Old Ironmaker Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 We are down to sis in laws in St. Louis. The strangest thing I have seen for a very long time is the number of people openly carrying guns on them in public places, grocery stores to restaurants. We were out on the town last night and saw a man with an AR 15 slung over his shoulder walking his dog. Just strange for us to see. It really frightened my wife to see this. It's the way it is. Off to a Riverboat Casino cruise. Should be fun, if I don't loose my shirt. This is just an observation in the cultural differences we have from some US places, no need to become political in any way.
BillM Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 The day I need to carry a gun with me out in public in order to feel safe is the day I move. I don't quite get it to be honest. I'm sure some carry for their own protection and I'm sure some just do it because they wanna feel like billy badass. Enjoy the casino!
manitoubass2 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 I'd carry a handgun in a moment if the law would allow it But I have zero issues with people not agreeing with that An AR 15 is kinda excessive though IMO That would be weird to see(for me at least) But if it's lawful then it's lawful. I have zero issues with it
ketchenany Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 He coud have been going hunting! scary! The casino sounds dangerous too, for your wallet.
manitoubass2 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 St Louis is full of gangs. I'd carry too
dave524 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 I'd carry a handgun in a moment if the law would allow it But I have zero issues with people not agreeing with that An AR 15 is kinda excessive though IMO Think it was Col. Jeff Cooper that said " if you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck " an AR trumps a Glock any day.
manitoubass2 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 Think it was Col. Jeff Cooper that said " if you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck " an AR trumps a Glock any day. Lol, so I should walk around with a 50 cal? An AR 15 is a shoot an pray weapon. I'll take the Glock
dave524 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 Lol, so I should walk around with a 50 cal? An AR 15 is a shoot an pray weapon. I'll take the Glock I have seen them group under MOA. hardly spray and pray .
Tom S Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 Think it was Col. Jeff Cooper that said " if you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck " an AR trumps a Glock any day. Even in close quarters? Big, fat pistol round has lots of stopping power in close quarters and the pistol is a lot faster to get into firing position.
manitoubass2 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 I have seen them group under MOA. hardly spray and pray . You win
aplumma Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 less than 10 feet pistol wins. Over 10ft rifle wins. I have a CC for pistol but rarely carry unless I am carrying valuables. In fact I am heading out back to shoot with a few friends at the range we have set up on the back of my property. Practice makes perfect. Art
misfish Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 less than 10 feet pistol wins. Over 10ft rifle wins. I have a CC for pistol but rarely carry unless I am carrying valuables. In fact I am heading out back to shoot with a few friends at the range we have set up on the back of my property. Practice makes perfect. Art Wheres the real armor Art? LOL
Spanky80 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 I'd carry at all times if allowed. How we ever got to the point in this country where we cannot protect ourselves...
aplumma Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 Wheres the real armor Art? LOL There are a few others in the armory but I have a feeling it might not be in my best interests to post pictures of them. It is kind of obscene when we have the right group of friends over who really collect weapons. it is kind of neat when you get a call from a friend who asks you if you want to come over and shoot a Civil War cannon. The thing is all of them are nice normal people who just enjoy the competition of shooting same as some enjoy golf. Art
captpierre Posted August 5, 2017 Report Posted August 5, 2017 You know what they say..... "the solution to a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun" ?
firebird Posted August 6, 2017 Report Posted August 6, 2017 I'd be carrying also. In fact I used to have a carry permit for in the bush,carried a S&W 629 44mag, loaded with 280gr A frames for bear. It's expired now and I haven't kept it up.
Old Ironmaker Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Posted August 6, 2017 Well I lost 500 USD on the boat but my wife won 600 bucks. So I'm down 500 and she's going shopping tomorrow. Our sis is lobbying us to move there. No way, no how. They report shootings here on the news like we report the local weather. I'll just stay home in expensive, over taxed, no gun protection boring old Ontario. I actually can't wait until we get home to tell you the truth. And we could live very well on my meager Canadian dollar pension. A 4 bed 2 bath home with a pool in the burbs is around 250 CDN. I thought south Florida was bad at dark when we were had a place there 20 years ago.
fishing n autograph Posted August 6, 2017 Report Posted August 6, 2017 I'd carry all the time. I'm used to it already. But then again most places I go I feel completely safe because I'm always aware of my surroundings.
dave524 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) less than 10 feet pistol wins. Over 10ft rifle wins. I have a CC for pistol but rarely carry unless I am carrying valuables. In fact I am heading out back to shoot with a few friends at the range we have set up on the back of my property. Practice makes perfect. Art Nice , I bemoan the time when you could do that kinda stuff in Ontario on the back forty, betcha your a fan of Hickok45 on youtube Edit: under 3 feet I'll take a blade Edited August 6, 2017 by dave524
Pigeontroller Posted August 6, 2017 Report Posted August 6, 2017 So glad I'm in the Northern Socialist Utopia of Canada!
Fish Farmer Posted August 6, 2017 Report Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) That's it, I'm movin to Dunnville.Weapons you carry there is a good stiff fishin rod. Can get very violent at times, fishin tales get carried away sometimes, need a big shovel Edited August 6, 2017 by Fish Farmer
pics Posted August 6, 2017 Report Posted August 6, 2017 That's it, I'm movin to Dunnville.Weapons you carry there is a good stiff fishin rod. Can get very violent at times, fishin tales get carried away sometimes, need a big shovel not Dunnville... Anywhere but there.. Lol..
Pigeontroller Posted August 6, 2017 Report Posted August 6, 2017 Dunnville is the Arkansas of Ontario!
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