see my firearm and scream: "Ohmygodhesgotagun!" I risk the very real chance of being arrested for inducing panic.